1. William Harley and Arthur Davidson wanted to take the work out of riding bicycles in 1901. After being joined by the Arthur brothers, Walter and William, they came up with the idea of putting a motor and a bicycle together. Many engine changes were made before the builders were satisfied. In 1903...

The Evolution of the Harley Davidson By Barry Morgan Nearly a century ago, the first motorized bike was invented. The idea came from two ambitious young men, William J. Harley and Ben Davidson. Upon completion of their first successful prototype in a backyard shed, they were ready to show ...

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is a dominant producer of heavyweight cycles throughout the world. Although it is an American company, 30% of its products are exported mainly to Japan and Europe. The other 70% of their products, consisting of motorcycles, parts, accessories, and MotorClothes, are in ...