of people all over the United States choose motorcycles over automobiles for the thrill‚ speed‚ and high performance capabilities. On the other hand‚ motorcycles are not at all the safest way of transportation. Motorcycles do not provide the passenger with the outer protection that cars provide‚ therefore‚ when one crashes‚ the results are usually much more serious. Injuries to the head are responsible for 76% of fatalities when dealing with motorcycle crashes many of which could have been prevented
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There are many systems for classifying types of motorcycles‚ describing how the motorcycles are put to use‚ or the designer’s intent‚ or some combination of the two. There are five main categories: cruiser‚ sport‚ touring‚ standard‚ and dual-purpose. Cruisers are styled after American machines from the 1930s to the early 1960s. Their engines are tuned for low-end torque‚ making them less demanding to ride because it is not necessary to shift as frequently to accelerate or maintain control. Sport
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missing out on the initial boom in two wheeler segment during the period of 1993- 1996‚ Hero Honda has emerged as a world leader. The gap between motorcycles sold by Hero Honda and its closest rival is approximately 1 mn units( 23% of industry size). One of the reason for tremendous performance of Hero Honda is the significant increase of share of motorcycles in the two wheeler segment. ISSUES: Threat of competition:- Not only from its own partner i.e Honda motor co. but also from domestic rivals
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In “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance” its main character‚ Pirsig’s mind is being pulled in two separate directions. What peculiar brand of magic is inherent‚ combination and confliction of romanticisms and classicalism is hard to say. These two conflicting views are introduced as a motif. This motif is used to display the continuous conflict of the romantic and classical influence on Pirsig. Many times throughout the book Pirsig travels to his romantic side. Although this isn’t his normal
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Address: City: State: Zip Code: Occupation (optional): E-mail address: How did you hear about Empire Riders MC? How long have you been riding? Do you have a valid motorcycle license? What type of motorcycle do you own? What size engine does your motorcycle have? Have you ever been a member of any motorcycle or riding club? Have you ever been a member of any car or truck club? If you answered yes to any of the above two questions‚ please list the name(s) of the club(s).
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Cars versus motorcycles In the united states many people buy cars and motorcycles. Some people prefer driving cars rather than motorcycles. Both are very popular types of transportation these days. Cars and motorcycles have many differences in their cost‚ convenience ‚safety‚ comfort and maintenance. The first difference between cars and motorcycles are the cost. For example‚ people need to pay a lot of money if they want to buy or lease a car. However‚ motorcycles are cheaper
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over the world are millions of motorcycles. With different shapes‚ colors‚ and dimensions. This is a motor vehicle similar to a bicycle but usually larger and heavier‚ chiefly for one rider but some times having two saddles or an attached side car for passenger. Also a motorcycle is fun and very useful but also dangerous. Motorcycles have many advantages and disadvantages. First‚ one of the advantages of this kind of vehicle is the gas miles per gallon. Motorcycles have smaller engines so they consume
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estimates that helmets saved 1‚784 motorcyclists from death in 2007. If all motorcyclists had worn helmets‚ an additional 800 lives could have been saved. As an avid motorcycle operator‚ I have been in a few close calls of my own. Luckily for me‚ if something would have occurred‚ I would have at least been safer due to my motorcycle helmet. It is safe to say that thousands of lives could be saved each year by national adoption of universal helmet laws. From 1984 through 1995‚ helmets saved the
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There are many people that believe that using a helmet while riding a motorcycle will not help in most crashes. There is no data that supports this it is only a theory. Statistics have no way to predict what would have happened in the same accident under the same conditions if the person would have had a helmet or not. There is no guaranty of safety even with wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle. If you are concerned with safety and comfort than riding in a car is an excellent way to go. Cars
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of Life ( A review of the film: “The Motorcycle Diaries”) Life. What is it? What does it mean? Does it define our very existence? Is it the minds most dwelled upon subject? Is it not the question that every human being regardless of race‚ color‚ ethnicity or gender attempts to figure out? It is what Ernesto Guevara (Gael Garcia Bernal) and Alberto Granado (Rodrigo De la Serna) set to find out on their journey of South America in the film “The Motorcycle Diaries”. Ernesto Guevara is a young
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