Twist the Throttle
Documentary Series on the history, current production, and latest models from eight of the most famous motorcycle brands in the world.
- 2009-2009
- 1 season
- The Discovery Network
- Documentary
Documentary Series on the history, current production, and latest models from eight of the most famous motorcycle brands in the world.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
Honda
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 44 mins
A worldwide brand and a household name, Honda began as nothing more than a dream for Soichiro Honda. Find out how that dream became a reality.
Episode 2
Ducati
Mon, Apr 13, 2009 43 mins
Discover how the Ducati brothers' revolutionary designs inspired modern culture, when their radio manufacturing company produced one of the world's most famous motorcycles.
Episode 3
BMW
Mon, Apr 20, 2009 43 mins
An intriguing ride through the history of BMW, which started life manfacturing aeroplane engines before a twist of fate shifted the company's focus to motor vehicles.
Episode 4
Kawasaki
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 43 mins
Building motorbikes put Kawasaki on the map, but they were, and still remain, manufacturers of heavy industrial machinery. Watch their remarkable success story.
Episode 5
Suzuki
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 44 mins
A fascinating history of the Japanese motorcycle giant, originally founded as a silk company before owner Michio Suzuki expanded into the car trade and later super-fast bikes.
Episode 6
MV Agusta
Sat, May 23, 2009 44 mins
Founded in 1945 in Italy, motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta created cheap bikes in a post-war world. Learn the fascinating history of this formidable brand.
Episode 7
Bimota & Alpinestars
Mon, May 18, 2009 44 mins
Bimota is a maker of rare and one-of-a-kind motorcycles, and Alpinestars is a manufacturer of riding gear that saves lives. The perfect combination.
Episode 8
Yamaha
Mon, May 25, 2009 43 mins
Discover how Japanese giant Yamaha progressed from manufacturing pianos in the 19th century to launching motorcycles through new technology following World War II.