Motorcycle Timelines

KTM Dirt Bikes

2008-10-31T12:06:00.001-07:00

Finally there's KTM's timeline. Above is the MX, MXC, XC, XC-W, XC-F, and EXC models. Below there's a timeline for the SX motocross models. I know this timeline isn't quite complete but hopefully it will be improved someday.

Yamaha Dirt Bikes

2008-10-31T12:05:00.001-07:00

Here's Yamaha's dirt bikes. Yamaha has one of the most complicated line ups when it comes to their off road machines. To simpify things I've only included the DT trail bikes along with IT, TT, TTR, XT, and WR models. The lower timeline show's Yamaha's motocross YZ and YZ-F machines. Some day I hope to refine these timelines to include a more complete picture of all the trail machines these companies offered.

Suzuki Dirt Bikes

2008-10-31T12:04:00.001-07:00

Here's Suzuki's dirt bike timeline. The upper timeline show's Suzuki's TC trail bikes, DR, and DR-Z models. The lower timelines shows the motocross bikes the TM, RM, and RM-Z's.

Kawasaki Dirt Bikes

2008-10-31T12:03:00.001-07:00

Here's Kawasaki's dirt bikes. The timeline above show's Kawasaki's KE, KD/KDX, KLR, and KLX bikes. It also shows most of Kawasaki's early trailbikes. The lower timeline shows Kawasaki's motocross bikes, the KX and KX-F.

Honda Dirt Bikes

2008-10-30T09:58:00.000-07:00

Here's the first of many dirt bike timelines I've been working on. Honda has one of the most extensive lines of off road bikes available. For this perticular timeline I've put Honda's off road, and enduros on top, and motocross bikes on the bottom.

Honda like many other manufacturers in the early 1970's flooded the market with dozens of redundant trail bikes. Some were legit, and some were no more than mini bikes or scooters with knobby tires. Models like CL, MT, ST, SL and others have not been include in this timeline. What I have included are Honda's XL, XR, CR, and CRF models.

Stay tuned for the rest of the big four's dirt bikes as well as KTM, Husqvarna, Husaberg, and more!

Triumph Timeline part II

2008-10-30T09:56:00.000-07:00

Here's a greatly improved version of Triumph's timeline. For fullsize click on the picture.

Harley Timeline part II

2008-10-27T16:20:00.001-07:00

Here's a faaar more detailed Harley timeline. Along with it is a timeline for Harley's engines.

Indian Timeline

2008-10-27T16:16:00.001-07:00

Here's a couple of Indian timelines. The first covers the "true" or Springfield Indians, from 1901-1953. The second timeline covers some of the revival attempts.

Norton Timeline

2008-10-20T16:50:00.001-07:00

Here's my attempt at a Norton timeline.

The second timeline is more detailed, I couldn't decide which one I liked more.
I'm working on Triumph, Harley, and Indian timelines that dip into the early part of the century as well.

Sportbike Timeline

2008-10-20T16:31:00.000-07:00

I thought I'd try somethig a little different and generate some timelines based on types rather than makes. The first of these is the sportbike timelines.

First there's the 600 or super sport group. Started by Kawasaki in the 1980's with the GPz550. This category has some of the best sellers (for the US anyway). I've also included Ducati's 748/749/848 bikes and Triumph's Daytona range.

Next up is the 750 four cylinder group, which really got started with Honda's V4 Interseptor. Suzuki took it to the next level witht the GSX-R750. The category died out in the 1990's with the bump World Superbike displacement from 750 to 1000cc's (for four cylinders). Today only Suzuki continues with the 750.
While four cylinders were limited to 750cc's, V twins were allowed 1000cc's. Ducati is the quintessential V twin sports bike, and contiues to lead the way. In the late 1990's Honda and Suzuki took a break from four cylinder bikes to create V twin sports bikes, neither of which is around today. Aprilia came out with Italy's other V twin and recently there are three new comers to the V twin superbike with KTM, Buell, and BMW.
Finally there's the open class. These bikes are 1000cc four cylinder bikes that became the premier class in the early 2000's. Yamaha got the ball rolling with the R1, Suzuki eventually came out with the Gixxer 1000, then Honda and Kawasaki came along. Outside of Japan there has been a few other open classers from Triumph, Benelli, and MV Agusta. Aprilia and BMW will be joining the four cylinder open class soon as well.
This last timeline is for a few exotic sports bike that don't fit well anywhere else, including the Honda NR, Ducati Desmosedici, and MV Agusta CC. I could have included some Bimota, but I have a timeline for them comming as well.

Victory Timeline

2008-10-17T13:04:00.001-07:00

Finally Victory motorcycles.

MV Agusta Timeline

2008-10-17T13:03:00.001-07:00

...And MV Agusta models.

Aprilia Road Model Timeline

2008-10-17T13:02:00.000-07:00

Here's Aprilia's roadgoing models.

KTM Road Model Timeline

2008-10-17T13:01:00.000-07:00

A timeline for KTM's road-going models. Someday I'll have an off road timeline as well.

Moto Guzzi Timeline

2008-10-17T13:00:00.001-07:00

Here's Moto Guzzi's timeline

Buell Timeline

2008-10-17T12:56:00.001-07:00

Here's Buell's timeline, expect more smaller manufacterers timelines in the coming days.

Ducati Timeline

2008-10-15T09:43:00.000-07:00

Here's a more detailed look at Ducati's models

BMW Timelines

2008-10-15T09:36:00.000-07:00

Here's BMW's R models as well as F and G models. GS models are highlighted in grey.
And here's BMW's K models, as well as the S1000RR.

Kawasaki Timeline

2008-10-14T09:53:00.001-07:00

Alright here's an attempt at an overall Kawasaki timeline. It includes everything but Vulcans, Concours, Voyagers, and any off road bikes.

Kawasaki Ninjas

2008-10-14T09:51:00.000-07:00

Here's all of Kawasaki's Ninjas, including GPz's, GPZ's, EX, ZX, ZX-R, and ZX-RR models.

Kawasaki Cruisers and Tourers

2008-10-14T09:49:00.001-07:00

Here's your Kawasaki Vulcans, as well as Concour and Voyager models.

Suzuki Timeline

2008-10-13T14:42:00.001-07:00

Here's an all inclusive Suzuki timeline. Note grey indicates non-US models.

Suzuki Cruiser Timeline

2008-10-13T14:37:00.001-07:00

Here you go, Suzuki Marauder, Intruder, Savage, Volusia, Madura, Cavlecade, and Boulevard models.

Honda's full Lineup Timeline

2008-10-10T13:30:00.000-07:00

Here's a timeline of all (well most) Honda's bikes, worldwide. Note grey means the model was not available in the US. Off road Honda timeline is on the way.

Honda Cruisers

2008-10-10T13:24:00.000-07:00

Here's Honda's cruisers. Shadows (VT-C), Magnas (VF-C), Valkerie (GL-C?), and VTX's (VTX).

Yamaha Timeline Update

2008-10-10T13:11:00.001-07:00

I've gone and updated all of my timelines so that they are more accurate, and complete. Above is a timeline for most of Yamaha models sold around the world.

This timeline if for US model Yamahas only. I also have off road model timelines on the way.

Yamaha/Star Cruisers

2008-10-10T12:59:00.000-07:00

Here's the timeline for Yamaha and Star cruiseres. It also features Yamaha's V4 models, the VMax, Venture, and Royal Star. As well as the odd ball V-twin standard XV550 Vision.

English Motorcycles Timeline

2008-08-14T19:28:00.001-07:00

I've tried to create a timeline of the lifespan of the British motorcycle industry. Some of makers are missing and some of the info may be off. The first image is that of the massive merging of the industry, not unlike England's auto industry. The second timeline is the basic life span of some major manufacturers. Both of which are done in what else, British racing green (well green anyway).

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Triumph Timeline

2008-08-09T20:21:00.000-07:00

It's difficult to track down the model line of 50-70's Triumph motorcycles. Here's what I've got so far.

Yamaha Timeline

2008-08-05T19:54:00.000-07:00

Here's a basic timeline for Yamaha's four-stroke inline engine bikes.

Suzuki Timelines

2008-08-03T17:50:00.000-07:00

The GS Family

The GSX/Katana Family

The GSF/Bandit Family

The GSX-R Family

Put it all together and you get...

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Ducati Timeline

2008-07-28T18:17:00.000-07:00

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Here's Ducati, you can expect an updated/more detailed version at some point in the future.

Harley-Davidson Timeline

2008-07-25T17:20:00.000-07:00

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This chart shows Harley's model families as well as their infamous engine lineage. For now all my timelines only go back to 1965 for simplicity's sake.

Italian Motorcycles Time Line

2008-07-25T16:45:00.000-07:00

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Kawasaki KZ Time line

2008-07-25T16:43:00.000-07:00

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Honda CBR Timeline

2008-07-25T16:42:00.000-07:00

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BMW Timeline

2008-07-25T16:41:00.000-07:00

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2008-07-25T16:26:00.000-07:00

This site was created as an off shoot of Motocyclopedia.com. It is basically a collection of time lines for Motorcycle makes and models. I've always been fascinated with discovering patterns in graphs or charts. Ad this to my ever growing love of motorcycles and you have Moto-Timelines. I love observing things like; the decline of the British motorcycle following the introduction of the Japanese motorcycle, or the trend of constant growth of engine size and horse power ratings. I hope there are others out there that share my interests in some way. And I hope they can get something out of what I come up with.