Record speed
The first company in history to advertise in its advertising that its motorcycles were capable of accelerating to 160 km/h was Brough Superior with its SS100 series motorcycle, which was produced in 1924. Even by modern standards, this transport can be considered innovative and very attractive in appearance. The SS100 had a folding step, dual headlights, a muffler and a 1000 cc V-twin engine.
Agree that interesting facts about motorcycles turned out to be much more surprising than one might initially assume.
Interesting facts about motorcycles
Author Alexey Mikhailov
07/24/2019 10:01 (Updated: 09/30/2021 12:57)
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1. The Indian Army's Daredevil team is credited with building the world's largest motorcycle pyramid. Ten motorcycles were used by 201 men to build the pyramid, which was the only one of its kind. The event took place on July 5, 2001 at the Gauri Shankar Training Ground, Jabalpur, India. The pyramid covered a distance of 129 m.
2. When turning the motorcycle, the front wheel provides almost 75% of the grip.
3. Japanese toiletries company TOTO has made a motorcycle that runs on animal waste. The motorcycle has a 250cc engine. See, and he can run 180 km on a tank of animal waste.
4. Pneumatic tires were invented by John Boyd Dunlop.
5. Did you know that Kawasaki, a famous motorcycle manufacturer, also makes spaceships? And the company began producing motorcycles only in 1962.
6. "Harley Davidson", famous motorcycle between 1917 and 1923.
7. If you're obsessed with speed, the first production motorcycle to go 60 mph was the Brough Superior. And the first person to reach a speed of 300 km per hour on a motorcycle was Don Vesco in 1975.
8. If you do not have enough space to park your cars, please note that you can technically park a minimum of eight motorcycles in the space required to park one car.
9. Motorcycles are built for various purposes, including their use for off-roading, long-distance travel, commuting, racing, etc.
10. Malcolm Forbes, owner of Forbes magazine, owned 50 Harley Davidson motorcycles.
11. In 1901, the first successful motorcycle ever built in the world was credited to Indian Motorcycles and was built in Springfield, Massachusetts by Carl Hedstrom.
12. Between 1901 and 1904, several companies began producing motorcycles, including Harley David, Royal, Merkel, Yale, Reading-Standard, Rambler, Tribune, and Curtiss.
13. In the early stages of motorcycle production, an engine was installed on an existing bicycle. However, in quick succession, manufacturers began building bulkier, stronger frames with larger engines.
14. Almost 75% of motorcycle accidents are caused by a collision with a car; and intersections are the most common location for motorcycle accidents.
15. The use of motorcycle helmets became mandatory following pioneering research carried out by Dr. Hugh Cairns following the death of Colonel T. E. Lawrence (“Lawrence of Arabia”), who was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident. The study concluded that the adoption of safety helmets as standard by both military and civilian motorcyclists would result in significant life savings.
Motorcyclists don't live long
Over the past ten years, technology has greatly advanced, and in order to drop a motorcycle, if you have the necessary skills acquired during study, and some instinct of self-preservation, you still need to try. For a reasonable person, a motorcycle is a source of endless pleasure, and only for an unbalanced person incapable of self-control - constant trouble.
Riding a motorcycle is something like a drug; you try it once and you won’t get off for the rest of your life.
And this is no longer entirely a myth. As they say, four wheels carry the body, two wheels carry the soul. Of the common types of land transport, the motorcycle is the most emotional. And besides, the times when a motorcycle was a rare, risky and expensive entertainment are gradually passing away; now more and more people are riding on two wheels, since it is cheaper and faster than jostling in traffic jams and looking for parking by car.
Maintenance and repair
For many brands of motorcycles, the break-in period is the first 2000 km.
The motorcycle can only be started to move after the engine has warmed up. During the warm-up process, it is not permissible to operate the engine at a high number of crankshaft revolutions.
During the first 1000 km, driving with the carburetor throttle valve open is permissible only for short distances.
When parts of motorcycles, scooters and mopeds wear out, their interaction may be disrupted, which causes extraneous noise during operation of the motorcycle engine and leads to serious damage to the engine.
The wear of parts located in the crankcase is determined using measuring tools. This will tell you about the necessary repairs to the vehicle.
Story
The motorcycle was invented more than a century ago. The motorcycle's birthday was in 1885. It was developed by an engineer from Germany - Gottlieb Daimler.
The first motorcycle was powered by a gasoline engine and had a frame made of natural wood. Of course, there was no talk of any reliability. Therefore, the motorcycle was subsequently modified. Wooden elements have been replaced with more durable metal ones.
Initially, motorcycles moved at low speed. Only 30 years after the creation of the first motorcycle, a model was developed that could reach speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour.
In 1927, motorcycles began to be equipped with a gear shift, which many are accustomed to seeing on modern vehicles. During this time, the system has not changed much.
5 years later, a telescopic fork was developed. It was installed on BMW motorcycles. However, subsequently other manufacturers began to use it.
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Will come in handy on the road
I recently learned how to weld, which I am very proud of, and I also know how to tighten, clean chains, tighten various screws
But the most important thing is that I learned how to refuel the bike myself. My friend tried to do it alone, but realized she didn't know which side the tank was on
Things that are not easy to talk about
My maximum speed I drove was 250 km/h in a BMW. This is a very strange feeling! Tunnel vision forms, and you see nothing except the point in front. After 200 km/h you get the feeling of flying. It's like you're lifted off the ground and soaring in the air. We, just like surfers, catch our air wave.
About some pranks on the road
To be honest, during the first seasons I was a bit of a hooligan. It maneuvered between rows even at narrow distances and hit other vehicles. Sometimes I started chattering or could get pinched. For example, last year I almost flew under a KamAZ truck. At the moment of the incident, you pull yourself together, but time passes and tears come to your eyes from the realization that just an hour ago you could have said goodbye to life.
About the most memorable
I had several cases that I will remember for a long time. Apart from that time with KamAZ, there was a time when I drove on hard tires and constantly flew through red lights - I could not stop in time. Once I flew straight past the traffic police officers: they stopped at the traffic light, and I flew spectacularly. I glide like a ship on the sea...
And of course, tackles from the opposite sex always surprise with their originality. One day a guy took a photo of me on Vorobyovy Gory and posted it on VKontakte, hoping to find me. I’m not a free girl and I didn’t hide it, he was upset, but I’ll remember the incident for a long time.
About biker communities
At one time I wanted to enter the community of BMW motorcycle lovers. They have good support for those who have been involved in an accident. They provide any help, sponsor, that is, this is truly a big family. They were the ones who put me through the first season, taught me, told me a lot of necessary things: for that I also thank them very much!
By the way, about a month ago, motto-training and I organized a Security Day and timed it to coincide with the terrorist attack in St. Petersburg. After that, I was invited to Vesti FM, which was also an interesting experience.
Lady out of the way
I work as deputy director of the operations department at an insurance company, and the employees react funny when they find out that I drive. Many people only see me in a business attire, in stiletto heels, so when I go out in full gear and approach the motorcycle, so much surprise immediately appears on their faces! Especially male colleagues often ask for a ride. And they are far from small, and I answer them: “You will crush us!” (laughs)
A secret between girls
I believe that the ideal man should understand: motorcycle girls love freedom. They must understand that prohibitions will only repel. Personally, support from a loved one is very important to me. So this can be considered my advice: do not try to limit your significant other from some kind of self-development. -On the contrary, try something new together. Only after meeting me my man decided to try riding a motorcycle!
