H-D history

1926

The Enthusiast® has featured photos submitted by readers demonstrating their love for their motorcycle and captured Harley-Davidson® global presence. In the August 1926 issue, the photos are from South Africa, Canada, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Japan showcasing the popularity of the new single.

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Celebrating 60 years of the Shovelhead engine

Looking at history of the engine that powered some of Harley-Davidson’s most iconic models

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A history of The Enthusiast

How the magazine for the Harley Owners Group has evolved since 1916

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100 years of dual overhead valves

The humble beginnings of an iconic engine

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Harley-Davidson’s racing history: Part two

We meet some new rising stars who carry the brand’s success into the 21st century.

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Tom Janda’s Harley-Davidson scrapbook

A Harley-Davidson enthusiast captured his love of his motorcycle through pictures.

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Celebrating 110 years of The Enthusiast

Next year marks more than 100 years of your favourite magazine!

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Getting to know the Harley-Davidson Museum for Ask an Archivist Day

Harley-Davidson Museum Bike Night regulars got the chance to #AskAnArchivist and find out more about their work to preserve the Motor Company’s history

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Cal Rayborn’s pursuit of speed

Celebrating 50 years since Cal Rayborn’s record-setting Bonneville run.

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THE BIRTH OF H.O.G.

In 1982, Steve Piehl was just a young man working at Harley-Davidson Motor Company in Milwaukee, US, when he got a tap on his shoulder from his boss asking him to start up a new project – the Harley Owners Group

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