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| Manufacturer | Roy C. Marks |
|---|---|
| Also called | California Moto Bicycle |
| Production | 1896 |
| Assembly | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Successor | California Moto Bicycle |
| Class | Moto Bicycle |
| Engine | 90 cc (5.5 cu in) Roy C. Marks Patent |
| Power | 0.5 hp (0.37 kW) |
| Tires | 1.5 in (38 mm) x 28 in (710 mm) |
| Weight | 90 lb (41 kg) (dry) |
The California Motor Company was founded in San Francisco to produce the motorcycle created by Roy C. Marks formerly of Toledo, Ohio. The 1896 Marks Motorcycle was the first motorcycle made in the United States.