Stories
Five out-of-the-way rides
Seeking touring inspiration? Try one of these routes off the beaten track for a truly memorable experience
Game on, again
How a small town in Indiana put motorcycle racing back on the map after ‘The War to End All Wars’.
Flying High
Leslie “Red” Parkhurst races an airplane at the Wisconsin State Fair, circa 1915. Parkhurst began his racing career at age 13 after lying about his age, then became the first official member of the Harley-Davidson factory racing team five years later, in 1914. Parkhurst’s height (a lanky 6′-4″) and shock of red hair made him stand out.
An education
Reflecting on the life of Lillian Hauerwas, an early, unofficial Harley-Davidson® outreach representative who dedicated her time to encouraging women riders
Five bikes that changed Harley-Davidson history
There is a pantheon of motorcycles that have made their mark in H-D history; here are the top five models that changed the brand
Not All Bad
From 1969 until June of 1981, AMF owned Harley-Davidson. Nothing good came of that time. Right?
Bikes That Changed Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson’s all-electric LiveWire™ motorcycle will always carry the honor of being the first of its kind, with a place in the pantheon of motorcycles that have made their mark on H-D history. Here are five other models that earned spots on that list
Joe Ryan and the Service School
Throughout Harley-Davidson’s history, many individuals have had an outsized impact on the company that reverberates long after they’ve gone. Joe Ryan was one of those people.