The dream began in 1903 for the Davidson brothers, William D., Walter and Arthur and William S. Harley in a 10’ x 15’ shed located in the Davidson’s families backyard in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Although they only built three motorcycles that year, it was enough for the Harley-Davidson Motor Company to begin its long journey 
By 1909, Harley-Davidson had introduced the V-twin, resulting in a more powerful motorcycle and incorporating a new engine that is the company’s standard to this day. This engine had double the power of its predecessors and would go 60 miles an hour, a then-unbelievable feat. By 1911, Harley-Davidson had 150 other brands of motorcycles competing with them on the American roadway. 
In 1965, Harley-Davidson had a public stock offering ending their family ownership; by 1981 the company was bought back by 13 members of the Harley-Davidson management in a leveraged buyout from the American Machine And Foundry Company. By 1986, Harley-Davidson was again returned to public ownership.
By Harley-Davidsons 94th year, demands for Harley-Davidson motorcycles were rapidly increasing in Europe, Japan, Australia and other countries. Clearly, a major part of Harley-Davidsons future will be in the international marketplace.
In 1965, Harley-Davidson had a public stock offering ending their family ownership; by 1981 the company was bought back by 13 members of the Harley-Davidson management in a leveraged buyout from the American Machine And Foundry Company. By 1986, Harley-Davidson was again returned to public ownership.
By Harley-Davidsons 94th year, demands for Harley-Davidson motorcycles were rapidly increasing in Europe, Japan, Australia and other countries. Clearly, a major part of Harley-Davidsons future will be in the international marketplace.
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