Where it all began

The first engine powered cycle was build in 1867 by an American,
Sylvester Howard Roper. The motorcycle was powered by a
charcoal fired two cylinder engine.

In 1885 Gottlieb Daimler build his "bone crusher". It was the first single cylinder gas engine, ottocycle engine. It was a wooden cycle with wagon like wheels.

These two are the 1st known motorcycles but it is a controversial subject because the 1867 bike was powered by charcoal.