History Channel.Modern Marvels.Motorcycles.06/09

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

[avalemert]

I am proud to say that my Dad, Bobby Sirkegian, is the 14 year old boy on that Triumph @ 5:00 racing the hot rod in the Art Baker's You Asked For It TV show. I am trying very hard to find the whole TV show that was in because Art Baker interviews my Dad. Thanks so much for posting this! It is also a bit of my family's history, too :-)

[kenken8765]

Mods are gay

[RatkoUSA]

Imagine a life without motorcycles. Man that would suck.

[avalemert]

@billyzoom77 - Yep! He was and will always be THE youngest AMA Grand National M/C Dragbike Champion, 1953 at age 12. He was also the youngest to go pro and one of the last to race on the sands of Daytona :-)

[billyzoom77]

@avalemert no way....really???

[theageofindustry]

Really missed a few major facts on the scooters. Vespas landed on US shores in the early 50's, not 60's and they are not easy automatic transmissions, they are a manual transmission with 3 or 4 gears and clutch located on the left handlebar grip. Makes me a little speculative on all the other "facts" stated in this program. Good visuals though, and I didn't see anything wrong with the facts for motorcycles at first glance.

[hampshireoak]

Thanks for a kind word on British bikes, there was some thing very special but it was not reliability. I had a Royal Enfield; I reckon I pushed it as often as road it !!! None the less I loved it.