Motorcycle - Motorrad

Motorcycle - Motorrad

Motorcycles are two-wheeled motor vehicles designed for individual or small-number transport. They are known for their speed, agility, and ability to navigate through traffic more efficiently than larger vehicles.

Definition

A motorcycle, often called a motorbike, bike, or cycle, is a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycle design varies greatly to suit a range of different purposes: long-distance travel, commuting, cruising, sport including racing, and off-road riding.

History

The history of motorcycles is a fascinating journey through time. The first internal combustion, petroleum fueled motorcycle was the Daimler Reitwagen. It was designed and built by the German inventors Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in Bad Cannstatt, Germany in 1885.

Components

Motorcycles typically include a frame, a motor, wheels, and often a gearshift and clutch. Protection and comfort gear such as a hard-shell helmet, gloves, and jackets may also be used to enhance the riding experience.

Vokabel-Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen

Leicht

Was ist die deutsche Bezeichnung für "motorcycle"? (Motorrad) (!Auto) (!Fahrrad) (!Boot)

Was trägt man auf einem Motorrad für Sicherheit? (Helm) (!Mütze) (!Schal) (!Brille)

Wie viele Räder hat ein typisches Motorrad? (zwei) (!drei) (!vier) (!sechs)

Was ist kein Teil eines Motorrads? (Segel) (!Rahmen) (!Motor) (!Räder)

Woher stammen die Erfinder des ersten motorisierten Fahrrads? (Deutschland) (!USA) (!Frankreich) (!Italien)

Wofür wird ein Motorrad nicht verwendet? (Segeln) (!Reisen) (!Pendeln) (!Rennen)

Standard

Which German word stands for "helmet"? (Helm) (!Schuh) (!Handschuh) (!Hose)

What does "Geschwindigkeit" mean in English? (speed) (!strength) (!height) (!width)

Translate "off-road riding" into German. (Geländefahren) (!Straßenrennen) (!Wassersport) (!Bergsteigen)

What is "ein Kupplung" in English? (clutch) (!brake) (!seat) (!belt)

What term describes a vehicle designed for speed and agility? (Motorrad) (!Lastwagen) (!Traktor) (!Segelboot)

Schwer

What component is essential for changing gears on a motorcycle? (clutch) (!horn) (!mirror) (!headlight)

Which invention is associated with Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach? (the first motorcycle) (!the first airplane) (!the first car) (!the first computer)

What safety gear is recommended for motorcycle riding? (helmet) (!sandals) (!shorts) (!t-shirt)

Which of these is a common motorcycle design purpose? (racing) (!farming) (!sailing) (!mining)

What does "navigating through traffic" imply about motorcycles? (they are agile) (!they are bulky) (!they are slow) (!they are expensive)