Harley davidson engines

The late 1970s and early 1980s were tumultuous for Harley-Davidson. Harley-Davidson had been under AMF’s ownership since 1969, but in 1981, the management team took the company independent. And after years of relying on the Shovelhead engine, which had its roots in the 1920s, Harley desperately needed an engine that could cope with modern noise…

Thankfully 1984 was a great year for Harley-Davidson and not at all like the “1984” of British writer George Orwell's novel. 1984 was the

History of the Harley Shovelhead Motorcycle, pictures and information

There are a bunch of different engine sounds out there... cars, airplanes, boats, lawnmowers, motorcycles and more. Motorcycles though are probably the most unique because virtually no two sound alike. Not only does each style of motor have a ...

Harley Davidson engines