How long did it take to invent the first motorcycle?

There is no definitive answer to this question, as the development of the motorcycle was a gradual process involving many different inventors and engineers over several decades. However, it is generally accepted that the first true motorcycle was invented by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in 1885. Their invention, the Reitwagen, was a single-cylinder, four-stroke engine mounted on a wooden frame with two wheels. It was capable of reaching speeds of up to 12 mph.