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This a listing of motorcycles of the 1950s, including those on sale, introduced, or otherwise relevant in this period. AJS 18 (1949–1963) [1] AJS Model 31;
Bantam De Luxe 1949 starting March 24 becomes the BD1 in 1950 BD1 bantam 1950–1953 Early examples had rigid frames; later models had plunger suspension: D3 Bantam Major 150 cc 1954 1957 All-welded swinging arm frame - some had plunger rear suspension D5 Bantam Super 175 cc 1958 1958 All-welded swinging arm frame similar to D5 D7 Bantam Super
1950–1964 Side valve military production motorcycle 6T Thunderbird: 650 twin 3TA or Triumph Twenty One: 350 1957–1966 First 350 cc unit construction machine and debut of the distinctive "bath-tub". Alternator electrical system. 5TA or Triumph Speed Twin: 500 1957–1966 First 500 cc 'unit construction' machine. Alternator electrical system ...
Pages in category "Defunct motorcycle manufacturers of the United Kingdom" The following 57 pages are in this category, out of 57 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Motorcycles by decades: 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s: ... Pages in category "Motorcycles introduced in the 1950s" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of ...
The Vincent Black Shadow is a British motorcycle designed and built at the Vincent works in Great North Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire UK.Motorcycles produced by Vincent H·R·D at their factory in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England were renowned for their design innovation, engineering excellence and high performance.
The innovative Speed Twin became the exemplar of the parallel twin engine layout for British motorcycles in the 1950s and 1960s. In April 1947 Hopwood joined Norton to design the Norton Dominator engine. BSA, then the largest UK motorcycle manufacturer, was falling behind in the parallel-twin race.
Norman Cycles was a British bicycle, autocycle, moped, and motorcycle manufacturer in Ashford, Kent, England. The company and its products are remembered today by the Norman Cycles Club [1] at Willesborough Windmill, in Willesborough, Ashford. The Norman museum is in the Windmill's barn and displays some of the company's mopeds and bicycles.