World Wide Motorcycling

In 1884, Gottlieb Daimler designed and built the Einspur which featured wooden wheels, a petrol burning engine, and two "wheeled" outriggers for stability. This is considered the true father of all modern motorcycles.

The first motorcycles were literally bicycles fitted with motors, and this style was popular for many years. In fact, in 1911 Ingaz Schwinn, the bicycle magnate, purchased the Excelsior motorcycle company and took over production of the Excelsior name.

Some Motorcycle Manufacturers and Their Countries

2001 Hondas
Harley Davidson
Made in USA
Honda
Made in Japan
Ducati
Made in Italy
Triumph
Made in England
Ural
Made in former Soviet Union

Let's look at some different types of motorcycling:

Kawasaki

  1. Pleasure Riding - This type of riding is characterized by non-competitive riding alone or in a group and is confined to distances generally not exceeding 100 miles or so and no overnight stays.
  2. Touring - A form of pleasure riding, touring is characterized by covering long distances and spanning a number of days with overnight stays.
  3. Trail Riding - Another form of motorcycle riding that takes place off-road, usually with motorcycles specialized for handling the rigors of natural terrain.
  4. Competition - Competitive events pitting the skills of one rider with his/her machine against another.

Motorcycle competition can be broken down into many categories.

Agusta
Presenting Data in Table Form

A Table of Motorcycle Manufacturers

MotorcycleOrigin
Ducati Italy
Gas-Gas Spain
Triumph England
Harley-Davidson USA
Husaberg Sweden
A Simple Form

A Simple Opinion Form

Type in your favorite motorcycle make below in the space provided.

Do you currently own a motorcycle? Yes No

Of the following motorcycle brands, how many have you ever heard of? (check all that apply)
GasGas Aprilia Puch BSA
Fantic Moto Guzzu Ural TM
Buell Cagiva Enfield Jawa
KTM Norton MZ Moto Morini

Using the following selection list, pick your favorite motorcycle make of the ones listed.

In the space provided below, please add your Name, Address and Phone Number.

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