BSA 1921 Model-A

Manufacturer	BSA
Also called	Type A
Production	1919-1924
Engine	770cc side valve vertical twin
Power	6hp
Transmission	Three speed to chain final drive

Once submitted to the production of weapons for the First World War the BSA back into motorcycle production longer sold as affordable with a reasonable performance for the average user. BSA emphasizes the reliability of their machines, parts availability and dealer support. BSA Model E is the first of a series of successful twin V [1] is based around a 770cc side valve engine with cylinder reliable at an angle of 50 degrees. The simple 6hp generated by the machine is capable of providing a top speed of 55mph and has its own design BSA three-speed gearbox with chain drive is enclosed in an aluminum casing. There is increasing demand for affordable transportation after the end of the war and the Model E has become popular with matching green BSA and sidecar painted cream choices.

Designed for easy servicing valve tappets have been exchanged and quickly adjusted. Constant loss of oil pumps are equipped with hand-operated pump and wheels are also quickly removed and the same size so they are interchangeable.

Although the BSA Model E was produced until 1924 has been replaced by the more powerful Model F 986cc in 1922, which continues in production as the Model G BSA, with modifications constantly, until after the outbreak of World War II.

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YAMAHA YD 1 (1957)

This is a model born of the pursuit of design originality. In the development as well, running engineering design elements. Taking as the keyword "A 250cc for the Japanese," was given a compact and easy to size up the physical body in accordance with the Japanese. What's more, it embodied a "dynamic design" that gives a strong impression of the dynamics in any situation. It also mounted Yamaha's first 2-cylinder. In the Japanese market at that time was dominated by a utility model, YD-1 brought a new image of sports performance.

Yamaha learned quickly and, in recent years, the twin has removed all traces of its origins and has created a dynasty motorcycle. The first is YD2 electric start. Then came the first dedicated sports model, YDS1 and YDS2 (first model exported to Europe). Yamaha to compete in the first French GP at Clermont-Ferrand in 1961 and again in 1965 with a succession of well-known rider, Vesco, Read, Redman, Ivy, Saarinen, and Agostini.

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YAMAHA YA 1 (1945)

Yamaha YA-1 was first produced in 1945. Motor that has a different name Akatombo or "Red Dragonfly" is the first homemade Yamaha motorcycle. 125cc-powered motor is quite successful.  using 175cc engines. The next production is a twin cylinder motor YDI in 1957, capable of issuing power 20 bhp and won the event Race Mount Asama in Japan.
"I want to do a trial manufacture of motorcycle engines" says Genichi Kawakami (Yamaha Motor's first president) in 1953. For that Kawakami not kidding. Before making a motorcycle, he did some research and often visited America to learn about opportunities in this business. Research to build a motorcycle he does get to the motorcycle factory in Germany.
"If you make it, then make the best" is their motto in creating the motorcycles. All that is poured on the construction of the first prototype ten months later. Precisely August 1954 out the Yamaha YA-1. motorcycles with specifications air-cooled, 2-stroke, 125 cc with a single cylinder engine. After finishing the bike in as far as 10,000 km test that has not been done before and make sure that the quality is top class.
125cc motor is known as an alias YA1 Atakombo (also known as Red Dragonfly). The YA-1 is patterned after the German DKW RT125 (which has also been copied by the British munitions firm, Birmingham Small Arms Company, as the BSA Bantam, and by Harley-Davidson as the Hummer).
Then, in 1955 after World War II president Genichi Kawakami realize that in order to rebuild Japan, the country needs an affordable means of transportation. Finally Yamaha YA-1, aka "Red Dragonfly" began to be produced and highly successful market. With this conviction on July 1, 1955 Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. was established by the number of employees as many as 274 people, and able to produce 200 units of motorcycles per month.
Come Racing World LevelIn the same year Yamaha YA-1 following the biggest motor racing event in Japan, namely Mt. Fuji Asama Highlands Festival and Festival. In his debut race managed to win the 125 cc class. In the following year returned the Yamaha YA-1 dominate the class.

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YAMAHA

 

The development of Yamaha motorcycles is one that happens by accident. In 1953 the company has developed various other products. They find use for idle piece of equipment that was once used to make propellers for airplanes. The idea for this equipment included sewing machines, auto parts, scooters, all terrain vehicles, and motorcycles. The decision was made to focus on manufacturing motorcycles because of market demand for them. The first Yamaha motorcycle was introduced in August 1954, called the Yamaha YA-1. Motor shows two stroke single cylinder engine.
yamaha ya1
In July of 1955 Yamaha was creating 200 quality motorcycles every month with a staff of 274 people. The YD-1 was introduced in 1957 as a racing bike. Bike quickly became popular and was featured in the United States Catalina Grand Prix in 1958.
Yamaha YD 250
This gave Yamaha the invitation to start selling motorcycles in the United States with private agencies in California. To further attract sales in the United States, Yamaha Motor Corporation USA was founded in 1977. In 1959 Yamaha introduced the idea of ​​offering a converter kit to consumers. This allows the motorcycle to be used for both street riding and motocross racing.
In 1960, Yamaha produced 135,000 motorcycles per year. 1965 saw the advancement of no longer having to mix oil with gas due to the automatic oiling system. In 1973 Yamaha was selling more than 1 million motorcycles annually worldwide.
During the 1970's they began working on developing four stroke models to compete with other manufacturers. The result is faster motorcycles that meet emission regulations and even more economical than the two stroke models. However, they also realized the potential to continue selling two stroke models to consumers as well. Many other manufacturers are only focused on the four strokes, so Yamaha is able to meet the needs of your target market.
1974 brought the introduction of the YZ250. This model quickly became the largest selling motocross bike because it featured a single horizontal rear suspension system. Yamaha built a racing track right next to the factory, allowing them to continue to observe the quality and capabilities of their products.
yamaha yz 250
Yamaha created one of the fastest racing bike models in 1985 with the introduction of the V-Max. It is classified as a muscle bike, with power that is not for beginning riders. They continue to produce some of the fastest bikes on the market both for street riding and for racing.
Yamaha is never satisfied to simply stop when they have good things happen. They always had the vision to achieve more and strive to further customer satisfaction. Vision and corporate philosophy has been proven effective in every aspect of motorcycle production. The fact that they offer so many different models means the consumer has the opportunity to find the right bike they are looking for from a brand name they know they can trust to offer a quality product.
While some models of their bikes are not sold well, many of them have. Yamaha has always focused on the future of motorcycles while keeping in mind what consumers want. They have been able to diversify their development, and it has paid off by allowing them to reach the majority of the motorcycle market without compromising their vision.
Today, Yamaha is the second largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world behind Harley-Davidson. They continue to make fast, reliable motorcycles that customers around the world are proud to own. They also manufacture motorcycles that have won more races than any other brand on the market. Diversity and their dedication to making quality motorcycles that meet the needs of consumers have maintained their top seller in a growing industry. Yamaha dealers can be found all over the world, offers various models of motorcycles to suit your taste.

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HISTORY OF SUZUKI

SUZUKISuzuki definitely one of the most popular motorcycle manufacturer in the world but it is also an important car manufacturers, has no less than 45,000 employees in 23 countries. The company managed to build an impressive dealer network in 192 countries worldwide and 133 distributors.
The first motorcycle - Suzuki 1952 - The first motorcycle Getting back to the history of Suzuki, it all started in 1909 when Michio Suzuki founded his own company called the Suzuki Loom Company. In case you're wondering what this name, knowing that the Suzuki was originally a manufacturer of weaving looms for the Japanese market. Suzuki went pretty well as business in 1929, the company is exporting products overseas first. However, the company was renamed in 1920 the Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Co. and Michio Suzuki named president of the company.
Since the company continues to grow, Michio Suzuki decided to expand the scope of the market so that in 1939, he began designing small cars. Two years later, the company already owned several prototypes, most of them are based on four-cylinder engine is based on a liquid cooling system.
Speaking of motorcycles produced, Suzuki launched the first bike in 1952, a vehicle that looks like a simple but equipped with a bike engine. Two years later, the company gave the first sign that the motorcycle industry becomes more attractive, so it changed its name to Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. One year later, the company changed its name Colleda new release, the motorcycle is equipped with a side valve single cylinder engine with 4 power generated horse. In addition, the bike comes with a three speed gearbox and telescopic front forks.
Although the motorcycle industry pretty much the main object of activity of Japanese companies, Suzuki Suzukilight car launched in 1955, light vehicle that has a 360cc displacement.
Due to the growth of the motorcycle market is clear, Suzuki decided in 1961 to form a new division called the Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Co. will be responsible for the manufacture of weaving looms.
One year later, Suzuki's first recorded great success in racing competitions since winning the class 50cc Isle of Man TT. Meanwhile, Toyota executives striving to expand the company into other markets that recently opened a subsidiary in Los Angeles in 1963 is mainly supposed to help reach new consumers in the United States.
During 1970, Suzuki managed to build up an impressive number of motorcycles, including the GT750 in 1971 and the GS series in 1976. In addition, the company began exporting to different countries around the world GS1000H, a move which clearly could help Japanese firms attracting more customers.
Though Suzuki continues to release the vehicle during the 80s, including Gemma 50cc scooters, motorcycles GSX750S, the LT125 ATV or Swift passenger cars, the company also managed to build a new office and R & D centers in several locations, including India, France, Spain and Colombia. In addition, Suzuki signed a landmark deal with General Motors Corp. and Isuzu Motors in 1981.
Suzuki GSR 400 - Suzuki 2006 - Suzuki GSR 400 In 1990, Suzuki decided to change its name to Suzuki Motor Corporation, but the new-name companies continue to release new models of cars and motorcycles. For example, the Suzuki Wagon R + good launch and Every-in 1999. In addition, the company gave some statistics that do nothing more than to support the claim that the Suzuki has an impressive growth since it first appeared on the market: Japanese sales reached 10 million units in 1994 while in 1995, the number of motorcycles exported reached 20 million units .
In 2000, the company celebrated the 80th anniversary since it first appeared on the market under the brand Suzuki Loom Manufacturing. In addition, Suzuki introduced the brand new 250cc motorcycle, nicknamed Tracker Grass, and continued strategic alliance with General Motors to start building cars in the Argentine subsidiaries of American companies. In the same year, Suzuki won the World Championship Grand Prix 500.
In recent years, Suzuki just keeps growing and adding new vehicles to its catalog. For example, they issued a GSR 400 sport bike, it introduces a new SUV dubbed the SX4 in the Japanese market and bring the XL7 and SX4 in North America.

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HISTORY OF HONDA

Soichiro Honda was born on November 17, 1906 in Iwatagun (now Tenrryu City) isolated in Shizuoka prefecture. Chubu region between Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara on the island of Honshu is initially full of neat tea plant, which he interrupted interrupted-planted strawberries are delicious. But now Honda has been swallowed by the birth of Hamamatsu is the largest city in the province.
His father named Gihei Honda a blacksmith-turned-entrepreneur bicycle repair shop, while his mother named Mika, Soichiro eldest of nine children, but only four made it to adulthood. The others died in childhood due to shortage of drugs and also due to slums.
Although Honda Gihei poor, but he likes to renewal. When it appears mouthpiece of Western capital, he did not hesitate to replace the traditional cigaret pipe is bent, no matter what the neighbors think it strange. Apparently it's nature and also the skill to handle the machine down on her eldest son.
Before entering school, were Soichiro was happy, helped his father in the workshop of iron. He was also very fascinated to see and hear dengum rice milling is located a few kilometers from his village.
Low achievement at school. Honda claimed repeat-ulangannya bad. He does not like to read, while he felt very difficult to fabricate. Not infrequently he is skipping. "Even now I am more efficient learning from TV than from reading. If I read, nothing is sticking in the brain, "he said.
When it's fifth and sixth grades, Soichiro talent stood out in the field of science. Although it was only a dozen years, but in science classes in Japan have raised objects such as batteries, scales, test tubes and machines. Soichiro easily capture details of teachers and easily he answers.
Some time before that, for the first time Soichiro saw the car. "When I forget everything. I chased the car and managed to hang on a minute behind. When the car stopped, lubricant drips to the ground. I kiss the ground that dibasahinya. Maybe I just like the dog's behavior. Then the lubricant that I had rubbed into the hands and arms.
Maybe that's when in my heart the desire to someday make their own cars. Since then there is sometimes a car comes into our village. Every time I hear the roar of the car, I ran into the street, no matter at that time my sister was holding. "
Soichiro had only attended school for ten years. After graduating from elementary school, juvenile delinquents were sent to junior high school in Futumata not far from his residence. Graduated from high school, he returned to his father's house. Gihei Honda have already switched from the blacksmith to be entrepreneur bicycle repair shop. Gihei Honda has the magazine The World of Wheels that Soichiro read with great interest.
In the magazine an auto repair shop from Tokyo advertise for employees. Soichiro hastily proposed and she accepted. Although the father is worried, but Soichiro also ushered into the great city.
Honda almost did not believe in his ear as he waited for the Honda felt called upon to learn to be a mechanic that really is the most severe test of fortitude, who had faced in his life. In the days after that he was no longer afraid to face any obstacle thanks to the endurance gained during his lackeys.
Honda's long career did not know much about money, only gain very little that first year. But Honda was lucky because his workshop a success. He decided to save money and the estimate for the duration of employment would be able to collect up to 1,000 yen.
Honda's famous during his life as an inventor. He holds the patent more than 100 personal discovery. The first, the discovery is the technique of making the radius of the metal car. When the cars in Japan using the fingers of combustible wood. Japanese companies exporting immediately fingers the metal to India. At age 25 he had benefited 1,000 yen a month.
The company also appreciate the young people and are always recruiting young people to give "new blood" and fresh ideas. When Honda withdrew in 1973, chosen as a replacement is Kyoshi Kawashima, Honda's head of corporate research. During its history, the company had experienced strikes Honda only once in 1954. When the Honda and management on the one hand facing workers andHonda sister in the other Contracting Party. But as companies like in Japan everything was resolved by consensus.
Since 1973, Honda moved to a four-wheeled vehicle market to continue to develop the company's total income. His staff during the Honda increased 10% every year. When they get older, it means the company will increase the weight load. Though Honda face heavy competition in the domestic market and abroad. To be able to keep creating new markets they should always look for unique techniques and efficient and to sell products at competitive prices.
But when Honda and Fujisawa resigned in the fall of 1973, Honda said, "I can retreat without feeling worried, because I believe the company will move forward vigorously, tackling the difficulties and flexible, without losing freshness."
"Frankly I feel young in terms of mental and physical," said Honda. "I guess you can not win from me. However I must admit now I often feel jealousy in young people. I was told that the American leaders of public companies was 40's and the company led people aged 60-something years often stagnated.
We now are entering a new era that requires new values. Although I and the deputy leader of the general feeling we were young, we thought our life was over for the lead. "
If I look back, I see that I've made nothing but mistakes, a series of failures and a spate of regret, "said Honda. "But I'm also proud for my success. Although I often make mistakes and failures, but it never caused the same thing. I never repeat my mistakes and always strive to improve yourself. In the event that I succeed.
"He still holds the largest stake in the company. When he resigned in 1973 revenue approaching $ 1.7 billion. Although retired his talk is still heard. He said, the future is not determined by the Japanese industries to quickly, but by the quality of the goods we make and the effect on the interests of fellow human beings. If we make things that cause much pollution we are likely to be profitable, but only briefly, after it went bankrupt.

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THE HISTORY OF HARLEY DAVIDSON

In the backyard of a house on 38th Street, Highland Avenue, Milwaukee, William 'Bill' Harley and Arthur Davidson waving "Harley Davidson Motor Co.." Back then, in 1903, many other important events in the world of mechanical machines. Henry Ford was experimenting to create an object, hereinafter called the automobile. Wright Brothers also is working his dream of creating an aircraft. Ford's successful four-wheeled vehicle historical record with his Model T car, and Wright have developed a simple aircraft. Meanwhile, Harley and Davidson produces an important icon in the history of two-wheeled vehicles.
In the first year of production, they only make three machines are sold with a system of 'debt bondage' because they receive full pay even though the machine has not been installed on each bike. The first buyer, Meyer, drive it as far as 9655 kilometers. The second owner, Lyon, drive it further. The first HD is changing hands up to three times longer.
1906, Harley Davidson moved his shop to a bigger place at Juneau Avenue. By then they already can produce 150 units of motorcycles, mostly purchased by the local police. Six years after being founded, Harley Davidson configured two-cylinder engine producing 45-degree V angle. About 790 cc engine capacity, capable of producing seven horsepower, and can dibesut up to 60 miles per hour. V engine is a breakthrough model Harley Davidson, which subsequently much copied by other motorcycle manufacturers.
In that year, the HD production has exceeded 1,000, exactly 1149 units. Two years later, the HD must face other competitors who are not inspired because of their success stories. In 1911, there are at least about 150 brands of motorcycles in the U.S. market. However, HD still pitch. In 1913, Harley-Davidson's production almost reached 13,000 units. It was the first machine-made HD claiming they had traveled 160,100 miles. In the far distance, the engine is still functioning optimally, and still use the original axle bearings. From here started selling HD imejnya as a reliable motor.
1913 is the most phenomenal in the history of HD. At that time, for the first time they do export, one of them to England. During World War I, the HD production rate of about 20,000 units, swollen with the U.S. government order for the war. At that HD has become the largest motorcycle factory in Indonesia, which is marketed in 67 countries.
In the decade of the 1920s, HD develop the capacity of V engines to 74 cubic inches or the equivalent of 1184 cc. Due to continuing to develop its products, the HD is not paralyzed when entering the economic malaise in 1933. Volume production is decreased to 3700 units. Age of economic malaise, HD directly step on the gas. They introduced the EL model with a capacity of 976 cc engine which was then popularly known as the Knucklehead.
World War II became a blessing in disguise for HD. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, the HD factory geared to the needs of Allied troops. Consumer needs civilians abandoned altogether. During 1941-1945, approximately 90,000 units of the WML series made. For that achievement, Harley-Davidson got a medal''E''from the U.S. Army.
World war ended, demand for motorcycles has increased in the U.S.. Because, in peacetime the adventurous former soldier recalled wartime romance. This tendency is of course increased demand for motorcycles. The veteran is the embryo of HD fans.

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first motorcycle

The world's first motorcycle, designed and built by two people inventors (inventors) of German named Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in Bad Cannstatt city (Stuttgart), Germany, in 1885. The bike is also the world's first vehicles to use petroleum fuels. They called this invention a vehicle with the name "Reitwagen" (car ride), although in fact the vehicle is a motor bike. (Source Wikipedia).
The world's oldest motorcycle 1488 cc engine, twin cylinder, four stroke, water-cooled. Workers who sprayed at 2.5 horsepower at 240 rpm. The maximum speed that can be reached 30 miles per hour or 57 kilometers per hour.

Power from the engine to the wheels not supplied with chains but with the crankshaft (crankshaft0 at the rear wheels.

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