Do Motorcycles Have Gears?

[GabrielLynn]

Yes. There are three types: 4-speed, 5-speed, and 6-speed. Motorcycle: A motorcycle is a two- or three-wheeled vehicle powered by a gasoline engine, steered by handlebars that control the front wheel. It is lightweight, flexible, and fast, widely used for patrol, passenger and cargo transportation, and also serves as sports equipment. Broadly, motorcycles are categorized into street bikes, road racing motorcycles, off-road motorcycles, cruisers, touring bikes, etc. Motorcycle Gears: The 4-speed gear is commonly used for urban or short-distance riding, suitable for speeds between 30 to 45 km/h. The 5-speed gear is the highest speed gear, used for long-distance riding at speeds between 45 to 60 km/h. The 6-speed gear is relatively rare for motorcycles and seldom used. It is recommended to use the 5-speed gear instead of the 4-speed when possible, favoring higher gears. However, avoid lugging the engine—shift gears by listening to the engine sound. As long as the engine sound is neither too dull nor excessively loud, the gear matches the speed appropriately.