Sprockets on a motorcycle are toothed metal wheels designed to engage the final drive chain. Each chain-driven motorcycle features two sprockets connected by the chain. The front sprocket is...
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What is the Drivetrain on a Motorcycle? Chain vs. Belt vs. Shaft Drive
The drivetrain on a motorcycle is a group of parts that deliver the power from the engine to the rear wheel. The motorcycle drivetrain consists of three separate units, the primary drive,...
Simply put, the throttle on a motorcycle is actually the right handlebar grip. This type of throttle is known as a “twist-grip throttle” as you have to twist the grip with your wrist to...
What is Neutral on a Motorcycle? Where Can You Find It? [Video]
Generally speaking, neutral on a motorcycle is where the shifter is when no gear is engaged. So, contrary to popular belief, neutral on a motorcycle isn’t actually a gear! Instead, in...
Motorcycles feature multi-plate clutches, meaning that you can find a set of plates inside the clutch assembly. The majority of these clutches are wet clutches that run in an oil...
A heel toe shifter on a motorcycle is a special type of shift lever. As its name implies, this shifter allows you to shift gears on your bike with your heel. If your motorcycle features a...