To become a licensed motorcycle manufacturer, one needs to submit a designation to NHTSA in accordance with 49 CFR 551.45, Agent for Service of Process. One also needs to submit information to NHTSA in accordance with 49 CFR 565.7, VIN identification, manufacturer identification, and ensure conformity with Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Tempo - motorcycle manufacturer - was created in 1931.
Arrow - motorcycle part manufacturer - was created in 1985.
Honda is the currently the largest manufacturer of motorcycles.
No, Harley was not the first motorcycle and not even the largest selling manufacturer until about 1920. Before Harley, the largest production motorcycle manufacturer was Indian Motorcycle Company.
KTM
2 percent motorcycle patch means you are one of the 2% of Americans that are licensed Motorcycle riders.
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approx 13,000
Honda BEGAN in Japan as a motorcycle manufacturer, and produced their first complete motorcycle in 1949.
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When you're buying a used motorcycle, the manufacturer matters much less than the quality and condition of the cycle, as a good brand can still be a bad bike.