The Oldest Harley-Davidson Built in 1903
Did you know that Harley-Davidson, America’s most famous motorcycle business, had its start in a shed in Wisconsin? Well, this was when William Harley and the Davidson brothers, Arthur and Walter, began manufacturing bikes in their spare time. When Harley-Davidson was founded, numerous motorcycle start-up businesses were emerging, but the quality and workmanship of the Harley-Davidson enabled it to thrive during a period in which many rivals had to close their doors.
The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is home to most of the firm’s bikes, including this one. This important bike happens to be the first motorbike the company manufactured in 1903 and remains on display to this day.
That, of course, was due to these bikes being simpler to handle and cheaper to manufacture. However, looking at this bike, one may admire the refined Art Deco style. During the early stages of development, the bike’s curved panels were shaped in the same manner as the Chrysler Airflow.
Did you know that Harley-Davidson, America’s most famous motorcycle business, had its start in a shed in Wisconsin? Well, this was when William Harley and the Davidson brothers, Arthur and Walter, began manufacturing bikes in their spare time. When Harley-Davidson was founded, numerous motorcycle start-up businesses were emerging, but the quality and workmanship of the Harley-Davidson enabled it to thrive during a period in which many rivals had to close their doors.
The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is home to most of the firm’s bikes, including this one. This important bike happens to be the first motorbike the company manufactured in 1903 and remains on display to this day.
The Steam Line KJ Henderson Motorcycle of 1930
It looks like a bike a superhero would ride, doesn’t it? The bike seems like it would be a lot of fun to ride, but the 1930 Henderson Model KJ Streamline was very unsuitable and difficult to operate. This conventional motorcycle looked very similar to Triumph’s and Indian’s versions that were manufactured in the early 1900s.That, of course, was due to these bikes being simpler to handle and cheaper to manufacture. However, looking at this bike, one may admire the refined Art Deco style. During the early stages of development, the bike’s curved panels were shaped in the same manner as the Chrysler Airflow.
