Husqvarna Motorcycles In 1903, they made the jump to motorcycle manufacturing. The first "Husky" motorcycles used imported engines, and it was not until 1918 that Husqvarna began producing machines built entirely in-house. Around that time they secured a contract with the Swedish Army and began entering cross-country and long-distance motorcycle races. In 1920, Husqvarna established its own engine factory and the first engine to be designed was a 550 cc four-stroke 50-degree side-valve V-twin engine, similar to those made by companies like Harley-Davidson and Indian. Husqvarna competed in Grand Prix road racing in the 350cc and 500cc classes during the 1930s and
Yonkers Motorcycle Club chartered by the American Motorcyclist Association. The Yonkers Motorcycle Club is the oldest active motorcycle club in the world. 3. ↑Boston Daily Globe Boston, United States of America March 11th, 1921 Category: Other Articles Yonkers Motorcycle Club The Yonkers Motorcycle Club originally started as The Yonkers Bicycle Club and was founded on November 19th, 1879.The Yonkers Motorcycle Club was was formed in 1903 in Yonkers, New York by President George "Usco " Ellis. George Ellis was married January 25th, 1916 to Miss Louise Smith of Yonkers. George "USCO" Ellis was appointed State Commissioner for New York of the Federation of