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Harley-Davidson LiveWire
Harley-Davidson LiveWire

History of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

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Harley-Davidson is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Its history began in 1901, when 21-year-old William Harley designed a small motor for a bicycle.

 

For two years he worked with his friend Arthur Davidson to create a motorized bicycle, which was published under the name Harley in 1903.

 

The bike was intended for racing. It was collected in a small barn with an ambitious sign Harley-Davidson Motor Company.

 

In 1903, the first successful model appeared. It received a 3-horsepower engine with a capacity of 405 cc. with an automatic intake valve and a reinforced frame, in the lower part of which was a loop-shaped bend, which allows you to place the engine low, thereby reducing the center of gravity.

 

The design of the first motorcycle has not changed for several years.

 

In 1904, the first Harley-Davidson store opened, which immediately sold 3 motorcycles.

 

In 1905, in Chicago, Harley won the 15 km race, attracting the attention of hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts.

 

In the same year, the company hires its first employee. A year later, the Harley-Davidson Company built a new production facility and hired five more people.

 

The early 80's can not be called a time of prosperity for the company. Competition from Japanese motorcycles intensified, the country was feverish from the fuel crisis, and Harley-Davidson sales fell sharply.

Leading managers acknowledged that another reason for the brand's failures was the AMF's management policy, which only cared about increasing profits. So they bought Harley-Davidson shares, again making the brand independent.

 

Harley-Davidson Harley Owners Group was founded in 1983. In just 6 years of existence, the number of its members has grown to 90 thousand people and now numbers more than 2 million worldwide.

 

LiveWire is the first electric motorcycle in the history of the Harley-Davidson. This concentrate of electric energy combines bold design and the most modern technologies, and its lightning speed will give you unforgettable sensations.

 

The aggressive style of the model and the always ready to travel gas handle make traveling on this brand new Harley-Davidson motorcycle a truly amazing experience.

 

Robust SHOWA front and rear suspension, H-D / Michelin Scorcher sports tires and Brembo monoblock brakes with advanced ABS and traction control provide LiveWire mobility for almost instant movement on city streets - from 158 km (98 miles) without recharging.