Motorcycle Glossary of Terms

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Kickstart - Mechanical means of turning the engine over for starting purposes. Only usually fitted to mopeds, small capacity motorcycles and off-road motorcycles.

Kill switch - Handlebar-mounted switch for emergency ignition cut-out. Cuts the ignition circuit and prevents starter motor operation.

Kwak - Kawasaki.