Feb 14, 2025 · This is a replica of the Roper Steam Velocipede from 1867, an invention that some consider to be the first motorcycle ever made. This example was built by Bill Eggers, a leading expert on early vehicles of this kind, and it’s exacting down to the smallest detail.

Jan 31, 2025 · The 1921 Ner-a-Car motorcycle is a fascinating example of early 20th-century engineering, showcasing innovative design and functionality. This unique motorcycle stands out not only for its distinctive appearance but also for its remarkable performance and features.

Feb 10, 2025 · Key milestones include the first production motorcycle and the rise of iconic brands in the early 1900s. The podcast also compares motorcycles with cars, highlighting their unique handling characteristics, fuel efficiency, and the influence of Henry Ford's assembly line on the automotive industry.

Feb 3, 2025 · Designed by engineer Andrew Strand, the Cyclone’s 61 CI (996cc), 45-degree V-twin engine was the first in the US to use an overhead-camshaft, and at 45 HP, it was far-and-away the most powerful...

Jan 30, 2025 · The original Tourist Trophy motorcycle races were held on the Isle of Man in 1907 as reliability or endurance races. Such events have been the proving ground for many new ideas from early two-stroke-cycle designs to supercharged, multivalve engines mounted on aerodynamic, carbon-fibre reinforced bodywork.

Feb 3, 2025 · We covered the earlier innovators in England and the United States with Royal Enfield, Indian Motorcycle Triumph and Harley-Davidson. We also covered the second wind brands of Moto Guzzi and BMW based in Continental Europe, and still making some distinctive bikes with some unique engine configurations.

Feb 9, 2025 · And as well as making a petrol-engined trike (and a horribly effect machine gun) Hiram Maxim took to the air, briefly, in a biplane with a crew of three and two stream engines powering 18ft props, nine years before Orville and Wilbur did their thing at Kittyhawk.

Feb 17, 2025 · In the early 20th century, motorcycles became synonymous with freedom, adventure, and rebellion. Iconic brands like Harley-Davidson, Indian, and Triumph ruled the roads, with their distinctive designs and powerful engines capturing the hearts of riders around the world.

Feb 18, 2025 · Dodge introduced its Tomahawk V-10, 8.3-liter (505 cubic inch) concept motorcycle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 6, 2003. The superbike features independent four-wheel suspension, and its engine, borrowed from the Viper sports car, can propel the Tomahawk at speeds of nearly 400 mph [sic], according to Dodge.

Originally published in 1925, this book is a fascinating history of the early motorcycle. This book is a detailed guide, packed with photos and diagrams, and of much interest to any motorcycle enthusiast.