1930-1940s Other Motorcycle Manufacturers

The 1930-1940s Other Motorcycle Manufacturers Channel explores early models from lesser-known motorcycle makers. See these vintage motorcycles at HowStuffWorks.

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1915 Iver Johnson

1914 Thor

1904 Marsh

1951 Vincent HRD Series B Rapide

1951 Whizzer Pacemaker

1956 Simplex Automatic

1961 Velocette Venom

1964 Vespa Allstate Cruisaire

1961 Matchless G-12

1970 Norton Commando 750S

1971 Munch TTS

1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport

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1988 Laverda SFC 1000

1994 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

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1937 Nimbus Luxus

The 1937 Nimbus Luxus motorcycle was produced in Denmark and had many unusual features. This motorcycle featured many unusual design elements such as a channel-steel frame and odd gear lever placement. See detailed pictures and learn about the 1937 Nimbus Luxus.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide Other Motorcycle Manufacturers / Other Motorcycle Manufacturers of the 1930s and 1940s

1940 Crocker

The 1940 Crocker motorcycle outperformed better-known bikes of its era. Manufactured in Los Angeles, California, from 1936 to 1940, only 61 Crocker V-twins were built. See pictures and find out what made the brawny 1940 Crocker so special.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide Other Motorcycle Manufacturers / Other Motorcycle Manufacturers of the 1930s and 1940s

1936 DKW SB 500 A

The 1936 DKW SB 500 A motorcycle was a stout bike that looked back to racing success and ahead to battle duty. Fed by a Bing carburetor, the two-stroke engine produced 15 horsepower. Learn more about the DKW SB 500 A.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide Other Motorcycle Manufacturers / Other Motorcycle Manufacturers of the 1930s and 1940s

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