"Tin Banana" nickname didn't do much for 155 sales.
Called the "Tin Banana" by the European press, would the 1965 DKW Hummel 155 motorcycle never sold well in Europe. Would it have been a sales success in the United States?
The front suspension used an Earles-type fork.
The face shield for the 50-cc engine looked medieval.
The headlight nacelle was DKW's idea of aero styling.
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.
