Episode list

Twist the Throttle

Honda

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
A worldwide brand and a household name, Honda began as nothing more than a dream for Soichiro Honda. Find out how that dream became a reality.
6 /10
Ducati

Sun, Apr 12, 2009
Discover how the Ducati brothers' revolutionary designs inspired modern culture, when their radio manufacturing company produced one of the world's most famous motorcycles.
0 /10
BMW

Sun, Apr 19, 2009
An intriguing ride through the history of BMW, which started life manfacturing aeroplane engines before a twist of fate shifted the company's focus to motor vehicles.
0 /10
Kawasaki

Sun, Apr 26, 2009
Building motorbikes put Kawasaki on the map, but they were, and still remain, manufacturers of heavy industrial machinery. Watch their remarkable success story.
0 /10
Suzuki

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
A fascinating history of the Japanese motorcycle giant, originally founded as a silk company before owner Michio Suzuki expanded into the car trade and later super-fast bikes.
0 /10
MV Agusta

Fri, May 22, 2009
Founded in 1945 in Italy, motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta created cheap bikes in a post-war world. Learn the fascinating history of this formidable brand.
0 /10
Bimota & Alpinestars
Bimota is a maker of rare and one-of-a-kind motorcycles, and Alpinestars is a manufacturer of riding gear that saves lives. The perfect combination.
0 /10
Yamaha

Sun, May 24, 2009
Discover how Japanese giant Yamaha progressed from manufacturing pianos in the 19th century to launching motorcycles through new technology following World War II.
0 /10
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