Everything You Need To Know About Harley Davidson Bikes
Harley Davidson was founded in 1902 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company was founded with the spirit of the hardworking American as the inspiration and backbone of the company. By 1920 that spit, grit, and all around tough attitude the company was founded on had made Harley Davidson into the number one motorcycle company in the world. More than one hundred years later Harley Davidson still crafts motorcycles with the blue collar spirit of the American worker in mind. Harley motorcycles are world renowned with the concepts of quality and excellence.
For those riders looking for lightweight street bikes, Harley Davidson probably isn’t the right choice. Harley only manufactures motorcycles that fall into the classification of heavy weight cruising motorcycles. The style of bike the company manufactures has become synonymous with the Harley name. Harleys are known primarily for big powerful engines sitting on artfully crafted steel frames. In fact, it is these attributes which inspired the chopper revolution and a wave of customized cruising bikes that can cost up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Because they make the best bikes on the market, Harley Davidson bikes are always in high demand. Finding a good deal on a Harley Davidson can be quite the task. Aside from a good price, you want a bike that is an extension of your personality, and one that fits your individual taste and style. But you also need a bike that fits your build and riding experience as well. First time Harley owners can benefit from having an expert’s input. For the experienced Harley Davidson enthusiast having an extra set of eyes to help you find the bike of your dreams can make all the difference. If you’re looking for Harleys for sale in PA for example, you’ll want to connect with the Harley Davidson experts at Highland Harley Davidson. Even if you’re not located in the same geographic area, many times it helps to have sources in other areas helping you to find that classic shovel head or that brand new tricked out v rod you’ve been looking for.
Today, Harley Davidson makes a number of different lines. Each model carries with it, its own unique style and experience. Some of the most popular Harley’s ever to hit the road are the classic Road King series of bikes. These bikes are popular among riders looking to travel long distances and want both a comfortable ride and space to store their stuff (or passenger). The Road King has been in Harley’s lineup of bikes for more than 50 years and although it’s gone through a number of changes the Road King touring bike has never lost is demand or classic styling.
The softail series of motorcycles are another one of Harley Davidson’s classic lines. The softail was introduced in the 1960s as an alternate, more comfortable ride, to the hard tail style of bikes that had become popular with the chopper crowd. Today some of the best bikes on the road carry the Harley Davidson softail brand markings.
The sportster is another Harley Davidson classic. The sportster line was introduced in 1957 as Harley’s racing bike. Made smaller and lighter than most other bikes in Harley’s line the sportster gained wide popularity among racing enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies. Today the sportster line is still one of HD’s most popular bikes, in 2007 Harley released a 50th anniversary edition sportster including only 2000 numbered bikes worldwide. The limited numbers and classic styling make the 2007 XL50 one of the most sought after bikes in the world.
Some riders just want to get from point A to point B. But some riders want more than just a trip down the highway; they want an experience and a culture. Harley Davidson has been representing those riders for more than 100 years, making bikes that capture the spirit of America and heed the call of the open road.
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