A motorcycle by any other name...

TobyDanger · May 17, 2008, 11:32:55 PM

I'm wondering what other names people use for "motorcycle"?
I'm mostly interested in general or Ducati specific, but others are welcome too...

General Motorcycle:
Motorcycle
Bike
Scoot
Ride
Motorbike
Moto
2-Wheels

Brand generic, specific look:
Chopper
Bobber
Crotch Rocket
Rat Bike

Ducati specific:
Duc(k)
Pasta Rocket (Italian)
Pasta Burner (Italian)
Risotto Rocket (Italian)

Other:
Yammy (Yamaha)
Hog (Harley)
Zuki, Zuke, Suka (Suzuki)
Beemer (BMW)
Rice Rocket (Japanese)

Bonus points for non-American or old/fictional names or phrases...

Juan · May 17, 2008, 11:53:02 PM

Welcome to the DMF...!!

General, Motorbike

Ducati specific

baby Duc = my 02, 620
M1K = my 05 M 1000

teddy037.2 · May 17, 2008, 11:58:50 PM

isn't a chopper something rather specific? sorta like bobber, too...

bestest ducati bike name? "chick bike"

Kaveh · May 18, 2008, 12:07:16 AM

Don't forget:
Moto
2-wheels
the fast 'bike'

Scottish · May 18, 2008, 08:59:10 AM

Suzuki= Suka , Zuke, and Zuki

hydra · May 18, 2008, 09:13:57 AM

beemer

Capt baz · May 18, 2008, 09:18:06 AM

ducati=pasta rocket

ducati=pasta burner

hydra · May 18, 2008, 09:40:34 AM

i've also heard "crotch rocket".

TobyDanger · May 18, 2008, 02:12:35 PM

Quote from: teddy037.2 on May 17, 2008, 11:58:50 PM
isn't a chopper something rather specific? sorta like bobber, too...

I see what you're saying... a chopper or a bobber is a specific look, but not necessarily a specific make. I've recategorized a bit...

Thanks all for the contributions! I've updated the top post. Keep em coming!

mstevens · May 18, 2008, 03:39:10 PM

Risotto rocket. That's what I correct people to when they call it a "rice burner."

Risotto burner would be more consistent, but "rocket" makes it more alliterative.

scoprire · May 18, 2008, 05:03:35 PM

Don't forget the unflattering, but popular w/ the EMS crews....

Donor-cycle

oldjackbob · May 18, 2008, 05:37:47 PM

Bim Wee - BMW (years ago)
Bavarian Murder Weapon - BMW
ya MA ha - Yamaha (from by a harley owner)
chick bike - Harley Sportster

mstevens · May 18, 2008, 06:04:52 PM

Quote from: scoprire on May 18, 2008, 05:03:35 PM
Don't forget the unflattering, but popular w/ the EMS crews....

Donor-cycle

Well, if we're going to go that way...

murdercycle
donor sled
orthopedic resident training apparatus

Bun-bun · May 18, 2008, 06:22:50 PM

Suzuki GSXR = Gixxer

Super T.I.B · May 18, 2008, 09:44:32 PM

Yamaharley= Japanese Cruiser.

Oil burner= 2 stroke.

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A motorcycle by any other name...

teddy037.2

Super T.I.B