What does a motorcycle single rocker arm mean? What are the benefits of single swing arm motorcycles?

I believe that many boys dreamed of owning a large-displacement motorcycle of their own when they were young. Now that they have finally made money, they can finally realize their dream. However, when choosing a motorcycle, they don’t know which one to choose. configuration, some of them are also promoted under the banner of single rocker arm, so what exactly does a single rocker arm mean on a motorcycle? In official terms, "single rocker arm" refers to the rear flat fork of a motorcycle. To put it bluntly, it is a structure that fixes the body and wheels. Most motorcycles use a double rocker design, that is, there are two sides between the rear wheel and the body. A symmetrical connection point, while the single rocker arm is only fixed on one side. Generally, the single rocker arm design will only appear on high-end large-displacement motorcycles.

What are the benefits of single swing arm motorcycles? 1. It has a higher sense of class. Since the mid-to-low-end motorcycles on the market all adopt a double-rocker arm design, if you look at them too much, you will feel that they are ordinary. As the saying goes, rare things are more valuable. If a car with a single swing arm suddenly appears in the Internet, then this car will naturally attract a lot of attention. You can also show off when attending a car club gathering to let others know that this car of yours is not cheap. 2. Tire disassembly and assembly are more convenient. The single rocker arm model was first developed to cope with motorcycle racing. The double rocker arm car needs to disassemble the fixing devices on both sides to remove the wheel, while the single rocker arm only needs to disassemble one side. Can save more time for motorcycle racing. Although ordinary consumers have no need to change tires during competitions, vehicle maintenance can become simpler and more convenient. 3. Higher strength. Because single rocker arms are born for competitions, and participating motorcycles not only have large displacements and heavy bodies, but also need to run at high speed for a long time. Therefore, the design of single rocker arms generally has very high material requirements. At the same time, the structure of the rocker arm is more complex to ensure the rigidity of the body. This is why single rocker arm models are more expensive. 4. Cars with higher appearance and double rocker arms need to install fixing devices on both sides of the wheels, so they need to occupy a larger space. The single-sided exhaust pipe will look a bit awkward when installed, while the single rocker arm car has enough space on the side. The space accommodates the exhaust pipe, so that the exhaust tail end is closer to the center line, which not only improves the appearance of the vehicle, but also makes the center of gravity of the motorcycle more concentrated. The above are the benefits of a single swing arm, but in fact, in addition to the advantages, the disadvantages of a single swing arm motorcycle are also very obvious. For example, the price of the vehicle is high, it cannot be adapted to the ordinary lifting frame, and the rigidity may not be as good as that of a double swing arm with the same material. Rocker arm, etc., it is up to the consumer to weigh the choice.