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What is a swingarm?

What is a swingarm? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (motorcycling) The main component of the rear suspension of most modern motorcycles and ATVs; holds the rear axle in place while swinging vertically to allow the suspension to absorb the shock from bumps in the road.
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If the shock touches the frame while doing so do not use this shock in order to avoid damage to frame, swingarm or shock.
Mounting the rear shock in a different position can lead to severe damages at the frame, the swingarm and the rear shock.
The system, called Ducati Electronic Suspension, incorporates an inverted 48 millimeter Ohlins fork in the front and an Ohlins monoshock and single-sided aluminum swingarm at the rear.
The dimple is part of design swingarm which locates a bend radius on the reverse side of the chainstay.
Also, in order to improve driving dynamics, the rear suspension struts have been replaced by a double-wishbone setup with swingarm.
The bike's aluminum twin-spar frame and swingarm are lightweight, compact and rigid to keep the weight down and the power up.

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