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2. Motorized bicycle - Wikipedia

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   A VéloSoleX motorized bicycle. A motorized bicycle is a bicycle with an motor or engine and transmission used either to power the vehicle unassisted, or to assist with pedalling. Since it sometimes retains both pedals and a discrete connected drive for rider-powered propulsion, the motorized bicycle is in technical terms a true bicycle, albeit ...

3. VéloSoleX - Wikipedia

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   The company manufactured centrifugal radiators, carburetors, and micrometers, before branching into assist motors and bicycles. The moped originally created during World War II and mass-produced between 1946 and 1988 came in various iterations, whilst keeping the same concept of a motor with roller resting on the front wheel of a bicycle.

4. Category:Motorized bicycles - Wikipedia

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5. Whizzer (motorcycles) - Wikipedia

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   In 1948, Whizzer sold its first pre-assembled motorized bicycle, the "Pacemaker", for US$199.50 (equivalent to $2,600 in 2024). [ 1 ] The "Sportsman" – featuring 138cc, 3 hp engine, 20" wheels, kick starter and drum brakes – was released in 1949 for US$224.50 (equivalent to $3,000 in 2024), and US$239.50 (equivalent to $3,200 in 2024) for ...

6. Human-powered transport - Wikipedia

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   Human-powered transport is the transport of person(s) and/or goods using human muscle power.Unlike animal-powered transport, human-powered transport has existed since time immemorial in the form of walking, running and swimming, as well as small vehicles such as litters, rickshaws, wheelchairs and wheelbarrows.

7. List of motorized trikes - Wikipedia

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   List of motorized trikes is a list of motorized tricycles also called trikes, and sometimes considered cars. There are three typical configurations: motorized bicycle with sidecar; two wheels in the rear, one in the front (aka trike); and two in front, one in the rear (aka reverse trike).

8. Timeline of motorized bicycle history - Wikipedia

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   1903 – A California motorized bicycle ridden by George Wyman became the first motor vehicle to cross the North American continent. [10]1903 – 1962 The "Shaw Manufacturing Co." of Galesburg, Kansas advertises a 241cc chain-drive engine kit (1903–1915) for motorizing a bicycle in "Popular Mechanics" magazine for $90.

9. List of bicycle types - Wikipedia

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   A motorized bicycle provides motor assistance. (Not to be confused with motorcycles or electric motorcycles and scooters.) An electric bicycle, also called an e-bike, is primarily propelled by the rider, but with assistance provided by an electric motor; usually located in the hub of the front or rear wheel. The electric motor is powered by a ...