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Online Marketing Statistics Every Motorcycle Business Should Know
Numbers that prove (or disprove) what’s actually working in motorcycle digital marketing. From site speed to social media to shipping, here are the stats motorcycle businesses should plan around in 2026. Important Data to Drive Your Decisions If you want to survive or expand, excellence in all aspects of your online business is a must.
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Motorcycle Articles, Motorcycle Blog, Motorcycle History, Motorcycle Pictures, Old Motorcycles, Racing, Videos
Harley-Davidson “Peashooter” Motorcycle
Here’s some history of the one-lung Harley-Davidson “Peashooter” motorcycle. To start, in 1925, the AMA introduced a 21-cubic-inch (350cc) racing class. And Indian and Excelsior already had 21-cubic-inch motorcycles, but Harley did not. HD’s focus was on their big-twin engines. But there was also a larger, less profitable market for smaller motorcycles. And this was […]
Feb 21, 2026 • 5 min read
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What Was the First Motorcycle Made?
What was the very first motorcycle ever built? It’s a question that comes up often in the motorcycle world — and depending on who you ask, the answer can be very different. A big part of the disagreement comes down to definition. What exactly qualifies as a motorcycle? • Most people agree it must have […]
Feb 20, 2026 • 5 min read
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Old Harley Chopper vs Honda CBR 1000RR
Here’s a video of an old Harley chopper racing a Honda CBR1000RR. And Hildo, the owner of the chopper, beats a 170hp+ Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade. Please let us know what you think of this article by pasting this post’s URL on your Facebook page with your comment. Finally, you might want to check out our […]
Feb 20, 2026 • 5 min read
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Who Were Harley’s Founders?
Of course, you know Harley-Davidson, the company. But do you know who all the founders of Harley were and when they joined the company? HD’s Founders from Left to Right: William Davidson, Walter Davidson, Arthur Davidson, and William Harley In 1901, William Harley drew up designs for a 7.07 cu in (116 cc) small engine […]
Feb 20, 2026 • 5 min read
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Dog-Powered Cynosphere Tricycle
In 1875, a French engineer designed a dog-powered tricycle. And it was called a Cynosphere. Also, it was in the September 1933 issue of Popular Science Magazine. Next, in the front, was a small wheel used to steer the vehicle. Then, in the back, were two larger wheels. These back wheels were fitted with cages, […]
Feb 19, 2026 • 5 min read
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1930s Vintage Motorcycle Hillclimb
This vintage 16mm home movie shows an old, 1930s motorcycle hillclimb in California. Please let us know what you think of this article by pasting this blog post’s URL on your Facebook page with your comment. Finally, check out our Major Motorcycle Rallies and Motorcycle Events Calendar. Go to Our Blog Home Page
Feb 19, 2026 • 5 min read
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