This is a comprehensive encyclopedia of America's dream machine: developments specifications & design history with 570 photographs. This is the complete history & evolution of Harley-Davidson from its humble beginnings to its role as a cultural icon. It is a visual directory of the motorcycle presenting every model ever produced. It is illustrated with over 570 photographs that show each machine to perfection together with text detailing the technical specifications key design elements engineering standards notable attributes & history. Special features include the development of the Harley-Davidson V-twin engine its racing history its riders its significant roles in various eras (including two World Wars) & much more. This is the ultimate reference book for aficionados of the most revered motorcycle in the world. This book celebrates the most famous motorcycle in the world from its nuts & bolts to its cultural significance as a true American icon. Appealing to enthusiasts riders historians & collectors the book covers the history of the machine from its simple origins through its rise to become the largest motorcycle company in the world to its bankruptcy & near demise in the 1980s & to its eventual rebirth in the 1990s. It
Includes:: a comprehensive & chronological illustrated directory of every Harley model ever produced. Packed with informative text & over 570 photographs the book captures the spirit of this legendary motorcycle.