Stories
A record-breaking ride
George ‘Usco’ Ellis was one of the United States’ best-known early motorcyclists and managed to cut an impressive eleven hours off the Boston-Chicago record back in 1923. He wrote a piece for The Enthusiast® detailing the adventure in his own words.
SAFETY GEAR: Some sound advice
A motorcyclist advocating for safety has a tough row to hoe. Motorcycles are widely understood to be pretty dangerous, and most of the people ridin’ ’em realise that and aren’t in the mood for a lecture.
American dreams
Photojournalist Olivier Touron explains how the thoughtful gift of a motorcycle from a friend proved to be life-changing in more ways than one.
The future is now
At 26 years old, Agathe Romain, of Grudziądz, Poland, is already an accomplished bike builder. Now she hopes to inspire more young people to follow their dreams by moving her passion in new directions.
A COMEBACK AFTER 25 YEARS
Taking part in the ABCs of Touring competition for the 12th time, German H.O.G.® member Volker Steckmeier achieved his second victory in 2023.
A HISTORY IN 12 ENGINES
The history of Harley-Davidson power has followed many twists and turns, from single cylinder to v-twin, from air cooled to liquid cooled to electric. Here we take a look at the most iconic engines that have featured in the history of Harley-Davidson.
Bikes we’ve loved
The Enthusiast® caught up with Bill and Karen Davidson to talk about the bikes that have meant the most to them.
10 women who made their mark on H-D history
Today, female riders represent the fastest growing segment of the motorcycle marketplace. But it wasn’t always that way. Here we celebrate 10 pioneering women who have carved out a distinct place in the motorcycle world.