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The early motorcycles made their mark in International Six Days Trials competitions, enduro races like the Michigan Jack Pine Endurance Run, scrambles and motocross.The most popular size was the 125cc (Six Day), but they were also made in 100 cc (Berkshire) and later, in 175 cc (Jackpiner, in 1972), 250 cc (Hare Scrambler, in 1973), and 400 cc (Mint, in 1974).
1973 Japan MV Agusta 750S: 743 cc (45.3 cu in) 1973 Italy Penton Jackpiner: 175 cc (10.7 cu in) 1973 United States Triumph X-75 Hurricane: 750 cc (46 cu in) 1973 United Kingdom Yamaha RD350: 347 cc (21.2 cu in) 1973 Japan Ducati 750SS: 748 cc (45.6 cu in) 1974 Italy Laverda 750SFC: 744 cc (45.4 cu in) 1974 Italy
Up until 1973 the contest was always held in Europe. In 1973 it went outside continent for the first time, to the United States. Since then it has been outside Europe more frequently: twice in Australia (1992 and 1998), once more in the United States (1994), Brazil (2003), New Zealand in 2006, Chile in 2007 and 2018, and Mexico in 2010.
The year 1973 was also big for music lovers, not only for the aforementioned “Dark Side Of The Moon.” The same year saw the release of David Bowie’s “Aladdin Sane,” Stevie Wonder’s ...
John Penton (born August 19, 1925) [1] is an American professional motorcycle racer and entrepreneur who developed an enduro motorcycle brand that bore his name. [1] [2] A national champion enduro rider, he was an influential figure in the development of off-road motorcycle racing in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. [1]
1997 KTM Jackpiner 200 LE. The 1997 KTM Jackpiner 200 LE was a limited production run of the first 200 cc KTM. It was built to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the first Penton KTM motorcycle. It was inspired by the 175 cc Penton Jackpiner, named for the Michigan Jack Pine Endurance Run.
Top 10 most influential motorcycles ever at Visordown; The FIVE GREATEST Motorcycles Kevin Cameron Cycle World "The ten greatest bikes of all time." Cycle World Oct. 1988. 1885 Reitwagen, 1894 Hildebrand-Wolfmuller, 1909 H-D V-twin, 1938 Triumph Speed Twin, 1950 Norton Manx, 1959 Honda Super Cub, 1961 MZ 125, 1968 Yamaha DT-1, 1969 Honda CB750, 1980 Honda Goldwing GL1100 Interstate
Yamaha IT175 belongs to the 'International Trial' family of motorcycles, produced during the 1970s and 1980s. The machine is derived from the Yamaha YZ range of competition motocross bikes with modifications for use in competition enduro, hare and hounds and trail riding.