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BAGGER- A motorcycle with touring accessories like saddlebags, top box, a trunk, etc.
BENCH TRIAL- A trial without a jury. The judge rules on facts and evidence presented to
him.
BIG TWIN- Any Harley Davidson brand motorcycle that is not a Sportster.
BOXER-Refers to the BMW R-Series engine that has two horizontally opposed cylinders.
BOXER TWIN- A horizontal engine configuration with the two pistons opposing each other, commonly found on BMW twin-cylinder motorcycles. The term comes from the resemblance of fists coming towards each other.
BRAG- Buell Riders Adventure Group.
BRAKE HORSEPOWER- Although theoretically equal to standard horsepower, "brake" horsepower specifies that a specific engineering process was used to arrive at that horsepower number. (See also: Horsepower and Torque)
BURDEN OF PROOF- The obligation of one party in a suit to prove all the requirements necessary to show entitlement to recovery. If the burden is not met, the party with the burden will lose the issue or the case.
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