A hydraulic suspension component filled with fluid that absorbs energy or shock and contributes to a smoother, more controlled ride. Read More »

Suspension settings for springs and or struts. Stiffer settings provide better handling with a bumpier ride. Softer settings give a smoother ride but compromise performance. Read More »

A positive click and feel, as when the gears click into place. Read More »

Any oval- or circle-shaped course less than one mile long. Read More »

A metal bar, usually in a rough U-shape, which links wheels on opposite sides of the car. It tends to keep the wheel motion similar for each side, thus it reduces the roll or sway of a car. As a result, it is frequently also called a roll bar or sway bar. Almost always installed on the front suspension, but ... Read More »

The electromagnetic switch that routes electric current to the starter when the starter switch is turned on or pushed on an automobile or motorcycle. Also called a starter relay. Read More »

People who love the small, lightweight bikes. What the bike lacks in overall power, it gains in its lightweight, small size that makes it easy to ride. The BMW F650 is actually quite big in size for a single and the 650cc displacement is quite large for a single. Single fans might be interested in this bike because an average-sized ... Read More »

The difference in the circumference of the tires on the right and left sides of the car. Since oval track racing is always done turning left, teams put larger tires on the right to help the car naturally turn left. Read More »

Society of Automotive Engineers, the standard setting body for the automotive industry. Read More »

The least-complicated four-stroke engine, using the fewest number of parts and producing less horsepower than a multi-cylinder engine of equal displacement. Because the engine is smaller, it produces a bike that is lighter in overall weight, making it easier to ride. Read More »