Motorcycles | Motorbikes
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A motorcycle which is the most common type of motor vehicle, also called a motorbike, which is a two wheeled motor vehicle that has become a popular mode of transportation throughout the world for mainly two reasons; the motorbike can zip through traffic and get the rider to his or her destination quickly and secondly; motorcycles are cheaper to run than cars. From the early stages of motorcycle development motorcyclists have had the freedom of expressing themselves in the many forms of bikes that have been built over the years which can vary considerably depending on the task they are designed for.
In numerous cultures of mankind, motorcycles are the primary means of affordable transport. In the early production years of motorcycle history, many producers of bicycles adapted their designs to accommodate the internal combustion engine. In 1894, Hildebrand and Wolfmuller became the first series production motorcycle in the world and until WW1 the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world was Indian which sold over 20,00 units of their brand. By 1920 Harley Davidson took over with motorcycles being sold in 67 countries across the globe.
The modern day biker has realized that traffic in over populated towns and cities is problematic and therefore the motorcycle has also become the best form of transport for most of the worlds masses, making use of over 200 million motorcycles including mopeds, scooters and motorized bicycles and other powered two and three-wheelers in use in many countries such as India and Vietnam. It is in countries such as this where motorbikes are the primary form of transportation along with many other Asian countries which have made their roads motorcycle friendly, which in turn helps their economies move faster and also reduces global warming effects due to less carbon emissions.
Around 57% of motorcycles are in the developing countries of Asia, while 32% of the cars, which equates to 194 million vehicles, are concentrated in the United States of America and Japan. In the year of 2007, Main Land China had close to 55 million motorcycles in daily usage and an annual production of 23 million units. In 2003 India had an estimated 38 million motorcycles which was home to the largest number of motorcycles in the world. China came a close second with 35 million motorcycles owned by commuters.
In the 21st century, the motorcycle industry is mainly dominated by Japanese companies such as Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki. The four largest motorcycle markets in the world are all home to Asia, namely, China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam which top the scale for motorcycle sales and exports.
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