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Motorcycles

Please note that the cars or exhibit items shown in this database are part of our collection but may not be on display when you visit.

Solex Pli-Solex 5000- 1974

The Pli-Solex is the folding version of the Solex 5000. The frame folds in the center, and the handlebars, seat, and engine may be removed to allow for easier...

Solex Tenor- 1973

Building on the previous model’s architecture, the Tenor was a Solex 6000 featuring an Italian-made Franco Morini “Gyromat” engine and was available in various trim levels. The example seen...

Solex VeloSolex 45-1951

In 1940, Marcel Mennesson had a prototype built for a bicycle equipped with a motor on the front wheel. The 38cc engine was outfitted with a roller transmission, carburetor...

Suzuki GSXR750- 1988

The mid-1980s saw the beginning of the “bullet” bike. Suzuki took three models of race bikes and de-tuned them for sale to the public. The demand was substantial–the motorcycle...

Valmobile Fold Away Scooter- 1950

While not a household name, Victor Bouffort (1912-1995) was a prolific French inventor of the mid-20th century. He began working as an aeronautics engineer in the 1930s, and decided...

Valmobile Fold Away Scooter-1961

Production of the Valmobile “suitcase scooter” by the Hirano Motorcycle Company of Japan began in 1956, after the previous manufacturer Martin-Moulet struggled to find success for the Valmobile in...

Vespa P200E- 1979

There are certain scenes that spring to mind when thinking of Italy. The Colosseum in Rome, the gondolas on the canals of Venice, and narrow roads filled with Vespa...

Vespa PX150 Scooter- 2005

Piaggio was founded in Italy in 1884 as a business that made luxury ship fittings. By the end of the century, they were also producing rail carriages, luxury coaches,...

Xingyue Shanghai ScooterPOD- 2008

This small, 49cc, two-wheeled enclosed scooter was made by little known Chinese scooter manufacturer Xingyue. The scooter is meant to achieve high gas mileage and be more practical in...

Xtreme Motor Co. Cooper 107 (replica)- 2004

  The “CR107″ is advertised as a “dirtbike for power hungry riders looking for adventure.”  It was designed by Guy Cooper, 1990 American Motorcyclist Association National 125cc Motocross Champion...

Yamaha Jog-1993

At first glance, this Yamaha Scooter may not appear to be anything special.  Upon closer inspection, you will see that it only has .4 of a mile on it....

Yamaha RZ-350-1985

  The RZ350 represented the end of an area for road going two strokes.  Decked out in its beautiful Kenny Roberts inspired bodywork, the RZ was not only good...

Yamaha WR400-1999

 In 1953, Genichi Kawakami, Yamaha motorcycles’ first president, was looking for a way to make use of idle machining equipment that had previously been used by the company to...

Yike Bike-2011

The Yike Bike is a foldable electric bicycle.  It is made for people who have short commutes. The bike can then be folded up (in about 15 seconds) and...

Zündapp Bella R200 Scooter-1954

Zündapp was a German motorcycle manufacturer that existed from 1917 until its bankruptcy in 1984. Their advertising slogan was “Motorrades für jedermann” or “Motorcycles for everyone.” After WWII, the...

Zündapp GS100 ISDT- 1970

Zündapp was a large manufacturer of motorcycles, at one time, the world’s largest.  They produced motorcycles from 1920 until 1975.  This GS100 ISDT an example of a 125cc on-off...