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Sylvester Howard Roper Tests First Motorcycle
The very first motorcycle was steam powered. There were problems with protecting the rider from the steam that came out of the side of the bike. June 1st 1867 Roper tests the bikes speed. Roper's heart fails; he crashes and dies. -
First Gas Powered Motorcycle Patented
Production finished in 1885 by Gottlieb Daimler. Bike used comustable engine. Gas powered bike was more efficient than Roper's steam powered bike. -
Harley Davidson Motorcycles
Harley- Davidson Website William Harley and the Davidson brothers start a motorcycle company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1903. -
Harley- Davidson Releases Their First Bike to the Public
Harley- Davidson releases their first production bike to the public. -
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Harley- Davidson XA
Produced for military use. Left hand throttle so rider could fire weapon while riding. -
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Cruiser Style Bikes
Harley- Davidson is one of the most popular companies that create cruiser bikes, along with BMW and Honda. During this time, many different improvements, and styles have changed certain cruisers. Based after bikes from 1930's. -
Honda CB750 Dramtically Increases Perormance of Sport Bikes
Honda CB750 wasnt the first sport bike, but this bike dramatically increased speed, acceleration, and braking. -
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Scooters Become Popular for City Life
Scooters have a step-through frame and the rider sits with their feet on a platform. These machines have become adapted to city life, seeing as they are small, quick, and versitile. -
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Off- Road Motorcycles Become Very Popular
Off- Road bikes, also called Dirt Bikes, are becoming very popular in this decade, especially among the younger generation. These Bikes can be used for racing, or high flying stunts. -
Modern Sport Bikes from Foreign Companies
Kawasaki Website Companies like Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Ducati are some of the more popular companies that are not based in the U.S.A that produce sport bikes. -
Samson Technologies Is Set to Release Flying Motorcycle
Samson Tech. Website for Flying Motorcycle This motorcycle is set to release in 2013. Its rear wing contracts and extends for driving or flying. This three- wheeled machine can seat two people.
