Publisher's Synopsis
Surprising as it may seem, given the number of motorcycles made by competing manufacturers imitating the aesthetic and attempting to get as close as possible to the spirit of the Harley-Davidson, these modern motorcycles made in Milwaukee still stand out from other motorbikes: there is nothing quite like, nothing that emits the same sonorous melody, and nothing that conjures up the same feelings as a Harley-Davidson. Quite simply, this comes from the fact that no other motorcycle has the history or the soul of a Harley-Davidson. There is no other bike that is so closely linked to freedom, to the spirit of independence, and to the thirst for adventure that characterises America. - This is an editorial concept comprising a small 40-page book that retraces the fundamental stages in the evolution of the Harley-Davidson, plus a 20-sheet foldout book that brings together the forty most representative models. On every page, the text, accompanied by accurate 3D renderings and detailed technical information, will lead the reader through time, on a fascinating journey amidst curiosities, anecdotes and stories. - The volume retraces the story of the American Company on its origins since its first traditionally made single-cylinder model in 1903 to its modern large V-twin series products that continue to shape the myth after more than one hundred years. These V-twin engines have driven, and continue to propel, families of Harley-Davidsons with prestigious names such as Electra Glide, Softail, Dyna Glide, V-Rod and Sportster.names that have been in existence for more than fifty years in some cases. - Every model in every family has its own story related to its own time, linked to the facts that oversaw its design. The individual stories in this book tell of a surprisingly human dimension to Harley-Davidsons, while also providing an insight into their technical data.
