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From 1964, the first Harley-Davidson to have electric starting. [2] Model K and KK 46 cu in (750 cc) flathead 1952–1953 Last 45 street solo, all-new engine, first civilian H-D with rear suspension Model KR: 46 cu in (750 cc) flathead 1953–1969 Racing only Model KH and KHK 54.2 cu in (888 cc) flathead 1954–1956
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (H-D, or simply Harley) is an American motorcycle manufacturer headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Founded in 1903, it is one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression along with its historical rival, Indian Motorcycles. [3]
The earliest known use of a foot clutch and hand shifter, on motorcycles, was with the first multi-geared transmission on the 1915 Harley Davidson. [10] It is a mechanical linkage that is typically mounted to the left side of the motorbike's fuel tank and is held in place by a slotted piece of metal welded to the frame or the tank. [ 9 ]
Rikuo, a licensed copy of the Harley-Davidson, started production in 1929. In 1931 Dabittoson Harley Motorcycle Co., Ltd. was established in Japan. Dabittoson started domestic production of the Harley-Davidson Road King Motorcycle. The 4-cycle, 1200 cc, side-valve V-twin engine produces 28 horsepower for a top speed of 97 km per hour.
Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.), a club for Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners; Harley Benton Guitars, a brand name created by German music instrument retailer Thomann; Harley Lyrics, a 14th-century collection of poems; Harley Street, a British television medical drama; Harley Collection, a collection of manuscripts in the British Library
The Harley Owners Group was created in 1983 as a way to build longer-lasting and stronger relationships with Harley-Davidson's customers, by making ties between the company, its employees, and consumers. [4] HOG members typically spend 30% more than other Harley owners, on such items as clothing and Harley-Davidson-sponsored events. [5]
The Model W engine was Harley-Davidson's first flathead engine, [7] and its transmission was the first in a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to be housed in the engine cases. [6] [8] The transmission included helical gear drive, a wet clutch, and a three-speed gearbox. [8] The engine was a stressed member of the frame. [9] [10]
Competitive models included the Yamaha DragStar 1100 (aka V Star 1100) and V Star 1300, the Suzuki Boulevard S83, the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom, the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic and Vulcan 1500 Classic. [21] [23] [26] Total sales for all types of VTX1300 cruisers amounted to 82,900 for all model years. [27] [28]