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Explore the systems and components of motorcycles and see how they’re built. Learn about motorcycles at HowStuffWorks.

BMW

The BMW Motorcycles Channel includes histories, photos and specs for BMW motorcycle models. Explore BMW motorcycles on HowStuffWorks. See more »

BSA

The BSA Motorcycles Channel includes histories, photos and specs for BSA motorcycle models. Explore BSA motorcycles on HowStuffWorks. See more »

Ducati

The Ducati Motorcycles Channel includes histories, photos and specs for Ducati motorcycle models. Explore Ducati motorcycles on HowStuffWorks. See more »

Harley-Davidson

The Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Channel includes histories, photos and specs for Harley-Davidson motorcycle models. Explore Harleys on HowStuffWorks. See more »

Honda

The Honda Motorcycles Channel provides details and specs on all your favorite models. Learn about Honda motorcycle lineups at HowStuffWorks. See more »

Indian

The Indian Motorcycles Channel provides details and specs on all your favorite models. Learn about Indian motorcycle lineups at HowStuffWorks. See more »

Kawasaki

The Kawasaki Motorcycles Channel provides details and specs on all your favorite models. Learn about Kawasaki motorcycle lineups at HowStuffWorks. See more »

MV

The MV Motorcycles Channel provides details and specs on all your favorite models. Learn about MV motorcycle lineups at HowStuffWorks. See more »

Suzuki

The Suzuki Motorcycles Channel provides details and specs on all your favorite models. Learn about Suzuki motorcycle lineups at HowStuffWorks. See more »

Triumph

The Triumph Motorcycles Channel provides details and specs on all your favorite models. Learn about Triumph motorcycle lineups at HowStuffWorks. See more »

Yamaha

The Yamaha Motorcycles Channel provides details and specs on all your favorite models. Learn about Yamaha motorcycle lineups at HowStuffWorks. See more »

Other Manufacturers

See photos and read histories about the Reading Standard, Vespa Allstate Cruisaire and Bimota Tesi motorcycles in this channel. See more »

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1911 Flying Merkel

The 1911 Flying Merkel was considered one of the premier motorcycles of its day. But despite innovative models such as this one, the Merkel company would be out of business by 1916. Learn about the 1911 Flying Merkel.

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2002 Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod

The 2002 Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod is high-tech yet grounded in Harley tradition. Even those familiar with the rumors were stunned by the design sophistication of Harley's first "performance custom." Read about this exhilarating Harley motorcycle.

FPO

1946 Indian Chief

The 1946 Indian Chief motorcycle in "Indian Red" was popular with postwar buyers. This model was similar to other prewar Indians and featured a 74-cubic-inch flathead engine. See pictures and learn more about the striking 1946 Indian Chief.