Reading Standard offered the the flathead motorcycle engines in the United States.
The 1913 Reading Standard motorcycle was a home-built bike from a company that began business copying Indian-brand motorcycles.
Along the fuel tank were the gas shut-off valve (from left), gas cap, oil cap, regulator for oil drip to the engine, and a pump to fill the oil reservoir
The 1913 Read Standard motorcycle's Prest-O-Lite was fired by acetylene gas.
The 1915 Emblem Twin motorcycle's 76.6-cubic-inch engine was unusually large for its day. It was a bold offering from a company struggling to remain afloat amongst fierce competition and the ravages of an economic recession. Learn more about the 1915 Emblem Twin.
The 1970 BSA Lightning motorcycle battled faster less-expensive Japanese bikes. BSA didn't survive long afterward as the competition from Japan proved too much. See pictures and learn how the BSA Lightning dealt with its rivals.
