10 Interesting Fact About The history of motorcycles

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• The history of motorbikes in Indonesia began in 1899 when a Dutch engineer named JHR Van Heutsz introduced the first motorcycle in Indonesia.
• In 1903, the first motorcycle produced in Indonesia, the Merapi motorcycle made by bicycle and engine factory in Surabaya.
• In 1928, the Dutch East Indies government banned the use of motorbikes because it was considered to interfere with public order.
• In the 1950s, motorbikes began to be popular in Indonesia. Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki were the three most famous motorcycle brands at that time.
• In 1966, President Soeharto ordered the manufacture of a national motorcycle called the Indonesian Motorcycle or Inmotor.
• In the 1970s, motorbikes began to be mass produced in Indonesia. One of the famous brands at that time was Tiger.
• In the 1990s, sports motorbikes began to be popular in Indonesia. Brands such as Kawasaki, Honda, and Yamaha are a favorite choice.
• In the 2000s, a duck motorcycle became a favorite in Indonesia. Brands like Honda Supra and Yamaha Jupiter Z are very popular.
• In the 2010s, automatic motorbikes began to be popular in Indonesia. Brands such as Honda Vario and Yamaha Mio are a favorite choice.
• At present, motorbikes have become the most popular transportation in Indonesia. There are various brands and motorcycle models available in the Indonesian market.