Miyata was one of the first producers of motorcycles in Japan under the name Asahi.
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10 Facts About Miyata
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Miyata was founded by Eisuke Miyata, a bowyer and engineer from Tokyo who made components for rickshaws.
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In 1890, Miyata opened a new factory in Kikukawa, and the company was renamed Miyata Gun Works.
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The early success of Miyata's bicycles was boosted by a request in 1892 from crown prince Yoshihito to build him a bicycle.
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Miyata produced the first all-Japanese motorcycle in 1913, under the Asahi name, based on a British Triumph design.
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Miyata returned to motorcycle production with the Asahi AA in 1933.
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Miyata again resumed production of motorcycles after the Second World War.
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Many say Miyata pioneered triple butting, and revolutionized frame building techniques.
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Late 1970s to mid-1980s Miyata bikes have high-quality Japanese lugged steel frames and Shimano or Suntour components.
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In late 2011, Miyata announced plans to sell bicycles under its own Miyata Japon brand.
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