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First of two H-D flat-twin motorcycle designs put into production, first H-D flathead motorcycle. The fork was a trailing link design. D-series (45 solo) 45.1 cu in (739 cc) flathead: 1929–1932 First H-D 45 cubic inch motorcycle, first H-D flathead V-twin motorcycle. R-series (45 solo: R, RL, RLD,) 45.1 cu in (739 cc) flathead 1932–1936
Kick start mechanisms were almost universally a part of motorcycle engines before the mid-1970s, and were phased out of production over the next twenty years or so as electric starters became standard equipment. There are still some motorcycles produced that have both kick and electric starters.
Muscle bike is a nickname for a motorcycle type, derived from a sport bike design, that puts a disproportionately high priority on engine power. [6] [27] [28] [29] Streetfighters are derived from sport bikes, originally being customized sport bikes with the fairings removed and higher handlebars replacing the low clip-on handlebars.
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A motorcycle (motorbike, bike, or, if three-wheeled, a trike) is a two or three-wheeled motor vehicle steered by a handlebar from a saddle-style seat. [1] [2] [3] Motorcycle designs vary greatly to suit a range of different purposes: long-distance travel, commuting, cruising, sport (including racing), and off-road riding.
Maicoletta scooter Maicoletta Dash. The Maicoletta motor scooter of the 1950s was one of the largest motor scooters produced by any manufacturer until the modern era. [7] The engine was a single cylinder 247cc piston-port two-stroke (an export version featuring a 277cc engine was also produced for use with a sidecar), with four foot-operated gears, enclosed chain drive, centrifugal fan cooling ...
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Collection of David Percival. 1924 Moto Guzzi C4V - The Art of the Motorcycle - Memphis. 498 cc, bore x stroke 88 x 82 mm. Power: 22 hp @ 5,500 rpm. Top speed: 93 mph (150 km/h). Moto Guzzi SpA, Mandello del Lario, Italy. A 1993 replica of the "Captain America bike" 1969 Harley-Davidson Easy Rider chopper. The Art of the Motorcycle - Memphis.