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A wheel is a circular device that is capable of rotating on an [[axle]] through its center, facilitating movement or transportation while supporting a load (mass), or performing labor in machines. [[Motorcycle]] wheels come in three basic varieties: pressed steel, spoke and "mag" casting. Pressed steel wheels are found almost exclusively on cheaper, lower performance machines such as entry level standards and scooters. Everybody knows about spoke wheels—they're found on bicycles. The spoked wheels designed for motorcycles are larger, stronger and more expensive. There is some variety in design of spoke wheels. The major design variables are the shape and material of the rim and the pattern of the spokes that hold the rim to the hub. | A wheel is a circular device that is capable of rotating on an [[axle]] through its center, facilitating movement or transportation while supporting a load (mass), or performing labor in machines. [[Motorcycle]] wheels come in three basic varieties: [[pressed steel]], spoke and "mag" casting. Pressed steel wheels are found almost exclusively on cheaper, lower performance machines such as entry level standards and scooters. Everybody knows about spoke wheels—they're found on bicycles. The spoked wheels designed for motorcycles are larger, stronger and more expensive. There is some variety in design of spoke wheels. The major design variables are the shape and material of the rim and the pattern of the spokes that hold the rim to the hub. | ||
Increasingly, the trend in motorcycle wheels is to mag wheels. Mag wheels are generally lighter, stronger and more likely to stay "true" (i.e., round and straight) than spoke wheels. Mags require less maintenance and inspection. | Increasingly, the trend in motorcycle wheels is to mag wheels. Mag wheels are generally lighter, stronger and more likely to stay "true" (i.e., round and straight) than spoke wheels. Mags require less maintenance and inspection. | ||