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The Raleigh Chopper was the bike that rescued Raleigh from administration with huge global sales from a total production run including Mk1 Mk2 Mk3 models which ran from 1968 to 1983 (mk1 & mk2) and then 2004 to 2012 (mk3). The Chopper featured in numerous TV series and movies throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including "Back to the future".
A chopper is a type of custom motorcycle which emerged in the US state of California in the late 1950s. A chopper employs modified steering angles and lengthened forks for a stretched-out appearance. They can be built from an original motorcycle which is modified ("chopped") or built from scratch.
This category is for motorcycles introduced in the 1960s. Motorcycles by decades: 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s: Decades in transport: 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s ...
A few economy models remained, including the Sprint which utilized the 1970 style frame but with the older 6" turbine style wheels and the Chopper. Major changes to the lineup in 1970: Rupp sold five models in 1970, the Roadster, Enduro, Scrambler, Sprint and Chopper. Roadster – Many changes were made to the Roadster in 1970. It now used the ...
XS-1 (1970) Yamaha's first four-stroke engine motorcycle (650 cc twin). [3] YZ Monocross (1975) First production motocross bike with a single rear shock. [3] YZ400F (1998) First mass-produced four-stroke motocross motorcycle. [3]
The Honda CB450 is a standard motorcycle made by Honda from 1965 to 1974 with a 444 cc (27.1 cu in) 180° DOHC straight-twin engine. Producing 45 bhp (some 100 bhp/ litre), it was Honda's first "big" motorcycle, though it did not succeed in its goal of competing directly against the larger Triumphs, Nortons, and Harley-Davidsons in the North American market at the time. [3]
The Honda CB350 is a 325.6-cubic-centimetre (19.87 cu in) OHC parallel twin cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle produced by Honda for model years 1968 through 1973. [2] With its reliable engine and dual Keihin carburetors, it became one of Honda's best-selling models.
1970–1975 750cc 1970–73, 850cc 1973–1975. Targeted for the American market Commando Interpol 1970–1976 Produced for police force use Commando Hi-rider 1971–1975 Targeted for American market Commando Production Racer: 1971- Special high-compression engine Commando Interstate 1972–1975 750cc 1972–73, 850cc 1973–75 Commando Combat 1972