Of motorcycles
Who invented the motorcycle? Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you know about the world of motorcycles.
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1. Who invented the motorcycle? a) Jeffrey L Bluestein b) Harley Davidson c) Sylvester Roper
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Wrong! The correct answer is Sylvester Roper. In 1867, American inventor Sylvester Howard Roper (1823-1896) invented a two-cylinder, steam-engine motorcycle which was powered by coal. This is widely considered to be the first motorcycle ever.
Correct! In 1867, American inventor Sylvester Howard Roper (1823-1896) invented a two-cylinder, steam-engine motorcycle which was powered by coal. This is widely considered to be the first motorcycle ever.
2. Who built the first gas-engined motorcycle? a) Gottlieb Daimler b) Norton and Norville c) John Britten
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Wrong! The correct answer is Gottlieb Daimler. In 1885, Gottlieb Daimler of Germany invented the first gas-engined motorcycle. The gas engine was attached to a wooden bike. Gottlieb Daimler used a new engine invented by engineer Nicolaus August Otto, who was Daimler's employer. Otto invented the first four-stroke internal-combustion engine in 1876. He called it the 'Otto Cycle Engine.'
Correct! In 1885, Gottlieb Daimler of Germany invented the first gas-engined motorcycle. The gas engine was attached to a wooden bike. Gottlieb Daimler used a new engine invented by engineer Nicolaus August Otto, who was Daimler's employer. Otto invented the first four-stroke internal-combustion engine in 1876. He called it the 'Otto Cycle Engine.'
3. Which is India's costliest mobike? a) Bullet b) Splendor c) Comet 250
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Wrong! The correct answer is Comet 250. Comet 250, priced at Rs 1.76 lakh, is India's most expensive motorcycle. It has been launched by Kinetic Engineering. The bike will be brought from the stable of Hyosung Motors of Korea as a completely knocked down kit and assembled at the Ahmednagar plant of Kinetic. Hyosung Motors is the technical collaborator of Kinetic Engineering.
Correct! Comet 250, priced at Rs 1.76 lakh, is India's most expensive motorcycle. It has been launched by Kinetic Engineering. The bike will be brought from the stable of Hyosung Motors of Korea as a completely knocked down kit and assembled at the Ahmednagar plant of Kinetic. Hyosung Motors is the technical collaborator of Kinetic Engineering.
4. When was the Harley-Davidson Company launched? a) 1903 b) 1898 c) 1912
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Wrong! The correct answer is 1903. In 1903, William Harley, along with his friends Arthur and Walter Davidson, launched the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. C H Lange, a merchant, sold the first officially distributed Harley-Davidson in Chicago.
Correct! In 1903, William Harley, along with his friends Arthur and Walter Davidson, launched the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. C H Lange, a merchant, sold the first officially distributed Harley-Davidson in Chicago.
5. Which is the world's most expensive motorcycle? a) Aprilia RSV1000 Mille b) Ninja ZX-12R c) MTT Turbine Superbike
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Wrong! The correct answer is MTT Turbine Superbike. According to the Guinness Book, the MTT Turbine Superbike is the 'most expensive production motorcycle'. The MTT Turbine Superbike can speed up to 250 mph and is powered by a 320 bhp Rolls Royce Allison turbine engine, producing 425 ft/lbs of torque. It is priced at $150,000 (about Rs 65 lakh).
Correct! According to the Guinness Book, the MTT Turbine Superbike is the 'most expensive production motorcycle'. The MTT Turbine Superbike can speed up to 250 mph and is powered by a 320 bhp Rolls Royce Allison turbine engine, producing 425 ft/lbs of torque. It is priced at $150,000 (about Rs 65 lakh).
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