The Complete Motorcycle Compendium
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2004 Honda Rune
Hadc (Switzerland) [Defunct – See Motosacoche]
HADC Motorcycles
Years Active: Early 1900s
Notable Models: HADC Singles
HADC was a Swiss motorcycle brand closely tied to Motosacoche.
Their machines were essentially rebadged Motosacoche motorcycles, marketed under the HADC name in certain regions.
Production was short‑lived, and the brand is now a historical footnote in Swiss motorcycling.
💡 Did You Know? HADC stood for “Henri and Armand Dufaux, Constructeurs,” the founders of Motosacoche.
Hagglunds (Sweden) [Defunct – Military]
Hagglunds Military Motorcycles
Years Active: 1970s
Notable Models: Hagglunds Military Bike
Hagglunds was a Swedish industrial manufacturer that briefly produced motorcycles for the Swedish military.
Their rugged off‑road machines were designed for durability in harsh Scandinavian conditions.
Production was later taken over by Husqvarna, which refined the design further.
💡 Did You Know? Hagglunds is better known today for producing military tracked vehicles like the BV206.
Haleson (England) [Defunct – Steam]
Haleson Motorcycles
Years Active: 1903–1914
Notable Models: Haleson Steam Motorcycle
Haleson was a British company producing steam‑powered motorcycles in the early 20th century.
Their machines were experimental and rare, part of the transitional period before internal combustion engines dominated.
Haleson ceased operations before WWI.
💡 Did You Know? Steam motorcycles like Haleson’s were heavy and complex, limiting their popularity.
Hampden (USA) [Defunct]
Hampden Motorcycles
Years Active: Early 1900s
Notable Models: Hampden Singles
Hampden was an early American motorcycle manufacturer.
Their machines were bicycle‑derived with clip‑on engines, typical of the pioneering era.
The brand disappeared quickly, leaving behind very few surviving examples.
💡 Did You Know? Hampden motorcycles were regionally distributed in the northeastern U.S.
Harley‑Davidson (USA) [Active – Iconic]
Harley‑Davidson
Years Active: 1903–present
Notable Models: Harley‑Davidson Sportster, Softail, Touring, Pan America
Harley‑Davidson is one of the world’s most iconic motorcycle manufacturers, founded in Milwaukee in 1903.
Known for heavyweight cruisers and V‑twin engines, Harley has become synonymous with American motorcycling.
Despite financial struggles in the 1960s–70s under AMF ownership, Harley rebounded in the 1980s and remains a global powerhouse today.
💡 Did You Know? Harley‑Davidson is the oldest continuously operating American motorcycle brand after Indian.
Harper (United Kingdom) [Defunct – Early 1900s]
Harper (UK)
Years Active: 1914–1920s
Notable Models: Harper 500cc
Harper was a British motorcycle manufacturer producing lightweight singles and twins in the early 20th century.
Their machines were commuter‑oriented and regionally distributed.
The brand disappeared quickly after WWI, leaving behind very few surviving examples.
💡 Did You Know? Harper motorcycles were sometimes sold through bicycle shops in London.
Harper (United States) [Defunct – V‑Twin]
Harper (USA)
Years Active: 1919–1921
Notable Models: Harper V‑Twin
Harper was an American motorcycle company producing V‑twin machines in the immediate post‑WWI years.
Their motorcycles were marketed as premium alternatives to Harley‑Davidson and Indian but failed to gain traction.
The company closed after only a few years of production.
💡 Did You Know? Harper’s V‑twin was advertised as “the gentleman’s motorcycle” in period catalogs.
Harris (United Kingdom) [Active – Frames & Specials]
Harris Performance
Years Active: 1972–present
Notable Models: Harris Magnum, Harris F1
Harris Performance is a British engineering company specializing in motorcycle frames and racing specials.
They became famous in the 1970s and 1980s for producing high‑performance chassis for Japanese engines.
Harris also built Grand Prix racing motorcycles and supplied frames to Yamaha’s factory team.
Today, Harris is part of Royal Enfield, contributing to chassis development.
💡 Did You Know? Harris built Yamaha’s official 500cc GP bikes in the mid‑1980s.
Hartford (Taiwan) [Active – Small Displacement]
Hartford Motorcycles
Years Active: 1995–present
Notable Models: Hartford VR‑150, Hartford HD‑200S
Hartford is a Taiwanese motorcycle manufacturer producing small‑displacement motorcycles and scooters.
Their machines are popular in Asia and Latin America, offering affordable and reliable transport.
Hartford continues to export globally, often re‑badged under different names.
💡 Did You Know? Hartford motorcycles are frequently used as training bikes in riding schools across Asia.
Hausmann (Germany) [Defunct]
Hausmann Motorcycles
Years Active: 1920s
Notable Models: Hausmann 175cc
Hausmann was a German motorcycle manufacturer producing lightweight commuter bikes in the 1920s.
Their machines were simple and affordable, often powered by Sachs engines.
The brand disappeared quickly, leaving behind very few surviving examples.
💡 Did You Know? Hausmann motorcycles were regionally popular in Saxony.
Haverford (United States) [Defunct – Early Importer]
Haverford Motorcycles
Years Active: 1911–1914
Notable Models: Haverford 500cc
Haverford was an American company that imported and assembled motorcycles in the early 1910s.
Their machines were often re‑badged European models, marketed under the Haverford name.
The company disappeared quickly, leaving behind very few surviving examples.
💡 Did You Know? Haverford motorcycles were advertised as “Philadelphia’s own motor‑bicycle.”
Haveloc (Australia) [Defunct – Boutique]
Haveloc Motorcycles
Years Active: 1920s
Notable Models: Haveloc 250cc
Haveloc was a small Australian motorcycle assembler in the 1920s.
Their machines were typically built from imported British parts and engines, re‑badged for local sale.
The brand disappeared quickly, leaving behind little documentation.
💡 Did You Know? Haveloc motorcycles were among the earliest attempts at Australian domestic motorcycle branding.
Hawker (United Kingdom) [Defunct – Aviation Link]
Hawker Motorcycles
Years Active: 1919–1920s
Notable Models: Hawker 350cc
Hawker was a British aviation company that briefly produced motorcycles after WWI.
Their machines were lightweight singles, marketed as affordable transport for returning servicemen.
The company soon returned to focusing on aircraft production, becoming famous for the Hawker Hurricane fighter plane.
💡 Did You Know? Hawker motorcycles were built in the same factories that later produced fighter aircraft.
Hawthorne (United States) [Defunct – Catalog Brand]
Hawthorne Motorcycles
Years Active: 1930s–1950s
Notable Models: Hawthorne Mopeds
Hawthorne was a U.S. department store brand used by Montgomery Ward.
Under the Hawthorne name, the company sold re‑badged mopeds and small motorcycles imported from Europe.
These machines were affordable and widely distributed but not manufactured by Montgomery Ward itself.
💡 Did You Know? Hawthorne bicycles and mopeds were sold in the same catalogs as household appliances and furniture.
HB (Germany) [Defunct – Interwar]
HB Motorcycles
Years Active: 1920s–1930s
Notable Models: HB 175cc
HB was a German motorcycle manufacturer producing lightweight commuter bikes in the interwar years.
Their machines were powered by Sachs engines and marketed as affordable transport.
The brand disappeared before WWII, leaving behind very few surviving examples.
💡 Did You Know? HB motorcycles were regionally popular in Saxony and Thuringia.
Healing (Australia) [Defunct – Bicycle Maker]
Healing Motorcycles
Years Active: 1930s–1950s
Notable Models: Healing Mopeds
Healing was an Australian bicycle manufacturer that also produced mopeds and small motorcycles.
Their machines were commuter‑oriented and regionally distributed.
The brand disappeared in the 1950s as larger Japanese imports dominated the market.
💡 Did You Know? Healing bicycles were once among the most popular in Australia.
Heavy Duty (United States) [Active – Custom]
Heavy Duty Motorcycles
Years Active: 1990s–present
Notable Models: Heavy Duty Choppers
Heavy Duty is a U.S. custom motorcycle builder specializing in Harley‑Davidson‑based choppers and cruisers.
Their machines are hand‑built and often feature radical styling, extended forks, and custom paintwork.
Heavy Duty remains active in the American custom scene.
💡 Did You Know? Heavy Duty motorcycles have been featured in several custom bike magazines.
Hec (United Kingdom & France) [Defunct – Two Firms]
Hec Motorcycles
Years Active: 1920s–1930s
Notable Models: Hec 250cc
Two separate companies, one in the UK and one in France, used the Hec name for small motorcycles in the interwar years.
Both produced lightweight commuter machines powered by proprietary engines.
Neither company survived WWII, and their motorcycles are now extremely rare collector’s items.
💡 Did You Know? Surviving Hec motorcycles are so scarce that they are often misattributed to other small marques.
Hecker (Germany) [Defunct – Interwar]
Hecker Motorcycles
Years Active: 1922–1956
Notable Models: Hecker 350cc, Hecker 500cc
Hecker was a German motorcycle manufacturer producing a wide range of machines from lightweight commuters to larger touring bikes.
Their motorcycles were known for reliability and were exported across Europe.
Hecker ceased production in the 1950s as the German motorcycle industry consolidated.
💡 Did You Know? Hecker motorcycles were often used by German police forces in the 1930s.
Heinkel (Germany) [Defunct – Scooters & Microcars]
Heinkel Motorcycles
Years Active: 1953–1965
Notable Models: Heinkel Tourist, Heinkel Perle
Heinkel was a German aircraft manufacturer that diversified into scooters and mopeds after WWII.
Their Tourist scooter was considered one of the best touring scooters of its era, competing with Vespa and Lambretta.
Heinkel also produced the Perle moped and later microcars before ceasing two‑wheeler production in the mid‑1960s.
💡 Did You Know? The Heinkel Tourist was nicknamed the “Rolls‑Royce of Scooters” for its comfort and build quality.
Heldun (United Kingdom) [Defunct – Trials Bikes]
Heldun Motorcycles
Years Active: 1960s–1970s
Notable Models: Heldun Trials 250
Heldun was a small British motorcycle manufacturer specializing in trials bikes.
Their lightweight machines were designed for off‑road competition and were popular among amateur riders.
Heldun disappeared in the 1970s as larger brands dominated the trials market.
💡 Did You Know? Heldun motorcycles were often hand‑built in small workshops, making each bike slightly unique.
Henderson (United States) [Defunct – Inline Fours]
Henderson Motorcycles
Years Active: 1912–1931
Notable Models: Henderson Four, Henderson De Luxe
Henderson was an American motorcycle manufacturer famous for its inline four‑cylinder machines.
Founded by the Henderson brothers in Detroit, the company became known for smooth, powerful touring bikes.
Henderson was acquired by Schwinn (Excelsior) in 1917 and ceased production in 1931 during the Great Depression.
💡 Did You Know? Henderson motorcycles were favored by police departments for their speed and reliability.
Henkel (Germany) [Defunct – Scooters]
Henkel Motor Scooters
Years Active: 1950s
Notable Models: Henkel Tourist Scooter
Henkel was a German scooter manufacturer active in the 1950s.
Their scooters were commuter‑oriented and competed with Heinkel and Zündapp.
The brand disappeared quickly, overshadowed by larger German and Italian scooter makers.
💡 Did You Know? Henkel scooters are often confused with Heinkel due to the similarity in name.
Hercules (Germany) [Defunct – Mopeds & Motorcycles]
Hercules Motorcycles
Years Active: 1886–1996
Notable Models: Hercules W2000, Hercules K50
Hercules was a German manufacturer producing bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.
They are best remembered for the W2000, the world’s first production rotary‑engine motorcycle.
Hercules merged into Sachs in the 1990s, ending its independent identity.
💡 Did You Know? The Hercules W2000 used a Sachs rotary engine similar to the NSU Ro80 car.
Hero (India) [Active – Global Giant]
Hero MotoCorp
Years Active: 1984–present
Notable Models: Hero Splendor, Hero HF Deluxe, Hero Xpulse
Hero MotoCorp is the world’s largest two‑wheeler manufacturer by volume, based in India.
Originally Hero Honda, the company became Hero MotoCorp after splitting from Honda in 2010.
Hero produces millions of commuter motorcycles annually and exports worldwide.
💡 Did You Know? The Hero Splendor is one of the best‑selling motorcycles of all time, with over 100 million units sold.
Heros (Belgium) [Defunct]
Heros Motorcycles
Years Active: 1920s–1930s
Notable Models: Heros 250cc
Heros was a Belgian motorcycle manufacturer producing lightweight commuter bikes.
Their machines were regionally distributed and rarely exported.
The brand disappeared before WWII, leaving behind very few surviving examples.
💡 Did You Know? Heros motorcycles were often powered by Villiers engines.
Herrero (Spain) [Defunct – Racing Specials]
Herrero Motorcycles
Years Active: 1960s–1970s
Notable Models: Herrero 50cc GP
Herrero was a Spanish racing motorcycle builder, best known for its 50cc and 125cc Grand Prix machines.
Their bikes were lightweight, highly tuned, and competitive in European championships.
The brand disappeared after the tragic death of rider Santiago Herrero in 1970, which also marked the decline of Ossa’s GP program.
💡 Did You Know? Santiago Herrero’s Ossa two‑strokes were among the most advanced lightweight GP bikes of their era.
Hertel (United States) [Defunct – Prototype]
Hertel Motorcycles
Years Active: 1895–1900
Notable Models: Hertel Prototype
Hertel was one of the earliest American motorcycle experimenters, building motor‑bicycles in the late 19th century.
His prototypes were among the first attempts at motorized two‑wheelers in the U.S.
Hertel’s work predated the founding of Indian and Harley‑Davidson, but never reached mass production.
💡 Did You Know? Hertel also built one of America’s earliest automobiles in 1895.
Hesel (Germany) [Defunct – Interwar]
Hesel Motorcycles
Years Active: 1920s–1930s
Notable Models: Hesel 175cc
Hesel was a German motorcycle manufacturer producing lightweight commuter bikes in the interwar years.
Their machines were powered by Sachs and ILO engines, typical of many small German marques.
The brand disappeared before WWII, leaving behind very few surviving examples.
💡 Did You Know? Hesel motorcycles were often sold through local bicycle shops in Germany.
Hesketh (United Kingdom) [Active – Luxury Motorcycles]
Hesketh Motorcycles
Years Active: 1980–present
Notable Models: Hesketh V1000, Hesketh 24
Hesketh is a British luxury motorcycle manufacturer founded by Lord Hesketh in 1980.
Their first model, the V1000, was ambitious but plagued by reliability issues.
Despite financial struggles, the brand has survived in small numbers, producing hand‑built, high‑end motorcycles for collectors and enthusiasts.
💡 Did You Know? Lord Hesketh also ran a Formula One team in the 1970s, famous for its flamboyant style.
Hess (Germany) [Defunct – Small Manufacturer]
Hess Motorcycles
Years Active: 1920s
Notable Models: Hess 200cc
Hess was a small German motorcycle manufacturer active in the 1920s.
Their machines were lightweight commuters, often powered by Sachs engines.
The brand disappeared quickly, leaving behind little documentation and very few surviving examples.
💡 Did You Know? Hess motorcycles were sometimes re‑badged for sale under other German trade names.
Hetchins (United Kingdom) [Defunct – Bicycle Maker]
Hetchins Motorized Bicycles
Years Active: 1930s–1950s
Notable Models: Hetchins Motor‑Bicycle
Hetchins was a British bicycle manufacturer famous for ornate lugwork.
In the mid‑20th century, they briefly experimented with motorized bicycles and mopeds.
These machines were produced in very small numbers and are now rare collector’s items.
💡 Did You Know? Hetchins bicycles are still prized today for their distinctive curved “curly stays.”
Higgins (United Kingdom) [Defunct – Bicycle Maker]
Higgins Motorized Bicycles
Years Active: 1930s–1950s
Notable Models: Higgins Motor‑Bicycle
Higgins was a British bicycle manufacturer that briefly experimented with motorized bicycles and mopeds.
Their machines were produced in small numbers and are now rare collector’s items.
The company is better remembered for its lightweight bicycles and tricycles.
💡 Did You Know? Higgins bicycles were especially popular among touring cyclists in the UK.
Hildebrand & Wolfmüller (Germany) [Defunct – First Production Motorcycle]
Hildebrand & Wolfmüller
Years Active: 1894–1897
Notable Models: Hildebrand & Wolfmüller 1488cc
Hildebrand & Wolfmüller was the world’s first series‑production motorcycle manufacturer, based in Munich.
Their 1488cc water‑cooled twin was revolutionary but expensive and unreliable, leading to limited sales.
Despite its short life, the company is celebrated as the official starting point of motorcycle history.
💡 Did You Know? The term “Motorrad” (motorcycle) was first used by Hildebrand & Wolfmüller in 1894.
Hoffmann (Germany) [Defunct – Vespa Licensee]
Hoffmann Werke
Years Active: 1949–1954
Notable Models: Hoffmann Vespa, Hoffmann Gouverneur
Hoffmann Werke was a German manufacturer that built Vespa scooters under license after WWII.
They also produced their own motorcycles, including the Gouverneur twin.
Financial difficulties ended production in the mid‑1950s, but Hoffmann remains remembered for introducing Vespa to Germany.
💡 Did You Know? Hoffmann was one of the first foreign companies licensed by Piaggio to build Vespas.
Honda (Japan) [Active – Global Leader]
Honda Motor Co.
Years Active: 1948–present
Notable Models: Honda Cub, CB750, Gold Wing, Africa Twin
Honda is the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, producing everything from scooters to superbikes.
Founded by Soichiro Honda, the company revolutionized motorcycling with the Super Cub in 1958 and the CB750 in 1969.
Honda continues to lead in innovation, racing, and global sales, with production facilities worldwide.
💡 Did You Know? The Honda Super Cub is the best‑selling motor vehicle in history, with over 100 million units produced.
Horex (Germany) [Active – Heritage Brand]
Horex Motorcycles
Years Active: 1923–1960, revived 2010–present
Notable Models: Horex Regina, Horex VR6
Horex is a German motorcycle manufacturer originally famous for its Regina singles in the 1950s.
The brand was revived in 2010 with the innovative VR6 roadster, featuring a narrow‑angle six‑cylinder engine.
Horex remains a boutique manufacturer producing high‑end motorcycles in limited numbers.
💡 Did You Know? The Horex VR6 engine is a unique six‑cylinder design with a 15‑degree angle between cylinder banks.
Husaberg (Sweden) [Defunct – KTM Subsidiary]
Husaberg Motorcycles
Years Active: 1988–2014
Notable Models: Husaberg FE Series, Husaberg FS
Husaberg was a Swedish off‑road motorcycle manufacturer founded by former Husqvarna engineers.
Known for innovative enduro and motocross machines, Husaberg was acquired by KTM in 1995.
In 2014, KTM merged Husaberg back into Husqvarna, ending the brand but preserving its engineering legacy.
💡 Did You Know? Husaberg pioneered unconventional engine layouts, including tilted cylinders for mass centralization.
HADC see Motosacoche
Haggo Sweden, 1970’s, Hagglunds, a large industrial manufacturer, won a contract to build a military motorcycle. Husqvarna took over the production of the Hagglunds designed motorcycle
Haleson England, 1903 – 1914 Steam powered
Hampden
Harley-Davidson USA. 1903-Today. Bankrumpt in 1969 and was sold to AMF in 1969, purchased back from AMF in 1981. America’s second oldest motorcycle brand after Indian Motorcycles. America’s longest running motorcycle company.
Harper England, 1950’s Scooters
Harper USA, 1911. The Harper Engineering Co. built and sold a 45 degree V-twin engine for motorcycles
Harris England, 1970’s – 1980’s, Cafe racer builders, using various Japanese engines
Hartford
Hausmann USA
Haverford USA, 1911 – 1924 Haverford Cycle Co.
Haveloc Australia -Tasmania, 1903
Hawker England, 1920’s
Hawthorne
HB England, 1919 – 1923, Made by the Hill Brothers. Blackburne engines
Healing Austrailia, 1903. JAP and other engines. Rebadged as Mostyn, Bullock, De-Luxe, Blue Bird, Pearless, Big Four and more.
Heavy Duty Canada, Donny Petersen builds custom Harley clones
Hec England, 1922 – 1924, Hewins Engineering Company
Hec England, 1938 – 1940, Hepburn Engineering Company. Used Levis engines
Hecker Germany, 1922-1956
Hedlund was a Swedish company 1955 to 1987
Hedstrom USA, Oscar Hedstrom built his first motorcycles around 1898. They were tandem seat motorcycles that were used to pace bicycle races. Also called Henshaw-Hedstrom. He later went on to establish Indian with George Hendee
Heinkel Germany 1952 – 1965, Started as an airplane manufacturer in 1922 – 1945. Started making scooters and mopeds around 1952
Helios Germany 1921-1922, was the first motorcycle made by BMW that used their own engine, a 486cc side-valve
Henderson Was started in Detroit in 1912 by Tom W. Henderson and his brother William G. Henderson, who later started Ace Motorcycles. They built mostly inline four engines up to 1340cc and was sold to the Schwinn bicycle company in 1917 and then marketed by Excelsior which was also purchased by Ignatz Schwinn. Both bros continued to work for Excelsior, Tom until 1917 and Bill until 1920 when he left to Start Ace Motorcycles. In May, 1922 at the Tacoma Speedway, here in Washington where I live, a rider named Wells Bennet set a new 24 hour endurance record of 1,562.54 miles on a stock Henderson De-Luxe. The depression started in 1929 and Schwinn stopped all production of both Excelsior and Henderson in 1931
Hemingway USA
Herring
Hercules USA, 1902 – 1905?, The name Glenn Curtiss used for the first motorcycles he made. see Curtiss
Hercules Germany, made their first motorcycles in 1904. Taken over by Sachs in 1963. Sachs built bikes and sold Yamahas and other makes under the name Hercules until around 1995
Hercules W2000 Germany, Was the first production rotary motorcycle in 1974. It had a Wankel engine and was made by Sachs and was also sold as DKW because Sachs owned the name.
Hercules Australia
Hero India, Started in the 1960’s and became the largest bicycle maker in the world. They make small 100cc motorcycles and mopeds
Hesketh England, 1981 – 1983
H&G Australia, They build the Sporton, a Harley Sportster engine in a copy of a Norton featherbed frame
H & H
Highland Sweden, 1997, They build a 950cc V-Twin dirtbike as one of their models
Hilaman USA, 1906 – 1912? The A.H. Hilaman Co.
Hildebrand and Wolfmuller In 1889, Heinrich and Wilhelm Hildebrand of Munich made a prototype motorcycle using with a small steam engine. After their prototype steam motorcycle, the brothers joined with Alois Wolfmuller to manufacture a design patented by Wolfmuller and Hans Geisenhoff in 1894. It is considered to be the first production motorcycle, it was made in both Germany and France until 1896. The engine was a twin cylinder, water cooled, four stroke with 1488cc. The pistons traveled together (firing alternately) with their connecting rods pushing cranks on the rear wheel, like a locomotive engine. The rear wheel acted like a flywheel and it used rubber bands to pull the pistons back up the cylinders. There are still many examples of the Hildebrand & Wolfmuller “Motorad” in the Deutsches Zweirad-Museum, Neckarsulm, Germany, the Science Museum in London, England and the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit
Hobart England, 1920’s
Hodaka was a Japanese/American company that started shipping bikes in 1964 and lasted about 16 years. They started the street/trail bike craze. They had some of the best model names like, Wombat, Combat Wombat, Super Rat, Road Toad and Thunderdog
Holden Motor Bicycle England, 1896 – 1902, Brig. Gen. Sir H.C.L. Holden had a four cylinder design in 1896. It used the same inefficient design that Pennington and Hildebrand Wolfmuller and others used with the connecting rods directly driving the rear wheel
Holley USA, In 1897 George and Earl Holley a single-cylinder three-wheeler. They started the Holley Motor Co. in 1899 to build engines and then started producing motorcycles around 1901 using Holly engines on frames made by the Olive Wheel Co. but stopped making motorcycles in 1903.
Horex (Horex-Columbus) Germany
Honda Japan, Started by Soichiro Honda and was making motorbikes in 1946. Entered the U.S. market in 1959
HRD England, Started by Howard Raymond Davies in 1925, he won the 1925 Isle on Man Senior TT on one. Originally HRD created three racing models using JAP engines. The company went bankrupt in 1928. The name was later sold for the price of 500 pounds to Phil Vincent who produced the Vincent HRD
Hudson England, (New Hudson) 1914, Used to deliver mail in England
Humber England, 1899, Built motorcycles and cars
Hummel Germany, 1965, built by DKW, only about 200 made
Hummer USA, 1948 – 1965, made by Harley-Davidson, first called the model 125. Hummer is the name usually associated with this line of bikes which had several different models. It was a copy of a German DKW. BSA made the same bike and called it the Bantam. The design was taken by the allies after WWII
Hunwick Hallam is an Australian Superbike manufacturer. The Hunwick Hallam X1R has a high tech frame, carbon fiber components and a 1000cc V-twin engine that makes more that 170 hp at the rear wheel
Hunwick Harrop Australia, They make limited production cruisers
Hurley-Pugh England, 1904 – 1943, established in by Sir John Hurley and Alaric Pugh. The Excalibur model had a 1212cc side valve single engine. They made a military model in the 1930’s called the “Wildebeeste Cavalryman All-Terrain MkVIII” that had a single track in place of the rear wheel
Hurricane Japan, 1953-1968, manufactured by Fuji Kogyo (Fuji Heavy Industries) . The engine was a 346cc overhead-valve single
Husaberg Sweden, Was started in 1988 by a group of former Husqvarna engineers and make top of the line off-road and enduro four stroke racers
Husqvarna Sweden, Started production in 1904 and was bought by Cagiva in 1986
Huy
Hyosung Korea, 1978, affiliated with Suzuki