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| Glenn Hammond Curtiss |
Who was Glenn Hammond Curtiss, and how does his legacy
relate to the introduction of a new concept in cutting edge American electric
motorcycle design? This is a question many followers of the Curtiss
brand have asked. Perhaps they wonder why a prominent name in American aviation
would be applied to a motorcycle, presuming it's a mere nod to a famous name to
garner some recognition for a new brand. A few might be aware of Curtiss'
involvement in early American motorcycling and his daring records that stood
for decades, but they might fail to understand how this relates to the electric
revolution Curtiss promises to offer.
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| Glenn Curtiss |
The truth is that Curtiss draws upon a long legacy
of innovation, skill, risk-taking, and American ingenuity from a golden era of
American exceptionalism that is perfectly summarized by the life and work of
Glenn H. Curtiss. The Curtiss of today seeks to push the boundaries of
design, engineering and performance while offering an heirloom quality machine
designed from first principles that are unlike anything offered by their
competition. These are the very same principles espoused by Curtiss in the
earliest days of American motorcycling, so it is fitting that the Curtiss
of today seeks to pick up where the Curtiss Motor Company left off more than
100 years ago. Curtiss seeks to continue a legacy of innovation that was
driven by the vision of one remarkable man whom they have proudly designated
their namesake: Glenn Hammond Curtiss.
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| Glenn Curtiss' Langley Medal |
Interesting Links:
Curtiss Motorcycles
OddBike profile of the Curtiss V8
Curtiss photo gallery
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, Hammondsport NY
Geoffrey N. Stein catalogue of New York motorcycle manufacturers
Smithsonian entry on the Curtiss V8 Motorcycle
Smithsonian article on the Curtiss V8 Motorcycle
1911 Curtiss-Marvel OHV single sold by Bonhams
March 1927 Popular Science article on Glenn Curtiss
The Vintagent on Glenn Curtiss
Disciples of Flight on Glenn Curtiss
Curtiss Motorcycles
OddBike profile of the Curtiss V8
Curtiss photo gallery
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, Hammondsport NY
Geoffrey N. Stein catalogue of New York motorcycle manufacturers
Smithsonian entry on the Curtiss V8 Motorcycle
Smithsonian article on the Curtiss V8 Motorcycle
1911 Curtiss-Marvel OHV single sold by Bonhams
March 1927 Popular Science article on Glenn Curtiss
The Vintagent on Glenn Curtiss
Disciples of Flight on Glenn Curtiss
