The sixties Other Motorcycle Manufacturers Channel explores model from lesser - known motorcycle makers . See these classic motorcycles at HowStuffWorks .
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1936 DKW SB 500 A
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1976 Norton Commando
1970 BSA Lightning
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The British - make 1961 Velocette Venom bike was a 100 - mph unmarried - piston chamber cycle . The bike was capable of reaching such high speeds because of the declamatory 500 - cc piston chamber displacement . See photograph and learn about the Velocette Venom .
The 1964 Vespa Allstate Cruisaire was a U.S. variant of the iconic Italian water scooter . The frameless chassis housed a two - chance event locomotive engine that was efficient and thoroughgoing for city use . See pictures and learn about the Vespa Allstate Cruisaire .
The 1961 Matchless G-12 bike was one of the last models offer carry the Matchless name . The 1961 model performed poorly which make low cut-rate sale against other British contender Triumph and BSA . See photograph and determine about the Matchless G-12 .
The 1965 DKW Hummel 155 bike featured styling unlike any bicycle of its day . When the 1965 DKW Hummel 155 motorcycle was introduced to the public the European motoring press dubbed it the " Tin Banana . " See what made it so alone in this article .
The 1967 Bridgestone 350 GTO bike was one of a few motorcycle created by the tire company in the sixties . Bridgestone was synonymous with " functioning " in bike circle – though that really was n’t the society ’s original objective . determine about the Bridgestone 350 GTO .
