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Some Really Great Motorcycles Throughout the Years

Throughout the years there have been some really great motorcycles that have been developed by BMW, Ducati, Honda, Indian, and other motorcycle manufacturers.

BMW motorcycles wear a blue-and-white logo designed to conjure up a spinning airplane propeller. Learn why that's an apt symbol by linking to the BMW motorcycle articles below. The 1994 BMW R1100RSL is among the classic motorcycles from the renowned German company. BMW motorcycles were born from precision-minded German aircraft builders, a legacy of engineering that continues today ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

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Motorcycle and the Military

The Motorcycle as we know it is a derived from the two wheeled bicycle. Comparatively its history begins from the middle of the nineteenth century. But within a short span of time, the motorcycle soon caught the imagination of the public .But as with all inventions the motorcycle was also adapted for military use.

The First World War (1914-18) saw the entry of the Motorcycle as an accoutrement to the Military. It was initially put into use as a dispatch rider. Earlier the Army was using horses and the motorcycle was a replacement. The w ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

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A Strange Day in Harley Davidson History

Harley Davidson motorcycles have long since made an indelible impression on popular culture. There is a unique sense of freedom that these bikes provide and that is why so many people have a love and fondness for "biker culture". Unfortunately, many people have a negative opinion on bikers and this negative opinion can be traced back to one single event in 1947. Or, more accurately, the negative opinion can be traced back to the over the top, inaccurate reporting of the event.

So, let's turn back the clock and examine what happened in 19 ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

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The History of Gilera Motorcycles

The history of Gilera starts in the first decade of the twentieth century, the first motorcycle which has this name being the VT317. This motorcycle was built by Giuseppe Gilera. After the First World War, Gilera manufactures a five hundred-cylinder motorcycle with lateral valves.

The year 1936 brings along the Rondine adventure, these motorcycles having a quite futuristic design, featuring five hundred cylinder motors, four cylinders and a compressor. This motorcycles establishes a number of world records and allows Dorino Serafini to w ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

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The History of Motorcycles in the Korean War

While the motorcycle is a taken for granted vehicle on the road these
days, its role as a vehicle in war is often overlooked. In
this article, the role of the motorcycle is explored in the context of
the Korean War and the important role which it played during this
conflict.

Motorcycle manufacturers have a long history of stepping up to the
plate and delivering when their country is in need. During WWI and
WWII, manufacturers such as Indian, Harley Davidson and Triumph
provided machines to the mi ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

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Harley-Davidson History

Harley-Davidson history is long and proud and began at the start of the 20th century. The beginnings of this American icon were very humble. In 1903, Davidson brothers Arthur and Walter along with William S. Harley built a single cylinder motorcycle in a wooden shed built by cabinet making William C. Davidson. The Davidson brother's aunt Janet painted the pin-stripes on the first few Harleys.

In 1905 the first Harley to be produced in significant numbers was the Silent Gray Fellow named for its quite operation and gray color. These were ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

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