Harley-Davidson Motor Company (NYSE: HOG) is an American motorcycle manufacturer based diMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. This company is one of two American motorcycle manufacturers are still left, the other is the Victory).
Who does not know Harley Davidson. History of Harley Davidson was originally from a simple idea. That is the intention of William Harley and Arthur Davidson make a motor that could devour the rise in the Milwaukee area, Wisconsin, USA.The most important breakthrough is a V configured engine, which then also known as the Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Evolution, to the Twin Cam. This engine later became the benchmark for other companies, especially from Japan, in making a big motor.Start with 60 cc EngineHarley and Davidson begin this long journey in 1903, when they were still at the early age of 20s. Results prime person who tinkers two young children this is a one-cylinder engine with a capacity of 60 cc. Can the road and managed to devour the hill with ease. Later, because of this success, two brothers Arthur, Walter and William Davidson, joined.
Two years later, they agreed to institutionalize their business into the Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Co.When standing, the company produces three new motor unit. The three motors were produced from the''factory''at the Davidson family's backyard. The so-called factory was a small shack behind the Davidson family home.
In 1906, the company moved to Juneau Avenue, occupying the room more spacious. Because more freely, the year that Harley-Davidson motor can produce 150 units. Most motorcycles they bought the local police. The reason, Harley-Davidson motorcycle can be driven at speeds high enough, and agile.
Six years after being founded, Harley-Davidson introduced the two-cylinder engine configurations V with an angle of 45 degrees. Capacity is 49.5 cubic inch engine (about 790 cc) and capable of producing approximately seven horsepower. With the machine, the speed of 60 miles per hour can be achieved. At that time, Harley-Davidson engines did not think that model would be one of the characteristics of their products.
That same year, Harley-Davidson managed to break through the 1,000 units of production figures, exactly 1149 units. Competition from other factories began to be felt, two years later. Apparently, the success of Harley-Davidson became the inspiration for another factory to start a business. In 1911, most do not appear around 150 motorcycle brand. They would become a competitor of Harley-Davidson, though not really heavy.
Evidence, Harley-Davidson is not difficult to increase production. In 1913, when the factory was expanded, the production of Harley-Davidson almost reached 13,000 units. The number was increased again during the period 1916 to 1918, to around 20,000 units. This is mainly because the U.S. Government ordered two-wheeled vehicle for the purposes of World War I.
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