Harley Davidson-100 Years as the Motorcycle Real Deal
Harley Davidson, the most respected and most popular motorcycle manufacturer in the United States has been going strong for over 100 years! Debuting in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Harley Davidson offers racing bikes, military bikes and most importantly the Harley roadsters. Harley’s birth is remembered every year when hundreds of thousands of motorcycle fanatics converge on Milwaukee, Wisconsin to pay their respects and homage.
William Harley and Arthur Davidson teamed up in 1903 and together founded the Harley Davidson Company. Getting their start in a tiny wood shed in Milwaukee, the first ever Harley was made literally in their back yard. Henry Meyer saw the beauty of the Harley and became the first ever purchaser of a Harley Davidson motorcycle. C.H. Lang opened the first Harley Davidson dealership in 1904 in Chicago, Illinois.
1905 was a watershed year for the Harley Davidson Company. That’s when Harley won its first motorcycle race. After getting the taste of a victory, Harley Davidson continued to enter off-road races, lap races, and endurance competitions. 1913 saw the creation of the Harley Davidson racing department.
Benefitting from Harley Davidson’s quality offerings, the United States Military purchased 1/3 of all Harley Davidson motorcycles that were made in 1917. A year later, in 1918, the military’s motorcycle brigade was comprised of over 50% Harleys. World War One was fought with the aid and precision of over twenty thousand motorcycles, the majority of which were Harley Davidson’s. Harley enthusiasts formed The Harley Owners Group (aka HOG) and that organization holds the title of the largest motorcycle club. Membership in HOG grew to over 500,000 members by the year 2000.
The year 2010 will surely be another ground breaking year for Harley Davidson. Enhanced accessories, improved technology and unsurpassed quality will propel Harley into another record breaking year.
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