Motorcycle Gangs

When the National Law Enforcement Museum opens in late 2013, it will tell the fascinating stories of federal law enforcement in America - thanks, in part, to generous loans from federal agencies, such as the 1963 Harley-Davidson used by an agent while investigating the Sons of Silence.

Scooter History

Founded in Genoa in 1884 by twenty-year-old Rinaldo Piaggio, Piaggio initially undertook luxury ship fitting before going on to produce rail carriages, goods vans, luxury coaches and engines, trams and special truck bodies.

H-D Military Motorcycles

In 1916, the United States was embroiled in a conflict with Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa. A series of skirmishes left U.S. Army troops, under the leadership of General "Black Jack" Pershing, chasing Villa and his men along the U.S.-Mexican border.

Suzuki GP History

In 1960 Suzuki started their International Racing career by entering the 125cc class at the infamous Isle of Man TT motorcycle races.

For the 1962 TT, the race organizers introduced a new 'Ultra-Lightweight' race for 50cc machines. By the time the event came round in June, the new Suzuki 50cc RM62 was ready to go.

Motorcycle History

From 1905 to 1908, The Harley-Davidson Motor Company sold the Buckboard motor. Like the later industrial motors of the late 1920s and early 1930s, the buckboard motors could be used in various ways including marine applications.

Post WW2 History

In the years following World War II, Harley-Davidson recognized the demand that lay ahead for economical and efficient motorcycles. In late 1947, production of civilian Big Twins had already swung back into gear, but most surprising for the 1948 model year was the new model S motorcycle.

GP Racing Video

Motorcycle Grand Prix Racing in the 1960's was much different then modern day MotoGP. Void of displacement, the tiny 50cc GP motorcycles revved to the high heavens. The Suzuki race bikes of the era spun between 15,000 and 20,000 RPM.

Motorcycle Daredevil

It might be hard for people who have grown up in today's extreme world of freestyle motocross antics to truly appreciate exactly what Evel Knievel achieved in his day.