Entering the 1920s, Harley-Davidson became the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world, with a total production of 28 189 units. To market their products, Harley-Davidson has agents in 67 countries. In this decade, Harley-Davidson introduced a number of innovations. V engine developed capacity to 74 cubic inches (about 1184 cc). Gas tank teardrop design introduced in 1925. In 1928, Harley-Davidson began fitted front brakes.
All achievement was quite become the capital of Harley-Davidson in the face of the Great Depression, the economic recession in 1933. Although the number of production decreased to 3,700 units, Harley-Davidson was able to survive. Another motorcycle manufacturers to survive is Indian. The company then became the only competitor of Harley-Davidson until the 1950s.
When depression is completed, Harley-Davidson immediately step on the gas. They introduced the EL models with engine capacity of 976 cc. This popular engine models such as the Knucklehead. With Knucklehead, Harley-Davidson slowly rise. In 1936, the number of Harley-Davidson production reached 9,812 units.
World War II brought blessing, as well as a new milestone for Harley-Davidson. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, the entire production capacity of Harley-Davidson motorcycles are allocated to produce for the benefit of the Allied forces. Civilian consumer needs abandoned altogether.
During 1941-1945, approximately 90,000 units of Harley-Davidson made WML series. For that achievement, Harley-Davidson got a medal '' E '' of the United States Navy.
After the war, Harley-Davidson back open faucet civilian production. Eh, there are many veterans who attracted the motor performance, and want to restore the romance of riding a Harley-Davidson. Thousands of units of Harley-Davidson, both production after the war as well as older models, move into the house of veterans, the forerunner to the rabid fans of Harley-Davidson.
Competing with Indian
IN 1948, Harley-Davidson production into 31,163 units. That year, Harley-Davidson introduced a new innovation, which is 74 cubic inch engine that is equipped with hydraulic valve lifters and aluminum cylinder head. This machine is called The Panhead because the cylinder head cap resembles a frying pan upside down.
Entering the 1950s, the second generation of the founding family started to become a driving force of the company. When celebrating the 50th anniversary, Harley-Davidson lived alone in the US motorcycle market. Traditional competitors, Indians, already folded.
In 1957, Harley-Davidson introduced the Sportster, which is touted as the Father of the Superbikes, biangnya large motors. A year later, Harley-Davidson introduced the Duo Glide, which use hydraulic rear suspension to complement the front suspension fork model.
Next, in 1963, Harley-Davidson to adopt the use of fiberglass in the motor-bike. For this purpose, they bought 60% stake in the Tomahawk Boat Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of fiberglass in Wisconsin.
In 1950-1960 was also marked by the presence biker community, which introduces the biker culture. They are easily recognizable because it uses a leather jacket, covered in tattoos, and long hair. Wild Ones image of Marlon Brando introduced through the film of the same name.
Official Community Harley-Davidson had just founded in 1983, with the name Harley Owner Group (HOG). It became the owners of the largest Harley-Davidson supported directly by the manufacturer. Currently, the number of members of HOG approaching one million people worldwide.
All achievement was quite become the capital of Harley-Davidson in the face of the Great Depression, the economic recession in 1933. Although the number of production decreased to 3,700 units, Harley-Davidson was able to survive. Another motorcycle manufacturers to survive is Indian. The company then became the only competitor of Harley-Davidson until the 1950s.
When depression is completed, Harley-Davidson immediately step on the gas. They introduced the EL models with engine capacity of 976 cc. This popular engine models such as the Knucklehead. With Knucklehead, Harley-Davidson slowly rise. In 1936, the number of Harley-Davidson production reached 9,812 units.
World War II brought blessing, as well as a new milestone for Harley-Davidson. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, the entire production capacity of Harley-Davidson motorcycles are allocated to produce for the benefit of the Allied forces. Civilian consumer needs abandoned altogether.
During 1941-1945, approximately 90,000 units of Harley-Davidson made WML series. For that achievement, Harley-Davidson got a medal '' E '' of the United States Navy.
After the war, Harley-Davidson back open faucet civilian production. Eh, there are many veterans who attracted the motor performance, and want to restore the romance of riding a Harley-Davidson. Thousands of units of Harley-Davidson, both production after the war as well as older models, move into the house of veterans, the forerunner to the rabid fans of Harley-Davidson.
Competing with Indian
IN 1948, Harley-Davidson production into 31,163 units. That year, Harley-Davidson introduced a new innovation, which is 74 cubic inch engine that is equipped with hydraulic valve lifters and aluminum cylinder head. This machine is called The Panhead because the cylinder head cap resembles a frying pan upside down.
Entering the 1950s, the second generation of the founding family started to become a driving force of the company. When celebrating the 50th anniversary, Harley-Davidson lived alone in the US motorcycle market. Traditional competitors, Indians, already folded.
In 1957, Harley-Davidson introduced the Sportster, which is touted as the Father of the Superbikes, biangnya large motors. A year later, Harley-Davidson introduced the Duo Glide, which use hydraulic rear suspension to complement the front suspension fork model.
Next, in 1963, Harley-Davidson to adopt the use of fiberglass in the motor-bike. For this purpose, they bought 60% stake in the Tomahawk Boat Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of fiberglass in Wisconsin.
In 1950-1960 was also marked by the presence biker community, which introduces the biker culture. They are easily recognizable because it uses a leather jacket, covered in tattoos, and long hair. Wild Ones image of Marlon Brando introduced through the film of the same name.
Official Community Harley-Davidson had just founded in 1983, with the name Harley Owner Group (HOG). It became the owners of the largest Harley-Davidson supported directly by the manufacturer. Currently, the number of members of HOG approaching one million people worldwide.
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