Difference between revisions of "Motorcycle"

[[image:mobike.cagiva.750pix.jpg|thumb|250px|A 125 cc motorcycle, the Italian-manufactured Cagiva Planet.]]

With dirtbikes excluded, almost all motorcycles have a [[speedometer]], an [[odometer]] and a [[tachometer]]. [[Fuel gauge]]s are becoming more common, however traditionally a reserve tank arrangement has been used with a [[petcock]] (petrol tap) on the side of the motorcycle allowing the rider to switch to a reserve fuel supply when the main fuel supply is exhausted; this is typically done while the vehicle is in motion. There is not actually a separate reserve tank: The intake for the petcock has two pipes, one extending higher into the fuel tank than the other. When fuel no longer covers the long pipe, the rider switches to the shorter pipe. Riders without a fuel gauge usually learn how many miles/km they can go with a full tank of fuel, and then use a trip meter if available to judge when they must refill the tank.