Iconic Motorcycles Codexery — Data & Quality

We publish our audit record because accuracy claims should be checkable. Every entry on this site runs through an automated fact-audit pipeline (accuracy audit → source-grounded repair → visual QA); this page is generated from that pipeline's own report, not written by hand.

Last full accuracy audit: 2026-08-28 · 5 entries checked · 8 flagged · 14 issues confirmed · 4 corrected · 10 still open

Recent findings (audit lane, verbatim)

Honda Super Cub — The 'DID YOU KNOW' section states the NSU Max had a plastic fairing, but it actually had a plastic leg shield, not a fairing.

Honda CB750 — The CR750 was not a purpose-built factory racing machine; it was a production-based racer derived from the CB750, not a bespoke factory-only design.

Honda CB750 — The claim that the CB750 was the first motorcycle to be called a 'superbike' is disputed; the term was first applied to the 1969 Honda CB750, but some sources attribute it to the 1970 Triumph Trident or other models.

Yamaha YZF-R1 — The 2006 limited-edition LE model was not limited to 1,000 units for the United States; the actual limited-edition model for 2006 was the '50th Anniversary Edition' (often called the LE), and production numbers vary by source, but the commonly cited figure for

Yamaha YZF-R1 — [contradicted] The R1 introduced a compact engine design with a stacked gearbox, influencing other manufacturers. :: The source states Yamaha launched the R1 after redesigning the Genesis engine with a stacked gearbox, and that this was followed by other manuf

Suzuki Hayabusa — The claim that the rear subframe was changed from aluminum to steel in 2002 models to address breakage issues when overloaded is not supported by widely known canon; the first-generation Hayabusa used an aluminum rear subframe throughout, with no switch to ste

Indian Scout — [hero audit] hero image does not depict the subject: MISMATCH The image shows a custom chopper-style motorcycle with American flag theming, not an Indian Scout. The Indian Scout is a specific motorcycle

Kawasaki Ninja H2 — [contradicted] the H2 is the first production motorcycle with a supercharger :: the source article states 'The H2 is the first production motorcycle with a supercharger' (excluding earlier turbo models), and the source also says earlier supercharged production

Vincent Black Shadow — [contradicted] The Vincent Black Shadow engine used in Falcon's 'Black' is a 1950 unit :: The source article states the engine is a '1952 Vincent Black Shadow engine' in the page content, but the source article (ground truth) explicitly says the Black was buil

Suzuki GSX-R750 — [contradicted] The model is notable for its lightweight aluminum alloy frame and air-and-oil-cooled engine, which was chosen over water-cooling to save weight. :: The source states this applies specifically to the 1985 original model, not the entire model line

Suzuki GSX-R750 — [contradicted] It featured a dry clutch, close-ratio 6-speed transmission, magnesium clutch and sprocket covers, and a cable-operated clutch. :: The source explicitly states these features are unique to the 1986 GSX-R750R Limited Edition, not the GSX-R750 as a

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