As we know from the history of successful businesses, some great companies started in the garage... And Harley-Davidson is one of these companies.
Established in 1901 by William Harley and brothers Davidson with the goal to make an accessible motorbike. From 1907, the company is manufacturing 150 bikes per year.
Harley-Davidson bikes were used by the American army during the First World War. During the Second World War, the company provided the army forces with about 90000 units.
The most successful models of the company are released in the years from 1957 to 1965 with these famous names:
- Sportster
- Due Glide
- Electra Glide
The motorbikes become a lifestyle in the United States in 70's with the custom versions, mainly in the chopper style.
From 1975, Harley-Davidson sells 75000 bikes yearly.
Today, Harley-Davidson is one of the biggest bikes manufacturer in the United-States.