This is one of the best-selling Harley-Davidson in history

Since it was invented in the nineteenth century, the motorcycle has become a two -wheeled vehicle indispensable to move in a practical and comfortable way for both need and leisure when starting long trips.What when it began was nothing more than a rudimentary system formed by a bicycle to which a steam engine had been added over time has evolved towards a much more sophisticated and new technology according to the times with the times.There are even models that today can overcome a car in speed.

Precisely, in the future of engine history there is an emblematic brand for classics lovers.This is the case of the Harley Davidson who have crowned like an icon in the two -wheel world.Precisely, in the case of this brand, the first motorcycle that mounted with an OHV distribution (with head valves) in 1932 has been the best -selling prototype of the firm.His name: Harley Davidson Knucklehead.

How was it?

Part of the success of its sales was due to the presence of an engine of 98 cubic centimeters, a 40 hp power and a road speed that was placed above 130 km/h.Nothing has to do with the current prices of motorcycles with the cost of the time.In the case of Harley Davidson Knucklehead its cost was just under $ 390 of the time.In addition, he had the peculiarity that this motorcycle was known for his clusters in the form of knuckles of one hand.A design in which many coincide when qualifying it as the most beautiful of the brand.

A legend brand

To refer to Harley Davidson is to mention an American motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1903 in the town of Milwaukee in the state of Wisconsin.From its beginnings the company was one of the main firms dedicated to the manufacture of American motorcycles that survived the great depression as happened with Indian Motorcycle.

Precisely, a good part of the essence of this company was marked by its personal style that gave rise to the well -known chopper motorcycles.This was joined to another brand of the house: its classic V-Twin engine that produces a sound of the most characteristic and recognizable and that was composed in the beginning by two Vicists in V at an angle of 45 degrees and with a transverse crankshaft orientation.At first, and in this sense, the first Harleys motorcycles used experimental engines that over time were changed to more novel designs.

However, the company, which has survived property agreements, subsidiary agreements, bad economic and hard competitors has become a legend that has managed to diversify its products.And in addition to its famous motorcycles, the brand markets from clothing, through decoration objects, toys, scale figures of its motorcycles, as well as video games based on its motorcycle line.