Motorcycle was producing over 500 bikes. Other British firms were Royal Enfield, Norton and Birmingham Small Arms Company who began motorbike production in 1899, 1902 and 1910, respectively. Indian began production in 1901 and Harley-Davidson was established two years later. By the outbreak of World War I, the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world was Indian, producing over 20,000 bikes per year. During the First World War, motorbike production was greatly ramped up for the war effort to supply effective communications with front line troops. Messengers on horses were replaced with despatch riders on motorcycles carrying messages, performing reconnaissance and acting
Arrow (motorcycle part manufacturer) with Adrien Chareyre and SS World Championship with Andrew Pitt, cementing its place as a leader in the market. Today the firm also produces other key motorcycle parts including steering dampers and competition footpegs. Arrow (motorcycle part manufacturer) Arrow Special Parts is one of the world's leading motorcycle exhaust manufacturers. It was founded in 1985 in Italy when Giorgio Giannelli realised his dream of creating a company whose main purpose was the production of highly performing exhaust systems. After a couple of years, the first great success arrived with Belgian rider Jobé winning the 500cc Motocross World Championship. Since 2000