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Gottlieb Daimler unveils the world's first motorcycle

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On 10 November 1885, Gottlieb Daimler unveiled the world's first motorcycle, a pioneering two-wheeled vehicle powered by a single-cylinder engine

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Publisted at 7:45 AM, Sun Nov 10th, 2024

On 10 November 1885, German engineer Gottlieb Daimler revolutionised transportation by unveiling the world's first motorcycle, known as the "Reitwagen" or "Riding Car."

Powered by a single-cylinder internal combustion engine, the two-wheeled invention marked a pivotal moment in the history of mobility, merging bicycle design with engine technology to create a vehicle that would pave the way for modern motorcycles.

Daimler's groundbreaking creation was built in collaboration with his partner Wilhelm Maybach and featured a wooden frame and a primitive yet functional combustion engine, establishing the roots of motorised two-wheeled travel.

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