Delray
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The first gasoline motorcycle was created in Germany in 1885. It was designed by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach. They also created the first motorboat.
This photo of the Reitwagen ("riding car") is an exact replica in the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Daimler and Maybach also designed a line of cars called Mercedes.
It was probably a blast to ride at the time, but man, I am sore just looking at it. The specs:
264cc
0.5 hp
Top speed 7 mph
Air cooled
Crank start
One speed transmission
Belt drive
Wood suspension
Iron tires with wooden spokes
200 lbs. dry
This photo of the Reitwagen ("riding car") is an exact replica in the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Daimler and Maybach also designed a line of cars called Mercedes.
It was probably a blast to ride at the time, but man, I am sore just looking at it. The specs:
264cc
0.5 hp
Top speed 7 mph
Air cooled
Crank start
One speed transmission
Belt drive
Wood suspension
Iron tires with wooden spokes
200 lbs. dry
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