Styles

Harley Davidson and other cruisers

The cruiser type of bike has become synonymous with the name Harley Davidson. What you can expect from a cruiser is two front forks going down the wheel from the front, an upright sitting position with your legs out forward, a heavy bike, and a classic look. It’s a real lifestyle bike and these types of bikes are designed to turn heads.

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Read on to learn about all the different types of bikes getting about on our Aussie roads.

Touring bikes

The biggest bikes that you’ll end up seeing on the road are the touring bikes, or tourers. These monstrosities have a super comfy seat, made to fit two with ease, a huge amount of luggage storage usually built in, and all the luxury details that you could dream up. They’re made to travel long distances, for days, weeks, months, or even years on the road. They’re what you want when you’re wanting to travel for very extended periods of time on a bike, being self-sufficient.

Sports bikes

Sports bikes are designed to go quick! With super-fast acceleration, powerful engines, and brilliant handling on the road, they’re an affordable choice, too. The most common types you’ll see on the road are the Japanese imports from names like Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Honda. It takes practice to learn to ride this type of bike, even though they’re a popular choice among young riders.

Sport touring bikes

A sports bike made to go long distances, too? Yes, that’s the premise of sport touring bikes. The grunt of the sports bike in a package that’s a little more practical and a lot more comfortable for all day riding. These types of bikes will generally have more luggage space and seat room – for touring as well as racing.

Dual-sport bikes

Pretty much a dirt bike that you can also take on the road, the dual-sport is for thrill seekers looking for an off-road model that can still get them to work during the day. Perfect for those that want to hit the back trails on the weekends, these bikes can handle the street and the dirt both with ease. You can even swap out the tyres if you’re after something a little bit handier in the dirt.

Adventure touring bikes

Another type of off-road bike that’s designed for riding the streets, too, adventure touring bikes, are fit for long distance rides and off road driving. The more comfortable, heavier, larger design with extra storage means you can take it out across the countryside. Unfortunately, despite the premise, many of these bikes aren’t great at performing off-road. Make sure that you do your research before buying one off these for a lot of off-roading. If you’re using it simply for touring, then you’ll probably love it.

Naked bikes aka standard bikes

Standard motorbikes are the most common type of bike on the roads. Even though they’re not quite as cool looking as some other types of bikes, they’re lightweight, comfy, easy to drive, and economical, too. If you’re hunting a first bike, then starting off with a standard or naked bike is usually the way to go before upgrading to something a little more niche.

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