In France, motorcycle industry has been around since 1869, when Pierre Michaux fixed a steam engine on a bicycle. A motorbike craze exploded in the first half of the century, when the new kind of vehicle was still gaining French people’s hearts. After that, the public interest continued to grow. Today, you can see the words ‘Made in France’ on any type of bike: classic, sports bikes, heavyweight, lightweight, and those intended for use in cities.