HISTORY OF BIKES

 

A two wheeled motor vehicle is a motorcycle, also called a motorbike or cycle. Motorcycle design varies greatly to suit a variety of different purposes: long-distance travel, commuting, cruising, sport, including racing, and off-road riding.

Motorcycling is riding a motorcycle and related social activities such as joining a motorcycle club and participating in motorcycle rallies.

The first internal combustion, petroleum-fueled motorcycle was the 1885 Daimler Reitwagen made by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in Germany. Hildebrand & Wolfmüller became the first production motorcycle in the series in 1894.

The first internal combustion, petroleum-fueled motorcycle was the 1885 Daimler Reitwagen developed by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in Germany. Hildebrand & Wolfmüller was the first production motorcycle in the series in 1894.

 In 2014, Honda (28 percent), Yamaha (17 percent) (both from Japan) and Hero MotoCorp (India) were the three biggest motorcycle manufacturers worldwide by number.

Diagram of 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller

Bike in India’s history

-         Have you ever thought about the story behind the two-wheeler evolution in our country?

Motorcycles in India date back to 1955, when in the western part of the country which had a rugged and craggy terrain, the Government of India needed strong, rough, and tough motorcycles for the Indian Army and the police force.

The 350 cc 'Bullet' developed by the Royal Enfield Company of the United Kingdom was the first batch of motorcycles in India. These bikes were put together in Chennai. This was the origin of the Indian two-wheel industry. Motorcycles in India cater to a range of customer needs. It has become one of the most common modes of travel, and is favored by everyday commuters.

The Government of India has given incentives for local producers to partner with foreign brands in order to carry high-quality two-wheelers to India. The Government's goal was to add cooperation to vehicles with a capability of 100 cc. During the reign of P.V. Narashima Rao, there were no restrictions on the two-wheeler industries that were successful at developing, making, and manufacturing.

Today, the Indian bike industry has exploded all over the world. Hero Motorcorp is the world's biggest producer of two-wheelers, while Bajaj India has bought 47% of KTM. TVS has linked BMW to the manufacture of major tourist vehicles in India. Royal Enfield is an Indian brand.

Factors for the production of Indian motorcycles:

1. Gross Domestic Product has risen to 8%
2. The overall family income rose.
3. Finance has become easier to reach
4. Reduction of taxation and duties.
5. Introduction of International Norms for India.
6. Economic and fuel effective engines.
7. Teenagers using more and more bikes.

Some facts on e- bikes

 

 The early history of electric bikes has been quite vague. On 19 September 1895, Ogden Bolton Jr. of Canton Ohio filed a patent application for a "electrical bicycle" On 8 November of the same year, Hosea W. Libbey of Boston filed a further patent application for a "electric bicycle".

At the 1896 Stanley Cycle Show in London, England, the bicycle maker Humber demonstrated an electric tandem bicycle. Driven by a storage battery reserve, the engine was mounted in front of the rear wheel. Speed control was based on a resistance imposed across the handlebars. This electric bike was originally designed for use on the racetrack.

The October 1911 issue of Popular Mechanics applied to the introduction of an electric motorcycle. It claimed to have a distance of 75 miles (121 km) to 100 miles (160 km) per charge. The bike had a three-speed controller with speeds of 4 miles (6.4 km), 15 miles (24 km) and  35 miles (56 km) per hour

China is the global leader in electric scooter sales, accounting for 9.4 million out of a total of 12 million sold worldwide in 2013. Outside the Asia-Pacific region, including Europe, there were only 31,338 electric scooters sold. The US market is relatively limited, with an estimated 2,000 sold in 2012.

Top 8 electric bikes in India 

 

1.     Ather 450

2.     Revolt RV400

3.     REVOLT RV 300

4.     ULTRAVIOLETTE F77

5.     OKINAWA I-PRAISE

6.     OKINAWA LITE

7.     OKINAWA RIDGE PLUS

           8.     HERO ELECTRIC DASH 

I thinks this much is enough with formal talks.

From the next blog we will be reviewing your dream and newly launch bikes.

It’s just a kick start,

Myself Jerin Varghese (JV TRAVELOGE – yt)

I am also a bike enthusiasts, a motovlogger.

From 100 to 2,294cc, commuters to sports we will explore the world of bikes together.

In the end of every blog you can know some interesting facts on bikes.so stay tuned for more and if you like this blog please give it a thumbs up don’t forget to comment your favourite bike and also give us your valuable suggestion through the comment so that we can make quality content for you.

- Jerin Varghese