Motorcycling has undergone a major transformation in India - from being merely an ordinary means of transport to one that brings joy and thrill. In the past few years, leisure biking has become increasingly more popular than ever before with numerous performance bikes entering the market every day loaded up with superior riding technology for riders looking for ultimate speed thrills as well as extra security measures designed to keep them safe.
Even in a price-conscious market like India, entry-level, performance motorcycles these days offer equipment, that use to be usually kept reserved only for high-end machines. But, if you dig deep, what kind of equipment a modern, built-to-go-fast machine should come equipped with? Here are five such features your new performance motorcycle shouldn’t be skipping on at all.
Modern Disc Brakes with Dual-Channel ABS
Riding a motorcycle is all about balance. Navigating turns and maintaining speed require the ability to quickly stop your bike as necessary, which can be challenging in high-performance models due to increased heat generated from frequent hard braking. To ensure an optimal performance experience on these machines, it's essential that they feature well-ventilated discs made of top grade materials along with pads designed to perform consistently under extreme temperatures while providing consistent feedback at the brake lever each time its squeezed.
Agile handling and improved braking system performance are the rewards of installing radially mounted calipers, petal type discs, and stainless steel braided brake lines on your bike. The unsprung weight is reduced for better agility while the braid resists expansion to transfer affectedlv more power from lever input to actual braking force at the caliper – giving you smoother stops with greater longevity than rubber hoses achieve!
Radially mounted calipers and petal type discs help to shave unnecessary unsprung weight away, making the bike more agile. Steel braided brake lines improve the effectiveness of a braking system and longevity as compared to an equivalent system fitted with flexible rubber hoses. The stainless wire braid more effectively resists expansion due to the pressure inside the hose core. This improves the braking system by transferring the input at the lever to braking force towards the caliper more effectively.
Performance Tyres
The raw power of a built-to-go-fast motorcycle engine is undeniable, but without the crucial support from its tyres it will never fully realize its potential. It's like taking an artist’s masterpiece and leaving off one last stroke: no matter how great the rest looks, you'd still be missing something special - that transformative touch to really bring out those previously hidden depths. Motorcycle tyres are just such strokes; completing each bike with their own unmissable flair for beauty and performance.
The rubber compound of a tyre, its profile, tread and construction are key factors which help a performance motorcycle convert all of its brilliance into poetry in motion. A factory fresh fast bike’s wheels must come wrapped with high-performance tyres which grip the surface like a leech and help the rider extract every last bit of the bike’s performance with confidence.
Liquid Cooling
Atmospheric air alone isn’t enough to keep the temperature of a high-performance motorcycle engine in check. Since the amount of heat generated is a lot more than small capacity engines, a more effective method of cooling is necessary for high-performance engines to perform efficiently in all conditions.
Some motorcycles like the TVS Apache RR 310 employ both liquid and oil cooling. In such a system, the heat emanated by the motor is absorbed by a liquid which is circulated around it. It is then sent to a radiator to cool down before being sent back to repeat the cycle. But since the engine oil inside starts to lose its viscosity once its temperature breaches a particular mark, the oil too is circulated through an oil-cooler. This process ensures optimum lubrication even when the engine is working hard for extended durations.
A Modern Chassis & Suspension Combination
With the need for speed comes the demand for control. When a motorcycle is pushed beyond it's everyday limits, an ordinary frame just won't do – what you'll need then is something stronger and more modern like trellis-type twin spar or similar robust structure that provides enough rigidity to keep your ride steady while keeping up with high performance demands - so no matter how quickly you take those corners, when power meets precision there’s nothing stopping you from achieving victory!
High-performance motorcycles are all about the details, from their good looks to dynamic abilities. Upside down forks give them a distinct advantage - they increase stability and rigidity while reducing both sprung and unsprung weight for better handling during braking. Some high-end bikes offer semi or fully electronic suspension options with adjustable rebound levels that enable expert tuning, but even entry level models come prepped by experienced suspension manufacturers who ensure maximum performance potential has been achieved on every bike.
A performance bike’s rear swinging arm must be well designed and constructed out of a rigid material. It must be paired with a mono shock which amplifies the bike’s ride and handling abilities many folds when compared to a twin-spring setup. Most rear mono shocks will offer some scope for adjustment and the better ones will be gas charged.
Aerodynamic Efficiency
Today's performance bikes are engineered with maximum efficiency in mind. Weighing as little as possible and streamlining to reduce wind resistance, these machines should be aerodynamically designed for peak output and minimal fatigue on the motor. Airflow paths or channels also ensure that crucial cooling air is routed directly into components like engines while heat dissipation design elements deflect engine-generated warmth away from riders—important features when it comes to navigating city streets comfortably.
Apart from these qualities, a modern performance motorcycle’s components must be built using the latest technology and methods. For the rider, this translates into an experience which is unique, next level and enjoyable, yet, trouble-free.
