In some countries the use of pillions (rear seats) is restricted. Dual purpose machines like the dual-sport style are made to go off-road but include features to make them legal and comfortable on the street as well.Įach configuration offers either specialised advantage or broad capability, and each design creates a different riding posture. Off-road motorcycles include many types designed for dirt-oriented racing classes such as motocross and are not street legal in most areas.
Street bikes include cruisers, sportbikes, scooters and mopeds, and many other types. There is often a racing counterpart to each type, such as road racing and street bikes, or motocross including dirt bikes. Within these types, there are many sub-types of motorcycles for different purposes. There are three major types of motorcycle: street, off-road, and dual purpose. The term motorcycle has different legal definitions depending on jurisdiction (see § Legal definitions and restrictions). Of all the motorcycles in the world, 58% are in the Asia-Pacific and Southern and Eastern Asia regions, excluding car-centric Japan.Īccording to the US Department of Transportation, the number of fatalities per vehicle mile traveled was 37 times higher for motorcycles than for cars. In developing countries, motorcycles are considered utilitarian due to lower prices and greater fuel economy. In 2014, the three top motorcycle producers globally by volume were Honda (28%), Yamaha (17%) (both from Japan), and Hero MotoCorp (India). In 2021, approximately 58.6 million new motorcycles were sold around the world, fewer than the 66.7 million cars sold over the same period.
Globally, motorcycles are comparably popular to cars as a method of transport. In 1894, Hildebrand & Wolfmüller became the first series production motorcycle. The 1885 Daimler Reitwagen made by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in Germany was the first internal combustion, petroleum-fueled motorcycle. Motorcycling is riding a motorcycle and being involved in other related social activity such as joining a motorcycle club and attending motorcycle rallies. Motorcycle design varies greatly to suit a range of different purposes: long-distance travel, commuting, cruising, sport (including racing), and off-road riding. With bigger premises, family dedication and a staff of 15, with an emphasis on service, you too should be making all your buying decisions from the professional team at Future Sport Motorcycles.A motorcycle, often called a motorbike, bike, cycle, or (if three-wheeled) trike, is a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle. We now also have Rebecca, Rianna and Jessica Koppe as part of the crew meaning we have family in all departments, thereby creating a true family environment.ĭuring 2006, with unprecedented growth, we saw the entire operation relocate to their expanded and dedicated bike outlet in Townsville. Following on with the success of Suzuki it was important to grow with all the current tides of quality products.įurther expansions necessary to take Future Sport Motorcycles into this 21 st Century included the melding of their son Jarrod in the year 2000, firstly as an apprentice, hands-on, bike mechanic progressing through all departments and now highly active as the company’s Sales Manager for all brands. Suzuki is synonymous with quality and Steve and Ros have always been ready to share their wealth of knowledge of the brand. Steve and Ros Koppe have been instrumental in the continued promotion of this brand under the Future Sport banner since 1991 maintaining an active presence in the Bowen to Cardwell coastal strip along with an extremely high profile position through the Western strip of Townsville. Many have appreciated this marque’s quality, style and value for money. Northern Australian residents have been serviced by Suzuki Motorcycles since 1975.