Now expanded and updated, the book showcases over 70 Harleys - including exclusive photography from the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, Alabama Features unique engine close-ups that reveal the inner workings of classic Harleys A complete Harley-Davidson catalogue, packed with technical data and key innovations, and including all model variations and spin-offs.

This definitive guide presents over 70 of the most beautiful,famous and covetable Harleys of all time. Racing, sporting and touring bikes are all featured in a gallery that displays fabulous models such as the 1911 V-Twin and the 2003 V-Rod, and includes exclusive photography from the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Alabama. Over 50 Harleys are examined in minute detail, with breathtakingly clear close-ups of the engines, technical specifications and key innovations.

CELEBRATION OF A LEGEND

Never before has a book so powerfully captured the spirit of Harley-Davidson. Hugo Wilson charts the rise of the company and its bikes decade by decade, from the historic moment when the first model rolled out of a backyard shed in Milwaukee, through Harley's post-war golden age, to the sought-after bikes that distinguish the company today. Exclusive behind-the- scenes interviews with some of Harley's longest-serving employees provide a anique insight into the culture of the company. In addition to the updated catalogue of bike models, a reference section includes a glossary of Harley-Davidson terms and a guide to the people and places associated with the marque. Clear and comprehensive, Ultimate Harley-Davidson is the essential reference guide to this legendary brand.

6-7 Foreword

8-9 Authors Preface

10-21 The Enduring Appeal of Harley-Davidson

CHAPTER ONE 22-39

THE EARLY BIKES

24-25 Model No.1

26-27 Silent Gray Fellow

28-29 The Early Single

30-31 KT Board Racer

32-33 KR Fast Roadster

34-35 The 450 F-Head V-Twin

36-37 Model F

38-39 JD

CHAPTER TWO 40-55

EARLY INNOVATIONS

42-43 Model J Sidecar

44-45 Eight-Valve Racer

46--47 The Eight-Valve

48-49 Model B

50-51 Model S Racer

52-53 Hill Climber

54-55 XA

CRATER THREE 56-73

SIDE-VALVEs

58-59 VLE

60-61 RL

62-63 The Flathead V-Twin

64-65 WLD Sport Solo

66-67 WLA

68-69 U Navv

70-71 WR Racer

72-73 GE Sengi-Car

CHAPTER FOUR 74-95

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