History Channel.Modern Marvels.Motorcycles.09/09

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkrbY43TeC8
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqNPX_8XSiE
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K9B7Js5qIA
Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVZEZL1XZH4
Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ys6lPgw3-I
Part 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4i2T1UtIbM
Part 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEmgG8mvgP4
Part 8: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQFjXDO2pmg
Part 9: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-k8KrYz75U

They embody the allure of the open road and the promise of freedom. In many ways, they are the most American of machines. For countless people, motorcycles are the only way to go.

From the very first motorized bike to the high-revving, high-tech wonders of today, MODERN MARVELSTM traces the development of motorcycles through the decades. Meet the pioneers behind such names as Triumph, Indian, Yamaha and Harley Davidson, and see how their early designs have been adapted and updated over decades of development. See how different companies have paved their own ways to success, resulting in an astounding range of machines available today. Take to the track for a wild ride with some of the top race drivers on the circuit. Get an up-close look at some of the most important, distinctive and groundbreaking bikes ever made, and go into the factories to see how they are built.

From the drawing boards to the backroads, the turn of the century to today, MOTORCYCLES is a fascinating look at the history of these remarkable machines.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• history
• channel
• modern
• marvels
• motorcycles

[sfedqw]

this is more of an american and harley davidson motorcycle documentary, then a "motorcycle" documentary

[luisronaldofigo]

@sfedqw yup hugely disappointed

[TheLondonVandal]

I wonder how much of the production costs were covered by Harley-Davidson?

[5959512]

more like fireball.....if you some dirt in a corner and dump it, you'll be covered in gas

[violinistslythie7]

sigh. What I wouldn't do for an Indian Scout :(

[EpiDemic117]

@UserNamei5 I was referring to north america. And those german bikes were not economical and practical like the later Harley Davidson and indian motorcycles, air Simply put, they were the rich mans toy of that day and era. And the company is no longer. Great in terms of innovation. But practical? Ask mr. Soichiro Honda what practical is.

[EpiDemic117]

@b1gdawg0434 "HARLEY DAVIDSON is ultimately the foundation of ALLLLLL motorcycles!!!" If you didn't watch carefully enough. INDIAN was the actual founder with the first production ready motorcycle.

[hampshireoak]

The Britten Motorcycle can be seen in TePapa Museum, Wellington New Zealand. Well worth seeing.