A Century Of Harley Davidson Legacy

The beginning of the Harley-Davidson MotorAs the years went by, the company had produced
Company in 1903 was very impressive. The founders,and sold more and more units. Harley-Davidson, which
Bill Harley and Arthur Walter Davidson, began at astarted at a small backyard of a modest home, grew
prototype with a small engine- so weak that itto become a motorcycle empire in a very short span
cannot conquer the Milwaukee hills. But, all thingsof time.
must have started from small beginnings. And thatInnovations after innovations and awards after
was exactly what happened to the Harley-Davidsonawards, Harley-Davidson Motors had increased its
Motor Company. Schoolboys, as they can bereputation as the leader in the motorcycle industry.
considered, Bill and Arthur may have been born toHarley-Davidson was one of the 2 motor companies
give contribution to the motor industry.that had been commissioned to mass-produce
The concept of the first Harley-Davidson motorcyclemotorcycles for the government to be used for First
was very advanced at that time considering that factWorld War and the Second World War as well.
that these two individuals were living in the periodWithin the 100 years of the company's existence,
where horses were still the main form ofthey had been challenged with so many trials.
transportation and automobiles were still developing.The company's sale went off in some periods but
Bill and Arthur lived in an era where motorcyclesthey regained on the next. The company's quality
were still in infant stage. What was more surprisinghad been compromised but they had regained it. And
was that, Bill and Arthur were still too young to belike the toughness of the motorcycles they built, the
founders of a company then.company had remained tough.
The prototype may be considered a success butAfter more than a century of motorcycle
could not produce more power to be efficient in hills.manufacturing, Harley-Davidson is among the most
As resourceful as they were, Bill and Arthur madesought after motorcycle brands around the world.
stronger engines that produced more power andThey have created several models that are truly
speed.world-class. Harley-Davidson will continue to
That very same year, Harley-Davidson made its verymanufacture quality motorcycles that are indeed an
first sale. Two years later they had made 11exiting machine to ride.
motorcycles. And in 1908, they had made 154.