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Harley-Davidson

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  • The motorcycles are known as Harleys
  • The distinctive exhaust note is a unique feature of Harleys
  • Harley-Davidson supplies motorcycle fleets to many American police forces
  • By 1920 they were the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world
  • First motorcycle to win a race at an average speed of over 100mph

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Harley-Davidson Motor Company is an American manufacturer of motorcycles. The company is headquartered at Milwaukee in Wisconsin. Harley-Davidson was founded in 1903. The first Harley-Davidson motorcycle hit the road on September 8, 1904, when it took part in a motorcycle race in Milwaukee. It went on to win the fourth place in the race. The company specializes in heavyweight motorcycles (above 750cc) designed for cruises on the highway. The motor cycles manufactured by the company are noted for their heavy customization which has led to the chopper-style of motorcycle. The company possesses a very loyal brand community. It made Buell Motorcycle Company its fully owned subsidiary in 2003. Then, in 2008 it purchased the Italian motorcycle... Read more
 

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