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1913 Harley Davidson Model B

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1913 Antique Harley-Davidson Model 9B

PICTURES & Info on the 1913 Antique Harley-Davidson Model 9B. [nggallery id=134 template=small]

Mar 14, 2026 • 5 min read

1926 Peashooter Motorcycle Racing

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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

Vintage Picture of a Daimler Reitwagen

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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

Harley Davidson Founders

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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

1930s Vintage Motorcycle Hill Climb

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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

JA Jock McNeil on a Cyclone Motorcycle on a Board Track

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Cyclone Motorcycle – History & Pictures

PICTURES & Info on the Cyclone Motorcycle Company [nggallery id=148 template=small]

Feb 18, 2026 • 5 min read

1950s Vespa with a Bazooka Mounted to it

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The Vespa 150 TAP Scooter with a Cannon

PICTURES & Article on the Vespa Scooter with a Mounted Cannon. [nggallery id=133 template=small]  

Feb 18, 2026 • 5 min read

Aged Picture of a Man Sitting on an Antique Merkel Motorcycle

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Merkel Motorcycles

PICTURES of Vintage of Merkel Motorcycles including the Flying Merkel and Merkel Race Team Members. [nggallery id=99 template=small]

Feb 17, 2026 • 5 min read

Majestic Motorcycle Ad

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Majestic Motorcycles

PICTURES & Article on Majestic Motorcycles. [nggallery id=138 template=small]  

Feb 17, 2026 • 5 min read

Vintage motorcycle racer posing with an early Jefferson motorcycle at a racetrack

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Jefferson Motorcycle Company

VIDEO, Pictures, and Article on the Jefferson Motorcycle Company [nggallery id=141 template=sma   ll]

Feb 16, 2026 • 5 min read

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