Harley davidson history timeline. The first v twin engine. Harley began as a simple venture to outfit bicycles with motors. Want to learn more about the history of the harley davidson.
Tracing the roots of a true american company. The harley davidson motor company was six years old when it introduced its first v twin in 1909. In 2003 the 100th anniversary of the founding of the company harley davidson has good reason to celebrate.
Harley davidson production models from every era. Products that celebrate a proud history decades of passionate involvement in motorcycling and the spirit that made the bar and shield a globally recognized symbol of american individualism and adventure. Through the decades various technological advances have led the company to develop nine different types of basic big twin motors.
Authentic reproductions made by skilled manufacturers to specifications taken from harley davidsons expansive archive. Its the ultimate insider view of motorcycle history. 19721985 1000 cc evolution since 1986 883 cc.
William harley and the davidson brothers walter and arthur build their first motorcycle in milwaukee wisconsin. Visual timeline history of harley davidson motorcycles harley. Take a step back in time and follow the harley davidson timeline.
An improved fixed head or f head v twin came in 1911 and proved to be a workhorse until 1929. They raced without formal support from the harley davidson company but the company went on to establish its first formal factory supported racing team in 1914. Ray watkins and ben torres.
Competitions like this helped to prove the durability and power of harley davidson motorcycles and victories on the track translated into sales at dealerships. July 2019 learn how and when to remove this template message harley davidson engines are a line of engines manufactured since 1903 in milwaukee wisconsin by the harley davidson company for use in its motorcycles. Get the rest of the story.
Big twins for more than 100 years harley davidson has been producing its legendary lineup of big twin engines. A product of harley davidson originals.