The Encyclopedia of the Harley Davidson

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The Encyclopaedia of the Harley Davidson: An Illustrated Guide to an Iconic Motorcycle with 600 Photographs by Peter Henshaw

This is a detailed chronological guide to the development of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, from the first prototype to the final model of the 20th century. Explore the extensive guide to model names which includes the year of manufacture and engine type. It features over 600 glorious photographs of the Harley-Davidson model, including the classic police bike which made their name and the latest Sportster range. This illustrated encyclopaedia traces the enthralling history of Bill Harley and the Davidson brothers and the development of a motorcycle that came to personify America. So successful was it that it led to the formation of a company that has earned a special place in the hearts of motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide. Building on the Founders original idea of producing reliable and sturdy bikes, Harley-Davidson came to the ultimate decision of giving its customers what they really wanted. The result, as everyone knows, are bikes of mythic status, imbued with a mysterious quality of their own and generating a passion in enthusiasts amounting to a love affair. From the classics to the latest Springer Softail, this book describes each model in extraordinary detail with over 600 glorious photographs and will be of interest to all motorcycle enthusiasts and Harley Davidson fans.