Of Bicycles, Motorcycles and Motorized Bicycles

A bicycle, or bike, is a two-wheeled machine that converts human energy into propulsion. Fun to ride and environmentally friendly, the bicycle is the simplest form of mechanical transport.  Bicycles have come a long way ever since a Scot named Kirkpatrick Macmillan invented a lever-driven bicycle in 1839. Today, in addition to normal bicycles, we have a variety of bicycles such as racers, mountain bikes, BMX bikes, tricycles, tandem bikes and hybrid bikes.

A motorcycle or motorbike is nothing but a bicycle with an engine. It would be interesting to know that modern motorcycles evolved from the earliest cycles fitted with a steam engine. Today, we normally distinguish two-wheeled vehicles as bicycles (human-powered) and motorcycles (engine powered).

However, there is a third category of vehicle that is neither a bicycle nor a motorcycle. It is a combination of both and is referred as “Motorized Bicycle”.  Technically, one can say that motorized bicycle is a motorcycle with a look and feel of a bicycle.

Motorized bicycles are very simple to assemble and operate. The bicycle engine kit is mounted on the frame of any standard road bicycle and the drive chain is connected between the engine and the bicycle sprockets. When the pedal is pushed, the engine will fire and the rider can get going.

A motorized bicycle engine comes with the cubic capacity between 35 to 80 cc, either 2-stroke or 4-stroke single cylinder. Being lightweight, the bicycle engine is very fuel efficient and very easy to maintain. The biggest benefit of motorized bicycles is that in case of engine failure, you can pedal the bicycle and reach your destination.

MBB Imports is the largest importer, assembler and supplier of complete motorized bicycles, motorized bicycle engine and bicycle engine kits in Australia. Visit http://www.mbbimports.com.au for more information and for booking orders. The website contains a wealth of information on different models of motorized bicycles and bicycle engine.