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Did you know the British motorcycle industry once dominated world sales?

Did you know the British motorcycle industry once dominated world sales?

Did you know the British motorcycle industry once dominated world sales?

There was a time when British motorcycles could be found in countries all over the world.

Manufacturers such as Triumph, BSA, Norton, Matchless, AJS and Royal Enfield built motorcycles that were exported across Europe, North America, Australia and beyond.

In the 1950s, Britain was one of the world's leading motorcycle-producing nations.

Many of these motorcycles earned a reputation for performance, character and engineering that enthusiasts still appreciate today.

It's one of the reasons British classics remain so popular decades later.

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