Facts about Harley Davidson

Fact 1 - The Harley Davidson Company started in 1901 when William S Harley, Walter Davidson and Arthur Davidson engineered their first motorcycle in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Fact 2 - The first Harley Davidson Motorcycle only had a very small engine (116 cc) and still had pedals (in a bicycle frame)
Fact 3 - In 1914, the Harley Davidson Company made sidecars available for their bikes
Fact 4 - There have been many different Harley Davidson models and variations since the company began, however they can generally be divided into five main ranges which are Sportsters, Softails, Touring models, Revolution models and Dynas
Fact 5 - Harley Davidson is also known as 'Harley' or 'HD' amongst its fans and followers

Historical Facts

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company began in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Initially, the bikes were built in a 10-by-15 foot wooden shed. In 1904, the original Harley-Davidson dealership opened a showroom in Chicago, Illinois. A 1908 Harley motorcycle held the economy record by getting 188.234 miles per gallon. By 1910, Harley-Davidson bikes won seven racing, enduro and hill climb titles to give the machines competitive credentials. Harley-Davidson became the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer in 1920.

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company began in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Initially, the bikes were built in a 10-by-15 foot wooden shed. In 1904, the original Harley-Davidson dealership opened a showroom in Chicago, Illinois. A 1908 Harley motorcycle held the economy record by getting 188.234 miles per gallon. By 1910, Harley-Davidson bikes won seven racing, enduro and hill climb titles to give the machines competitive credentials. Harley-Davidson became the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer in 1920.