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2. 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 ...

3. Motorized bicycle - Wikipedia

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   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 a power-assisted one.

4. VéloSoleX - Wikipedia

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   1946: A 45 cc model, of which many evolutions were made, with a 45 cc (2.7 cu in) engine developing 0.4 hp (0.30 kW) and no clutch, the engine has to be restarted every time the rider comes to a stop; 1953: Model 330 with a 49 cc (3.0 cu in) engine and 0.5 hp (0.37 kW) using the same frame as the 45 but boosting power

5. Timeline of motorized bicycle history - Wikipedia

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   1897 – The Werner Brothers of France developed a motorized bicycle with a De Dion-Bouton engine mounted above the front wheel. [8] 1898 – Laurin and Klement produce the Slavia model A moto cycle. It is a purpose-built motorcycle. [9] 1900 – Due to poor handling Werner move the engine to the bottom of the frame and patent the design.

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. RevoPower - Wikipedia

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   The RevoPower is a motorized wheel concept, the idea being the conversion of a pedal-powered bicycle into a motorcycle. It was invented by Steve Katsaros, based in Denver , Colorado. The RevoPower concept is a wheel with a two-stroke engine inside it which allows the bike attached to it to travel up to 20 miles per hour (32 km/h) at over 100 ...

8. Wheel hub motor - Wikipedia

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   Raleigh SC30 converted to an electric bicycle with an aftermarket electric conversion hub motor kit. A wheel hub motor, hub motor, or in-wheel motor is a motor that is incorporated into the hub of the wheel. Wheel-hub motors are commonly found on electric bicycles.

9. Category:Motorized bicycles - Wikipedia

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