Die Harley-Davidson Story

The Harley-Davidson Story - A legendary tale in 45 objects brings the evolution of the iconic motorcycle brand to life through unique masterpieces and some previously unpublished original documents. The story of Harley-Davidson encompasses all the elements of a classic American legend: pioneering spirit and determination, innovation, and the knack for the right idea at the right time. The result: From a wooden shed workshop in Milwaukee in 1903, William Harley and the Davidson brothers created the largest cult brand in the motorcycle industry. Author Aaron Frank and the curators of the Harley-Davidson Museum have selected 45 key objects to tell the story of Harley-Davidson. Each exhibit is presented in the context of other objects and thoroughly illuminated, allowing readers to journey from the first single-cylinder motorcycle to today’s highly developed street cruiser. Along the way, they encounter racers, world travelers, designers, engineers, and all the other protagonists, events, and developments that together create a grand motorcycle narrative: the Harley-Davidson Story.