Defining Pro Street Motorcycles
What, you might ask, are custom pro street motorcycles? Put quite simply, this term refers to dream machines that are street legal and works of art. Both pro
street choppers and motorcycles built based on stock dimensions can fall into
this category. The main thing that differentiates a pro street from a stock
-- off the show room floor motorcycle -- is the customization factor.
"Prostreet choppers or motorcycles" is a term that covers a lot of ground --
or metal to be more accurate. Pro street bike that is based on stock dimensions
and specs can be used for pro street racing, but pro street choppers also
fall into the category but cannot be raced in the same class as the pro street
racing cycles.
Pro street motorcycles are based on professional quality customization or enhancements
to the stock cycle such as engine power enhancements. That's where the "pro"
comes into the nomenclature. "Street" simply means these are meant for on
the street and on the highway use as opposed to motorcycles which are built
for off road or non-street legal fun.
Pro
street choppers are truly works of art. These motorcycles are built for the
comfort of the ride as well as to add a lot of "wow factor" and head
turning. As the motorcycle passes by pedestrians on the street or drivers in
their car, "Wow" is heard coming from their lips as their heads turn to catch
another glimpse of the gorgeous heavy metal passing by.
(Photo courtesy of oldcarandtruckpictures.com.)
Just because these motorcycles are called "pro" street motorcycles, that doesn't
mean they have to be built by a professional builder. Any
experienced builder can create a pro street machine if they design and build
a great looking motorcycle.
Racing pro street motorcycles is a very popular sport. Fully street legal motorcycles
that are hot rods of the biker world gather to compete in these events. Pro
Street Legal Motorcycle Class races pit stock and stock appearing pro street
motorcycles in competition on NHRA approved race tracks. The pro street racers
can have engine modifications and power add-ons but cannot have wheelie bars.
NOS and turbo race separately from the motorcycles without these power enhancements.
Them motorcycles are grouped based on weight, wheelbase and other specifications
so that the competition is structured so that pro street cycles which are close
in capability race against each other, keeping the competition exciting and
fun to watch for the motorcycle race enthusiast.
Copyright 2007
Custom Choppers Guide
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