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Technological innovation is a huge part of the automotive world. Ranging from when motorcycles and automobiles were crank starts and  came in one color to automatic pedestrian detection, we've come a long way in getting the most performance and safety out of vehicles.

A major innovation of the past half century also comes from the metals used to construct motorcycles. We'll discuss alloy frames – using a blend of metals to produce a durable, flexible, and light frame for a modern motorcycle.

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Before 1959, if you said the word “Honda,” you would probably be met with a look of confusion. However, after Honda made its World Championship debut, it wasn’t long before it was pretty much a household name amongst those in the motorcycle racing world.

Once Soichiro Honda decided that his company would become champions in motorcycle racing, there was no stopping them. Still, it’s doubtful that even the Honda Corp’s owner could have imagined the success his racing team would experience over the next six-plus decades. Today, to say that Honda Racing Corporation is a dominating powerhouse in Grand Prix racing would be an understatement.

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Known as one of the all-time 500cc racing greats of all time, ¨Steady¨ Eddie Lawson built a reputation as a bike rider who was not just above proficient because of speed. His ability to maintain his cool, do his thing without crashing, and his consistency with tending to finish with high-ranking points helped him garner his well-earned nickname.           

Lawson earned four 500cc World Titles during his illustrious career, was the first racer in the history of the sport to win back to back 500cc World Titles on two different bike brands, won over 30 Grand Prix titles, and ranked as the third top winner in this category upon his retirement from bike racing in the 90s. As if not achieving enough during his career, he even became a force to be reckoned with as an Indy Car driver after retiring from motorcycle racing.      

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Harley-Davidson, founded in 1903, is known for its iconic motorcycles. There was a time in the late 1960s when the company hit a rough patch and risked having to close. Instead, they found a financial savior in American Machine and Foundry, a recreational sporting goods company, which kept Harley-Davidson alive. 

Better known as AMF, this manufacturing company originally produced tennis rackets, bowling equipment, and other items for recreational sports. In 1969, they took a different turn and purchased the struggling Harley-Davidson company. Without AMF, the famous motorcycle brand may not have survived its economic struggles.

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