No, a manual or kick starter in motorcycles does not use a starter motor like the electric starter system.
In motorcycles equipped with an electric starter system, a starter motor is used to crank the engine and start it. When you press the starter button, it engages a small gear (called a starter drive) with the engine's flywheel or a separate starter gear. The starter motor then spins the flywheel or starter gear, which turns the engine over and initiates the combustion process.
On the other hand, motorcycles equipped with a manual or kick starter rely on mechanical force applied by the rider to start the engine. Here's how each method works:
Manual Starter: A manual starter, also known as a "kick starter," is a lever located on the side of the motorcycle's engine. To start the engine, the rider must push down on the kick starter with their foot, which rotates the engine's crankshaft. This rotation builds up momentum, and when the rider releases the kick starter, the engine's internal components, such as the pistons and valves, start moving, initiating the combustion process.
Electric Starter: An electric starter, as mentioned earlier, uses a starter motor powered by electricity to turn the engine over. When you press the starter button, it activates the starter motor, which engages with the engine's flywheel or starter gear and rotates it to start the engine.
It's important to note that not all motorcycles have both manual and electric starters. Some motorcycles may only have a manual starter (kick starter), while others may only have an electric starter, especially in more modern models. However, some motorcycles may offer both options, providing the convenience of an electric starter along with the backup of a manual starter.
If your motorcycle has both options, be sure to consult the owner's manual to understand the proper procedures for using each type of starter.