Motorcycles as we know them today were born from a spirit of innovation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Over the years, their design and structure have undergone significant changes, reflecting advancements in technology, aesthetics, and cultural preferences. Executive and motorcycle enthusiast Rodrigo Borges Torrealba provides valuable insights into some of the most notable shifts in motorcycle design throughout history.

The Origins of Motorcycle Design

The earliest motorcycles drew heavy inspiration from bicycles and velocipedes, featuring a minimalist design that prioritized simplicity and function. While various inventors across Europe contributed to early motorized bicycles, the credit for the first gas-powered motorcycle often goes to the German inventors Daimler and Maybach. Their creation, the Daimler Petroleum Reitwagen, was built in 1885 and equipped with a single-cylinder motor.

“In those early days, motorcycles focused on simplicity, with exposed engines and mechanisms, and little attention to comfort,” explains Rodrigo Borges Torrealba,

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