The 1992 Bimota Tesi featured hub-center steering.
A high price and problems with the motorcycle's complex mechanicals caused the 1992 Bimota Tesi to fade away.
The Tesi's space-age design was abundantly evident.
Instrumentation put more emphasis on rpm than speed.
The handlebars were connected to the lower red rod.
The wheel rotated on a bearing on the outside of the hub.
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.
