Indian Motorcycle History Wiki
In 1897 the first car ran on an indian road.
Indian motorcycle history wiki. Becoming legendary introducing the indian motocycle company the early 1920s were important years in the rise of indian motorcycle as several iconic motorcycles were introduced to the public. The 101 scout made from 1928 to 1931 has been called the best motorcycle indian ever made. It was based on the ace motorcycle which indian bought as part of the assets of the ace motor corporation in 1927. It was designed and built by the german inventors gottlieb daimler and wilhelm maybach in bad cannstatt germany in 1885.
The indian motorcycle company of america imca manufactured indian chief motorcycles in gilroy california from 1999 to 2003. Indian motorcycle is an american brand of motorcycles originally produced from 1901 to 1953 in springfield massachusetts united states. The indian four was a motorcycle built by the indian motocycle company from 1928 to 1942. Through the 1930s cars were imports only and in small numbers.
This fast reliable maneuverable bike enticed many people to start riding. Hendee manufacturing company initially produced the motorcycles but the name was changed to the indian motocycle manufacturing company in 1923. Later versions used the in house powerplus engine. The first internal combustion petroleum fueled motorcycle was the daimler reitwagen.
These initially used clones of harley davidson evolution engines built from s s parts. Licensed from royal enfield by the indigenous indian madras motors it is now a subsidiary of eicher motors limited an indian automaker. The history of the motorcycle begins in the second half of the 19th century. It rivaled the chief as indian s most important model.
An embryonic automotive industry emerged in india in the 1940s. Royal enfield is an indian motorcycle manufacturing brand with the tag of the oldest global motorcycle brand in continuous production manufactured in factories in chennai in india. Hindustan motors was launched in 1942 long time competitor premier in 1944 building chrysler dodge and fiat products respectively. For 1940 the four frame was modified to include plunger rear suspension.