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Modern Marvels Motorcycles
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Fast and powerful, they come in a hundred shapes and a thousand colors. To some, motorcycles symbolize freedom; to others, they simply stand for trouble! This classic episode of Modern Marvels race...
Fast and powerful, they come in a hundred shapes and a thousand colors. To some, motorcycles symbolize freedom; to others, they simply stand for trouble! This classic episode of Modern Marvels races back in time to see how, for over a hundred years, motorcycles have tantalized riders with a promise of unparalleled speed and endless adventure.
Details
- Creator
- A&E Television Networks, LLC
- Included Title
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- Modern marvels (Televsion program)
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2011], c2002
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (90 min.) : sd., col., digital file
- digital
- video file
- OCLC
- ocn795173796
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on January 19, 2011.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- What Is a Motorcycle? (2:30) -- Motorcycle Engines (4:17) -- Boss Hoss Motorcycle (2:02) -- Roadog Motorcycles (3:46) -- Motorcycle Evolution (3:37) -- First Production Motorcycle (1:27) -- Spectacle of Speed (1:25) -- Argument Against Motorcycles (1:27) -- Motorcycles as Recreation (1:23) -- Harley-Davidson vs. Indian (2:55) -- Variable Fortunes of Indian (2:23) -- Harley-Davidson EL Model (2:11) -- Indian's Last Attempt at Rivalry (3:58) -- Police and Bad Boys on Harleys (1:09) -- Custom Bikes (2:36) -- Outlaw Bikers (2:10) -- Motorcycle Lawmen (2:30) -- Advent of the Chopper (3:47) -- British Bike Breaks Record (2:15) -- British Bikes in America (1:44) -- Sixties: Vespa Scooters (2:29) -- Scooters vs. Cycles (2:32) -- Honda Cub (2:13) -- Sport Bike (1:56) -- Failure of English Brands (1:01) -- Freestyle Era (0:51) -- Motocross Races (2:40) -- Dirt Bikes (2:04) -- Motocross Sport (3:36) -- Motorcycle Exhibition (4:02) -- Motorcycle: Universal Appeal (1:58) -- Harley's Evolution Engine (2:26) -- Honda Goldwing (1:45) -- Honda's Interstate (0:47) -- Britten V 1000 (2:29) -- Rethinking the Motorcycle (1:53) -- Personal Transportation (3:05) -- Credits: Modern Marvels: Motorcycles (1:01)