Published October 14, 2025 by Michael Le Pard , Editor‑in‑Chief

 

Cagiva (Italy) [Defunct, Legacy Active via MV Agusta]

Cagiva Motorcycles

Years Active: 1978–2012

Notable Models: Cagiva Elefant, Cagiva Mito 125, Cagiva Raptor

Cagiva was an Italian manufacturer founded by the Castiglioni family.
Known for its racing success in the 1980s and 1990s, Cagiva produced competitive Grand Prix bikes and Dakar Rally winners like the Elefant.
The Mito 125 became a cult classic among young riders. Cagiva eventually merged into MV Agusta, and its name is no longer in active use.

💡 Did You Know? Valentino Rossi began his racing career on a Cagiva Mito 125.

Caloi (Brazil) [Defunct]

Caloi Motorcycles

Years Active: 1960s–1980s

Notable Models: Caloi 50cc mopeds

Caloi, better known as a Brazilian bicycle manufacturer, also produced mopeds and small motorcycles during the 1960s–1980s.
These machines were aimed at affordable urban transport. Eventually, Caloi returned to focusing exclusively on bicycles.

💡 Did You Know? Caloi mopeds were nicknamed “mobile bicycles” in Brazil due to their lightweight frames.

Can-Am (Canada) [Active – Revived]

Can‑Am Motorcycles

Years Active: 1971–1987, revived 2006–present

Notable Models: Can‑Am MX series, Can‑Am Spyder, Can‑Am Ryker

Can‑Am was launched by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) in the 1970s, producing motocross and enduro bikes that achieved racing success.
The brand was discontinued in the 1980s but revived in the 2000s with the innovative three‑wheeled Spyder and Ryker roadsters.
Today, Can‑Am is a leader in the powersports segment, blending motorcycle dynamics with ATV stability.

💡 Did You Know? Can‑Am’s motocross bikes were powered by Rotax engines, another BRP subsidiary.

Calthorpe (United Kingdom) [Defunct]

Calthorpe Motorcycles

Years Active: 1909–1938

Notable Models: Calthorpe Ivory 500, Calthorpe 350cc Singles

Calthorpe was a Birmingham‑based British motorcycle manufacturer producing lightweight singles and twins.
Their most famous model, the Ivory Calthorpe, was a stylish 500cc machine marketed as a “gentleman’s motorcycle.”
Despite strong engineering, the company could not survive the economic pressures of the late 1930s and closed before WWII.

💡 Did You Know? The Ivory Calthorpe was one of the first motorcycles marketed specifically for its elegance and refinement rather than raw performance.

Canova (Italy) [Defunct]

Canova Motorcycles

Years Active: 1920s–1930s

Notable Models: Canova 175cc Singles

Canova was a small Italian motorcycle brand active in the interwar years.
They produced lightweight commuter motorcycles, often using proprietary engines.
Like many small Italian marques, Canova disappeared as larger companies like Moto Guzzi and Benelli dominated the market.

💡 Did You Know? Surviving Canova motorcycles are extremely rare and mostly found in Italian vintage collections.

Cezeta (Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic) [Active – Revived]

Čezeta Scooters

Years Active: 1957–1964, revived 2017–present

Notable Models: Čezeta 501, Čezeta 502, Čezeta 506 (electric)

Čezeta was a Czechoslovak scooter manufacturer famous for its distinctive “torpedo”‑shaped bodywork.
The original 501 and 502 models became icons of Eastern Bloc design.
In 2017, the brand was revived in the Czech Republic with the electric Čezeta 506, blending retro styling with modern technology.

💡 Did You Know? The Čezeta’s long, rocket‑like body was designed so riders could carry a passenger comfortably on the extended seat.

CF Moto (China) [Active]

CFMoto

Years Active: 1989–present

Notable Models: CFMoto 650NK, 800MT, Papio

CFMoto is a major Chinese motorcycle and ATV manufacturer with a growing global presence.
Known for affordable yet well‑engineered machines, CFMoto has partnered with KTM to produce engines and co‑develop models.
Their lineup includes naked bikes, adventure tourers, and small‑displacement commuters, making them one of China’s most internationally recognized brands.

💡 Did You Know? CFMoto builds KTM’s 790 parallel‑twin engines under license in China.

CCM (United Kingdom) [Active]

Clews Competition Motorcycles (CCM)

Years Active: 1971–present

Notable Models: CCM Spitfire, CCM GP450, CCM Maverick

CCM was founded by Alan Clews in Bolton, England, specializing in motocross and off‑road competition bikes.
The company gained fame in the 1970s for its lightweight, hand‑built machines.
Today, CCM produces limited‑run, hand‑crafted motorcycles like the Spitfire series, blending British craftsmanship with modern performance.

💡 Did You Know? CCM supplied motorcycles to the British Army, including the lightweight GP450 adventure bike.

Cimatti (Italy) [Defunct]

Cimatti Motorcycles

Years Active: 1937–1984

Notable Models: Cimatti Sagittario, Cimatti City-Bike

Cimatti was an Italian motorcycle and moped manufacturer founded by Olympic cyclist Marco Cimatti.
The company produced lightweight mopeds, scooters, and small motorcycles that were popular in post‑war Italy.
By the 1970s, Cimatti exported worldwide, but competition from Japanese brands forced its closure in the 1980s.

💡 Did You Know? Cimatti’s mopeds were especially popular in the U.S. during the 1970s fuel crisis.

Cleveland (United States) [Defunct, Legacy Revived]

Cleveland Motorcycles

Years Active: 1915–1929, revived 2010s

Notable Models: Cleveland 350cc Singles, Cleveland Heist

Cleveland was an American motorcycle manufacturer based in Ohio, producing lightweight commuter bikes in the early 20th century.
The company closed during the Great Depression. In the 2010s, the Cleveland CycleWerks brand revived the name, producing small, affordable motorcycles like the Heist and Misfit.
While the revival was short‑lived, it introduced a new generation to the Cleveland name.

💡 Did You Know? Cleveland was one of the first U.S. brands to export motorcycles to Japan in the 1920s.

Clyno (United Kingdom) [Defunct]

Clyno Motorcycles

Years Active: 1909–1930

Notable Models: Clyno 500cc V‑twin, Clyno 350cc Singles

Clyno was a Wolverhampton‑based British manufacturer that produced motorcycles, cars, and sidecars.
In the 1910s, Clyno was one of the largest motorcycle producers in the UK, supplying machines to the military during WWI.
Despite early success, the company collapsed during the Great Depression and never recovered.

💡 Did You Know? At its peak, Clyno was the third‑largest motorcycle manufacturer in Britain, behind only Triumph and BSA.

Coates (United States) [Defunct]

Coates Motorcycles

Years Active: 1910s–1920s

Notable Models: Coates 350cc Singles

Coates was a small American motorcycle manufacturer active in the early 20th century.
Their machines were simple, single‑cylinder commuter bikes, often sold regionally.
Like many small U.S. marques, Coates could not compete with Harley‑Davidson and Indian and disappeared by the late 1920s.

💡 Did You Know? Surviving Coates motorcycles are extremely rare, with only a handful known in private collections.

Colleda (Japan) [Defunct, absorbed into Suzuki]

Colleda Motorcycles

Years Active: 1946–1954

Notable Models: Colleda COX, Colleda ST

Colleda was an early Japanese motorcycle brand that eventually became part of Suzuki.
Their lightweight two‑stroke motorcycles helped establish Suzuki’s reputation in the post‑war years.
The Colleda name was phased out by the mid‑1950s as Suzuki consolidated its branding.

💡 Did You Know? Suzuki occasionally revives the “Colleda” name for retro‑styled concept bikes as a nod to its heritage.

Condor (Switzerland) [Defunct]

Condor Motorcycles

Years Active: 1901–1990s

Notable Models: Condor A580, Condor 350

Condor was a Swiss motorcycle manufacturer that produced both civilian and military motorcycles.
Their A580, based on a Ducati engine, was used extensively by the Swiss Army.
Condor machines were known for their ruggedness and reliability in alpine conditions.
Civilian production ended in the 1990s, but Condor remains a respected name in Swiss motorcycling history.

💡 Did You Know? The Swiss Army used Condor motorcycles for decades, often painted in distinctive olive drab.

Cotton (United Kingdom) [Defunct]

Cotton Motorcycles

Years Active: 1918–1980s

Notable Models: Cotton Telescopic, Cotton Cobra

Cotton was a British motorcycle manufacturer based in Gloucester.
The company became known for its innovative triangulated frame design, which gave its bikes superior handling in the 1920s and 1930s.
Cotton enjoyed racing success in trials and road racing, but like many small British marques, it struggled against Japanese competition and closed in the 1980s.

💡 Did You Know? Cotton’s triangulated frame design was patented and gave the company a strong reputation in competition events.

Coventry-Eagle (United Kingdom) [Defunct]

Coventry‑Eagle Motorcycles

Years Active: 1890s–1939

Notable Models: Coventry‑Eagle Flying 8, Coventry‑Eagle Silent Superb

Coventry‑Eagle was a British manufacturer that began with bicycles before moving into motorcycles.
Their most famous model, the Flying 8, was a powerful V‑twin that rivaled Brough Superior in performance and prestige.
The company ceased motorcycle production in 1939, though it continued making bicycles under the “Falcon” name.

💡 Did You Know? The Coventry‑Eagle Flying 8 was nicknamed the “poor man’s Brough” due to its similar performance at a lower price.

Crocker (United States) [Defunct, Highly Collectible]

Crocker Motorcycles

Years Active: 1936–1942

Notable Models: Crocker Big Twin, Crocker Speedway

Crocker was a boutique American motorcycle manufacturer based in Los Angeles.
Known for hand‑built, high‑performance machines, Crocker produced only a few dozen motorcycles, making them among the rarest and most valuable American bikes today.
The Crocker Big Twin was faster than Harley‑Davidson and Indian rivals of the era, cementing its legendary status among collectors.

💡 Did You Know? Original Crocker motorcycles can sell for over half a million dollars at auction due to their rarity and performance heritage.

Cotton (United Kingdom) [Defunct]

Cotton Motorcycles

Years Active: 1918–1980s

Notable Models: Cotton Telescopic, Cotton Cobra

Cotton was a British motorcycle manufacturer based in Gloucester.
The company became known for its innovative triangulated frame design, which gave its bikes superior handling in the 1920s and 1930s.
Cotton enjoyed racing success in trials and road racing, but like many small British marques, it struggled against Japanese competition and closed in the 1980s.

💡 Did You Know? Cotton’s triangulated frame design was patented and gave the company a strong reputation in competition events.

Coventry-Eagle (United Kingdom) [Defunct]

Coventry‑Eagle Motorcycles

Years Active: 1890s–1939

Notable Models: Coventry‑Eagle Flying 8, Coventry‑Eagle Silent Superb

Coventry‑Eagle was a British manufacturer that began with bicycles before moving into motorcycles.
Their most famous model, the Flying 8, was a powerful V‑twin that rivaled Brough Superior in performance and prestige.
The company ceased motorcycle production in 1939, though it continued making bicycles under the “Falcon” name.

💡 Did You Know? The Coventry‑Eagle Flying 8 was nicknamed the “poor man’s Brough” due to its similar performance at a lower price.

Crocker (United States) [Defunct, Highly Collectible]

Crocker Motorcycles

Years Active: 1936–1942

Notable Models: Crocker Big Twin, Crocker Speedway

Crocker was a boutique American motorcycle manufacturer based in Los Angeles.
Known for hand‑built, high‑performance machines, Crocker produced only a few dozen motorcycles, making them among the rarest and most valuable American bikes today.
The Crocker Big Twin was faster than Harley‑Davidson and Indian rivals of the era, cementing its legendary status among collectors.

💡 Did You Know? Original Crocker motorcycles can sell for over half a million dollars at auction due to their rarity and performance heritage.

CZ (Czechoslovakia) [Defunct, Legacy via Jawa]

ČZ Motorcycles

Years Active: 1919–1997

Notable Models: ČZ 250 Motocross, ČZ 175 Roadster

ČZ (Česká Zbrojovka Strakonice) was a Czechoslovak motorcycle manufacturer that became world‑famous for its motocross and enduro machines.
In the 1960s and 1970s, ČZ dominated motocross championships, rivaling Husqvarna and Maico.
Their road bikes were also popular across Eastern Europe. By the 1990s, ČZ merged with Jawa, and the brand name faded from the market.

💡 Did You Know? ČZ motocross bikes won multiple world championships, helping establish Eastern Europe as a force in off‑road racing.

Cyclone (United States) [Defunct]

Cyclone Motorcycles

Years Active: 1912–1917

Notable Models: Cyclone Board Track Racer

Cyclone was a short‑lived but legendary American motorcycle manufacturer.
Their board track racing motorcycles were powered by advanced overhead‑cam V‑twin engines, making them among the fastest of their era.
Despite technical brilliance, Cyclone went bankrupt after only a few years, leaving behind some of the most collectible motorcycles in history.

💡 Did You Know? A 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer once sold for nearly $1 million at auction, making it one of the most valuable motorcycles ever.

Cushman (United States) [Defunct, Legacy Active via Collectors]

Cushman Scooters

Years Active: 1903–1965 (revived briefly in 1980s)

Notable Models: Cushman Eagle, Cushman Airborne Military Scooter

Cushman was an American manufacturer best known for its scooters, which became iconic in the 1940s and 1950s.
During WWII, Cushman produced lightweight scooters for U.S. paratroopers, designed to be dropped by parachute.
Post‑war, the Cushman Eagle became a cultural icon, bridging the gap between bicycles and motorcycles for young riders.
Production ended in the 1960s, but Cushman remains beloved among collectors and vintage scooter enthusiasts.

💡 Did You Know? Cushman scooters were used by Allied forces during D‑Day to quickly mobilize troops after landing.

CWS (Poland) [Defunct]

CWS Motorcycles

Years Active: 1920s–1930s

Notable Models: CWS M111

CWS (Centralne Warsztaty Samochodowe) was a Polish state‑owned manufacturer that produced cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
Their motorcycles were primarily used by the Polish military and police forces.
Production was limited, and the brand disappeared after WWII as Poland’s industry was reorganized under Soviet influence.

💡 Did You Know? CWS motorcycles were among the first domestically produced two‑wheelers in Poland.

Cyclone (China) [Active – Zongshen Sub‑Brand]

Cyclone Motorcycles

Years Active: 2010s–present

Notable Models: Cyclone RX3, Cyclone RE3, Cyclone RA9

Cyclone is a sub‑brand of Zongshen, one of China’s largest motorcycle manufacturers.
It focuses on adventure, touring, and retro‑styled motorcycles aimed at global markets.
The RX3 adventure bike gained popularity in the U.S. and Europe as an affordable entry‑level ADV machine.
Cyclone continues to expand internationally, offering increasingly refined motorcycles.

💡 Did You Know? The Cyclone RX3 was one of the first Chinese adventure bikes to be widely exported to Western markets.

CZM (Brazil) [Defunct]

CZM Motorcycles

Years Active: 1970s–1980s

Notable Models: CZM 125, CZM 250

CZM (Companhia Zanzini de Motocicletas) was a Brazilian motorcycle manufacturer that produced small‑displacement commuter bikes.
Their motorcycles were affordable and aimed at the domestic market during Brazil’s rapid urbanization.
CZM could not compete with Japanese imports in the 1980s and eventually closed, but its bikes remain part of Brazil’s motorcycling heritage.

💡 Did You Know? CZM motorcycles were often assembled with locally sourced parts to avoid high import tariffs.

CWS (Poland) [Defunct]

CWS Motorcycles

Years Active: 1920s–1930s

Notable Models: CWS M111

CWS (Centralne Warsztaty Samochodowe) was a Polish state‑owned manufacturer that produced cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
Their motorcycles were primarily used by the Polish military and police forces.
Production was limited, and the brand disappeared after WWII as Poland’s industry was reorganized under Soviet influence.

💡 Did You Know? CWS motorcycles were among the first domestically produced two‑wheelers in Poland.

Cyclone (China) [Active – Zongshen Sub‑Brand]

Cyclone Motorcycles

Years Active: 2010s–present

Notable Models: Cyclone RX3, Cyclone RE3, Cyclone RA9

Cyclone is a sub‑brand of Zongshen, one of China’s largest motorcycle manufacturers.
It focuses on adventure, touring, and retro‑styled motorcycles aimed at global markets.
The RX3 adventure bike gained popularity in the U.S. and Europe as an affordable entry‑level ADV machine.
Cyclone continues to expand internationally, offering increasingly refined motorcycles.

💡 Did You Know? The Cyclone RX3 was one of the first Chinese adventure bikes to be widely exported to Western markets.

CZM (Brazil) [Defunct]

CZM Motorcycles

Years Active: 1970s–1980s

Notable Models: CZM 125, CZM 250

CZM (Companhia Zanzini de Motocicletas) was a Brazilian motorcycle manufacturer that produced small‑displacement commuter bikes.
Their motorcycles were affordable and aimed at the domestic market during Brazil’s rapid urbanization.
CZM could not compete with Japanese imports in the 1980s and eventually closed, but its bikes remain part of Brazil’s motorcycling heritage.

💡 Did You Know? CZM motorcycles were often assembled with locally sourced parts to avoid high import tariffs.

Cyclone (United States, Historic) [Defunct]

Cyclone Board Track Racers

Years Active: 1912–1917

Notable Models: Cyclone Board Track Racer

Cyclone was a short‑lived but legendary American motorcycle manufacturer.
Their board track racing motorcycles were powered by advanced overhead‑cam V‑twin engines, making them among the fastest of their era.
Despite technical brilliance, Cyclone went bankrupt after only a few years, leaving behind some of the most collectible motorcycles in history.

💡 Did You Know? A 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer once sold for nearly $1 million at auction, making it one of the most valuable motorcycles ever.

 

 

Cabri France, 1950’s, Made by Bernadet, Scooters
Cabton Japan, 1954 – 1960
Cagiva Italy, Started in 1950 as a small machine shop. They entered the motorcycle business in 1978 when they bought the Aermacchi factory from AMF-Harley-Davidson, Italy. They now own Ducati, Moto Morini, Husqvarna, MV Agusta and others
Califfo Italy
California USA, California Motor Company of San Francisco started in 1901, in 1903 the Consolidated Manufacturing Company in Toledo, Ohio, bought the rights to the California motorcycle and made the Yale California
Capriolo Italy
Calthorpe England, 1909 – 1938, Calthorpe was owned by George Hands in Birmingham. Early models, used a 3.5hp White & Poppe engine. After WW 1 he used engines made by Villiers, JAP, Peco, Blackburne and Precision. Around 1925 they started making their own 348 overhead valve and 500 overhead cam engines. The Ivory model was introduced in 1928 and was built until 1935. They also made a “Speedway Special” racer
CanAm In 1974 the factory team won National motocross plates #1, 2, 3. and set a speed record at Bonneville of 136.5 MPH with a 125cc bike.
Canda USA 1901
Cannondale Connecticut, USA, Started making bicycles in 1983. Made their first motoXer in 1999
Caproni Italy, Gianni Caproni started producing airplanes around 1908. Started making motorcycles in Arco after WWII until 1962. NSU engines?
Carabella Mexico, They used Jawa and Minarilli engines and also made their own two strokes. I think they are still made. They made a lot of mopeds and scooters as well as dirt  and small road bikes. I think the small scooters used Suzuki engines. I don’t know if they built the other engines under license or if they imported them. They exported to the US for a while around the 70’s
Casal Portugal, Started using Zundapp engines in the 1960’s but now make their own
CCM Canada, 1908 – 1912, The Canadian Cycle and Motor Company modified their bicycle frames and inserted a 230cc Swiss Motosacoche engine 
CCM UK, Started in 1971 by Alan Clews, they make competition motocross, trail and supermoto bikes
Cemec France, produced bikes from 1951 – 1958
Centaur USA
Century England, 1899 – 1905? 1902 – 1905? 
CF Italy, 1928 – 1970
Champion USA, 1911 – 1917?, The Champion Motor Car Co. of St. Louis made a motorcycle much like the Militaire ( possibly under license from Militaire). It had a 1281cc inline four engine w/shaft drive
Champion USA, Builds racing frames for Flattrack, TT, Speedway
Chater Lea England, built motorcycles and many components used by other bicycle and motorcycle builders
Chell England, 1939, Chell Motor Company Ltd, Villiers 2 stroke engines
Chiorda Italy, made bicycles and mopeds. Taken over by Bianchi
Cimatti Italy, small cc motorcycles and mopeds
Clement France, early 1900’s, Made a bicycle engine kit. There was a subsidiary in the USA that sold engine kits and complete bikes
Cleveland England, 1911 – 1914, Precision engines
Cleveland USA, 1915 – 1929, Bought Reading Standard in 1922. Had a 996cc inline four in 1928
Cleveland USA, Harley clones
Clyno England, The Clyno Engineering Co. made motorcycles from 1910 until 1916 – 17?. The first models used Chater Lea frames and engines bought from the Stevens Brothers (later of AJS).
Cnopm Russia
Cobra USA, North Lima, OH. Makes small motocross bikes for kids
Cockerell Germany, 1919-1924
Comet USA, Chicago, 1911, produced a board track racer
Comet Italy, 1950’s
Commander England, Early 1950’s, Autocycles with Villiers engines
Condor Swiss, 1901 – 1978, Built a Transverse flat twin, 680cc in the 1940’s that was used by the Swiss Army
Confederate USA, Harley Clones 
Copeland Steam Motorcycle United States, 1885. Lucius Copeland put a steam engine on a Star (large wheel in front, small wheel in back) bicycle in 1885. Around 1888 he built a steam tricycle using the same type of engine. The engine and boiler of the Copeland steamer are in the Arizona Museum at Phoenix
Corgi UK, 1945, built by Brockhouse it was a civilian version of the Welbike
Coronet England, 1903. Coronet Motor Co.
Cossack Russian, It’s actually a Dnepr that was imported to England by a company named Nevil and sold there, some were exported to the U.S.
Cotton 1920-1934 and again 1954-1964, Francis Cotton was an English racer who developed stronger frames than the usual bicycle frames of the time. He patented, and started building and selling his triangulated cross braced frames in 1914.
Coventry-Eagle Was a turn of the century (the twentieth, that is) English builder that used JAP engines and lasted into the late 1930’s
Coventry-Victor England, 1918 – 1939, Built motorcycles and three wheelers but known mostly as an engine manufacturer 
CPI Taiwan, Scooters and motorcycles
CP-Roleo France
Crawford USA, 1912, Michigan
Crescent USA, Crescent Auto Manufacturing produced a motorcycle engine in 1902. Western Wheel Works made the Crescent motorcycle in 1905 – 1906, I’m not sure if there is a connection  
Crocker USA, 1936 – 1941, Al Crocker worked for both Thor and Indian, then bought an Indian Dealership in L.A. In 1933 he debuted his 30.5c.u. modified Indian Scout engines and put them in frames that he built. They were raced successfully on Speedway tracks until the end of the 1934 season when JAP engined bikes started to dominate. He then concentrated on building street machines and built, amongst others, an 80c.u. V-Twin cruiser
Crosley England, Long time car maker, they stopped production of autos during WWII to work on the war effort. Around 1939 they were contracted to build both 2 and 3 wheeled motorcycles that were powered by pre-war Crosley opposed two cylinder, air cooled engines and were shaft drive. They also built small tracked vehicles 
Crouch USA, 1905 – 1908, 32.5cu single, belt drive
Cesepel Hungary 1975
Cucciolo Italy, A bicycle engine kit made by Ducati
Curtiss USA, 1902 – 1911 or 1912, The G.H.  Curtiss Manufacturing Co was started by Glenn Curtiss later of the Curtiss airplane fame. For the first few years they were called Hercules, then the name was changed to Curtiss in 1905.
Cushman The Cushman Motor Works of Lincoln, Nebraska, started building engines around 1902 and built complete motorscooters between 1936-1966. Sears sold them as Allstate from 1951 – 1961 They also imported and sold Vespa. They still make golf carts and industrial vehicles 
CWS Poland, Started in 1932 building motorcycles, mostly for the army. They became Sokol in 1936. The factory was destroyed by the Nazis at the end of 1939 and production started again in 1947. Sokol was taken over by SLH in 1948 and stopped production in 1950 
Cyc-Auto England, 1934 – 1958, Cyc-Auto Limited built the first British autocycle (A bicycle that was manufactured with an engine attached)
Cyclemaster England, 1950 – 1960 Built a complete powered wheel that was substituted for a bicycle’s normal rear wheel.
Cyclemoto Peugeot
Cyclemotor Canada – USA, 1914 – 1925? Sold as Evans Powercycle in the later years. Cyclemotor is also a generic term for any add on engine for a bicycle
Cycles Delight USA, Harley clones
Cyclone Sweden 1910
Cyclone USA, The first Cyclone was introduced in 1912 or 1913 by the Joerns Motor Manufacturing Co. It had a 996cc V-twin designed by Andrew Strand that did very well in racing competition, but the company was only in business from 1912 to 1917
Cyclone USA, Harley Clones
Cyril Huze USA, Harley Clones
CZ (Jawa) Frantisek Janecek started making motorcycles in 1929 in Czechoslovakia.

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