What Does Motorcycle Displacement Refer To
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Motorcycle displacement refers to the engine displacement, where cc is the unit of measurement for displacement. For example, 50cc means 50ml. Large-displacement motorcycles refer to those with an engine displacement above 50ml, while small-displacement motorcycles are those with 50ml or below (including 50ml), also known as light motorcycles. Motorcycles with larger displacements generally have more powerful engine output, providing greater strength and relatively faster acceleration. The primary factor determining the size of a motorcycle is the engine, and the size of the engine is closely related to its displacement. Therefore, a larger displacement means a bigger engine, which in turn requires a larger frame and longer wheelbase. For large-displacement motorcycles, any model with an engine displacement above 50cc, or horsepower exceeding 40hp, and a maximum speed over 45km/h can be classified as a heavy motorcycle. Thus, scooters with displacements above 50cc but below 250cc can also be called heavy motorcycles. Scooters with displacements exceeding 250cc, such as the Vespa GTS, are considered large heavy motorcycles.