In 1903, a twenty-year-old William Harley decided to establish a motor company. It was a time when small motorcycle production units were springing across the US. This bold decision was made in a small shack, when he had nothing except a strong will.
He founded Harley-Davidson along with brothers Arthur and Walter Davidson. A century after their humble start, their brand is still deeply ingrained in the minds of bike lovers, not only in America, but all over the world.
Their powerful engines and sportive design helped Harley-Davidson to secure a place in the market. They were the first to produce a catalogue for a motor vehicle in the world. William Davidson joined the company in 1907 and the next decade saw rapid growth. The company produced bikes for the US army during both the World Wars.
Within a span of 20 years, the company expanded to become the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world, supplying bikes to 67 countries. Their performance based models like Electra Glide and V-Rod dominate the roads today.
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