5 More Two Wheeled War Machines | | A Brief History of 5 Military Motorcycles

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  • Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
  • Last year we released an episode exploring 10 motorcycles that had either been specially made for the military or were modified for the purpose. We promised a sequel and here it is! 5 More Military Motorcycles for you to cast your eyes over.
    If you'd like to see more (trust me, there are way more bikes!) drop a comment below and give the video a thumbs up.
    0:17 5. Kawasaki KLR 650 / HDT M103M1
    02:24 4. Zero MMX / Logos Tech Silent Hawk
    04:16 3. Cushman 53
    06:17 2. S.E.V.I.T.A.M.E
    08:33 1. Husqvarna 258
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Комментарии • 35

  • @TheHistoryEngine
    @TheHistoryEngine  2 года назад +3

    Any suggestions for bikes to feature in a part 3?

    • @kruti900
      @kruti900 2 года назад +4

      Royal Enfield India

    • @henrya3530
      @henrya3530 2 года назад +1

      Swedish Landsverk-210 (1932).
      Fun fact: the Husqvarna company logo is a gunsight.

    • @henrya3530
      @henrya3530 2 года назад

      @@kruti900 Good point! If it wasn't for Royal Enfield's inability to fulfil an Indian military contract by making the motorcycles in UK the brand might not exist today.

    • @Pte1643
      @Pte1643 2 года назад

      How about the Armstrong MT500?

    • @marvinderevage6566
      @marvinderevage6566 2 года назад

      Kawasaki Super Sherpa 250 , I heard they were used in operation desert storm but I'm not 100% sure.

  • @then00brathalos
    @then00brathalos 2 года назад +11

    The Military KLR650 is pure madmax motorcycle material, runs on literally everything flammable, can take a beating and goes everywhere.

    • @onerider808
      @onerider808 Год назад

      It IS a little tank. I was hoping they’d mount a MK19 on it, or at least a SAW mount.

  • @Electriceye1984bySam
    @Electriceye1984bySam 7 месяцев назад +1

    I saw an unboxing of a NOS Kawasaki military diesel engine bike last month,blew my mind.
    BTW ❤❤❤❤❤❤ this channel!

  • @BlueMarbleRider
    @BlueMarbleRider 2 года назад +7

    Really enjoyed that, OYB. Enjoy your historical approach to motorcycles - unique. Keep it up. Thanks.

  • @timothyprice9064
    @timothyprice9064 2 года назад +5

    In 1983 and 84 I owned an old Husqvarnas 250 2 stroke. It was heavy and simple it was a beast with torque and it was very dependable. Just like something the military would need. I was in the Army at Fort Leonardwood Missouri the army trains track and Engineers there. Plenty of dirt tracks to ride for days. Just about the only thing that made being stationed there bearable.

  • @Jonesec1
    @Jonesec1 2 года назад +2

    That diesel KLR was unpopular heavy and sucked off road. Probably an upgrade over the KLR 250 we used to have though before it. It was operated by Communication Marines and Maintained by motor transport mechanics. They were phased out for lack of survivability and sold at auction about 10 years ago.

  • @spacebuilder4d
    @spacebuilder4d Год назад

    Love that Franz Joseph beard and mustache mate. Very cool 😎

  • @the88lundberg
    @the88lundberg 2 года назад

    Those Husqvarnas are still in service! I saw a couple of them today infact. I can actually pick one out and use in exercise purposes.

  • @hootsmon4723
    @hootsmon4723 2 года назад

    Got to say. Subscribed to this channel ages a go .. its bloody excellent..time to overdose on its episodes. 😋😋

  • @thatfeeble-mindedboy
    @thatfeeble-mindedboy Год назад

    Add a light-colored Stetson ...game changer.

  • @whereswaldo5740
    @whereswaldo5740 2 года назад

    I own a 2016 in digital camo.
    Great bike.
    Many comment Nice bike!

  • @Livi._k
    @Livi._k 2 года назад

    The reason I subscribed was because of your first military bikes video 😂

  • @scamperstephen4811
    @scamperstephen4811 2 года назад

    A great insight thanks

  • @michael-masi-2021
    @michael-masi-2021 Месяц назад

    More please

  • @TabooRevolution13
    @TabooRevolution13 2 года назад

    So KLR650 basically... That zero is neat though.

  • @donaldgilchrist795
    @donaldgilchrist795 2 года назад +1

    The great MT500 [by CCM] and the MT350 [By harley davedson] have got to be in there, ive got a 350 which is in reguler use, but not intirely origanal. You are more than welcome to have a go on it, if you want. A frend has the 500 which maybe added to the test, if you can start it.

    • @alantraynor6207
      @alantraynor6207 2 года назад

      yes,your right. mt 500 lovely bike, mine starts 3rd kick, most times...

  • @MoeLarrycurly1
    @MoeLarrycurly1 2 года назад +1

    Heck ya 🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺✌️🖖🏼🖖🏼

  • @ka4172
    @ka4172 Год назад

    i miss the KLR 250 use by US Marines several years.

  • @user-ls4dy4rc9s
    @user-ls4dy4rc9s Год назад

    Están buena

  • @onerider808
    @onerider808 Год назад

    The Husqvarna isn’t as bulletproof as the KLR, but lighter and more nimble...which would seem to make it better in combat areas of operation. Neither was used in action enough to know for sure.

  • @jmc6659
    @jmc6659 2 года назад

    Great video with excellent information. I had a civilian 1989 klr650 bought new in October 1990 it was not bulletproof the engine blew up at a little over 10,000 miles and never could do more than 87 mph down hill. Probably the worst bike i ever had. But the husquvarna in the video is incredible. Thanks for the info.

    • @deinemudda569
      @deinemudda569 2 года назад

      Sounds not that nice

    • @joshy420
      @joshy420 2 года назад

      @@deinemudda569 A diesel one might be better because it would have more torque, if the guy was struggling in sand with a diesel 650 then his civvy model would struggle more. Id imagine all they ever do is offroad so 80mph is very fast.
      The important thing is whether it can handle the dirt and transmit power well.

  • @patdumayne
    @patdumayne 2 года назад

    Have a look at cagiva t4e, I've a matching pair

  • @gtdcbasics5443
    @gtdcbasics5443 2 года назад +1

    Royal Enfield

  • @donblevins1181
    @donblevins1181 Год назад

    an electric bike sounds nice for war but on today's' highways you gotta have loudness because people don't see, you so to all drivers be aware. please

  • @uppitywhiteman6797
    @uppitywhiteman6797 Год назад

    liked&subbed