Who Invented the Motorcycle? Key Facts and Dates

10. 1969 – Honda’s Revolutionary CB750

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9. 1948 – The Vespa Scooter

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8. 1923 – BMW’s R32 Model

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7. 1913 – The V-Twin Engine

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6. 1903 – Harley-Davidson Begins Operation

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5. 1901 – Indian Motorcycles Founded

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4. 1895 – Edward Joel Pennington’s US Patent

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3. 1894 – Hildebrand & Wolfmüller’s Series Motorcycles

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2. 1885 – Daimler’s Petroleum Reitwagen

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1.1867 – The Michaux-Perreaux Steam Velocipede

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