ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Rat bike

A rat bike is a type of motorcycle that looks old, rusty and worn out. Imagine you have a toy bike that you played with a lot outside in the rain and the sun. It would get rusty and have scratches all over it, but you loved it because it was your special toy. That's kind of what a rat bike looks like, but it's a real motorcycle that grown-ups ride.

People like rat bikes because they have a lot of character and look very different from the shiny, fancy motorcycles you might see in a showroom. Rat bikes are usually made from old parts that have been salvaged and put together to make a working motorcycle. It's like putting together a puzzle, except the puzzle pieces are old motorcycle parts.

Rat bikes are not for everyone. Some people like their motorcycles to look sleek and shiny, while others like them to look rugged and tough. But if you want a motorcycle that tells a story, a rat bike might be just right for you.