Harley davidson motorcycles biography

There may not be a more iconic motorcycle manufacturer than Harley-Davidson®. This brand has come to symbolize the freedom and independence of American rider and their bikes. Over the years, Harley-Davidson® has both shaped and been shaped by American culture, and somehow, while other brands have folded under the pressure of financial recessions and changing customer demands, Harley-Davidson® has continued to evolve and adapt. Today, they’re a leader in motorcycle design, construction, and engineering, and företräda the true American Motorcycle.

You might be able to tell that we here at Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson® we take Harley-Davidson® bikes seriously. Read on to learn about this legendary brand’s history, and stop by our Eugene showroom and dealership when you want to take a Harley for a test ride!

Founding & The Early Days

Harley-Davidson® started as a drawing on the desk of a 20-year-old William S. Harley. This original plan was for a single-cylinder, 116cc engin

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Harley-Davidson - a brief history of the world’s most famous motorcycle company

Harley-Davidson is more than a motorbike - it’s a way of life. A name recognised and revered the world over, its glorious motorcycles evoke freedom, speed and the lure of the open road. So how did it get here? 

At 119 years old, this motorcycling phenomenon is part of popular culture, surviving world wars, depressions and rapid technological and engineering revolutions while leaving scores of competitors in the dust. Today, Harley-Davidson continues to inspire a special kind of loyalty among its customers, through building a global community and celebrating its own special story, which began in a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

How did Harley-Davidson start up?

In 1903, brothers Walter and Arthur Davidson and their friend William Harley built a prototype of a loop-frame motorcycle in a small shed in the Davidson family’s backyard in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It followed an earlier attempt by Wil

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List of Harley-Davidson motorcycles

Model Engine Years Notes FL Hydra Glide 73 cu in (1,200 cc) 1949–1957 FL Duo Glide 73 cu in (1,200 cc) 1958–1964 FLH Electra Glide 73 cu in (1,200 cc) (1965–1980),
82 cu in (1,340 cc) (1978–1993) 1965–1993 Fitted with the Panhead engine in the first year of production with an electric start, the Shovelhead engine in the second year of production, and the Evolution engine after 18 years in production. FLHS Electra Glide Sport 73 cu in (1,200 cc) (1997)
82 cu in (1,340 cc) 1987–1993 A stripped down Electra Glide without the "Batwing" fork-mounted fairing or Tour-Pak with a simple windshield. The Electra Glide Sport was a precursor to the Road King. It was relaunched in 1981 as the Sport Electra Glide and in 1983-84 had an Evolution engine and a new chassis. In 1987, it had the Tour Glide's all-in-one console for it