Published October 10, 2025 by Michael Le Pard , Editor‑in‑Chief
Total Motorcycle Bikers Dictionary
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Bobbed Fender
| B. F. H. (Big Fing Hammer):* Heavy hammer used to remove stubborn parts like rusted axles or bearing cups. | ||
| B.R.A.G. (Buell Riders Adventure Group): Official Buell motorcycle owners’ club. | ||
| BAB (Born Again Biker): Someone returning to riding after years away, often needing refresher training. | ||
| Babyblade: Nickname for Honda’s smaller CBR250/400 sportbikes. | ||
| Back Alley Bobber: Home‑built bobber from improvised parts. | ||
| Back Alley Build: Custom motorcycle built with improvised methods and parts. | ||
| Back Door: The last, most experienced rider in a group ride, responsible for safety. | ||
| Back Marker: Rider at the rear of a race or group ride. | ||
| Back Warmer: Slang for a female passenger riding pillion. | ||
| Backbone Frame: Motorcycle frame design where a single large tube runs along the top, supporting the engine. | ||
| Backbone Tank Frame: Frame with integrated fuel tank along the backbone. | ||
| Backbone Tank: Fuel tank mounted along the backbone of the frame. | ||
| Backcountry Bike: Motorcycle designed for remote, rugged terrain. | ||
| Backcountry Rally: Organized ride through remote terrain. | ||
| Backdraft Carb: Sudden reversal of intake air/fuel mix. | ||
| Backdraft: Sudden reversal of exhaust gases. | ||
| Backfire: Explosion of fuel in intake or exhaust system, producing a loud bang. | ||
| Backflip Freestyle: Stunt trick in freestyle motocross. | ||
| Backflip Stunt: Trick where the rider and bike rotate backward in the air. | ||
| Backflip: Stunt where the rider and bike rotate backward in the air. | ||
| Backhander: Slang for a bribe, sometimes in racing contexts. | ||
| Backing It In: Racing move where the rear wheel slides into a corner under braking. | ||
| Backlash Chain: Slack or play in chain drive. | ||
| Backlash Gear: Excessive play in gears or chain drive. | ||
| Backlash: Play or slack in gears or chain drive. | ||
| Backlit Dash: Dashboard illuminated from behind. | ||
| Backlit Gauges: Instrument cluster illuminated from behind. | ||
| Backlit Switches: Illuminated handlebar or dash switches. | ||
| Backorder: Motorcycle part delayed in supply. | ||
| Backpack Carrier Bag: Backpack designed for motorcycle use. | ||
| Backpack Carrier: Backpack designed for carrying motorcycle helmets or gear. | ||
| Backpack Tank Bag: Hybrid luggage combining backpack and tank bag. | ||
| Backplate Brake: Rear plate used in drum brake assemblies. | ||
| Backplate Mount: Rear plate for brake or accessory mounting. | ||
| Backplate: Rear mounting plate for brakes or accessories. | ||
| Backpressure Exhaust: Resistance in exhaust system affecting performance. | ||
| Backpressure Muffler: Exhaust restriction affecting performance. | ||
| Backpressure: Resistance in exhaust system affecting performance. | ||
| Backrest Pad: Cushion attached to a sissy bar or touring backrest. | ||
| Backrest Touring Pad: Large padded backrest for comfort. | ||
| Backrest Touring: Large padded backrest for long‑distance comfort. | ||
| Backrest: Padded support for rider or passenger, often attached to a sissy bar. | ||
| Backroads Explorer: Rider who prefers scenic, secondary roads. | ||
| Backroads Rally Patch: Patch commemorating a scenic rally. | ||
| Backroads Rally: Organized ride emphasizing scenic backroads. | ||
| Backroads: Secondary roads favored by riders for scenic, less‑trafficked routes. | ||
| Backshift: Downshifting gears, often aggressively, to slow or prepare for acceleration. | ||
| Backspin Burnout: Spinning rear wheel backward as a stunt. | ||
| Backspin Start: Starting technique using rear wheel spin. | ||
| Backspin Trick: Stunt involving spinning the rear wheel backward. | ||
| Backspin: Rear wheel spinning backward, usually from loss of traction. | ||
| Backstreet Bobber: Custom bobber built outside mainstream shops. | ||
| Backstreet Café Racer: Custom racer built outside mainstream shops. | ||
| Backstreet Custom: Custom motorcycle built outside mainstream shops. | ||
| Backstretch Drag: Long straightaway used for drag runs. | ||
| Backstretch Racing: Long straightaway on a racetrack. | ||
| Backstretch Straight: Long straightaway on a racetrack. | ||
| Backstretch: Straight section of a racetrack opposite the main straight. | ||
| Backstroke Kickstart: Old‑style kickstart motion. | ||
| Backtrack Rally: Organized ride retracing a route. | ||
| Backtrack Ride: Route retraced in reverse. | ||
| Backtrack Route: Retracing a ride in reverse. | ||
| Backup Bike: Secondary motorcycle kept as a spare. | ||
| Backup Light Kit: Auxiliary rear lighting for visibility. | ||
| Backup Light: Auxiliary light mounted at the rear for visibility. | ||
| Backup Ride: Spare motorcycle kept for reliability. | ||
| Backyard Bobber: Home‑built bobber style motorcycle. | ||
| Backyard Build: Motorcycle custom‑built at home rather than in a professional shop. | ||
| Backyard Chopper: Home‑built chopper motorcycle. | ||
| Backyard Custom: Motorcycle built at home. | ||
| Bad Boy Bike: Custom motorcycle styled to look intimidating or rebellious. | ||
| Bad Boy Chopper: Custom chopper with aggressive styling. | ||
| Bad Boy Cruiser: Aggressive‑styled cruiser. | ||
| Bad Boy Cruiser: Custom cruiser styled to look intimidating. | ||
| Badge Bike: Motorcycle heavily branded with logos or emblems. | ||
| Badge Emblem: Decorative emblem or logo. | ||
| Badge Patch: Embroidered emblem identifying a club or brand. | ||
| Badge: Emblem or logo identifying a motorcycle brand or club. | ||
| Badger: Custom hillclimb bike built from Ariel parts; later mistaken as a factory model. | ||
| Badlands Rally: Ride or rally through rugged terrain. | ||
| Badlands Run Patch: Patch commemorating a rugged terrain ride. | ||
| Badlands Run: Ride through rugged terrain, often referencing South Dakota. | ||
| Baffle: Sound‑deadening insert inside a muffler. | ||
| Bag Drag: Slang for saddlebags scraping pavement in corners. | ||
| Bag Liner: Removable inner bag for saddlebags. | ||
| Bag Rails Chrome: Decorative chrome rails around saddlebags. | ||
| Bag Rails Guard: Protective rails around saddlebags. | ||
| Bag Rails: Protective rails around saddlebags. | ||
| Bagger Custom: Touring motorcycle with customized saddlebags and fairing. | ||
| Bagger Show Bike: Custom touring motorcycle with stylized bags and fairing. | ||
| Bagger Touring: Touring motorcycle with saddlebags and fairing. | ||
| Bagger: Touring motorcycle with saddlebags and often a fairing. | ||
| Bagman Rider: Slang for a rider carrying gear for a group. | ||
| Bagman: Slang for a rider carrying gear or money for a group. | ||
| Bail‑Out Exit: Emergency exit lane on a racetrack. | ||
| Bail‑Out Lane Ramp: Emergency ramp for runaway vehicles. | ||
| Bail‑Out Lane: Safety lane on racetracks for riders who overshoot a corner. | ||
| Bail‑Out Ramp: Emergency ramp for runaway vehicles. | ||
| Balaclava: Head and neck covering worn under helmets. | ||
| Balance Beam Frame: Frame design with twin top tubes. | ||
| Balance Beam Frame: Frame with twin top tubes. | ||
| Balance Point Stoppie: Stoppie held at the precise balance point. | ||
| Balance Point Wheelie: Wheelie held at balance point. | ||
| Balance Point Wheelie: Wheelie held at the precise balance point. | ||
| Balance Shaft Engine: Engine shaft reducing vibration. | ||
| Balance Shaft: Engine shaft designed to reduce vibration. | ||
| Balance Tube Exhaust: Pipe connecting exhaust headers. | ||
| Balance Tube: Pipe connecting exhaust headers for smoother flow. | ||
| Balanced Crank: Crankshaft modified for smoothness. | ||
| Balanced Crankshaft: Crankshaft modified for smoother operation. | ||
| Balanced Wheels: Wheels adjusted to spin without vibration. | ||
| Ball Bearing Race: Bearing surface for rolling elements. | ||
| Ball Bearing: Rolling element bearing used in wheels and engines. | ||
| Ball Cap Helmet Style: Novelty helmet resembling a cap. | ||
| Ball Cap Helmet: Minimalist helmet resembling a baseball cap. | ||
| Ball Cap Style Helmet: Minimalist novelty helmet. | ||
| Ball End Lever Safety: Lever with rounded end. | ||
| Ball End Lever: Control lever with rounded end for safety. | ||
| Ball Stud Joint: Pivot joint used in suspension linkages. | ||
| Ball Stud Linkage: Pivot joint in suspension. | ||
| Ball Stud: Pivot joint used in linkages. | ||
| Ballast Resistor Ignition: Electrical resistor limiting current. | ||
| Ballast Resistor: Electrical resistor used to limit current. | ||
| Ballast Tank: Weight tank used in land‑speed motorcycles. | ||
| Ballast Weight: Added weight for stability or testing. | ||
| Ballistic Nylon: Durable nylon fabric originally for flak jackets; used in gear for abrasion resistance. | ||
| Balloon Fender Custom: Oversized rounded fender. | ||
| Balloon Fender: Oversized rounded fender. | ||
| Balloon Frame: Frame with oversized tubing. | ||
| Balloon Tank Custom: Rounded, bulbous fuel tank. | ||
| Balloon Tank: Rounded, bulbous fuel tank. | ||
| Balloon Tire Vintage: Wide tire with high air volume. | ||
| Balloon Tire: Large, wide tire with high air volume. | ||
| Band Clamp Exhaust: Clamp securing exhaust pipes. | ||
| Band Clamp Exhaust: Clamp securing exhaust. | ||
| Band Clamp: Clamp used on exhaust or hoses. | ||
| Band Riser: Handlebar riser styled like a band clamp. | ||
| Bandana: Cloth worn under helmet or around neck for comfort and style. | ||
| Bandit (Suzuki): Popular Suzuki naked sportbike series. | ||
| Bandit 1200: Suzuki’s large‑displacement Bandit model. | ||
| Bandit 400/600/1200: Suzuki Bandit series models. | ||
| Bandit 400: Smaller Suzuki Bandit model. | ||
| Bandit 600: Suzuki’s mid‑sized Bandit model. | ||
| Bandit Custom: Modified Suzuki Bandit. | ||
| Bandit Series: Canonical entry for Suzuki’s Bandit line of motorcycles. | ||
| Bandolier Strap Bag: Tank bag styled like a bandolier. | ||
| Bandolier Tank Bag: Tank bag styled like a bandolier strap. | ||
| Bandolier Tank Strap: Strap‑style tank bag. | ||
| Bang Box Nitrous: Slang for nitrous system. | ||
| Bang Box: Slang for nitrous oxide system. | ||
| Bang Pipe: Slang for loud exhaust pipe. | ||
| Bang Shift Drag: Aggressive clutchless shift. | ||
| Bang Shift: Aggressive, clutchless gear change. | ||
| Bang Shifter: Aggressive clutchless shifter. | ||
| Bang Stick Throttle: Slang for throttle. | ||
| Bang Stick: Slang for throttle. | ||
| Banger Bike Old: Old, noisy motorcycle. | ||
| Banger Bike: Old, noisy motorcycle. | ||
| Banger Engine: Old, noisy single‑cylinder engine. | ||
| Bank Angle Cutoff: Safety feature cutting ignition if bike tips over. | ||
| Bank Angle Sensor: Safety cutoff sensor. | ||
| Bank Angle Sensor: Safety sensor cutting ignition if bike tips over. | ||
| Bank Angle: Lean angle of a motorcycle in a turn. | ||
| Banked Oval: Oval racetrack with steep banking. | ||
| Banked Turn Track: Curved road with raised outer edge. | ||
| Banked Turn: Curved road or track with raised outer edge. | ||
| Banner Patch: Patch commemorating a banner run. | ||
| Banner Run Rally: Group ride under a club banner. | ||
| Banner Run: Group ride organized under a club banner. | ||
| Bar Bag Mini: Small handlebar‑mounted bag. | ||
| Bar Bag Small: Handlebar‑mounted bag. | ||
| Bar Bag: Small bag mounted on handlebars. | ||
| Bar Clamp Mount: Clamp securing handlebars. | ||
| Bar Clamp Riser: Clamp raising handlebar height. | ||
| Bar Clamp: Clamp securing handlebars to triple tree. | ||
| Bar Cross Brace Pad: Reinforcing bar with foam pad. | ||
| Bar Cross Brace: Reinforcing bar across handlebars. | ||
| Bar Cross Pad: Foam pad across handlebar brace. | ||
| Bar Drag Custom: Custom with very low bars. | ||
| Bar Drag: Custom style with extremely low handlebars. | ||
| Bar End Cap: Plug sealing handlebar ends. | ||
| Bar End Mirror Kit: Mirrors mounted at handlebar ends. | ||
| Bar End Mirror: Mirror mounted at handlebar ends. | ||
| Bar End Slider Guard: Protective puck at bar ends. | ||
| Bar End Slider Kit: Protective kit for handlebar ends. | ||
| Bar End Slider: Protective puck at handlebar ends. | ||
| Bar End Weights Kit: Weights reducing vibration. | ||
| Bar End Weights: Weights at handlebar ends to reduce vibration. | ||
| Bar Hopper Bike: Custom styled for short trips between bars. | ||
| Bar Hopper Custom: Custom built for short hops. | ||
| Bar Hopper Custom: Custom motorcycle built for short hops. | ||
| Bar Hopper: Custom or cruiser bike used mainly for short trips between bars. | ||
| Bar Jack Tool: Tool for lifting handlebars. | ||
| Bar Jack: Tool for lifting handlebars during service. | ||
| Bar Lock Device: Handlebar locking device. | ||
| Bar Lock Security: Locking device for handlebars. | ||
| Bar Lock: Security device locking handlebars. | ||
| Bar Mount GPS Kit: GPS mounted on handlebars. | ||
| Bar Mount GPS: GPS unit mounted on handlebars. | ||
| Bar Mount: Bracket for attaching accessories to handlebars. | ||
| Bar Pad Foam: Foam pad across handlebar brace. | ||
| Bar Pad Protector: Foam pad for safety. | ||
| Bar Pad: Foam pad covering handlebar cross brace. | ||
| Bar Plug Insert: Handlebar end insert. | ||
| Bar Plug: Insert sealing handlebar ends. | ||
| Bar Riser Kit: Kit raising handlebar height. | ||
| Bar Riser Kit: Spacer raising handlebar height. | ||
| Bar Riser: Spacer or clamp raising handlebar height. | ||
| Bar Shield Wind: Windshield mounted to handlebars. | ||
| Bar Shield Windshield: Windshield mounted to bars. | ||
| Bar Shield: Windshield mounted to handlebars. | ||
| Bar Snake Insert: Vibration‑damping insert for handlebars. | ||
| Bar Snake Insert: Vibration‑damping insert. | ||
| Bar Snake: Insert reducing handlebar vibration. | ||
| Bar Spacer Kit: Spacer adjusting bar position. | ||
| Bar Spacer Kit: Spacer adjusting handlebar position. | ||
| Bar Spacer: Spacer adjusting handlebar position. | ||
| Bar Stool Bike: Small custom styled like a bar stool. | ||
| Bar Stool Racer: Small custom minibike styled like a barstool. | ||
| Bar Stool Racer: Small minibike styled like a barstool. | ||
| Bar Tach: Tachometer mounted on handlebars. | ||
| Bar Tachometer: Tachometer mounted on bars. | ||
| Bar Tachometer: Tachometer mounted on handlebars. | ||
| Bar Weight Insert: Handlebar end weight. | ||
| Bar Weight Kit: Handlebar end weights. | ||
| Bar Weight: Weight at handlebar ends. | ||
| Barbed Wire Bike: Custom motorcycle with barbed wire theme. | ||
| Barbed Wire Custom: Motorcycle with barbed wire theme. | ||
| Barber Museum Event: Motorcycle event at Barber Museum. | ||
| Barber Museum: Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Alabama. | ||
| Barber Pole Forks: Forks with spiral striping, common in customs. | ||
| Barber Shop Bike: Custom styled with retro barber‑inspired themes. | ||
| Barber Vintage Festival: Annual motorcycle event at Barber Motorsports Park. | ||
| Barber Vintage Rally: Annual vintage motorcycle rally. | ||
| Bare Bones Bike: Stripped‑down minimalist motorcycle. | ||
| Bare Bones Custom: Stripped‑down minimalist custom. | ||
| Bare Frame Build: Motorcycle frame stripped bare for custom work. | ||
| Bare Frame Custom: Frame stripped bare. | ||
| Bare Frame: Motorcycle frame stripped of all components. | ||
| Bare Metal Bike: Custom motorcycle left unpainted. | ||
| Bare Metal Finish: Motorcycle left unpainted, showing raw metal. | ||
| Bare Metal Finish: Motorcycle left unpainted. | ||
| Bareback Ride: Riding without protective gear. | ||
| Bareback Riding: Riding without protective gear. | ||
| Barefoot Shift: Shifting without shoes. | ||
| Barefoot Shifter: Custom shifter operated without shoes. | ||
| Barefoot Shifter: Shifter operated without shoes. | ||
| Bargain Beater: Cheap, rough motorcycle. | ||
| Bargain Bike: Cheap motorcycle. | ||
| Bargain Bike: Low‑cost motorcycle. | ||
| Bark Buster: Handguard protecting hands from brush. | ||
| Barkbuster Guards: Off‑road handguards. | ||
| Bark‑o‑lounger: Slang for Honda Gold Wing touring bikes. | ||
| Barn Bike Find: Motorcycle discovered in barn storage. | ||
| Barn Bike: Motorcycle stored in a barn, often neglected. | ||
| Barn Bike: Motorcycle stored in a barn. | ||
| Barn Disease: Condition of a bike left idle for years — dead battery, seized brakes, gummed carbs. | ||
| Barn Find: Motorcycle discovered in long‑term storage. | ||
| Barn Find: Motorcycle discovered in storage. | ||
| Barn Queen: Motorcycle stored for years, often pristine but unused. | ||
| Barn Queen: Motorcycle stored for years, often pristine. | ||
| Barnstorm Ride: Aggressive, high‑speed run. | ||
| Barnstormer Rider: Aggressive, high‑speed rider. | ||
| Barnstormer: Rider known for aggressive, high‑speed runs. | ||
| Barrel (Cylinder): Slang for engine cylinder. | ||
| Barrel Bike: Motorcycle with cylindrical styling or tank. | ||
| Barrel Custom: Motorcycle with cylindrical styling. | ||
| Barrel Cylinder: Slang for engine cylinder. | ||
| Barrel Roll: Stunt involving a rolling flip. | ||
| Barrel Spring Shock: Coil spring shaped like a barrel. | ||
| Barrel Spring Shock: Shock absorber with barrel‑shaped spring. | ||
| Barrel Spring: Coil spring shaped like a barrel. | ||
| Barrel Valve Carb: Carburetor with rotating barrel valve. | ||
| Barrel Valve Carb: Fuel valve with rotating barrel. | ||
| Barrel Valve: Fuel valve with rotating barrel design. | ||
| Bars (Handlebars): Steering component of a motorcycle. | ||
| Barstool Racer Custom: Small minibike styled like a barstool. | ||
| Barstool Racer: Small custom minibike styled like a barstool. | ||
| Base Coat Paint: First layer of paint before clear coat. | ||
| Base Coat Paint: First paint layer before clear coat. | ||
| Base Coat: The first layer of paint applied before clear coat. | ||
| Base Gasket Seal: Gasket sealing cylinder base. | ||
| Base Gasket: Gasket sealing the cylinder base to the crankcase. | ||
| Base Model Stock: Standard version of a motorcycle. | ||
| Base Model: Standard version of a motorcycle without upgrades. | ||
| Bash Bar Guard: Protective bar for off‑road use. | ||
| Bash Bar Guard: Protective bar. | ||
| Bash Bar: Protective bar mounted to frame or fairing. | ||
| Bash Plate (Skid Plate): Protective plate under the engine for off‑road use. | ||
| Bash Plate Guard: Skid plate protecting engine. | ||
| Bash Plate Skid: Skid plate under engine. | ||
| Basket Case Project: Motorcycle in pieces. | ||
| Basket Case: Motorcycle in pieces, often abandoned mid‑rebuild. | ||
| Bassani Exhaust: Aftermarket exhaust brand. | ||
| Bassani: Aftermarket exhaust manufacturer. | ||
| Bastard Bike: Motorcycle built from mismatched parts. | ||
| Bastard Custom: Motorcycle built from mismatched parts. | ||
| Bat Bike Custom: Motorcycle styled after Batman. | ||
| Bat Bike Replica: Custom styled after Batman’s motorcycle. | ||
| Bat Bike: Custom themed motorcycle styled after Batman. | ||
| Battery Box: Enclosure holding battery. | ||
| Battery Box: Enclosure holding the battery. | ||
| Battery Charger: Device for recharging motorcycle batteries. | ||
| Battery Cover: Protective cover for battery. | ||
| Battery Eliminator: Device replacing battery in race bikes. | ||
| Battery Tender Jr.: Popular trickle charger. | ||
| Battery Tender: Charger maintaining battery charge during storage. | ||
| Battery Tender: Charger maintaining battery. | ||
| Battery: Electrical storage unit powering starter and electronics. | ||
| Battery: Electrical storage unit. | ||
| Battle Dress Gear: Military‑style riding gear. | ||
| Battle Dress: Military‑style riding gear. | ||
| Battle Jacket: Vest or jacket covered in patches. | ||
| Battle Run: Group ride with military theme. | ||
| Battle Scooter Mod: Ruggedized scooter for off‑road. | ||
| Battle Scooter Rugged: Rugged scooter. | ||
| Battle Scooter: Rugged, modified scooter. | ||
| Battle Vest Patch: Rider vest covered in patches. | ||
| Battle Vest: Rider vest covered in patches. | ||
| Batwing Fairing: Harley‑Davidson touring fairing shaped like bat wings. | ||
| Batwing Fairing: Harley‑Davidson touring fairing. | ||
| Bauer Helmet Vintage: Vintage helmet brand. | ||
| Bauer Helmet: Vintage helmet brand. | ||
| Bauer Vintage Helmet: Collectible helmet brand. | ||
| Baxter British Dealer: Dealer specializing in British bikes. | ||
| Baxter Cycle Dealer: British motorcycle dealership. | ||
| Baxter Cycle: Noted British motorcycle dealership in Iowa. | ||
| Bay Area Chopper: Custom chopper style originating in San Francisco Bay Area. | ||
| Bay Area Chopper: Custom chopper style. | ||
| Bay Area Custom: Chopper style from San Francisco Bay Area. | ||
| Bazooka Exhaust Pipe: Oversized exhaust. | ||
| Bazooka Exhaust: Oversized, cannon‑like exhaust pipe. | ||
| Bazooka Pipe: Oversized exhaust pipe. | ||
| Beach Bar Cruiser: Cruiser with wide beach bars. | ||
| Beach Bars Wide: Wide cruiser handlebars. | ||
| Beach Bars: Wide, sweeping handlebars common on cruisers. | ||
| Bead Breaker: Tool for separating tire bead from rim. | ||
| Bead Edge Tire: Tire edge seating against rim. | ||
| Bead Edge: Tire edge seating against rim. | ||
| Bead Lock: Device securing tire bead to rim. | ||
| Bead Sealer: Compound sealing tire bead to rim. | ||
| Bead: Edge of tire that seats against rim. | ||
| Beak Fairing ADV: Pointed ADV fairing. | ||
| Beak Fairing: Pointed front fairing, common on ADV bikes. | ||
| Beak Nose Fairing: ADV bike fairing with beak shape. | ||
| Beamer BMW: Slang for BMW motorcycle. | ||
| Beamer: Slang for BMW motorcycle. | ||
| Bear Claw Peg Kit: Off‑road footpeg kit. | ||
| Bear Claw Pegs: Aggressive off‑road footpegs with claw‑like teeth. | ||
| Bear Claw Pegs: Aggressive off‑road pegs. | ||
| Bear Trap Pegs: Aggressive off‑road footpegs with sharp teeth. | ||
| Bearing Race: Surface where bearing rollers run. | ||
| Bearings Wheel: Rolling elements reducing friction. | ||
| Bearings: Rolling elements reducing friction in wheels and engines. | ||
| Beast Bike Power: Very powerful motorcycle. | ||
| Beast Bike: Slang for a very powerful motorcycle. | ||
| Beater Bike Commuter: Old, rough commuter bike. | ||
| Beater Bike: Old, rough motorcycle used for commuting or winter riding. | ||
| Beater Commuter: Old motorcycle used for commuting. | ||
| Beavertail Fender Style: Wide, flared fender. | ||
| Beavertail Fender: Fender with wide, flared rear end. | ||
| Beehive Spring: Valve spring shaped like a beehive. | ||
| Beehive Valve Spring: Valve spring shaped like a beehive. | ||
| Beeza Classic: Slang for BSA motorcycles. | ||
| Beeza: Slang for BSA motorcycles. | ||
| Belly Pan: Lower fairing piece under engine. | ||
| Belt Drive: Final drive system using a toothed belt. | ||
| Belt Guard Cover: Protective cover over drive belt. | ||
| Belt Guard: Protective cover over drive belt. | ||
| Belt Tensioner Pulley: Pulley maintaining belt tension. | ||
| Belt Tensioner: Device maintaining proper belt tension. | ||
| Bench Seat Long: Long flat seat for rider and passenger. | ||
| Bench Seat: Long, flat seat accommodating rider and passenger. | ||
| Bendix Carb: Early carburetor brand. | ||
| Bendix Carburetor: Early carburetor brand. | ||
| Bends (The Twisties): Slang for curvy roads. | ||
| Bends Road: Slang for twisty roads. | ||
| Bennetts Insurance: UK motorcycle insurance company. | ||
| Bennetts: UK motorcycle insurance company. | ||
| Benson & Hedges Bike: Custom paint scheme inspired by tobacco brand. | ||
| Benson & Hedges Custom: Paint scheme inspired by tobacco brand. | ||
| Berm: Raised bank of dirt in motocross tracks. | ||
| Bernoulli Carb Effect: Principle explaining carburetor fuel draw. | ||
| Bernoulli Effect: Principle explaining carburetor fuel draw. | ||
| Bespoke Build: Fully custom, one‑off motorcycle. | ||
| Best in Show Award: Top award at custom shows. | ||
| Best in Show: Award for top custom at a rally. | ||
| Beta Motorcycles: Italian manufacturer known for off‑road bikes. | ||
| Beta Off‑Road: Italian off‑road motorcycle brand. | ||
| Bevel Drive Gear: Gear system transmitting power at an angle. | ||
| Bevel Drive: Gear system transmitting power at an angle. | ||
| Bevel Gear: Gear with angled teeth, used in shaft drives. | ||
| Bevel Twin Ducati: Ducati bevel‑drive twin engines. | ||
| Bevel Twin: Ducati’s classic bevel‑drive twin engines. | ||
| BHP (Brake Horsepower): Engine power measured at crankshaft. | ||
| BHP Rating: Brake horsepower rating. | ||
| Bias‑Ply Construction: Tire with crisscrossed ply construction. | ||
| Bias‑Ply Tire: Tire with crisscrossed ply construction. | ||
| Bible (Repair Manual): Slang for a motorcycle service manual. | ||
| Bible Manual: Slang for a motorcycle service manual. | ||
| Bicycle Fork Conversion: Early motorcycle forks adapted from bicycles. | ||
| Bicycle Forks: Early motorcycle forks adapted from bicycles. | ||
| Bicycle Tire Narrow: Narrow tires used on early motorcycles. | ||
| Bicycle Tires: Narrow tires used on early motorcycles. | ||
| Bicycle‑Style Controls: Early motorcycle controls resembling bicycles. | ||
| Bicycle‑Style Pedals: Pedals used on early motor‑bicycles. | ||
| Big Ape Hangers: Extremely tall handlebars. | ||
| Big Block Engine: Large‑displacement engine. | ||
| Big Block: Large‑displacement engine. | ||
| Big Bore Cylinder: Oversized cylinder bore. | ||
| Big Bore Exhaust: Oversized exhaust system for increased flow. | ||
| Big Bore Kit: Engine kit increasing cylinder size for more power. | ||
| Big Bore Kit: Engine kit increasing cylinder size. | ||
| Big Dog Motorcycles: American custom motorcycle manufacturer. | ||
| Big End Bearing: Bearing at the crankshaft end of connecting rod. | ||
| Big End Rod: Lower end of connecting rod. | ||
| Big End: Lower end of connecting rod attached to crankshaft. | ||
| Big Five: Expanded list including Harley‑Davidson. | ||
| Big Five: The five major motorcycle manufacturers: Harley‑Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha. | ||
| Big Four Japan: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha. | ||
| Big Four: Japanese manufacturers Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha. | ||
| Big Gun Exhaust: Aftermarket exhaust brand. | ||
| Big Head: Engine with oversized cylinder head. | ||
| Big Kahuna Bike Show: Custom motorcycle show series. | ||
| Big Muddy Run: Rally or ride through muddy terrain. | ||
| Big Piston Fork (BPF): Advanced fork design with larger damping piston. | ||
| Big Red: Colloquial nickname for Honda. | ||
| Big Rig Bike: Custom motorcycle styled like a semi‑truck. | ||
| Big Shot Pipes: Aftermarket exhaust brand. | ||
| Big Single (Thumper): Large single‑cylinder motorcycle. | ||
| Big Twin Cam: Harley‑Davidson’s Twin Cam engine family. | ||
| Big Twin: Large‑displacement Harley‑Davidson V‑twin. | ||
| Big Wheel Bagger: Custom bagger with oversized front wheel. | ||
| Bike Barn: Storage shed or garage for motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Builder Magazine: Publication focused on custom motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Builder: Individual or shop specializing in custom motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Carrier: Trailer or rack designed to transport motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Check: Pre‑ride inspection of motorcycle. | ||
| Bike Cop: Slang for motorcycle police officer. | ||
| Bike Cover Lock: Locking system for protective covers. | ||
| Bike Cover: Protective cover shielding a parked motorcycle. | ||
| Bike Culture: The shared lifestyle, values, and traditions of motorcyclists. | ||
| Bike Fest: General term for motorcycle festivals. | ||
| Bike Friendly City: Urban area designed to accommodate motorcycles and bicycles. | ||
| Bike Hauler: Trailer or truck for transporting motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Insurance: Insurance coverage for motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Jack: Lift device for raising motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Lane Splitting: Riding between lanes of traffic. | ||
| Bike Lane: Road lane designated for bicycles, sometimes misused by motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Law: Legal statutes governing motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Lift: Hydraulic or mechanical lift for servicing motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Mag: General term for motorcycle magazines. | ||
| Bike Messenger: Courier using motorcycles for deliveries. | ||
| Bike Night: Regular social gathering of riders. | ||
| Bike Park: Designated parking area for motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Polo: Sport using motorcycles and mallets (rare). | ||
| Bike Rack: Rack for securing motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Rally: Large organized gathering of motorcyclists. | ||
| Bike Recovery: Service for retrieving broken‑down motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Rental: Service renting motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Restorer: Person specializing in restoring vintage motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Run: Organized group ride. | ||
| Bike Safety Course: Training program for riders. | ||
| Bike Shop: Retailer or repair shop for motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Show: Event where custom or vintage motorcycles are displayed. | ||
| Bike Stand: Device for holding a motorcycle upright. | ||
| Bike Stunt Show: Performance featuring stunt riders. | ||
| Bike Swap Meet: Event for trading motorcycle parts. | ||
| Bike Theft: Crime of stealing motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Thief: Criminal stealing motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Tour: Organized motorcycle tour. | ||
| Bike Trailer: Trailer designed to haul motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Trip: General term for a motorcycle journey. | ||
| Bike Wash: Event or service for cleaning motorcycles. | ||
| Bike Week: Large motorcycle rally, most famously in Daytona and Laconia. | ||
| Biker Bar: Bar frequented by motorcyclists. | ||
| Biker Bash: Large biker party or rally. | ||
| Biker Brotherhood: Rider bond emphasizing loyalty and unity. | ||
| Biker Brotherhood: Rider bond emphasizing loyalty. | ||
| Biker Build‑Off: Custom bike competition. | ||
| Biker Café: Café popular with motorcyclists. | ||
| Biker Chick: Slang for a female motorcyclist or passenger. | ||
| Biker Club: Motorcycle club. | ||
| Biker Code: Informal rules of biker culture. | ||
| Biker Convention: Gathering of bikers. | ||
| Biker Cross: Memorial cross for fallen riders. | ||
| Biker Dad: Slang for a father who rides. | ||
| Biker Den: Clubhouse or hangout for bikers. | ||
| Biker Digest: Magazine or newsletter for bikers. | ||
| Biker Event: General term for motorcycle events. | ||
| Biker Family: Community of riders bonded like family. | ||
| Biker Film Festival: Festival showcasing motorcycle films. | ||
| Biker Film: Movie centered on motorcycle culture. | ||
| Biker Flag: Flag flown by motorcycle clubs. | ||
| Biker Funeral: Funeral procession led by motorcycles. | ||
| Biker Gang: Outlaw motorcycle club involved in criminal activity. | ||
| Biker Gear: Clothing and protective equipment for riders. | ||
| Biker Girl: Slang for a female rider. | ||
| Biker Glossary: Dictionary of biker terms. | ||
| Biker Group: Organized group of riders. | ||
| Biker Hangout: Place where bikers gather. | ||
| Biker Haven: Safe space or town popular with bikers. | ||
| Biker Humor: Jokes and slang within biker culture. | ||
| Biker Icon: Famous rider or motorcycle figure. | ||
| Biker Jacket: Leather jacket associated with bikers. | ||
| Biker Lifestyle Magazine: Publication covering biker culture. | ||
| Biker Lifestyle: The identity, clothing, and culture associated with motorcyclists. | ||
| Biker Look: Fashion style associated with bikers. | ||
| Biker Magazine: General motorcycle magazine. | ||
| Biker Mama: Slang for a female rider or partner. | ||
| Biker Meet: Gathering of bikers. | ||
| Biker Movie: Film centered on motorcycle culture. | ||
| Biker Music: Music associated with biker culture. | ||
| Biker Name: Nickname adopted by riders. | ||
| Biker News: Media covering motorcycle culture. | ||
| Biker Outfit: Clothing worn by bikers. | ||
| Biker Parade: Parade of motorcycles. | ||
| Biker Patch: Embroidered insignia. | ||
| Biker Rally: Gathering of bikers, often featuring rides, music, and vendors. | ||
| Biker Religion: Spiritual practices within biker culture. | ||
| Biker Rights: Advocacy for motorcyclists’ legal protections. | ||
| Biker Roadhouse: Bar or inn catering to bikers. | ||
| Biker Rock: Music genre associated with motorcycle culture. | ||
| Biker Romance: Romantic stories centered on bikers. | ||
| Biker Run: Group ride. | ||
| Biker Safety: Rider safety practices. | ||
| Biker Show: Motorcycle show. | ||
| Biker Slang: Informal language used within motorcycle communities. | ||
| Biker Song: Music about bikers. | ||
| Biker Spirit: Brotherhood and camaraderie among riders. | ||
| Biker Tattoo Artist: Tattooist specializing in biker designs. | ||
| Biker Tattoo: Tattoos symbolizing motorcycle identity or club affiliation. | ||
| Biker Tour: Organized motorcycle tour. | ||
| Biker Tradition: Customs and rituals of biker culture. | ||
| Biker TV Show: Television program about bikers. | ||
| Biker Vest: Leather or denim vest worn by bikers. | ||
| Biker Wedding Ride: Group ride celebrating a wedding. | ||
| Biker Wedding: Wedding ceremony themed around motorcycles. | ||
| Biker Widow Patch: Patch symbolizing a rider’s spouse. | ||
| Biker Widow: Spouse of a rider who spends excessive time on the bike. | ||
| Biker: General term for a motorcycle rider. | ||
| Biker’s Legacy: Term for the lasting cultural impact of a rider or club. | ||
| Biker’s Prayer: Poetic blessing recited by riders for safety. | ||
| Biker’s Wallet: Heavy leather wallet with chain. | ||
| Biker’s Wave: Hand signal exchanged between passing riders. | ||
| Billet Aluminum: Machined aluminum alloy used in custom parts. | ||
| Billet Forks: Custom forks machined from billet aluminum. | ||
| Billet Grips: Handlebar grips machined from billet aluminum. | ||
| Billet Pegs: Footpegs machined from billet aluminum. | ||
| Billet Triple Tree: Triple clamp machined from billet aluminum. | ||
| Billet Wheels: Custom wheels machined from billet aluminum. | ||
| Billet Work: General term for custom billet parts. | ||
| Billet Yokes: Triple clamps machined from billet aluminum. | ||
| Billet: Metal machined from solid block, common in custom parts. | ||
| Bi‑Metal Brake Disc: Brake disc made from two metals for improved performance. | ||
| Binary Ignition: Digital ignition system with on/off control. | ||
| Binder Clip: Slang for brake lever. | ||
| Binder: Slang for brakes. | ||
| Binned It: Slang for crashing a motorcycle. | ||
| Bio Bike: Motorcycle modified to run on biofuels. | ||
| Bio‑Diesel Bike: Motorcycle modified to run on biodiesel. | ||
| Biofuel: Alternative fuel derived from organic sources. | ||
| Biohazard Bike: Custom motorcycle with biohazard theme. | ||
| Bi‑Pod Stand: Two‑legged stand for supporting motorcycles. | ||
| Bird’s Nest Wiring: Messy, tangled wiring on a motorcycle. | ||
| Birdcage Frame: Lightweight frame with multiple thin tubes. | ||
| Birthday Run: Group ride celebrating a rider’s birthday. | ||
| Biscuit Tank: Small, flat fuel tank shaped like a biscuit. | ||
| Bishop’s Bend: Slang for a sharp corner on a road. | ||
| Bitch Bar (Sissy Bar): Passenger backrest bar mounted behind the seat. | ||
| Bitch Seat (Pillion): Passenger seat behind the rider. | ||
| Bitumen Snake: Slang for tar strips on roads that can be slippery. | ||
| Bitza: Motorcycle built from “bits of this and that.” | ||
| Black Bike Week: Annual rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. | ||
| Black Box (ECU): Electronic control unit managing engine functions. | ||
| Black Chrome: Darkened chrome finish. | ||
| Black Death: Nickname for two‑stroke engine seizures. | ||
| Black Ice: Invisible ice patch on roads, extremely dangerous. | ||
| Black Leather: Iconic clothing material associated with bikers. | ||
| Black Lightning: Vincent’s legendary high‑performance motorcycle. | ||
| Blackout Bike: Motorcycle with all‑black styling. | ||
| Blackout Lights: Lights dimmed for stealth or style. | ||
| Blacksmith Bike: Custom motorcycle with hand‑forged metal parts. | ||
| Blade Forks: Forks with flat, blade‑like legs. | ||
| Blade Runner Bike: Futuristic custom inspired by sci‑fi aesthetics. | ||
| Blat: British slang for a spirited ride. | ||
| Bleeder Valve: Valve for releasing air from hydraulic systems. | ||
| Bleeding Brakes: Removing air from brake lines. | ||
| Blind Corner: Corner with obstructed visibility. | ||
| Blinker: Turn signal indicator. | ||
| Blip the Throttle: Quick rev to match engine speed during downshift. | ||
| Block Pass: Aggressive racing move cutting off another rider’s line. | ||
| Block Tread: Tire tread pattern with block shapes. | ||
| Blower: Slang for a supercharger. | ||
| Blown Bike: Motorcycle with turbocharged or supercharged engine. | ||
| Blue Bike: Motorcycle painted blue, sometimes symbolic in clubs. | ||
| Blue Collar Biker: Rider identifying with working‑class culture. | ||
| Blue Flame Bike: Custom motorcycle with flame paintwork. | ||
| Blue Groove: Hard‑packed dirt track surface with polished line. | ||
| Blue Haze: Smoke trail from two‑stroke exhaust. | ||
| Blue Highway: Scenic secondary road, named after old road maps. | ||
| Blue Knights: International law enforcement motorcycle club. | ||
| Blue Ridge Parkway: Famous U.S. scenic motorcycle route. | ||
| Blue Slip (Australia): Inspection certificate for registering a used bike. | ||
| Blue Smoke: Exhaust smoke from burning oil. | ||
| Blue Streak: High‑performance spark plug brand. | ||
| Blue Suede Shoes Run: Rally or ride themed after Elvis Presley. | ||
| Blue Thunder: Nickname for loud, powerful motorcycles. | ||
| Blueprinted Engine: Engine rebuilt to exact factory specifications. | ||
| Blues Bike: Custom motorcycle themed around blues music. | ||
| Blunt Cut Pipes: Exhaust pipes cut straight across. | ||
| Board Track Racer: Early 20th‑century race bike for wooden tracks. | ||
| Bobbed Fender: Shortened rear fender, precursor to bobber style. | ||
| Bobber: Custom style with shortened fenders and minimalist look. | ||
| Bobcat Bike: Small, lightweight custom motorcycle. | ||
| Body Armor: Protective padding in riding gear. | ||
| Body Drop: Custom modification lowering frame closer to ground. | ||
| Bodywork: Collective term for fairings, panels, and covers. | ||
| Bogging: Engine hesitation due to poor fuel/air mix. | ||
| Boil‑Over: Engine coolant overheating and spilling. | ||
| Bolt Kit: Set of assorted bolts for motorcycle maintenance. | ||
| Bolt‑On: Aftermarket part that installs without modification. | ||
| Bomb Bike: Slang for a very fast or explosive‑looking motorcycle. | ||
| Bonded Title: Legal title issued for a motorcycle with unclear ownership. | ||
| Bone Line: Custom design emphasizing clean, skeletal frame lines. | ||
| Bone Shaker: Slang for a rough‑riding motorcycle. | ||
| Bonfire Rally: Rally featuring large bonfires. | ||
| Bonneville Salt Flats: Legendary land‑speed racing venue in Utah. | ||
| Bonneville Speed Trials: Annual motorcycle speed event at Bonneville. | ||
| Bonneville: Triumph’s iconic Bonneville motorcycle. | ||
| Boom Bike: Motorcycle with extremely loud exhaust. | ||
| Boomerang Swingarm: Swingarm shaped like a boomerang. | ||
| Boost: Increase in engine power from turbo or supercharger. | ||
| Boot Camp (Rider Training): Intensive motorcycle training program. | ||
| Boot Cut Jeans: Jeans styled to fit over riding boots. | ||
| Bootleg Bike: Illegally modified or unregistered motorcycle. | ||
| Boots (Riding Boots): Protective footwear for motorcycling. | ||
| Border Run: Long‑distance ride crossing national borders. | ||
| Bore Gauge: Precision tool for measuring cylinder bore. | ||
| Bore Kit: Kit increasing cylinder bore. | ||
| Bore Scope: Inspection tool for viewing inside cylinders. | ||
| Bore: Internal diameter of an engine cylinder. | ||
| Bored Out: Engine modified with larger cylinder bore. | ||
| Boss Hoss: Brand of motorcycles powered by V8 car engines. | ||
| Boston Bike Week: Motorcycle rally in Boston, Massachusetts. | ||
| Bottle Feed (Nitrous): Slang for nitrous oxide injection. | ||
| Bottle Rocket Bike: Custom motorcycle styled like a rocket. | ||
| Bottom End: Lower portion of an engine (crankshaft, rods, cases). | ||
| Bottom Feeder: Slang for a cheap or poorly maintained motorcycle. | ||
| Bottom Out: Suspension fully compressing under load. | ||
| Bottom Yoke: Lower triple clamp holding the front forks. | ||
| Boutique Bike: High‑end, limited‑production motorcycle. | ||
| Boutique Builder: Custom shop producing high‑end, limited motorcycles. | ||
| Bowden Cable: Flexible cable transmitting control input (clutch, throttle, brakes). | ||
| Box Section Frame: Frame made from box‑shaped tubing for rigidity. | ||
| Box Section Swingarm: Swingarm made from box‑shaped tubing for strength. | ||
| Box Stock: Motorcycle in completely original, unmodified condition. | ||
| Box Wrench: Tool with closed loop for turning nuts and bolts. | ||
| Boxer Cup: BMW racing series for boxer‑engine motorcycles. | ||
| Boxer Engine: Opposed twin‑cylinder engine, common in BMWs. | ||
| Boxer Twin: Opposed twin‑cylinder engine. | ||
| Boy Racer: Slang for young rider on a sportbike. | ||
| Bracket Racing: Drag racing format where riders predict their elapsed time. | ||
| Brain Bucket: Slang for a motorcycle helmet. | ||
| Brake (System): Covers calipers, discs, pads, levers, lines, and related components. | ||
| Brake Bias: Distribution of braking force between front and rear. | ||
| Brake Bleeding: Removing air from hydraulic brake lines. | ||
| Brake Caliper: Component housing brake pads. | ||
| Brake Disc (Rotor): Circular disc clamped by calipers. | ||
| Brake Fade: Loss of braking power due to overheating. | ||
| Brake Fluid: Hydraulic fluid transmitting braking force. | ||
| Brake Lever: Hand lever operating front brake. | ||
| Brake Light: Rear light activated by braking. | ||
| Brake Line: Hose carrying hydraulic fluid. | ||
| Brake Master Cylinder: Component pressurizing brake fluid. | ||
| Brake Pad: Friction material pressing against brake disc. | ||
| Brake Pedal: Foot lever operating rear brake. | ||
| Brake Reservoir: Container holding brake fluid. | ||
| Brake Shoe: Friction component in drum brakes. | ||
| Brake Switch: Electrical switch activating brake light. | ||
| Brake Torque Arm: Rod stabilizing drum brake housings. | ||
| Brake Wear Indicator: Device showing pad wear. | ||
| Braking Distance: Distance required to stop a motorcycle. | ||
| Braking Zone: Track section where braking occurs. | ||
| Brass Balls Award: Custom bike show award for daring builds. | ||
| Brat Bike: Japanese custom style blending café racer and bobber elements. | ||
| Brat Seat: Flat, minimalist seat used on brat‑style customs. | ||
| Brat Style: Custom aesthetic emphasizing simplicity and vintage influence. | ||
| Breakaway Lever: Lever designed to snap partially in a crash, leaving enough to ride home. | ||
| Breakdown Lane: Road shoulder used in emergencies. | ||
| Breakout: Custom Harley‑Davidson Softail model. | ||
| Breather Bolt: Bolt venting crankcase gases. | ||
| Breather Hose: Hose venting crankcase gases. | ||
| Breather Tank: Catch tank for crankcase gases. | ||
| Breeze Bike: Lightweight commuter motorcycle. | ||
| Brembo: Renowned Italian brake manufacturer. | ||
| Brick Bike: Slang for BMW K‑series. | ||
| Bridging: Welding technique used in frame repair. | ||
| Briggs & Stratton Bike: Custom motorcycle using small industrial engines. | ||
| Brighton Run: Historic motorcycle rally in the UK. | ||
| Brimmed Tank: Fuel tank filled to maximum capacity. | ||
| British Bike: General term for motorcycles from the UK. | ||
| British Customs: Aftermarket parts brand for Triumphs. | ||
| British Invasion Bikes: 1960s era when British motorcycles dominated U.S. sales. | ||
| British Iron: Slang for classic British motorcycles. | ||
| British Racing Green: Classic dark green paint color. | ||
| British Twin: Parallel‑twin engine motorcycles from the UK. | ||
| Brittania Fairing: Vintage British touring fairing. | ||
| Broad Glide: Harley‑Davidson model with wide front forks. | ||
| Broadside: Slang for sliding sideways. | ||
| Broken Chain: Failure of the final drive chain. | ||
| Broken Clutch Cable: Common roadside breakdown. | ||
| Broken Spoke: Wheel spoke failure. | ||
| Bronx: Harley‑Davidson streetfighter model (unreleased). | ||
| Brooklands Can: Classic British racing exhaust. | ||
| Brooklands: Historic UK racetrack associated with early motorcycles. | ||
| Brotherhood: Rider bond emphasizing loyalty and unity. | ||
| Brough Superior: Legendary British luxury motorcycle brand. | ||
| Brown’s Gas: Hydrogen‑oxygen gas used in experimental engines. | ||
| Brownie Bike: Small, lightweight motorcycle for beginners. | ||
| Brush Bar / Brush Guard: Protective bar or handguard mounted on off‑road motorcycles. | ||
| Brush Bar / Brush Guard: Protective bar or handguard. | ||
| Brutale: Naked sportbike series by MV Agusta. | ||
| Bubble Bike: Motorcycle with bubble‑shaped fairing. | ||
| Bubble Shield: Curved, snap‑on helmet visor popular in the 1960s–70s. | ||
| Bubble Shield: Curved, snap‑on helmet visor. | ||
| Bucket Helmet: Early open‑face helmet resembling a bucket. | ||
| Bucket List Ride: Dream ride a motorcyclist aspires to complete. | ||
| Buckhorn Bars: Handlebars sweeping back toward rider. | ||
| Buckhorn Bars: Handlebars that sweep back toward the rider, common on cruisers. | ||
| Buell Blast: Entry‑level Buell single. | ||
| Buell Blast: Entry‑level single‑cylinder motorcycle produced by Buell. | ||
| Buell Lightning: Naked Buell sportbike. | ||
| Buell Lightning: Naked sportbike series from Buell. | ||
| Buell Thunderbolt: Buell sport‑tourer. | ||
| Buell Thunderbolt: Buell sport‑touring motorcycle line. | ||
| Buell Ulysses: Buell adventure‑tourer. | ||
| Buell Ulysses: Buell adventure‑touring motorcycle. | ||
| Buell: American motorcycle brand founded by Erik Buell. | ||
| Buffeting: Turbulence felt by rider at speed, often from windscreen. | ||
| Bug Deflector: Screen or fairing designed to deflect insects. | ||
| Bug Out Rally: Survivalist‑themed motorcycle rally. | ||
| Bug Splatter: Insects hitting rider or bike at speed. | ||
| Bug‑Eye Headlights: Dual round headlights resembling insect eyes. | ||
| Builder’s Choice Award: Custom show award chosen by builders. | ||
| Builder’s Plate: Identification plate on custom builds. | ||
| Building a Bike: General term for assembling or customizing a motorcycle. | ||
| Bull Bar: Protective bar mounted to front of motorcycle or ATV. | ||
| Bull Dog Stand: Rear stand with clamp for swingarm spools. | ||
| Bullet Bike: Slang for a high‑performance sportbike. | ||
| Bullet Bike: Slang for high‑performance sportbike. | ||
| Bullet Fairing: Rounded nose fairing. | ||
| Bullet Fairing: Small, rounded fairing resembling a bullet nose. | ||
| Bulletproof Engine: Slang for an engine known for extreme reliability. | ||
| Bulletproof Engine: Slang for extremely reliable engine. | ||
| Bullhorn Bars: Handlebars angled upward like bull’s horns. | ||
| Bullhorn Bars: Upward‑angled handlebars. | ||
| Bullseye Headlight: Round centered headlight. | ||
| Bullseye Headlight: Round, centered headlight design. | ||
| Bully Bike: Intimidating custom. | ||
| Bump Start (Push Start): Starting a motorcycle by rolling it and releasing the clutch. | ||
| Bump Start: Starting by rolling and releasing clutch. | ||
| Bumper Bars: Protective bars mounted to frame or fairing. | ||
| Bumper Bars: Protective frame bars. | ||
| Bungee Cord / Net: Elastic cords or nets used to secure luggage. | ||
| Bungee Cord / Net: Elastic luggage fasteners. | ||
| Burn Rubber: Slang for rapid acceleration leaving tire marks. | ||
| Burned Out: Rider slang for exhaustion or loss of passion. | ||
| Burner Bike: Slang for a disposable or cheap motorcycle. | ||
| Burnished Aluminum: Polished aluminum finish. | ||
| Burnout: Spinning rear tire while stationary. | ||
| Burnout: Spinning the rear tire while holding the bike stationary, producing smoke. | ||
| Burnt Clutch: Overheated clutch plates. | ||
| Burnt Rubber Smell: Distinct odor from aggressive riding. | ||
| Burnt Valve: Engine valve damaged by overheating. | ||
| Burr Cut: Sharp edge left on machined parts. | ||
| Burst Disc: Safety device releasing pressure in nitrous systems. | ||
| Bus Stop Chicane: Tight chicane resembling a bus stop layout. | ||
| Bush Bike: Motorcycle adapted for rugged, remote terrain. | ||
| Bush Bike: Rugged motorcycle for remote terrain. | ||
| Bush Hog Bike: Custom motorcycle styled after farm equipment. | ||
| Bush Mechanic: Rider improvising repairs with limited tools. | ||
| Bushido Bike: Custom themed around Japanese samurai culture. | ||
| Business Bike: Motorcycle used for commuting or work. | ||
| Business Bike: Motorcycle used primarily for commuting or work. | ||
| Butane Torch: Tool sometimes used in motorcycle repair. | ||
| Butterfly Fairing: Fairing with wing‑like extensions. | ||
| Butterfly Valve: Throttle valve controlling airflow into the engine. | ||
| Butterfly Valve: Throttle valve controlling airflow. | ||
| Buzz Bike: Slang for a small‑displacement motorcycle or scooter. | ||
| Buzz Bike: Slang for a small‑displacement motorcycle. | ||
| Buzz Bomb: Slang for a two‑stroke motorcycle with a high‑pitched exhaust note. | ||
| Buzz Bomb: Slang for a two‑stroke with a high‑pitched exhaust. | ||
| Buzz Patch: Club insignia featuring bee or hornet imagery. | ||
| Buzzard Bike: Custom motorcycle with scavenger‑themed styling. | ||
| Buzzard Bike: Custom styled after scavenger birds. | ||
| Buzzing: Slang for vibration felt through handlebars or pegs. | ||
| Buzzing: Vibration felt through bars or pegs. | ||
| Buzzkill: Rider or situation that spoils the group ride mood. | ||
| Bypass Pipe: Exhaust modification bypassing muffler/catalyst. | ||
| Bypass Valve: Valve allowing gases or fluids to bypass a system. | ||
| Byrd Fairing: Streamlined racing fairing design. | ||
| Bystander: Non‑riders who support motorcycle culture (family, friends, affiliates). | ||
| Bystander: Non‑riders who support motorcycle culture. | ||
| Byte Bike: Slang for motorcycles with advanced digital electronics. | ||
| Byway Touring: Riding style focused on scenic, secondary roads. | ||
| Byway: Rider or ride style focused on secondary roads and avoiding highways. | ||
| Byway: Rider or ride style focused on secondary roads. | ||
| Byzantine Bike: Custom motorcycle with ornate, intricate styling. | ||
| Byzantine Custom: Motorcycle with ornate, intricate styling. | ||
