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The Harley-Davidson Model 1 was released in 1903, marking the beginning of one of America’s most iconic motorcycle brands.

Triumph was founded in the UK in 1902 and became known for its classic British engineering and timeless styling.

The Honda CB750 revolutionized the industry with its inline-four engine, disc brakes, and affordability.

BMW’s R32 was the first to use the flat-twin boxer engine, a design still used in their modern touring bikes.

The KJ was renowned for its sleek art deco styling and advanced engineering, making it a standout of the 1930s.

With a top speed of over 120 mph, the Black Shadow earned a reputation as the world’s fastest production motorcycle in its time.

The GPZ900R, also known as the Ninja 900, became iconic for its role in Top Gun and its advanced performance features.

Ducati’s Desmodromic system uses cams to open and close valves, enabling high RPM performance and engine efficiency.

The 1970s saw the rise of Japanese brands like Honda, Yamaha, and Kawasaki, overtaking British dominance in exports.

Indian Motorcycles, originally defunct in 1953, was resurrected in the late ’90s and later acquired by Polaris Industries.

BMW introduced ABS as an option on the K100 in 1988, leading the way in motorcycle safety innovations.

The RD350 was a lightweight, high-performance two-stroke bike that earned the nickname “giant killer.”

Norton developed the Featherbed Frame, which offered superior handling and became a standard in road racing.

The NR750 used oval pistons with 8 valves per cylinder, pushing the limits of four-stroke engine design.

Voxan produced high-end, futuristic motorcycles like the Black Magic in the early 2000s, aiming to revive French performance bikes.