Harley Davidson

Whether a biker or casual observer everyone knows about Harley Davidson motorcycles, Harleys, and the hogs. Today it is the best known and the most popular heavyweight (over 750 cc) bikes designed for highway cruising. During the late 1990s and early years of the 21st century, in their products’ period of peak demand, Harley Davidson expanded the number of dealerships because dealers typically had waiting lists for some most popular models that extended up to a year. Although demand has softened in the current economic climate, on September 14, 2010 Harley Davidson announced it would maintain production in Wisconsin where it all began over a century ago. Moreover, motorcycle owners continue to maintain a community that keeps loyal to the brand name through club activities and nationwide events.

Founded by William S.Harley and brothers Arthur’s and Walter Davidson during the early years of the 20th century in Milwaukee, WI the company’s first products introduced in 1905 were mounted with 26.84 cubic inches (440 cc) engines single-cylinder engines. In February 1907, at the Chicago Automobile Show the company introduced a prototype motorcycle with a 45-degree V-Twin engine giving about double the power of the single-cylinder model. » Read more: How Harley Davidson Became America’s Top Motorcycle Company