Quick question about motorcycles.

**Rain Man** · 07-27-2006, 06:36 PM

Believe it or not, this actually is related to my work.

Is there a particular size level that differentiates "big" motorcycles from "small" motorcycles? I'm thinking in terms of cc's or horsepower or something like that.

NJ Chief Fan · 07-27-2006, 06:40 PM

ben rothlisberger and kellen winslow may know the answer to that

Marcellus · 07-27-2006, 06:50 PM

If your talking street bikes it goes something like this.

250cc -500cc= very small

600cc-650cc = small (though some of the new 600cc sport bikes are wicked fast)

700cc - 800cc - Medium

900cc - 1200cc - Big

>1200cc - really Big

It can depend on the style of bike. Sport bikes at 750cc are considered biggish , but a 750 cruiser is usually quite the slug and considered smallish.

**pr_capone** · 07-27-2006, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Believe it or not, this actually is related to my work.

Is there a particular size level that differentiates "big" motorcycles from "small" motorcycles? I'm thinking in terms of cc's or horsepower or something like that.

0cc to 249cc - Very Small
250cc-499cc - Small
500cc-899cc- Medium
900cc-1149cc - Big
1200cc + - Very Big

**Rain Man** · 07-27-2006, 06:54 PM

Thanks. You guys are princes. Except for NJ Chief Fan, who is a serf.

**Bwana** · 07-27-2006, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJ Chief Fan

ben rothlisberger and kellen winslow may know the answer to that

Nice

Eleazar · 07-27-2006, 07:21 PM

depends on the type. a cruiser looking one can be anywhere from 250 on the small end up to 1800cc or more.

For a sportbike, the smaller ones start at 600 and can run up to 1400cc or so. A smaller sport will be in the 70-80 hp range, one of the crazy ones could pack 180 hp or more. For bikes I think it's typically measured at the crank and not at the rear wheel, so it's not directly comparable to cars.

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Marcellus Diablo Negro Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $-447338	If your talking street bikes it goes something like this. 250cc -500cc= very small 600cc-650cc = small (though some of the new 600cc sport bikes are wicked fast) 700cc - 800cc - Medium 900cc - 1200cc - Big >1200cc - really Big It can depend on the style of bike. Sport bikes at 750cc are considered biggish , but a 750 cruiser is usually quite the slug and considered smallish.
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07-27-2006, 07:21 PM	#7
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	depends on the type. a cruiser looking one can be anywhere from 250 on the small end up to 1800cc or more. For a sportbike, the smaller ones start at 600 and can run up to 1400cc or so. A smaller sport will be in the 70-80 hp range, one of the crazy ones could pack 180 hp or more. For bikes I think it's typically measured at the crank and not at the rear wheel, so it's not directly comparable to cars.
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