The motorcycle is, from several years, a widespread vehicle, designed for numerous purposes, such as urban visitors, racing, lengthy distance travel or sport. The initial motorcycles were built by Wilhelm Maybach and Gottlieb Daimler, in 1885, in Stuttgart, Germany. It was petroleum powered motorized bicycle. In 1867, Sylvester Howard Roper, from Massachusetts, created a vehicle on two wheels and a steam propulsion, and presented it at fairs.
The Japanese manufacturers are dominating nowadays the motorcycle production; brands such as Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda or Kawasaki are appreciated world wide. There are other famous motorcycle manufacturers, such as Harley Davidson, Triumph, Ducati or BMW with growing popularity. Since 2006 a Dutch firm produces a diesel powered motorcycle, dependable and efficient.
Motorcyclist organizations are organized geographically; numerous raise cash for charities organizing rides or common events. Men and women pick a motorcycle to avoid the effects of huge urban visitors; motorcycles are an inexpensive alternative to other transport vehicles. In some countries, such as UK, motorcyclists are exempt from charges in many agglomerated areas, may use the bus lanes and have dedicated totally free parking.