Motorcycle History – Fun Facts for Kids
AutoKids, the first motorcycle sold was a Hildebrand and Wolfmuller. This was in 1894 when many children rode bicycles…
Engines and Chassis
Bicycle companies put a new invention, the internal combustion engine, on their bikes.
When the new engines became more powerful, standard bike frames, wheels, and chains couldn’t handle them.
Bicycle builders decided to make steel frames. The steel frames did the job as they do today.
most popular bikes
Before World War I, the world’s largest motorcycle company was Indian Motors. They produced 20,000 motorcycles a year.
By 1920, Harley-Davidson sold more street bikes in more than 67 countries.
Today, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha are the most popular among fans. Harley-Davidson continues to be a driving force in the United States.
BMW, KTM, Triumph, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Ducati are also popular new vehicles to buy…
units
Coloring pages for children, a steel or aluminum frame contains parts and accessories of modern motorcycles.
Telescopic forks hold the front wheel, and disc brakes. Expect a one to six cylinder gasoline engine.
The engine is mated to a sequential five- or six-speed manual transmission with a rear wheel mounted to a swingarm via chain, driveshaft, or belt.
A wind tunnel helps engineers mimic real-life driving conditions. Different racing speeds test the seats and body positions.
Experts can judge the best riding positions for racing bikes, off-road bikes and street bikes…
accessories and equipment
Several modern motorcycle accessories are designed for comfort:
A “Fairing” is a plastic or fiberglass shell. It fits over the front frame of the bike. A fairing helps the bike move smoothly and protects the engine in the event of an accident. Fairings on touring rides improve your comfort and alertness on long journeys. They reduce strong wind, cold and rain on your body…
“Windshields or windshields” are built into a fairing or attached to a disloyal motorcycle. They are high impact clear plastic. They direct the airflow over or around the head. If you want to raise and lower your windshield with the push of a button, get a power windshield.
“Saddlebags or panniers” rest on either side of the rear wheel for carrying parts, tools, or travel gear.
“Heated grips and heated seats” keep you warm in the cold and on late night rides.
“Luggage racks” eliminate the need for backpacks. They are a safer and more secure way to add cargo capacity to your rocket cycle…
A “Sidecar” is a partially covered seat with one wheel. The sidecar attaches to the side of your motorcycle. Your older sister can sit on it and ride with you. She just remembers to bring it back.
A “trunk” is a storage box. Above and behind the seat the trunk is mounted…
motorcycle clubs
Clubs and organizations are popular. You can meet new kid cyclists, their friends and their families.
Clubs are organized by countries, states, cities, and neighborhoods. Individual motorcycle makes or models have fan clubs.
If you qualify, you can join groups like the American Motorcyclist Association, Harley Owners Group, National Moto Guzzi Owners Club, and Gold Wing Road Riders…
We’ll wrap it…
Biker boys, guys, you’ve done a good job. You learned about motorcycle:
- inventions
- clubs
- accessories and equipment
- units
- Popular Motorcycles
- Engines and Chassis
Now you can give good answers to questions about the history of motorcycles. The end.
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