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Author Topic: Three of the world's first motorcycles  (Read 1325 times)

Richard230

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Three of the world's first motorcycles
« on: October 07, 2021, 08:39:43 PM »

Just to illustrate how ICE motorcycles have improved over the years, here is a YouTube video showing running examples of the first three motorcycles. All were built before 1900 and I am pretty sure they are all reproductions. However they are fun to watch. But I sure wouldn't want to ride them on the dirt and gravel roads of the day, what with those thin hard rubber tires and no suspension: 

This gives you some idea how things will likely improve with electric motorcycles during a similar time period. We are currently in a period equivalent to ICE motorcycle technology from around 1910, or so.  ;)
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Richard's motorcycle collection:  2018 16.6 kWh Zero S, 2002 Yamaha FZ1 (FZS1000N) and a 1978 Honda Kick 'N Go Senior.
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