Harley-Davidson needs no introduction; it’s been America’s favorite motorcycle company for 114 years. But it wasn’t an instant success story for the legendary motorcycle company, so let’s look back at some of their highs and lows.
These days everyone has a camera on them at all times, and pictures of bikers and bikes are all over Instagram (and elsewhere). Let’s go way back to the black and white era when every picture was an event, for some vintage gold.
While plastic clad sport bikes are known for their outright speed, Harley-Davidsons are the leaders in style, and have been since the start. The men responsible for their stylish look in the modern era are Willie G. Davidson and Louie Netz.