“It was New York State that led the way with one of the first viable motor-bicycles, the first V-Twin and the first Four in the United States. From the great to the inglorious, New York’s many motorcycle makers are listed here, with something new to be discovered on almost every page.”
— David Edwards, editor, The Antique Motorcycle, AMCA

Geoffrey N. Stein is Senior Historian Emeritus of the New York State Museum and Brad L. Utter is current Senior Historian and Curator at the New York State Museum. Both authors have written numerous books on New York State history.