Motorcycle Type - PTW

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Motorcycle type (e.g. tourer, off-road, scooter).

(According to OECD RS9/TEG/ 151)

1. Standard street, original equipment, no significant modification: Any motorcycle that is of a conventional design with upright handlebars and usually without a fairing. (See figure 1.)

Figure 1. Standard street, original equipment, no significant modification

2. Sport, race replica design: Any motorcycle which has drop handlebars, a small windscreen and an aerodynamic fairing. The rider is typically in a forward crouch position during normal vehicle operation. (See figure 2.)

Figure 2. Sport, race replica design

3. Touring design, full dresser: A large (>250 c.c.) motorcycle which is primarily designed for travel on highways or motorways. These motorcycles are fitted with side luggage compartments, rear cargo box and may or may not have trailers. There is also typically a large fairing windscreen on the front of the motorcycle. (See figure 3.)

Figure 3. Touring design, full dresser

4. Cruiser design: A large (>250 c.c.) motorcycle with upright or pulled back handlebars, and large fenders. These motorcycles typically have large padded seats with a low seat height. The riders sits upright or slightly reclined during normal vehicle operation. (See figure 4.)

Figure 4. Cruiser design

5. Chopper or semi-chopper design: A chopper is a type of motorcycle that was either modified from an original motorcycle design ("chopped") or built from scratch to have an authentic appearance. The main features of a chopper that make it stand out are its longer frame design accompanied by a stretch front end (or rake). (See figure 5.)

Figure 5. Chopper design

6. Commuter design: Motorcycle commuting is a commuting alternative to buses, trains and cars. The term includes a number of two wheel motor vehicles including scooters, minibikes, monkey bikes and motorcycles. (See figure 6)

Figure 6. Commuter design

7. Multi (Dual) purpose: Any motorcycle with block/trials universal or semi-knobby tires and high raised fenders. Since these motorcycles are capable of both on road and off road use they will be fitted with signal lamps and other road safety features to make it legal for use on streets. (See figure 7.)

Figure 7. Dual Purpose, on-off road

8.Off road, motocross, enduro, trails: A motorcycle that is not qualified for street use. Off road motorcycles may or may not have a plastic gas tank, limited lighting systems (eg. brake lights, turning lights, and headlamp) and high fenders. (See figure 8.)

Figure 8. Off road enduro motorcycle

9. Moped with pedals: Any motorcycle with an engine size of 50 cc or less equipped with pedals.
10. Moped without pedals: Any motorcycle with an engine size of 50 cc or less without pedals
11. Scooter: Any motorcycle equipped with a floorboard for the rider's feet. The riding position is upright with the feet firmly planted on the floorboard. (See figure 11.)

Figure 11. Scooter

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