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Honda Dirt Bikes – History And 2015 Bike Reviews
Written by Ricky Kesler in Dirt Bikes
The history of Honda dirt bikes started with humble beginnings and goes way back to 1948 when the Honda Motor Co. was officially founded. This came about when Soichiro Honda, a mechanic by trade, created the company to provide a solution to Japans war-torn market. They were short on money and fuel (ha! I know the feeling!) but desperately needed a cheap and efficient method of transportation. The early days of Honda Motor Co. saw them fitting small engines to bicycles, much like Suzuki. The first 'complete' motorcycle that Honda produced was the 1949 Dream D-Type - A 98cc road bike that paved the way to a large variety of popular scooters. By 1959 Mr. Honda had accumulated a list of international motorcycle races that he had personally raced in. Here was a man who not only knew how to create a fine two-wheeled horse, but was also passionate about riding them too! 1959 also saw Honda stretch its wings into the United States