If there is a very famous motorcycle brand in the world, it is definitely HarleyDavidson. It also has a very interesting history, which we will look at together today.
The founders were William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson. Together they produced the first real engine in 1902. After Walter joined the team and William Davidson, a very important tool manufacturer, a company called Harley-Davidson Motor Company was established in an American city.
In 1903, the first motorcycles were produced, and soon after that 2 more were produced. Each of these works was sold in advance.
In 1905, the volume of production increased to 7 units.
In 1906, William Harley decided to study mechanical engineering at the University of Wisconsin.
By 1907, production had grown to one hundred and fifty units. Harley-Davidson is a company with 17 employees.
When the United States entered the war, the company was converted into military production and several training courses for mechanics for war services were arranged.
After World War I in 1918, production at the factory again increased to 22,000 motorcycles and 16,000 sidecars.
The maximum speed record was achieved in 1920. At that time, the company is launching a new advertising campaign, thanks to which it can get representation in 60 countries in the world.
But in 1941, when the United States entered the Second World War, civilian production of the machine ended.Harley-Davidson produces up to 80,000 models for military and combat deployments in the desert.
In 1947, private production of modernized models began again from 1941. There is also a catalog of clothes and accessories. For the first time, a black leather jacket with a zipper begins to appear.
In 2003, the company celebrated its 100th anniversary in the world. This year, almost 30 million models have been produced, more than in 2002 – 20% more.
As for the European Superralla, it was held for the first time in the former Eastern European country in the area of Planá airport. If you wanted to see Superrally, you definitely have the opportunity to live online and in 2019.