Harley Davidson, The Illustrated History of the
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This newly revised and extended book celebrates the most famous motorcycle in the world, from its innovative design to its cultural significance as a true American icon. Appealing to enthusiasts, riders, historians and collectors, the book’s introduction covers the history of the machine, from its simple origins, through its rise to become the largest bike company in the world, its near demise in the 1980s, its spectacular rebirth in the late 1990s and its continuous success in the 21st century. Following on from this history is a chronological directory of every Harley model ever produced including the early Twins; Knuckleheads, Pans and Shovelheads; Sportsters; Cruisers; Tourers; racing bikes and the new revolutionary V-rods. Alongside spectacular photographs that show each machine to perfection, the accompanying text details technical specifications, key design elements, notable attributes and history.
Roland Brown has four decades’ experience as a motorcycle journalist. He was deputy editor of Bike Magazine before turning freelance and is the author of ten previous books about motorcycles. Mac McDiarmid is an internationally renowned motorcycle journalist and photographer who has ridden Harley-Davidsons in four continents and contributed to motorcycle magazines in more than a dozen countries