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.
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
1997 Ural
1994 Buell S2 Thunderbolt
1996 Boss Hoss
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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.
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.
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.