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#1 | Three of the worlds first motorcycles datum

Thu Oct 07, 2021 4:40 pm

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrd8QpIjlbw&t=13s

Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh

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#2 | RE: Three of the worlds first motorcycles datum

Fri Oct 08, 2021 2:07 am

Here is an example of an "old school" lighting system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuK0fZO0l6o

Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh

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