Riquimbili

Improvised motor-powered bicycles found in Cuba
A riquimbili in 2009.

Riquimbili are improvised motor-powered bicycles found in Cuba, often using such things as a chainsaw motor and a plastic bottle to hold the gasoline. These improvised motorcycles are illegal but tolerated.[1] Some riquimbili are modified for racing, which is less tolerated by authorities.[2]

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References

  1. ^ "Riquimbilis - Cubans build homemade motorcycles for transportation". 2004-06-09. Archived from the original on 2019-02-13. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
  2. ^ "The Real Cuban Motorcycle Diaries". 2011-07-12. Retrieved 2018-01-29.


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