Motorcycle Development History

In 1885, German Daimler invented and manufactured the world's first gasoline-powered motorcycle. From the 1890s to the early 20th century, early motorcycles adopted new inventions and technologies at the time, such as rubber tires, ball bearings, clutches and transmissions, front suspension shock absorbers, spring seats, etc., which made motorcycles begin to have practical value and were mass-produced in factories and became commodities. This is the second generation of motorcycles.

In the early 20th century, INDIAN launched the V-TWIN two-person motorcycle, and during this period, the motorcycle added the installation of lights, which made a great step forward in the practical value of motorcycles.

After the 1930s, with the continuous advancement of science and technology, motorcycle production adopted rear suspension shock absorbers, mechanical ignition systems, drum mechanical brakes, chain drives, etc., which brought motorcycles to a new level. After the 1970s, motorcycle production adopted electronic ignition technology, electric start, disc brakes, streamlined body guards, etc. During this period, motorcycles not only made great leaps in function, but also made unexpected breakthroughs in appearance design.

The exhaust gas purification technology and ABS anti-lock braking device in the 1990s made motorcycles an advanced motor vehicle with beautiful appearance, superior performance, easy use, fast and convenient, and became one of the important symbols of contemporary earth civilization.