Motorcycle: In with the new...

What you see before you is a red motorcycle in its stationary form. However, this new mode of transport is taking over our the streets of our city. Motorcycles, when in fiery motion, can scare the flips out of you because of its blaring engine sounds and furious speed. But! owners of the relatively small vehicle purchase the bike for the purposes of work and play. I can attest to the fact that a motorcycle rides leaves you wanting more and gives you that adrenaline rush desperately needed because I, myself have  ridden a motorcycle in my lifetime! Yes, it is indeed one of the more conventional yet, risky and dangerous mode of transport but let's not underestimate its ability to transport persons in, out and around the city.

                  As we know it, the motorcycle evolved from the bicycle in the 1800s and was thus properly constructed by Sylvester Roper who became popular by showing his bike at fairs in eastern USA, 1867. This first motorbike was powered by steam and possessed the twisting- hand grip throttle control. Roper's motorcycle had a charcoal 2 cylinder engine connected to rods on the back tire.

                  The creation of the large motorcycle companies began in  1900-1955 with the establishment of six different companies creating, producing and selling motorcycles. In this order there were Triumph, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Honda (The Honda Motor Company), Suzuki (Suzuki Motor Co. Ltd.), Kawasaki (Kawasaki Heavy Industries) and Yahama (Yahama Motor Corporation.) 

                   In the year 1945-1985, Motorcycle usage had grown tremendously from 198,000 motorcycles being registered to 4,809,000 motorcycles being registered. There came a point, however, where sales began declining for interesting reasons in 1978-1987. The bike was popular in World War II thus leading to many, many sales but the events surrounding the baby boom era resulted in children not being able to purchase morepf the bike until 1962 when they became adults and they did. 

                   Then something else occurred. In the 1970s, those young adults from the baby boom era were now interested in settling down and raising kids and the adventure and risky factor was forgotten. Despite the innovations made by companies to re attract customers, efforts were futile. In the 1980s, a miracle came. Persons began purchasing the motorcycle again. Baby boomers and their kids had an interesting desire to ride again. Parents had more disposable income to purchase more expensive bikes leading to an increase in popularity of the motorcycle.

                  Even in Trinidad, we witness the trend of the motorcycle becoming nature to our country. We see now in our cities, even San Fernando, that persons are becoming frequent owners of the vehicle. Throughout San Fernando, motorcycles are seen all the time on the nations roads by themselves or in groups. Owners have stated that they have grown accustomed to the new mode of transport as it helps to get away from the heavy traffic congestion. The benefit of the bike is not only its speed but, its ability to smoothly navigate in between cars and traffic! Though it is a risky transport method men are the braver ones to tackle the features of the "machine." Even in the future, it is quite predictable that more motorcyclists would purchase the vehicle to find their way in, out and around the city of San Fernando.

Links of importance :-

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/future.htm

                  

Until next week,

Shaniece