Stories
Remembering a founder
William A. Davidson left a legacy of being one of the most empathetic, supportive, generous and selfless men in the organisation’s long and proud history.
The knight on the gasoline steed
Theodore Werle was a man committed to stopping the ‘white plague’; tuberculosis, consumption, TB, whatever you called it, it took a devastating toll in the early 20th century.
A Yankee Rides In
For more than 25 years, the identity of the soldier in this now-famous photo remained a mystery…
Let’s ride
Long before the Harley Owners Group® became a force in the motorcycle world, Harley-Davidson® riders gathered and formed clubs to ride and share their passion. This photo, which originally appeared in Motorcycle Illustrated, depicts a 1912 gathering of a Chicago group.
Personalised protection
For most of their history, motorcycle helmets have been as much about self expression as head protection
Happy Go Lucky
The Motor Company owes a debt of gratitude to one of its earliest, happiest influencers
The Jack Pine ENDURES
Today, most Harley-Davidson enthusiasts prefer experiencing the best of nature. But in the early days, some riders went out of their way to seek a sterner test of what Mother Nature could dish out
Putting the Work Back In: Harley-Davidson Bicycles
It is sometimes reported that the original Mr. Harley and three Mr. Davidsons said they started Harley-Davidson to “take the work out of bicycling.” Though true, this statement is sometimes misconstrued to suggest that Harley-Davidson started as a bicycle company. This is simply not the case
Evolution of an Icon
It’s one of the most recognizable brand logos in the world, but very little is actually known about the origins of the Harley-Davidson Bar & Shield