Question 2 of 21

When was the first motorcycle invented?

... The Reitwagen ("riding car") was invented in Germany in 1885.

Question 3 of 21

How many motorcycles are there worldwide?

... There are 33 motorcycles for every 1,000 people. In comparison, there are 91 cars for every 1,000 people.

Question 4 of 21

How many types of motorcycles are there?

... While there's no formal classification system, motorbikes are usually separated into six categories: cruiser or street, touring (long distance riding), sports, standard, dirt bike and dual-purpose (usually cruiser and standard or cruiser and touring).

Question 5 of 21

What's the world's largest motorcycle?

... The Roadog was custom-built by William Gelbke in 1965. It remains the world's largest motorcycle, with a length of more than 17 feet (5.2 meters).

Question 6 of 21

What's the main difference between regular motorcycles and scooters?

... Old-style scooters had small engines (under 250 cc), but newer models can have engines as big as 800 cc. These are known as maxi-scooters. However, all scooters have a platform in front of the seat where riders can place their feet.

Question 7 of 21

Which one of the following isn't an American-brand motorcycle?

... Ducati is an Italian manufacturer that's been around since 1926.

Question 8 of 21

Which country has the most motorcycles?

... There are over 37 million motorcycles in India.

Question 9 of 21

BMW's C1 motorcycle is unique for what reason?

... The C1 has a roof or rolling cage meant to help protect your safety in the case of an accident. The C1-E, a newer model, also has seatbelts and runs completely on electricity. Neither the C1 or the C1-E are currently available to the public in the United States.

Question 10 of 21

Which of the following is considered a "cruiser" motorcycle?

... The Harley-Davidson brand is known for its classic cruiser models.

Question 11 of 21

How much does the world's most expensive motorcycle cost?

... The Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike sells for $555,555.

Question 12 of 21

Harley-Davidson motorcycles are most often examples of what riding style?

... Cruiser riding requires you to extend your legs forward and elevate your hands in order to reach the handles. You ride in a straight sitting position, without crunching forward.

Question 13 of 21

Who designed the first prototype for the motorcycle shaft drive?

... Although BMW was the first to actually produce it and include it in its bikes, the shaft drive prototype was made by Moto Guzzi, an Italian bike manufacturer, in the 1920s.

Question 14 of 21

The world's fastest motorcycle can reach speeds of up to:

... The world's fastest motorcycle is the Dodge Tomahawk. The second fastest is the Suzuki Hayabusa, with speeds of "barely" 248 mph.

Question 15 of 21

Are motorcycles or cars worse when it comes to environmental pollution?

... Motorcycles produce greater nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions but lower per-mile carbon emissions. Some companies, such as BMW and Yamaha, are now selling bikes with catalytic converters, which reduce the amount of NOx the bikes emit. These bikes are better than cars for the environment.

Question 16 of 21

What's a motorcycle fairing?

... The fairing is a piece of fiberglass (sometimes plastic or metal) used to cover sensitive parts of the bike, such as the engine. They're also used as protection for the rider. For example, they might be added to the sides of the bike as "wing" in which the rider can slip his or her legs, thus protecting them from wind and in the case of an accident.

Question 17 of 21

Which of the following is a real accessory for some motorbikes?

... While you can't get complete climate control on a bike, some models come with an option to heat the hand grips or the seats, increasing comfort on cold days.

Question 18 of 21

The world's first motorcycle, the Reitwagen, reached maximum speeds of:

... The first time the Reitwagen was tested at its maximum speed of 7 miles per hour (11.3 kilometers per hour), the engine heated up so much that the seat caught fire. This was after just 7.5 miles (12.1 kilometers) of riding.

Question 19 of 21

What was the Michaux-Perreaux steam velocipede?

... According to some people, the Michaux-Perreaux steam velocipede should be considered the first motorcycle. The reason it is not always considered a motorcycle is because it didn't have an internal combustion engine. Instead, it was powered by steam. Officially, the first motorcycle is the Daimler Reitwagen, built in of 1885.

Question 20 of 21

BMW Motorrad, which produces motorbikes for BMW, regularly enters its bikes in which annual race?

... The Dakar Rally used to run between Paris and Dakar, but it was moved to South America in 2009 because of security concerns in Dakar (Senegal). The BMW F650RR model won the Dakar Rally in 1999 and 2000.

Question 21 of 21

Until the end of World War I, the largest bike manufacturer in the world was based out of which country?

... Until 1920, the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles was the Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Company, a U.S. company based in Massachusetts. It was replaced as the top manufacturer in the late 1920s by Harley-Davidson.

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