In contrast, crotch rockets are clad in recycled pieces of plastic and make weird noises. Any chrome is simulated, and the motor is so ugly to look at that it’s hidden behind a neon-colored plastic cover emblazoned with stickers. Seriously, one look at the mess of pipes and wires behind the faring, and you’ll realize why you can barely see any mechanical bits on these bikes.

Unfortunately, you can still hear them. And the exhaust note sounds like a herd of mosquitoes buzzing. It’s just plain annoying.