When Was the First Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Born?

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The original Harley was pieced together in 1903 by 21-year-old William Harley and 20-year-old Arthur Davidson in a small wooden shed and named "Harley-Davidson" after their surnames. Model Features: The most distinctive features of Harley-Davidson motorcycles are the unique heartbeat and appearance of their large-displacement air-cooled OHV and V-twin engines. The drive system uses a belt drive, which converts the crank motion from the chain to a belt at the crankcase and transmits it to the rear wheel. Most categories referred to as "American" by Japanese manufacturers are based on Harley models designed with OHC and V-twin engines. Model Introduction: Harley-Davidson motorcycles feature five distinctly different product series: the entry-level Sportster, the larger DynaGlide, the Softail with hidden rear suspension, Harley's large touring bikes ElectraGlide and Road King, and the all-new model V-Rod.