Abstract: A swingarm and swingarm assembly for a rear wheel suspension are provided for a motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicles, the swingarm having a pair of side spars attached to a cross member, the cross member having a seat formed therein to receive at least one of a plurality of mounting blocks having a yoke thereon for attachment to a shock absorber to provide a configurable swingarm assembly. Each mounting block has a different attachment point for the shock absorber to change the force vectors for the swingarm creating a softer or stiffer suspension for the rear wheel.

Abstract: A motorcycle frame and motorcycle built thereon, the frame having a longitudinal frame assembly with a cradle assembly depending therefrom, the cradle assembly adapted to support rider foot pegs and to provide a lower mount for an engine. The cradle assembly supports the weight of the engine, which is held in a substantially horizontal orientation, and provides a strong support for the rider foot pegs.