• A motorcycle is a two-wheeled motorized vehicle similar to a bicycle, but powered by an engine.

• 1. First developed in 1868 as a steam-driven vehicleTotal Motorcycle Website: The History and Future of Motorcycles
  2. The first gas-powered motorcycle was developed in 1885Total Motorcycle Website: The History and Future of Motorcycles
  3. In 1998, nearly 5 million motorcycles were registered in the U.S.Total Motorcycle Website: The History and Future of Motorcycles
  4. Harley-Davidson manufactured 88,000 motorcycles for use in World War II Harley Davidson: Police Motorcycles and Harley Davidson
  5. Harley-Davidson produces motorcycles for police departments in 45 countries Harley Davidson: Police Motorcycles and Harley Davidson
  6. In 2006, 4,935 motorcycles were involved in fatal accidents in the U.S.Fatality Analysis Reporting System: FARS Encyclopedia
  7. Prices range from a few thousand dollars for a used motorcycle to more than $20,000 for a new top of the line modelChiff.com: Motorcycling Tips for Beginners

• Motorcycle Manufacturers

  1. Harley-Davidson
  2. Kawasaki
  3. Honda
  4. Suzuki
  5. Ducati
  6. Buell
  7. BMW
  8. Triumph
  9. Yamaha
  10. Victory

• Motorcycle Sports

  1. Supermoto
  2. AMA Superbike
  3. MotoGP
  4. World SuperBike
  5. Motocross
  6. Supercross

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