Harley-Davidson
American make from Milwaukee, founded by William Harley and the Davidson brothers; large V-twins and a lifestyle of their own.
William Harley and Arthur Davidson built their first motorcycle in a shed in Milwaukee. Together with Indian, the company became one of the two great American motorcycle makers.
The V-twin with its deep sound became the brand's hallmark, and models such as the Knucklehead of 1936 became classics. The film Easy Rider of 1969 made the motorcycles a symbol of freedom.
The 45-degree V-twin and engine types with nicknames such as Knucklehead and Panhead.