Harley Davidson Bicycle

In 1901, 21 years William S. Harley had created the model of an engine that was designed to accommodate a bicycle. Two years later, William together with his friend Arthur Davidson started and developed an engine with a cylinder that was installed on a conventional bicycle during that period. However, this motor-bicycle was proved to be incapable of climbing through the hills without pedal assistance Milwaukee. Harley Davidson and further develop their motor after that experience.

Immediately, they created a more powerful engine (405 cc or 24.74 cubic inches), which became the first and true Harley-Davidson. Meanwhile, the first factory Harley-Davidson was in a 10 x 15 foot wooden shed. The two friends were helped by Walter Arthur, the elder brother.

After a year, the Harley-Davidson motorcycle entered its very first motorcycle race at Milwaukee.

The first year went so quickly to the company after three years, production of Harley-Davidson was transferred at Chestnut Street (which was later to become Juneau Avenue). It is still the headquarters of Harley-Davidson at that time.

In 1907, William received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Wisconsin. This allowed them to development of better engines Harley-Davidson in the future. The same year also provided to expand the factory if necessary to meet growing motorcycle. The year 1907 brought the motor 45 degree V-Twin which has become the single-engine Harley-Davidson for a very long time.

Over the years, the company has grown in popularity to the point that production has been converted into sales. During the First World War, Harley-Davidson has been tasked to provide over 20,000 units for military use. The history of the Second World Assembly was the same for society. They have produced thousands of thousands of motorcycle.

Before the entry of the 70s, the AMF or the American machine and Foundry bought Harley-Davidson. Policies have changed that has led to the labor strike and lower quality bikes. The popularity and reputation of the business has been severely damaged.

In the 80s, it was sold to a group of investors headed by Willie G. Davidson and Vaughn Beals. Innovations such as the planned introduction of the "Sturgis". Customers have begun to return and the company had seen clear promise.

Since then, the popularity of Harley-Davidson is undeniable. They regained their leadership in the motorcycle industry because they create a unique line of motorcycles, different from the conventional Japan made. Now, after more than a hundred years of existence, the Harley-Davidson has become an attraction in all the world's roads.