Harley-Davidson History: The Sport Model
Mark Masker
July 7, 2022
One of the most unusual motorcycles ever produced by Harley-Davidson was the W, or Sport model. Produced between 1919 and 1923, the
Harley-Davidson, Indian & Custom Motorcycle History
Harley-Davidson: The “First Factory” and Evolution of the Juneau Ave Site
Mark Masker
June 16, 2022
After William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson started development of single cylinder engines and bicycle frames, they began to use the shed
Harley-Davidson Single-Cylinder Motorcycles: A Brief History
Mark Masker
June 9, 2022
In the midst of all the attention given to decades of Harley-Davidson V-Twin engines, it can be easy to forget the many
Harley-Davidson Racing History in Brief: 1960-1980
Mark Masker
June 2, 2022
The early 1960s started off on a positive note for the Harley-Davidson racing team. In 1961, Roger Reiman won the 200-mile National
Harley-Davidson Motorcycles at Work: The Package Truck
Mark Masker
May 26, 2022
In 1914, Harley-Davidson was only 11 years old as a Company, but had already proven the value of the motorcycle as a
Harley History: Racing the Boardtrack
Mark Masker
April 14, 2022
A topic the Harley-Davidson Archives frequently receives questions about is the “Motordrome” racetracks of the early 20th century. Or, as many call
From the Quartermasters School to Harley-Davidson University
Mark Masker
January 18, 2022
Production for Harley-Davidson in the 1917 model year was devoted to military motorcycles by nearly half of all motorcycles made. H-D saw
Harley-Davidson makes American Business History: The 1980s Tariff
Mark Masker
December 9, 2021
In the 1980s, Harley-Davidson enacted a tariff to protect the company from overseas competitors. The historical significance of this series of events
Harley-Davidson History 1903-1910 Part 2
Mark Masker
December 2, 2021
In 1908,Walter Davidson became the first rider to achieve a perfect score in the Federation of American Motorcyclists Endurance and Reliability Contest
Harley-Davidson History 1903-1910, Part 1
Mark Masker
November 16, 2021
The turn of the 20th century was undoubtedly the beginning of the Transportation Age. In 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright completed the
Harley-Davidson and the U.S. Military
Mark Masker
November 8, 2021
Veterans Day takes place later this week. In honor of those who’ve served their country, we thought we’d share a little Harley-Davidson
Backwards Land; Road Racing Touring “Bagger” Motorcycles
Jeff Holt
November 5, 2021
Welcome To Backwards Land Baggers < Race Bikes Words: Jeff G. Holt of V-Twin Visionary Most autos and motorcycles gain most of
Harley-Davidson Single-Cylinder Bikes | History
Mark Masker
January 1, 2020
The very first Harley-Davidson motorcycle (on display in the Juneau Avenue main lobby) was a single-cylinder motorcycle with an atmospheric valve control and a leather belt drive.
Harley-Davidson WW II Training Film
Mark Masker
October 5, 2019
Harley-Davidson made a lot of motorcycles for the American military during WW II; we all know this. What about training troops to use the famous WLA motorcycles, though?
How Alfred LeRoy Overcame Disability as a Rider
Jeff Holt
September 21, 2019
Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders have always been well suited to the name “Enthusiast.” And there have always been riders who have taken this title to proud lengths.
And Now Some Harley Dealer Trivia
Mark Masker
September 15, 2019
Harley-Davidson tells us that evidence shows that the very first Harley-Davidson dealer was open for business as early as 1904, just one year after the company began producing motorcycles.
Harley-Davidson History and the U.S. Military
Mark Masker
August 31, 2019
With the strategic value of motorcycles proven to the military, the War Department relied heavily upon Harley-Davidson following the entry of the United States into World War I.
RIP, Jessi Combs
Dave Roe
August 28, 2019
This year has been pretty hard on the motorcycle world, first with the deaths of Arlen Ness, Sam Radoff, and Jesse Rooke, now with the passing of Jessi Combs.