Harley Davidson, one of the first motorcycles created, is still very much around today. Other manufacturers in the motorcycle industry include mostly Japanese companies such as Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Suzuki. Popular European brands include BMW, Triumph, and Ducati, as well as Victory.
The European invention of the vespa has seen consistent success since its birth, as an accessible and cheaply made and bought model that is perfect for getting around cities, particularly in Italy.
The impact of the war had a particular significance when it came to motorcycles. Hundreds of thousands of models were created specifically for military use, which pro
pelled them into popular use. After the emergence of popular racing competitions, the leftover military models were used by newly formed biker gangs.
Let’s not forget the impact of movies. From black and white classics like The Wild One featuring Marlon Brando, motorcycles were propelled into the public eye, giving people something new to focus on, to make them cool.
In many Asian countries, smaller vespas and scooters have become popular as taxis and everyday vehicles for zipping around towns and cities and slipping through traffic.
