Thor Motorcycles Double-Sided Keychain Charm
3.15" x 1.57"
$4.99
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Keep the Thor Motorcycles story close with a charm celebrating a marque that grew from the early American engine trade. Aurora Automatic Machinery started in 1886 as an Illinois machine shop, supplied motorcycle engines and parts, and began selling complete Thor motorcycles after its engine agreement ended in 1907. The company’s V-twin development and racing record offer plenty for collectors to appreciate. A fitting everyday keepsake for motorcycle enthusiasts, history-minded travelers, and fans of the Thor name and its long life beyond motorcycle production.
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.
Keep the Thor Motorcycles story close with a charm celebrating a marque that grew from the early American engine trade. Aurora Automatic Machinery started in 1886 as an Illinois machine shop, supplied motorcycle engines and parts, and began selling complete Thor motorcycles after its engine agreement ended in 1907. The company’s V-twin development and racing record offer plenty for collectors to appreciate. A fitting everyday keepsake for motorcycle enthusiasts, history-minded travelers, and fans of the Thor name and its long life beyond motorcycle production.
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.
Product features
- Acrylic construction with white base and double-sided print
- Compact size ~3.15" x 1.57" (8 x 4 cm); measurements may vary up to 1"
- Includes metal ring and short chain for secure attachment
- Durable, lightweight—made for everyday carry
- Manufactured product sourced from China; intended for adult use
Care instructions
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.