History of the Motorcyle

Could not resist posting this clip - watch the audience reaction (about 50 seconds in) when the HRC guy fires up an RC166 in a TV studio

OH, I LOVE IT

Holger

Great to hear. I always will remember Kel Caruthers at Brisbane's Lakeside race track in 1964 on the 250cc 4 cyl Honda, the first multi that most of the crowd had heard and what a sound.
Twins and singles were the order of the day then.

Amazing! The speed at which the revs climb when the throttle is opened is incredible.

A few years ago, when I was looking out for a KZ1300 to buy, one came up for auction at H & H Auctions of Warrington, England. I telephoned the auction house to ask a few questions about the bike, and spoke to non other than the genius that is George Beale. George is the motor cycle sales director at H & H, but you probably know him as the man who master minded the creation of six replica Honda RC174 - 6 cylinder bikes a few years ago. A fine fellow, and what an achievement. I have a magazine article which shows the engine internals, but you can read about it here:

www.motorcyclistonline.com/honda-rc174-rc-reborn

Thanks for reminding me of this bike, Tonto.