Total Motorcycle Bikers Dictionary: K

Sep 20, 2016 Michael Le Pard Dictionary, News

Published October 10, 2025 by , Editor‑in‑Chief

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Knucklehead - 1936 Harley Davidson Engine Design
Knuck – Knucklehead – 1. A type of Harley-Davidson engine manufactured prior to 1948, which was characterized by large nuts on the right side of engine above the cylinders. Appearance is somewhat similar to knuckles. 2. 2. Slang of Harley-Davidson Knucklehead engine (V-Twin, produced from 1936 – 1947). Name comes from the valve covers that look like the knuckles of a clinched fist. 3. Harley-Davidson’s first overhead valve Big Twin.

 

K&N — Popular aftermarket brand for washable air and oil filters.
Kamikaze Corner — Infamous sharp bend known for crashes.
Kamikaze Pass — Extremely risky overtake maneuver, often on blind corners.
Kamikaze Ride — Reckless, high‑risk group ride, often weaving through traffic.
Kangaroo Hop — Jerky clutch/throttle control that makes a bike lurch.
Kangaroo Kick — Slang for jerky clutch/throttle control.
Kangaroo Kickstand — Improvised stick or prop used as a sidestand.
Kangaroo Leather — Premium lightweight leather used in racing suits, prized for strength and flexibility.
Kangaroo Pouch — Slang for a tank bag or front storage pocket.
Kaput — Slang for a bike that’s broken down or dead.
Kaput Bike — Slang for a motorcycle that’s broken down.
Kaput Motor — Slang for an engine that’s blown or seized.
Karate Bars — Slang for extra‑wide handlebars.
Karate Twist — Slang for an aggressive throttle snap.
Karma Patch — Patch earned for charity or benefit rides.
Karma Ride — A charity or benefit motorcycle ride.
Karma Ride — Charity or benefit motorcycle ride.
Kat — Slang for Suzuki Katana models.
Kat (Katana) — Slang for Suzuki’s Katana sportbike line.
Kawayamahondaharleyzuki — Joke term for a bike cobbled together from mixed parts.
Kawboy — Slang for a Kawasaki rider.
Kawboy Up — Slang for Kawasaki riders showing pride.
Kayo — Slang for a crash or wipeout.
Kayo Crash — Slang for a total wipeout.
Kayoed — Slang for a crashed or wrecked bike.
K‑Bike — Slang for BMW’s inline‑engine motorcycles (K100, K1200, etc.).
Keep the Dirty Side Down — Slang for “ride safe, don’t crash.”
Kegger Run — Informal slang for a party ride destination.
Kegger Stop — Rally slang for a beer‑party destination.
Keprotec — Kevlar/PA fiber blend used in abrasion‑resistant riding gear.
Kermit Chair — Popular folding chair among touring riders.
Kermit Green — Nickname for Kawasaki’s lime‑green paint.
Kevlar® — Para‑aramid fiber, five times stronger than steel, used in protective apparel.
Key Fob Ignition — Modern keyless start system.
Keyed Ignition — Traditional ignition system using a key.
Keyhole Turn — Tight U‑turn in a small space.
Keyhole Turn — Tight U‑turn maneuver.
Keystone Frame — Diamond‑type frame where the engine is a stressed member.
Kick Over — Slang for starting a motorcycle.
Kick Start / Kicker — Lever used to manually start older motorcycles.
Kickback — Sudden reverse force when kickstarting an engine.
Kickin’ Asphalt — Slang for riding hard and fast.
Kickin’ Tires — Slang for hanging around bikes and talking.
Kicking Tires — Slang for hanging around bikes and talking.
Kickstand — Arm supporting a parked motorcycle; also called a sidestand.
Kickstand (Sidestand) — Arm supporting a parked motorcycle.
Kickstand Drag — When a sidestand scrapes in corners.
Kickstand Kill Switch — Safety switch that cuts ignition if sidestand is down.
Kickstart / Kicker — Lever used to manually start older motorcycles.
Kid Gloves Ride — Riding cautiously, like handling with care.
Kid Gloves Ride — Riding cautiously, with care.
Kidney Belt — Supportive belt worn by off‑road riders.
Killer Curve — Dangerous or challenging road bend.
Killer Loop — Dangerous or challenging road curve.
Killer Ride — Slang for an impressive motorcycle.
Kilometer Club — Riders logging high mileage annually.
Kilometer Club — Riders who log high mileage annually.
Kilometer Eater — Rider who racks up huge mileage.
Kilowatt (kW) — Power unit; 0.746 kW = 1 horsepower.
Kilroy Was Here — Graffiti often seen at biker hangouts.
Kimtab Wheels — Lightweight magnesium wheels popular in racing.
King Ape Bars — Extra‑tall ape hanger handlebars.
King Bolt — Central bolt in a springer front end.
King of the Baggers — Modern racing series for modified touring bikes.
King of the Baggers — Modern racing series for modified touring motorcycles.
King of the Road — Slang for a dominant or powerful bike.
King Size Bars — Oversized ape hanger handlebars.
King Tank — Oversized fuel tank for long rides.
King/Queen Seat — Custom two‑up seat with raised passenger back.
King’s Highway — Slang for a long, open touring road.
Kingpin Bearing — Pivot bearing in sidecar rigs.
Kingpin Rider — Slang for a dominant figure in a club.
Kinked Chain — Chain with stiff or seized links.
Kinked Forks — Bent front forks after a crash.
Kinnipullin Pin — Old slang for a clevis pin.
Kiss of Death — Stunt trick: rider stands on seat mid‑wheelie.
Kiss the Asphalt — Slang for crashing.
Kiss the Wind — Poetic slang for high‑speed riding.
Kit Bash Bike — Motorcycle built from mismatched parts.
Kit Bike — Motorcycle assembled from aftermarket parts.
Kitted Leathers — Fully armored racing suit.
Kitted Out — Fully accessorized or geared up.
Kitten — Slang for a small, lightweight motorcycle.
Kitten Purr — Slang for a smooth‑running small engine.
Knackered — British slang for worn‑out motorcycle.
Knackered Chain — Worn‑out, stretched chain.
Knapsack Tank Bag — Small bag strapped to the fuel tank.
Knarl — Slang for rough, gnarly road conditions.
Knarl Road — Slang for rough, gnarly road conditions.
Knarl Road — Slang for rough, gnarly road.
Knave Rider — Slang for a reckless or shady rider.
Knee Banger — Tank or bar setup that hits knees.
Knee Braces — Protective gear stabilizing knees during off‑road riding.
Knee Burn — Heat discomfort from engine proximity.
Knee Cupping — Holding tank with knees for control.
Knee Down — Cornering style with knee slider touching pavement.
Knee Dragging — Sportbike technique using knee pucks in corners.
Knee Guards / Sliders — Protective gear for knees in racing.
Knee Hugger — Passenger who clings tightly.
Knee Knock — Engine knock sound under load.
Knee Knockers — Slang for close‑set handlebars.
Knee Pucks — Replaceable sliders on racing leathers.
Knee Saver — Pegs or mods reducing knee strain.
Knee Saver Pegs — Adjustable footpegs reducing knee strain.
Knee Scraper — Rider who corners aggressively.
Knee Warmers — Heated gear for cold‑weather riding.
Knee‑Burner Road — A mountain road with constant knee‑dragging corners.
Knee‑Burner Road — Slang for a mountain road with constant knee‑dragging corners.
Knee‑Capper — Low bar or tank edge that bangs knees painfully.
Knee‑Capper — Slang for a low bar or tank edge that bangs knees.
Knee‑Draggers Club — Slang for riders who corner aggressively.
Knee‑High Pipes — Tall exhausts running upward.
Knee‑Highs — Tall boots worn by riders.
Knee‑Knocker Road — Slang for a twisty road that forces knees against the tank.
Knee‑Puck Sparks — Sparks flying when knee sliders scrape asphalt.
Knee‑Saver Mods — Ergonomic adjustments for tall riders.
Knee‑Scraper’s Delight — A road or track perfect for dragging knees.
Knee‑Scraper’s Delight — Road or track perfect for dragging knees.
Knee‑Wobble — Instability caused by poor suspension setup.
Knobby Tires — Aggressive tread tires for off‑road use.
Knock Sensor — Device detecting engine knock/detonation.
Knock Test — Old‑school method of checking bearings.
Knockback — Brake pad movement after wheel flex.
Knock‑Back — Brake pad movement after wheel flex.
Knock‑Back Rider — Slang for someone who bails on rides.
Knockdown — Motorcycle falling over, usually at low speed.
Knock‑Down Drag‑Out — Slang for a wild biker brawl.
Knockdown Price — Bargain price for a used bike.
Knockoff — Cheap imitation part or gear.
Knockoff Helmet — Cheap, unsafe imitation helmet.
Knock‑On Effect — Chain reaction of mechanical failures.
Knock‑On Mods — Small changes that trigger bigger mechanical issues.
Knockout Chrome — Stunning chrome finish.
Knockout Custom — Stunning custom motorcycle.
Knockout Paint — Eye‑catching custom paint job.
Knockout Pipes — Loud, aggressive exhaust pipes.
Knock‑Out Pipes — Loud, aggressive exhaust pipes.
Knockout Punch — Slang for a powerful engine.
Knockout Ride — Slang for an amazing motorcycle ride.
Knockout Stance — Aggressive, low motorcycle posture.
Knockout Wheelie — Show‑stopping stunt wheelie.
Knock‑Sensor Delete — Performance mod removing knock sensor.
Knock‑Test — Old‑school method of checking bearings.
Knolling — Organizing tools neatly before a build.
Knotchback Seat — Seat with a dip for rider support.
Know‑It‑All — Slang for a rider who brags knowledge.
Knuckle Bleeder — Slang for a wrench that slips.
Knuckle Breaker — Slang for a stubborn bolt.
Knuckle Chrome — Shiny Knucklehead engine parts polished for show.
Knuckle Collector — Enthusiast who restores or hoards Knucklehead Harleys.
Knuckle Dragger — Slang for cruiser riders with very low bars.
Knuckle Jam — Slang for a tough repair job
 
Knuckle Knock — Engine knock in a Harley.
Knuckle Pride — Enthusiast pride in Knuckleheads.
Knuckle Pride Patch — Patch symbolizing Knucklehead heritage.
Knuckle Run — Group ride of Knucklehead owners.
Knuckle Sandwich — Slang for a fight at a biker bar.
Knuckle Show — Bike show featuring Knuckleheads.
Knuckle Spirit Ride — Group ride celebrating Knucklehead culture.
Knuckle Time — Slang for wrenching in the garage.
Knuckle Wrenching — Slang for the constant maintenance vintage Harleys demand.
Knucklebuster — Nickname for an open‑end wrench (often slips painfully).
Knuckle‑Buster Tool — Any wrench prone to slipping and injuring hands.
Knuckle‑Chrome — Shiny Knucklehead engine parts.
Knuckle‑Dragger Bars — Extremely low handlebars.
Knucklehead — Harley‑Davidson’s first overhead‑valve Big Twin (1936–47).
Knucklehead Club — Enthusiasts preserving Knucklehead heritage.
Knucklehead Collector — Owner of vintage Knuckleheads.
Knucklehead Custom — Modified Knucklehead motorcycle.
Knucklehead Legacy — Cultural impact of Harley’s Knucklehead.
Knucklehead Racer — Vintage racing Knucklehead.
Knucklehead Restorer — Specialist restoring Knuckleheads.
Knucklehead Slang — General nickname for Harley riders.
Knucklehead Tribute — Replica honoring Knucklehead heritage.
Knuckle‑Jam Session — Informal garage night where riders wrench together.
Knuckle‑Jam Session — Informal garage wrenching night.
Knuckle‑Knock — Engine knock sound common in older Harleys.
Knuckle‑Pride Patch — Patch honoring Knucklehead heritage.
Knuckle‑Run — Group ride of vintage Harley Knuckleheads.
Knuckle‑Show — Bike show featuring Knucklehead restorations.
Knuckle‑Spirit Ride — Group ride celebrating Knuckleheads.
Knuckle‑Time — Long hours spent wrenching on old iron.
Knuckle‑Time — Slang for long hours spent wrenching.
Knuckle‑Workshop — Garage specializing in Knucklehead restorations.
Knurled Grip — Handlebar grip with textured surface.
Knurled Pegs — Footpegs with textured surface.
Knurled Shifter — Gear shifter with textured end.
Koala Grip — Passenger holding rider tightly, especially in corners.
Koala Hug — Passenger clinging tightly to rider.
Koala Stop — Scenic stop where passengers cling on extra tight.
Koala Stop — Scenic stop where passengers hang on extra tight.
Kool Aid Run — Slang for a themed group ride.
Kool Breeze — Slang for a relaxed ride.
Kool Breeze — Slang for a relaxed, easy ride.
Kool Cat — Slang for a stylish, laid‑back rider.
Kool Chrome — Flashy chrome customization.
Kool Fuel — Slang for high‑octane gasoline, often over‑hyped.
Kool Fuel — Slang for high‑octane gasoline.
Kool Fuel Myth — Belief that additives boost power.
Kool Patch — Decorative or ironic biker patch.
Kool Rider — Slang for a stylish motorcyclist.
Kool Run — Easygoing group ride, often social.
Kool Stop — Slang for a scenic or social riding stop.
Kool Stopover — Rally rest point or scenic break.
Kool‑Aid Bike — Slang for a bike bought because of hype.
Kool‑Aid Bike — Slang for a motorcycle bought because of hype or peer pressure.
Kool‑Chrome — Excessive chrome customization.
Kool‑Fuel Myth — Belief that additives boost power.
Kool‑Rider — Slang for a stylish motorcyclist.
Kool‑Run Patch — Patch symbolizing easygoing rides.
Kool‑Stopover — Scenic rally rest point.
Kork Ballington — Legendary Kawasaki GP racer of the 1970s–80s.
K‑Rail — Slang for concrete highway divider; hazard for riders.
Krauser — German brand of touring luggage, racks, and fairings.
Krauser Bags — Classic German touring luggage, iconic in the 1970s–80s.
Krauser Bags — German touring luggage.
Krauser Fairing — Touring fairing popular with long‑distance riders.
Krauser Fairing — Touring fairing system.
Krauser Legacy — Umbrella for Krauser touring gear.
Krauser Rack — Luggage rack system used on BMWs and other tourers.
Krauser Rack — Luggage rack system.
Krauser Top Case — Rear hard case.
Krazy Brotherhood — Fellowship among outlaw or radical riders.
Krazy Brotherhood Patch — Patch symbolizing outlaw or radical unity.
Krazy Burnout — Tire‑shredding burnout stunt.
Krazy Burnout — Wild burnout stunt.
Krazy Chrome — Excessive chrome customization, often seen at shows.
Krazy Culture — Subculture of extreme, flamboyant custom motorcycles.
Krazy Fuel — Slang for nitrous oxide or exotic race fuel.
Krazy Grip — Slang for sticky racing tires.
Krazy Horse — Slang for a wild, heavily customized motorcycle.
Krazy Icon — A motorcycle that symbolizes extreme customization.
Krazy Ivan — Sudden, unpredictable U‑turn (borrowed from Cold War slang).
Krazy Lean — Extreme lean angle in cornering, often in racing.
Krazy Lean — Extreme lean angle in cornering.
Krazy Legend — A custom or rider famous for being over‑the‑top.
Krazy Pack — Chaotic group ride with no formation.
Krazy Pack — Chaotic group ride.
Krazy Pack — Disorderly group of riders with no formation discipline.
Krazy Patch — Club or event patch with outrageous designs.
Krazy Pipes — Extremely loud exhausts.
Krazy Pipes — Extremely loud or radical exhausts.
Krazy Pipes — Overly loud or radical exhaust systems.
Krazy Rally — Rally with a reputation for wild behavior.
 
Krazy Rider — Slang for a reckless or unpredictable biker.
Krazy Run — Group ride known for chaos or antics.
Krazy Show — Bike show featuring extreme customs.
Krazy Spirit — Slang for the wild side of biker culture.
Krazy Spirit Ride — Symbolic ride celebrating radical biker culture.
Krazy Throttle — Overly sensitive throttle.
Krazy Train — Slang for a chaotic or out‑of‑control group ride.
Krazy Train — Slang for a chaotic ride.
Krazy Wheelie — Wild, uncontrolled wheelie stunt.
Krazy‑Burnout — Wild burnout stunt.
Krazy‑Chrome — Excessive chrome customization.
Krazy‑Fuel — Slang for nitrous oxide injection.
Krazy‑Grip — Slang for sticky racing tires.
Krazy‑Ivan — Sudden, unpredictable U‑turn.
Krazy‑Lean — Extreme lean angle in cornering.
Krazy‑Pack — Chaotic group ride.
Krazy‑Throttle — Overly sensitive throttle.
Krazy‑Train — Slang for a chaotic ride.
Krazy‑Wheelie — Wild stunt wheelie.
Kreem — Fuel tank liner product preventing rust.
Kreem Tank Liner — Fuel tank liner preventing rust.
Krew — Slang for a riding group.
Krew Chief — Leader of a small riding crew.
Krew Patch — Patch symbolizing crew identity.
Krew Ride — Group ride with close friends.
Krew Stop — Meeting point for a crew.
Krew Unity — Brotherhood of small riding groups.
Krew‑Brotherhood — Fellowship among small riding crews.
Krew‑Chief — Leader of a small riding crew.
Krew‑Culture — Subculture of small riding groups.
Krew‑Patch — Patch symbolizing crew identity.
Krew‑Ride — Group ride with close friends.
Krew‑Spirit Ride — Symbolic ride for crew unity.
Krew‑Stop — Meeting point for a crew.
Krew‑Unity — Brotherhood of small riding groups.
Kryptonite Chain — Heavy‑duty security chain.
Kryptonite Disc Lock — Popular disc brake lock.
Kryptonite Lock — Popular heavy‑duty bike lock brand.
Kryptonite‑Chain — Heavy‑duty security chain.
Kryptonite‑Disc Lock — Popular disc brake lock.
Kryptonite‑Security — Umbrella for anti‑theft gear.
Kryptonite‑U‑Lock — Heavy U‑shaped lock.
Kustom — Custom motorcycle culture: bobbers, choppers, cafe racers, rat bikes.
Kustom Brotherhood — Fellowship among custom builders.
Kustom Culture — Global custom motorcycle scene.
Kustom Icon — Legendary custom motorcycle or builder.
Kustom Legend — Revered figure in custom culture.
Kustom Paint — Custom paint jobs, often candy or flake finishes.
Kustom Patch — Patch symbolizing custom culture.
Kustom Scene — Subculture of custom builders and riders.
Kustom Show — Events showcasing custom motorcycles and hot rods.
Kustom Spirit — Pride in custom motorcycle culture.
Kustom Vision — Artistic vision behind a custom build.
Kustom Workshop — Shop specializing in custom builds.
Kustom World — Global custom motorcycle culture.
Kustom‑Brotherhood — Fellowship among custom builders.
Kustom‑Culture — Artistic movement blending hot rods, choppers, tattoos, and rockabilly.
Kustom‑Showpiece — A motorcycle built purely for display, not daily riding.
Kustom‑Tradition — Practices and styles passed down in custom culture.
Kustom‑Unity — Brotherhood among custom builders and riders.
Kustom‑Visionary — Builder known for groundbreaking or artistic designs.
Kustom‑Zap — Slang for a custom bike with sudden, explosive acceleration.
Kustom‑Zebra — Custom paint job with striped or animal‑inspired patterns.
Kustom‑Zeitgeist — The spirit of the times reflected in custom motorcycle trends.
Kustom‑Zenith — Peak achievement in custom motorcycle building.
Kustom‑Zine — Independent publication dedicated to custom culture.
Kustom‑Zodiac — A custom motorcycle with mystical or cosmic themes.
Kustom‑Zoomer — Slang for a flashy custom bike built for speed.
Kustom‑Zulu — Slang for a wild, radical custom motorcycle.
Kustom‑Zygote — Early stage of a custom project.
Kwacker / Kaw / Kwak — Slang for Kawasaki motorcycles.
Kwaker / Kaw / Kwak — Slang for Kawasaki motorcycles.
Kwik‑Shift — Slang for quick‑shifter transmission.
Kwik‑Stop — Slang for emergency braking.
Kwik‑Throttle — Slang for a responsive throttle.
Kwik‑Turn — Slang for fast cornering.
Kwik‑Wheelie — Slang for a sudden wheelie.
Kwik‑Wrench — Slang for a quick mechanic fix.
Kwik‑Zap — Slang for a sudden, explosive throttle burst.
Kwik‑Zap — Sudden throttle burst.
Kwik‑Zebra — Slang for striped tire wear from aggressive cornering.
Kwik‑Zebra — Slang for striped tire wear.
Kwik‑Zip — Slang for a fast ride.
Kwik‑Zone — Slang for a rider’s flow state.
Kwik‑Zoom — Slang for rapid acceleration.
KZ Junkyard Special — A KZ motorcycle pieced together from spare parts.
KZ Rider — Slang for enthusiasts of Kawasaki’s KZ series.
KZ Sleeper — A stock‑looking KZ with hidden performance mods.
KZ Widowmaker — Nickname for heavily tuned KZ drag bikes.
KZ‑Customs — Collective term for bobbers, choppers, and cafe racers based on KZs (limited mention).
KZ‑Heritage — Umbrella entry for Kawasaki’s KZ series (limited mention).
KZ‑Legacy — Cultural impact of Kawasaki KZs (limited mention).

 

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