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A brief history of the Motor Cycle through the decades


The development of the Motor Cycle was influenced by the social and economic pressures that occurred during the years.

Click on each decade to read how these forces impacted on the growth and direction of the industry.

 




Pre 1900


1901 -1910


1911 - 1920


1921 -1930


1931 - 1940


1941 - 1950


1951 - 1960


1961 - 1970


1971 - 1980


1981 - 1990