Motorcycle & Bikers Blog
The Rise of KTM: From Craftsmanship to World Domination
Welcome to the incredible story of KTM , one of the world's largest motorcycle manufacturers. Founded in 1934 in a small Austrian town, the company has grown from strength to strength to become a major player in the motorcycle industry today. From humble beginnings to innovation It all began in 1934, when Hans Trunkenpolz opened a small car and bicycle repair shop in the town of Mattighofen , Austria. Passionate about mechanics, he quickly started repairing and selling motorcycles. It was not until 1953, with the arrival of his partner Ernst Kronreif , that the company officially took the name...
Everything you need to know about the Kawasaki H2R?
Hello biker friends ! Today, we're going to talk about a legendary motorcycle , the Kawasaki Ninja H2R . This racing beast is a real UFO in the world of motorcycling, with its crazy performance and futuristic design . At Antre du Motard , we're completely fans of this machine, so we decided to tell you more about it! Kawasaki H2R History The Kawasaki Ninja H2R is a competition motorcycle released in 2015 , not 1975. It is a high-performance version intended exclusively for track use, unlike the Kawasaki Ninja H2 , which is approved for the road. With its...
The incredible story of Aprilia: From the motorcycle workshop to the conquest of the world
Welcome to the incredible odyssey of Aprilia , an Italian motorcycle brand that has carved out a special place for itself in the hearts of two-wheel enthusiasts. Let’s dive behind the scenes of this fascinating company, which has risen to the challenge of becoming one of the major players in the global motorcycle industry. Humble beginnings in a small workshop It all began in 1945, in a small workshop in Noale, a town in the Veneto region of Italy . There, a young mechanic named Alberto Beggio decided to embark on the adventure of building motorcycles. With few resources but...
The Incredible Story of Yamaha: From Craftsmanship to World Domination
Yamaha , a legendary company that has established itself as a key player in the world of motorcycling. But do you really know how this brand became what it is today? Let's dive together behind the scenes of this fascinating success story . Yamaha's Humble Beginnings It all began in 1887, when Torakusu Yamaha , a young organ builder, founded the Nippon Gakki Company in Hamamatsu, Japan. At the time, the company focused exclusively on the manufacture of musical instruments, especially pianos and organs. For decades, Yamaha made a name for itself in this field, becoming one of the largest...
The fascinating story of Triumph: from the birth of a legend to its resurrection
Welcome to the exciting world of Triumph , a motorcycle brand that has spanned the decades to become one of the most iconic in the world. Whether you are a seasoned two-wheel enthusiast or simply curious, let's dive together into the twists and turns of this story full of twists and turns . Triumph's Beginnings: Pioneers of the Motorcycle Industry It all began in 1885 , when Siegfried Bettmann , a young German entrepreneur, founded the Triumph Cycle Company in Coventry, England. Together with his partner Moritz Schulte , he began producing bicycles , a booming market at the time....