Motorcycles For Sale in Lake City, FL

The Different Types Of Motorcycles and Bikes

Every time you hop on a motorcycle, you’ll be able to feel the thrill of the road passing under you at an incredible pace, that rush of wind, and the pulse-pounding excitement from every turn of the throttle. Whether you want the unadulterated power of a sportbike or naked appeal of a classic cruiser, there’s likely a motorcycle fit for you. At Interstate Cycles, we want to help you find the perfect motorcycle for your needs. We’ve put together a quick breakdown of some popular styles.

 

Motorcycles

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Standard

Sometimes referred to as naked bikes or roadsters, the standard is a general-purpose street bike best fit for those with nominal commutes and short adventures. Their versatility can be seen in the availability of different looks and styles, as well as an in-between sitting style more forward than a cruiser and further back than a sportier bike. With tons of options, high affordability, and moderate engine power these motorcycles are perfect for beginners.

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Cruiser

Cruisers are born from Grade A American beef with a healthy heaping of classic style and modern innovation. Think large-displacement engines rumbling with power and a cacophonous roar announcing your arrival. An upright, leaned back riding position offers more comfort as you cruise through urban neighborhoods — at legally appropriate speed, of course. Cruisers are often tuned for low-end torque, which creates a less demanding ride. These bikes often sit low to the ground to give that close-to-the-road feel, but this means they have a harder time with tight corners. If you’re looking for power and style, a cruiser is perfect for you.

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Touring

While most bikes are best suited for rides of short and medium length, touring bikes are squarely long-distance affairs. Upright riding posture with comfortable seating, high windshields, large fuel tanks, and plenty of extra storage space make these bikes perfect for ensuring riders keep their stamina and are able to keep up all day long. So if you’re planning on riding your motorcycle into the sunset, a touring bike might be right for you.

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Dirt Bike

There are a lot of different styles of bike that fit into the general dirtbike or off-road motorcycle category. Common among all of them is the propensity for packed dirt over paved roads. Most are built on chassis with long-travel suspension for the little bumps and big jumps at high speed. There’s still plenty of oomph in their single-cylinder engines, though they vary in size from 50cc to upwards of 650cc of displacement. Specialty models include the dual-sport, which adds features such as lights and mirrors to comply with street legality, as well as the enduro, rally, trail, and trail bikes, each tuned for different lengths and styles of off-road racing. If you’re all about kicking up dirt on the track, an off-road dirt bike is what you want.

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Scooters

There’s nothing worse than a boring work commute for nine-to-fivers, but Interstate Cycles has the solution. Hop on a scooter and break away from the humdrum of your everyday slog. While not for everyone, scooters have a lot of benefits upon other modes of personal transportation. They’re fuel efficient and generally affordable, and they still provide some of the same thrills any open-air motor vehicle provides. Compact and designed for rider comfort and operational pragmatism, scooters are fantastic vehicles for those looking to roll back and spice up their commute.
 

Scooter History

While scooter popularity is based primarily on their affordability in terms of upfront pricing, this wasn’t always the case. Developed at the turn of the 19th century, these proto-scooters were mostly motorcycles with some of the modern scooter components we’re used to seeing, like the step-through seating and flat bottom for a footrest. As motorcycle frames changed to accommodate larger engines and more responsive suspension, the scooter emerged as a simpler alternative.

The first true scooters came onto the market in 1915. Like many industries, these early scooter manufacturers either increased their production to meet wartime demand or else scaled back to produce more tactically useful goods. These first generation scooters were seen as rather flimsy, with frames too flexible to hold together. Models that didn’t suffer this problem were often too expensive for consumer markets. The second generation of scooters was developed during World War II. Taking on innovative engineering designs, these heartier scooters were more stable and easier to maintain and repair.

The global market for small personal motor vehicles expanded dramatically in the developing nations during post-war industrialization. Scooters were a great choice for former Axis nations where military products were either discarded or outright banned and manufacturers still needed something to sell on the reestablished European markets. Countries like China and Germany took advantage of the scooter’s ability to quickly navigate through a variety of paved streets and roads, especially the narrower routes often found in old European and Southeast Asian cities, while Japanese manufacturers used spare aircraft parts and facilities to build scooters. Popularity was fueled by affordability in both up-front cost and in fuel and repair.

Looking for an efficient, fun, and stylish scooter of your own? Head to Interstate Cycles in Lake City, Florida near Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Alachua, and Sanderson. We’re also proud to serve Valdosta, Georgia. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is ready to help you find the scooter of your dreams, so come in today!