Feb 01, 2012 | Source
Seventy-Two™ and Softail® Slim™ Cue on Garage-Built Custom Trends
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/—Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) today announced the introduction of two new motorcycle models, the Seventy-Two™ and the Softail® Slim™, each inspired by current trends in the American garage-built custom motorcycle scene. Both new models are mid-year additions to the 2012 Harley-Davidson motorcycle line-up, and will be available immediately at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers.
Dec 08, 2011 | Read the full article | Discuss this in the forums
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/—
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) will cease operations at New Castalloy, its Australian subsidiary producer of cast motorcycle wheels and wheel hubs, and source those components through other existing suppliers. Harley-Davidson expects the transition of supply from the Adelaide-based New Castalloy to be complete by mid 2013.
The decision to close New Castalloy comes as part of an overall strategy Harley-Davidson embarked on in 2009 to develop world-class manufacturing capability throughout the company by restructuring and consolidating operations for greater competitiveness, efficiency and flexibility. Under the strategy, the Company is focusing its production operations on metal fabrication for motorcycle fuel tanks, fenders and frames, paint, final assembly and powertrain production, and has been transitioning to suppliers work that is outside these areas or cannot be performed competitively in house.
Sep 22, 2011 | Source | Discuss this in the forums
In an unprecedented move, iconic American motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson has produced 100 limited edition bikes engraved with the Chinese characters for “Harley” and “peace” to mark the Republic of China’s centennial, its local agent said Thursday.
“This is the first time that Harley-Davidson has ever designed and produced a limited edition for a single country,” said Tung Teh-wang, a board member of Harley-Davidson’s local agent Swire Pacific Ltd.
The special commemorative edition includes various models such as the Dyna Super Glide Custom, Heritage Softail Classic, Fat Boy, Road King Classic, Street Glide, and Ultra Classic Electra Glide, Tung said. All the models carry the Chinese characters for “Harley” and “peace,” he said.
Sep 06, 2011 | Read the full article | Discuss this in the forums
Harley-Davidson’s family of customers, dealers, employees and suppliers has presented a contribution of $3 million during the 2011 Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon. Today’s contribution marks the 31st year Harley-Davidson has supported MDA, and brings its cumulative fundraising to $79 million.
Jul 22, 2011 | Read the full article | Discuss this in the forums
V-Rod® 10th Anniversary Edition and Dyna® Switchback Bagger Join the Model Line
MILWAUKEE (July 20, 2011) - Harley-Davidson offers more Big Twin performance for 2012 as its Twin Cam 103™ powertrain is standard equipment on Softail® and Touring motorcycle models and most Dyna® motorcycle models. Harley-Davidson will offer two new models for 2012. The V-Rod® 10th Anniversary Edition celebrates a decade of power-cruiser performance, while the new Dyna® Switchback is a convertible custom-touring motorcycle with detachable hard saddlebags and windshield. In addition, the Night Rod® Special has significant updates for 2012 with refreshed bodywork and optimized rider ergonomics. Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO)™ rolls out the gleaming new CVO™ Road Glide® Custom, a limited-production, high-performance touring masterpiece.
Harley-Davidson believes every motorcycle it sells can be a custom of one. Harley-Davidson H-D1™ is a comprehensive offering of customization tools for the Harley-Davidson® motorcycle owner. H-D1 tools include Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories listings in print and on-line catalogs, Fit Shop and consultation services at Harley-Davidson dealerships, and factory customization and Bike Builder tools on harley-davidson.com. H-D1 offers almost unlimited opportunities to optimize fit, function, style and performance and turn a Harley into a motorcycle that is truly personalized to its owner.
Jul 21, 2011 | Source | Discuss this in the forums
Harley-Davidson Inc. has rolled out its 2012 motorcycle lineup, which includes a 10th-anniversary V-Rod bike and a touring motorcycle with detachable saddle bags.
Harley also has included a more powerful engine in its Dyna, Softail and Touring models, and it has updated the Night Rod Special with improved ergonomics.
The company heads into 2012 with 32 models and increased emphasis on customizing motorcycles at the factory.
Jul 19, 2011 | Read the full article | Discuss this in the forums
Earnings Climb to $0.81 Per Share on Motorcycle Shipment Growth, Improved Operating Margin for Motorcycles and Financial Services
Worldwide Harley-Davidson® Retail New Motorcycle Sales Rise, Driven by 7.5 Percent Growth in U.S.
Company Raises Guidance for Motorcycle Shipments
Jul 14, 2011 | Source | Discuss this in the forums
The Harley-Davidson Steel Toe Tour at the company’s Powertrain Operations plant here gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the engine-build process, as well as some insight into how a bike evolves from a sketch on a notepad to a roaring machine on the open road.
In 2010, Harley-Davidson, the last American motorcycle manufacturer, started giving tours at the company’s primary engine manufacturing plant here just north of Milwaukee. Only about 2,000 motorcycle enthusiasts have taken the Harley-Davidson Steel Toe Tour, and CNET got to tag along for it this weekend.
While portions of Harley-Davidson’s operation are off limits to photographers, we were allowed to offer some images from the company’s factory and museum archives. This rare sketch of possible passenger seat designs for the Harley-Davidson Rocker concept bike shows that the entire process all starts with pen, ink, and paper.
Jul 14, 2011 | Source | Discuss this in the forums
The list of rare and historically significant Aermacchi/Harley-Davidson motorcycles that will be on display at this year’s AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days featuring Kawasaki, Marque of the Year, continues to grow, with a championship winning RR 250 heading the bill for the July 22-24 event at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
John Basore (Aermacchi Group) says: “We’ve got some great bikes. I’ve probably got one of every racer Aermacchi ever had lined up.”
Jul 11, 2011 | Source | Discuss this in the forums
To Harley-Davidson riders, the Powertrain Operations facility here just north of Milwaukee is hallowed ground. It’s where the hearts of their favorite bikes start beating.
Engines for most of the Harley-Davidson line come alive here before they head to bike assembly plants in Pennsylvania and Missouri. To help promote Harley-Davidson’s emerging Dark Custom line, CNET was invited to stroll through the plant as part of its Steel Toe Tour this past weekend to see how the company’s V-Twin engines come together.
Jun 30, 2011 | Read the full article | Discuss this in the forums
New Harley-Davidson Touring, Trike and Sportster Models Arrive at Dealerships
MILWAUKEE (June 29, 2011) Harley-Davidson has begun delivery of all 15 models in the 2012 Touring, Trike (North America only) and Sportster lines to its dealers in the U.S. and Europe. These motorcycles will be available for sale immediately, giving customers an opportunity to get on a 2012-model Harley-Davidson with much of the riding season still available. Shipment of these select 2012 models has been accelerated to provide greater continuity of supply in dealerships during the peak summer selling season. Additional 2012 models will be announced on July 20 at the Harley-Davidson summer dealer meeting in Anaheim, California.
Jun 29, 2011 | Source | Discuss this in the forums
Harley Davidson plans to water cool the heads on their touring models by hiding the cooling system within the leg shield portions of the fairing.
The cooling system, consists of 2 radiators, fans and hoses hidden within the fairing. A water pump is centrally located at the bottom front center of the frame. The water passages within the heads are rather basic, a simple loop that carries the coolant more or less along the exhaust passages and wraps back around the valves before returning to the radiator.
Jun 28, 2011 | Source | Discuss this in the forums
The company has a vast archive of weird memorabilia and is putting some of it on display for a new exhibit in its Milwaukee museum. If you’re looking for a summer road trip destination, Harley has it covered.
The new exhibit, called “Collection X: Weird, Wild Wonders of the Harley-Davidson Museum,” include rare prototype bikes and a rocket engine for drone missiles in the Vietnam War.
Jun 21, 2011 | Source | Discuss this in the forums
In order to compete with the cheaper Japanese bikes and to revamp their image as a youthful bike, Harley Davidson might just start using the liquid cooling engines for their bikes instead of the currently used air cooled one’s, reports ICB.
Not compromising on its looks, Harley Davidson will design the liquid cool engine in such a way that it has the minimal number of changes and hoses. In the images here you can see some of the blueprints of the new liquid cooled Harley Davidson engine.
Jun 03, 2011 | Source | Discuss this in the forums
Milwaukee (June 1, 2011) - Demos are a popular and exciting way for riders to experience the power and performance of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, and the new Harley-Davidson Dare to Compare Experience at the Americade Motorcycle Rally lets riders take an entire day’s ride on a new 2011 Harley® motorcycle.
To experience the exhilarating difference of twisting the throttle on a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle, H-D is offering more than 200 events nationwide.