Ultimate Harley-Davidson

Description

Celebrate over 100 years of the legendary Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.  The definitive motorcycle guide explores the legacy of this iconic brand, from its origins in a backyard shed to the enormous international brand it is today. From sports bikes, v-rods and choppers, bikers can explore the best Harley Davidson bikes.  Explore motorcycle history with this Harley Davidson book. Inside you’ll discover:     • A tribute to the world’s most incredible motorcycle company, written by a specialist Harley Davidson expert and lifelong fan — Hugo Wilson.    • Catalogs over 70 of the most coveted Harleys ever created, including racing models, special one-offs, limited-editions and the latest models — including the Pan-America 1250.    • An updated catalog that includes technical data and key design innovations for each bike.  For more than 100 years, Harley-Davidson has shaped the motorcycle world and been synonymous with the pursuit of adventure and a rebellious spirit. This motorcycle guide explores over 70 of the best Harleys ever built. Double-page gallery spreads showcase more than 70 of the best Harleys ever made, highlighting and exploring their defining features.  Fans of these iconic motorcycles can browse through an updated catalog of every production model. Explore technical data and key specs for each motorcycle, including racing models, unique one-offs and limited-edition production runs. This visual guide also includes close-up images of key Harley-Davidson engines to see how the bikes worked. CONTENTS Foreword Author’s Preface THE ENDURING APPEAL OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON CHAPTER ONE THE EARLY BIKES Model No.1 Silent Gray Fellow The Early Single KT Board Racer KR Fast Roadster The 45° F-Head V-Twin Model F JD CHAPTER TWO EARLY INNOVATIONS Model J Sidecar Eight-Valve Racer The Eight-Valve Model B Model S Racer Hill Climber XA CHAPTER THREE SIDE-VALVES VLE RL The Flathead V-Twin WLD Sport Solo WLA U Navy WR Racer GE Servi-Car CHAPTER FOUR OHV BIG-TWINS 61EL The Knucklehead 74FL 74FL Hydra-Glide The Panhead FLH Duo-Glide 74FLHB Electra Glide 92–93 FX Super Glide 94–95 The Shovelhead 96–97 FLHX Electra Glide CHAPTER FIVE POST-WAR SMALL BIKES ST AH Topper BTH Bobcat Sprint H M-50 Sport CRTT 250SS RR250 CHAPTER SIX SPORTSTERS 118–119 Model K 120–121 XL 122–123 KRTT 124–125 XRTT 126–127 XLCR 128–129 XR750 130–131 XR1000 132–133 XLH883 134–135 XL1200S 136–137 XL883R 138–139 XR1200X CHAPTER SEVEN RECENT BIG-TWINS FLHS Electra Glide The Evolution FLTC Tour Glide FXR Super Glide FLHRI Road King FLSTF Fat Boy FXDX Super Glide The Twin Cam FXDWG Wide Glide FXSTB Night Train FLHR Road King CHAPTER EIGHT REVOLUTION VR1000 The V-Rod VRSCA V-Rod Street 750 CHAPTER NINE Sports Bikes Buell RR1000 Buell XB9R Firebolt CHAPTER TEN The Way Ahead Fat Bob 114 LiveWire Pan America THE COMPLETE HARLEY-DAVIDSON CATALOG Index & Acknowledgments