Nearly 85% of inspected CMVs passed muster
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TWO-WHEEL HISTORY
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On November 10, 1885, a German teen made history by taking one of the world’s first gasoline-powered motorcycles for a test ride. 🏍️ Built by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach, the unusual machine was a far cry from today’s motorcycles. What surprising feature did it have? (Scroll down for the answer!)
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TWO-WHEEL HISTORY
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That first gas-powered motorcycle had training wheels! Called the Reitwagen, the motorcycle featured a wooden frame, 2 large iron-rimmed wheels and 2 smaller stabilizing wheels to help keep it upright. Its half-horsepower engine could propel it to a top speed of about 7.5 mph. Not exactly a highway cruiser!
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