It became popular amongst celebrities, so people started buying it by the masses. It's just like today, when a famous person scoops up a bike, people are sure to want to purchase one like it. Motorcycles set trends. It also introduced an auto-transmission still used right up to today.

The motorcycle became a vehicle that people garnered as thrilling, quick and just a little dangerous. Racing events became popular and local clubs cemented a customer base. people loved to show off the technical possibilities of their bikes as much as they loved to purchase them as luxury items.

Everything we do today, we do by flipping an on- and off-switch, ... Back then, people had to start an engine and rely on a drive belt for power.

Honda has the best bikes in the market. The Rune was designed strictly for the American market, and every decision on it was made to reflect a streamlined, sophisticated style. The Suzuki one was designed for people in need of a fast, yet more 'family-friendly' model.

This (Katrina recovery) remains the issue for the people around the Gulf. Sen. Lott expects the administration to continue keeping recovery on the forefront.

Some people probably thought it would be the same thing that happened when we played them in January.