Scooter History
Founded in Genoa in 1884 by twenty-year-old Rinaldo Piaggio, Piaggio initially undertook luxury ship fitting before going on to produce rail carriages, goods vans, luxury coaches and engines, trams and special truck bodies.
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Articles tagged with: Motorcycle History
Written By: UltimateMotorCycling.com on August 29, 2010
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Written By: UltimateMotorCycling.com on August 23, 2010
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Suzuki GP History
In 1960 Suzuki started their International Racing career by entering the 125cc class at the infamous Isle of Man TT motorcycle races.
For the 1962 TT, the race organizers introduced a new ‘Ultra-Lightweight’ race for 50cc machines. By…
Written By: UltimateMotorCycling.com on May 17, 2010
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Racing Legend
Picture a red and silver motorcycle, and one Italian manufacturer should immediately come to mind: MV Agusta. The brand has a rich heritage, opening during the post World War II reconstruction period, a time when work was limited.
Written By: UltimateMotorCycling.com on May 10, 2010
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30-Year History
If a motorcyclist is in search of the ultimate off-road/on-road machine, they’re undoubtedly going to stumble on the Über do-it-all BMW GS series. And with over a half-million currently in production, the GS, or Gelände/Straße in German (off-road/road), continues to dominate the narrow enduro market.
Written By: UltimateMotorCycling.com on April 28, 2010
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Dainese History
Let’s be blunt – if nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi uses it, it must be good.
His motorcycle apparel of choice? Dainese, an Italian company that’s been providing protection for riders since 1972. Their moto says it all: "Providing people with head-to-toe protection in dynamic sports."
Written By: UltimateMotorCycling.com on April 18, 2010
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MotoGP Overview
The MotoGP is the pinnacle class of world championship road racing that developed primarily in Europe after the FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) consolidated the regulations for motorcycle racing competition for the first time in 1949.
Written By: UltimateMotorCycling.com on April 10, 2010
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Grand Prix History
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP star Loris Capirossi will today be presented with an award from Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta to commemorate his scheduled 300th Grand Prix start on Sunday.
Written By: UltimateMotorCycling.com on April 7, 2010
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Motorcycling History
The year is 1917, and a young American road racer by the name of Alan Bedell, affectionately known as "the stalwart Californian," is sat astride a Henderson four-cylinder motorcycle in Los Angeles, California. As the hands of the clock make their way toward 11.p.m. Bedell waits in quiet contemplation of the journey that lies ahead.
Written By: UltimateMotorCycling.com on April 5, 2010
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FIM History
Anyone who follows motorcycle racing has most likely heard of the FIM, or Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme.
Written By: UMC on March 30, 2010
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Ducati Monster History
When Ducati unveiled the Monster 900 at the Cologne Motorcycle Show in the autumn of 1992, it created an overnight sensation. As a new naked motorcycle, the Monster introduced a unique street fighter attitude to a new generation of Ducati fans.
