The Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight (or is it 48?), has made its way out of Milwaukee in time for the 2010 model year. Based on the Sportster 1200 platform, the Forty-Eight is the latest addition to Harley’s “custom” offering. It differs from its Nightser et al counterparts with a bobber meets cafe racer appeal, but keeps the ubiquitous orange and black color schemes.
Fatties on the front and rear rims, the black on polish Forty-Eight gets its motivation from the 1200cc Evolution v-twin motor that’s wedged into the Sportster chassis. The bike is ..read more
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In consideration of new AMA rules for Class C racing, a new Sportster®-based motorcycle, the XR-750 racer is introduced in 1970.
In 1970 on the Bonneville salt flats near Wendover, Utah, racer Cal Rayborn breaks the world record for land speed set by a motorcycle. The vehicle is a sixteen foot streamliner powered by a single Sportster engine, and averages just over 265 mph.
In response to the customizing craze in 1971, Harley-Davidson introduces the ..read more
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In 1960 the Harley-Davidson Topper motor scooter is introduced and is the only scooter platform the Motor Company ever produced.
Harley-Davidson purchases a half interest in Aeronatica-Macchi, forming Aermacchi Harley-Davidson, a European division that will produce small, single cylinder motorcycles.
In this year of Brad Andres’ 1st place finish at the Daytona 200, the top 14 finishers are also riding Harley-Davidson 750 KR models.
The Sprint Model was introduce in 1961.
In 1962 Harley-Davidson purchases 60 percent ..read more
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Harley-Davidson is issuing a recall on its 2009 & 2010 touring line made between June 6, 2008, and Nov. 19, 2009, which consists of 111,569 motorcycles in total. The recall is due to concerns over the fuel tank mounts on these motorcycles, which might distort in a collision, possibly leaking fuel, and thus causing a fire.
Affected Harley-Davidson owners may call (414) 343-4056 for more information, or visit the NHTSA’s website at safecar.gov. The safety recall is expected to begin around Dec. 14. H-D dealers will install left and right front braces ..read more
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In 1950 Larry Headrick wins the AMA Grand National Championship for Harley-Davidson in dirt track racing and Harley-Davidson riders win 18 of 24 National Championships and set six new racing records.
In 1952 the side-valve K model is introduced with an integrated engine & transmission to compete with smaller, sportier motorcycles coming mainly from Great Britain. The K will eventually evolve into the Sportster.
In 1953 Harley-Davidson celebrates its 50th Anniversary in style. An attractive ..read more
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