Gottlieb Daimler deposited a patent for the world’s first motorcycle on August 29th, 1885. Built from wood, it was powered by a 4-cycle 1-cylinder engine that produced 0.5 hp. This invention represents an historical turning-point, as engines had only been used up to that point on stationary machines.
The original motorcycle is located in Germany, at the NSU Museum in Neckarsulm.
The original motorcycle is located in Germany, at the NSU Museum in Neckarsulm.