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	The chassis (or frame) of a motorcycle is typically made from welded [[aluminium]] or [[steel]] (or an [[alloy]]) struts, with the rear ~~[[Suspension (vehicle)\|~~suspension]] being an integral component in the design. [[Carbon-fiber]] is used in a few very expensive custom frames.		The chassis (or frame) of a motorcycle is typically made from welded aluminium or steel (or an alloy) struts, with the rear suspension being an integral component in the design. [[Carbon-fiber]] is used in a few very expensive custom frames.

	Some motorcycles include the engine as a load-bearing (or ''stressed'') member; this has been used all through bike history but is now becoming more common.		Some motorcycles include the engine as a load-bearing (or ''stressed'') member; this has been used all through bike history but is now becoming more common.