Motorcycle a three-speed gearbox and belt transmission. It was so popular with its users that it was nicknamed the "Trusty Triumph." By 1920, Harley-Davidson was the largest manufacturer, with their motorcycles being sold by dealers in 67 countries. In the 1950s, streamlining began to play an increasing part in the development of racing motorcycles and the "dustbin fairing" held out the possibility of radical changes to motorcycle design. NSU and Moto Guzzi were in the vanguard of this development, both producing very radical designs well ahead of their time. NSU produced the most advanced design, but after the deaths of four
Royal Purple (lubricant manufacturer) Royal Purple (lubricant manufacturer) Royal Purple is an American manufacturer which produces lubricants for automotive, industrial, marine, motorcycle, and racing use. It is known primarily for its line of synthetic Royal Purple Motor Oil products used in gasoline and diesel engines. They also produce other fluids including gear oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and industrial gear, bearing, engine, and hydraulic oil. Other products include chassis and bearing grease, lubricant aerosol, aerosol chain lubricant, and firearm lubricant. The company was founded in 1986 by John Williams, a synthetic oil developer and later consultant. Due to a customer who said he