Getting Started > Types of Motorcycles
Generally, motorcycles are divided into three categories based on the way they are used:
Street
Dual-Purpose
Off-Road
The Street and Off-Road categories can be broken down further as shown below.
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| Touring
Large, with fairing and luggage. Designed for carrying two people and luggage, or to go long distances. |
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Cruiser Low, stepped seat and pullback bars. "Custom" styled motorcycles. |
| Sport Low handlebars, rear set pegs. Designed and styled for performance. The "sports cars" of motorcycles. |
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Standard General all-around use. |
| Off-Road | |
| Motocross Designed for competition and recreational off-road use only. They are not street legal. |
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Enduro Competition and recreational off-road bikes with lights for night riding. They are still not street legal. |
| Dual-Purpose | |
| Street legal bikes that have lights, signals, and off-road equipment. Certain tires have been approved for on and off road use by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) but these types of tires offer less traction on pavement. |  |