The first rally was held on August 14, 1938. The first event was called the “Black Hills Classic” and consisted of a single race with nine participants and a small audience. (more…)

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Harley Bagger

Cruisers outfitted with luggage for touring are sometimes called baggers. (more…)

By Oakley, 12 yearsOctober 3, 2013 ago

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1933 Indian Motorcycle – Jay Leno

1933 Indian Motorcycle

In 1901, bicycle racer and builder George Hendee teamed up with engineer Carl Oscar Hedstrom to build a 1.75 hp single cylinder motorcycle prototype with a revolutionary chain drive. This motorized bicycle met with immediate success, and the Indian Motorcycle Company was soon formed in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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By Oakley, 12 yearsOctober 2, 2013 ago

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Motorcycle Concept

A San Francisco start-up has developed a car that could be a game changer for the auto industry. Lit Motors’ C-1 bridges the gap between a car and a motorcycle, providing the safety of a car without the high ongoing costs of ownership.

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By Oakley, 12 yearsOctober 1, 2013 ago

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2014 Star Bolt vs. 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Iron

Urban performance bobber shootout, the choice is between the proven machine with a few well-documented idiosyncrasies, or the upstart contender that’s eager to take on the champ.

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By Oakley, 12 yearsSeptember 30, 2013 ago

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