A J Stevens & Co (AJS), was founded by Harry, George, Jack and Joe Stevens on 14th November 1909.

Harry set about designing the first two machines called model A and Model B, which saw the company through until the war.

1912 saw the launch of the model D.  However, due to the War, petrol was scarce, so the company decided to try testing town gas instead.  They managed to set up a feed, and the speed was varied by turning the gas on or off.

On 3rd November 1916, the government prohibited the productio ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Harley-Davidson is an American manufacturer that is steeped in pop-culture lore. This motorcycle manufacturer also has one of the longest histories of any American company still in business today. Here is a brief overview of that very rich history.

Harley-Davidson actually began as childhood friendship between the founders of the company, William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson. This friendship continued when Arthur helped William build their first motor engine from plans that William had designed in 1901. Finished in 1903, this modest eng ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

The history of the Indian motorcycle is a legendary one and staring in 2008, you can own your own new Indian motorcycle. The Indian Motorcycle Company opened a new factory in North Carolina and will be producing new motorcycles with the look and feel of the historic racers. Old models have an almost cult-like following, making them hard to come by. New models will let everyone have the opportunity to own one of these great machines.

The Indian motorcycle was designed and created by George M. Hendee and Carl Oscar Hedstrom. The 1904 India ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Motorcycles have become a cultural icon all over the world. However, as with anything, it's important to understand the origin of the motorcycle, and who was actually responsible for inventing the motorcycle. People often wonder this and whether the first motorcycle was actually run off of gas or steam.

The man who is accredited with creating the first motorcycle was Gottlieb Daimler, who invented the very first motorcycle in 1885. As for the next question, the first motorcycle was in fact gas powered, as a man named Nicolaus August Otto ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Designed by HITLER - Modified by STALIN - Manufactured by MAO

The BMW is one of the most influential enduring designs in world history. These sidecar motorcycles were original designed for the civilian market in Nazi Germany in 1938, but because of their exceptional reliability and off road maneuverability, they were quickly adopted by Hitler's military. The bikes proved themselves to be so good that soon other countries began making there own copies for their armed forces: the American government contracted Harley-Davidson to build the ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Due to the fact that gas prices are still rising, many people are starting to look for different alternatives. For years, the Piaggio company has been making a number of different scooters and bikes that are all great on gas mileage as well as super fun to drive around. In order to learn some more about these products, take a look right now to learn about the history of Piaggio Scooters.

Italy is the country that is widely known for creating these scooters and the styles have been passed through a number of different countries. There are ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

For years there have been brand new motorcycles and brands being created for individuals to buy and ride. These motor vehicles are designed to get you from point A to point B, without spending too much time or money on gas. One of the most popular brands out there is Piaggio, and for a number of great reasons. Take a closer look here and learn a little bit about the history of Piaggio motorcycle.

This particular cycle was originally created and manufactured in Pontedera, Italy. Due to the fact that the roads are tighter and much smaller, ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

The world of scooters is vast and millions love the fact that they can zip around town without worrying about paying a lot of money for gas to power the machine up. The history of Lambretta scooters is quite popular and many people are still trying to get their hands on one. Take some time to learn a little more about these machines and look into what they have to offer.

This is another scooter company that is owned by Piaggo. Piaggio is most famous for developing the vintage Vespa scooter that is still in circulation today. The Lambrett ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

The sales for scooters today seems to be growing at a fairly rapid rate. This of course is due to the fact that people are looking for something that is much more affordable as well as good on gas mileage. If you are looking to learn a little more about the different types, you might want to look into the history of Genuine Scooter Company.

When the products from this company first came out to the public, many loved how stylish they are. Many people love riding around town with their vibrant colored scooter. In fact, this is one of the b ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

It is said that the first scooter appeared in 1945, but it also well-known that Georges Gauthier presented a special motorcycle in 1902. This Frenchman presented a motorcycle which had very narrow wheels and which also has an open frame. This motorcycle also had a protection device, which made it very similar to the scooters we know today. This motorcycle was manufactured until 1914.

The origin of the motorcycle is very debated. According to some people, the motorcycle belongs to the German Henrich Hildebrand, who adapted a small steam m ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......