Thor Motorcycles Ceramic Coffee Mug
11oz
$12.99
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Start the day with a nod to Thor Motorcycles and the inventive makers of early American machines. Aurora Automatic Machinery began in 1886 as an Illinois machine shop, built engines for Indian motorcycles, and later introduced complete motorcycles under the Thor name. The marque’s V-twin development and its racing record under William Ottaway connect it to a formative period in motorcycling. This coffee mug suits collectors, riders, and anyone who enjoys a strong story with their morning routine.
Thor was the motorcycle marque of Aurora Automatic Machinery Company, a business that began as an Aurora, Illinois, machine shop in 1886 and made bicycle parts. In 1901, Aurora worked with Oscar Hedstrom to produce engines for Indian motorcycles. By 1902, it had made 150 motors for the company, while its agreement allowed it to sell engines to other buyers for a royalty. Thor initially supplied engines and parts rather than complete motorcycles. When the agreement ended in 1907, Aurora developed and sold its own motorcycles under the Thor name. The marque introduced a V-twin in 1910, first with one cylinder upright, and had a larger, conventional V-shaped twin by 1913. Thor also developed automatic intake valves and offered features including belt drive and, by 1916, a three-speed transmission. William Ottaway led the company’s racing efforts from 1909 until 1913, when Thor motorcycles set national records. Thor stopped making motorcycle engines in 1916, and motorcycle production dwindled in the late 1910s, ending around 1920. Aurora continued as a company, and Thor persisted as a household-appliance brand.
Start the day with a nod to Thor Motorcycles and the inventive makers of early American machines. Aurora Automatic Machinery began in 1886 as an Illinois machine shop, built engines for Indian motorcycles, and later introduced complete motorcycles under the Thor name. The marque’s V-twin development and its racing record under William Ottaway connect it to a formative period in motorcycling. This coffee mug suits collectors, riders, and anyone who enjoys a strong story with their morning routine.
Thor was the motorcycle marque of Aurora Automatic Machinery Company, a business that began as an Aurora, Illinois, machine shop in 1886 and made bicycle parts. In 1901, Aurora worked with Oscar Hedstrom to produce engines for Indian motorcycles. By 1902, it had made 150 motors for the company, while its agreement allowed it to sell engines to other buyers for a royalty. Thor initially supplied engines and parts rather than complete motorcycles. When the agreement ended in 1907, Aurora developed and sold its own motorcycles under the Thor name. The marque introduced a V-twin in 1910, first with one cylinder upright, and had a larger, conventional V-shaped twin by 1913. Thor also developed automatic intake valves and offered features including belt drive and, by 1916, a three-speed transmission. William Ottaway led the company’s racing efforts from 1909 until 1913, when Thor motorcycles set national records. Thor stopped making motorcycle engines in 1916, and motorcycle production dwindled in the late 1910s, ending around 1920. Aurora continued as a company, and Thor persisted as a household-appliance brand.
| 11oz | 15oz | |
| Height, in | 3.74 | 4.61 |
| Diameter, in | 3.15 | 3.43 |
Product features
- Microwave-safe for quick reheats
- Dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup
- Available in 11oz and 15oz sizes
- Glossy white ceramic with vibrant, long-lasting print
- Lead- and BPA-free, comfortable C-handle
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap