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Swingarm

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A swingarm, or "swinging arm" (UK), originally known as a swing fork or pivoted fork, is the main component of the rear suspension of most modern motorcycles and ATVs. [1]

37 relations: All-terrain vehicle, Axle, Bicycle frame, Bicycle suspension, BMW Motorrad, BMW R80G/S, Center of mass, Ducati 1098, Ducati 1199, Ducati 916, Ducati 999, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., Harley-Davidson, Honda, Honda VFR800, Imme R100, Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Company, Leaf spring, Massimo Tamburini, Matchless, Moto Guzzi, Motorcycle, Motorcycle drag racing, Motorcycle fork, Norbert Riedel, Scooter (motorcycle), Shaft effect, Shock absorber, Sidecarcross, Softail, Suspension (motorcycle), Triumph Speed Triple, Triumph Sprint ST, Vincent Motorcycles, Wheelie, Yamaha Motor Company, Yamaha XJ650 Maxim.

All-terrain vehicle

An all-terrain vehicle (ATV), also known as a quad, quad bike, three-wheeler, four-wheeler or quadricycle as defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a vehicle that travels on low-pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control.

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Axle

An axle is a central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear.

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Bicycle frame

A bicycle frame is the main component of a bicycle, onto which wheels and other components are fitted.

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Bicycle suspension

Bicycle suspension is the system, or systems, used to suspend the rider and bicycle in order to insulate them from the roughness of the terrain.

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BMW Motorrad

BMW Motorrad is the motorcycle brand of the German company BMW, part of its Corporate and Brand Development division.

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BMW R80G/S

The BMW R80G/S is a motorcycle that was manufactured in Berlin, Germany, by BMW Motorrad from 1980 to 1987.

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Center of mass

In physics, the center of mass of a distribution of mass in space is the unique point where the weighted relative position of the distributed mass sums to zero, or the point where if a force is applied it moves in the direction of the force without rotating.

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Ducati 1098

The Ducati 1098 is a sport bike made by Ducati from 2007 to 2009, in three versions, the 1098, 1098S, and 1098R.

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Ducati 1199

The Ducati 1199 Panigale was a Ducati sport bike introduced at the 2011 Milan Motorcycle Show. The motorcycle is named after the small manufacturing town of Borgo Panigale. Ducati had announced a larger displacement 1299 Panigale for the 2015 model year.

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Ducati 916

The Ducati 916 is a fully faired sport bike made by Ducati from 1994 to 1998.

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Ducati 999

The Ducati 999 superseded the Massimo Tamburini designed Ducati 916, Ducati 996 and Ducati 998 range of superbikes in 2003, and was produced through 2006.

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Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. is the motorcycle-manufacturing division of Italian company Ducati, headquartered in Bologna, Italy.

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Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (H-D), or Harley, is an American motorcycle manufacturer, founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1903.

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Honda

is a Japanese public multinational conglomerate corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles, aircraft, motorcycles, and power equipment.

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Honda VFR800

The Honda VFR800 is a fuel injected sport touring motorcycle first produced by Honda in 1998, since 2002 in the United States also called Interceptor.

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Imme R100

The Imme R100 was a lightweight motorcycle made by Riedel AG from 1948 to 1951.

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Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Company

Indian is an American brand of motorcycles Spelling as per, 1929-31 originally produced from 1901 to 1953 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.

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Leaf spring

A leaf spring is a simple form of spring commonly used for the suspension in wheeled vehicles.

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Massimo Tamburini

Massimo Tamburini (November 28, 1943 – April 6, 2014) was an Italian motorcycle designer for Cagiva, Ducati, and MV Agusta, and one of the founders of Bimota.

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Matchless

Matchless is one of the oldest marques of British motorcycles, manufactured in Plumstead, London, between 1899 and 1966.

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Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer and the oldest European manufacturer in continuous motorcycle production.

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Motorcycle

A motorcycle, often called a bike, motorbike, or cycle, is a two-> or three-wheeled motor vehicle.

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Motorcycle drag racing

Motorcycle drag racing (also known as "Sprints") involves two participants lining up at a dragstrip with a signaled starting line.

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Motorcycle fork

A motorcycle fork connects a motorcycle's front wheel and axle to its frame, typically via a triple tree, which consists of an upper triple clamp joined to a lower triple clamp via a steering stem, a shaft that runs through the steering head, creating the steering axis.

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Norbert Riedel

Norbert Riedel (* 1 April 1912 in Jägerndorf, Sudetenland, then Austria-Hungary; † 24 February 1963 in Zürs am Arlberg, Austria) was an engineer and entrepreneur.

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Scooter (motorcycle)

A scooter (also referred to as a motor scooter to avoid confusion with kick scooter, but not to be confused with a motorized scooter) is a type of motorcycle with a step-through frame and a platform for the rider's feet.

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Shaft effect

The shaft effect, also known as elevator effect or shaft jacking, is a phenomenon occurring in shaft-drive motorcycles.

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Shock absorber

A shock absorber (in reality, a shock "damper") is a mechanical or hydraulic device designed to absorb and damp shock impulses.

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Sidecarcross

Sidecarcross racing, also known as sidecar motocross, is a branch of motocross.

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Softail

The term softail refers to motorcycles and bicycles that feature a hidden rear suspension system with springs or shock absorbers to absorb bumps.

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Suspension (motorcycle)

A motorcycle's suspension serves a dual purpose: contributing to the vehicle's handling and braking, and providing safety and comfort by keeping the vehicle's passengers comfortably isolated from road noise, bumps and vibrations.

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Triumph Speed Triple

The Triumph Speed Triple is a series of motorcycles produced by Triumph Motorcycles.

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Triumph Sprint ST

The Triumph Sprint ST is a sport touring motorcycle manufactured in the United Kingdom by Triumph between 1999 and 2010.

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Vincent Motorcycles

Vincent Motorcycles was a British manufacturer of motorcycles from 1928 to 1955.

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Wheelie

In vehicle acrobatics, a wheelie, or wheelstand, is a vehicle maneuver in which the front wheel or wheels come off the ground due to sufficient torque being applied to the rear wheel or wheels, or rider motion relative to the vehicle.

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Yamaha Motor Company

is a Japanese manufacturer of motorcycles, marine products such as boats and outboard motors, and other motorized products.

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Yamaha XJ650 Maxim

The Yamaha XJ650 Maxim is a mid-size motorcycle by the Yamaha Motor Company introduced in 1980 as the Maxim I and produced through 1983.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swingarm

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