Harley Davidson: Meet the Legend

Harley Davidson: Meet the Legend

by White Star
Harley Davidson: Meet the Legend

Harley Davidson: Meet the Legend

by White Star

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Overview


MOTORCYCLES THAT DEFINE HISTORY

The name Harley-Davidson refers not only to a motorcycle but to an exceptional machine. Despite competing manufacturers imitating the Harley aesthetic, these Milwaukee-made motorcycles continue to stand apart from other motorbikes. No other motorcycle comes even close to the spirit of the Harley-Davidson.

Harley-Davidson epitomizes the thirst for adventure that characterizes America. For more than a hundred years, it has represented independence and fearlessness. In all its advancements, it has emitted a sonorous melody on the open road. The Harley-Davidson is rich in history and soul.

Harley-Davidson: Meet the Legend features 50 models that trace the evolution of Harley-Davidson motorcycles from the beginnings of the brand to present day. These are machines that have marked an era or that define motorcycling today.

In the pages of this book, you will discover the origin story of this American company, complete with curiosities and anecdotes. Trace the evolution of Harley-Davidson from its first traditionally made single-cylinder model in 1903 to the modern large V-twin series products that continue to shape this legendary bike.

Accurate 3-D renderings and detailed technical information will lead you through time on a fascinating journey. At Harley-Davidson, design is vital. The image of the brand is particularly important because so many motorcycles are purchased for their modern technology and innovations.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9788854040168
Publisher: Whitestar
Publication date: 09/28/2018
Pages: 272
Sales rank: 362,894
Product dimensions: 10.60(w) x 12.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author


Marco De Fabianis Manferto, industrial designer, earned his master’s degree in Product Design at the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), specializing in 3-D modeling at the Politecnico di Milano. He created renderings for the books Ferrari: The Legendary Models, Porsche: The Legendary Models, and Combat Aircraft: The Legendary Models from World War I to the Present Day; as well he worked on graphic designs for the book Dream Cars of the Twenty-First Century. He has also collaborated as a consultant on various books about music, including Heavy Metal – From Hard Rock to Extreme Metal.

Pascal Szymezak is a specialist motorbike journalist. He began his career in journalism working for various publishing houses and magazines specializing in motorbikes, customized bikes, and motorbike travel. In 1988, he became editor-in-chief of a magazine dedicated to Harley-Davidson bikes, new American models, Choppers, and custom bikes, as well as the history of motorbikes and long journeys by motorbike. He is the author or co-author of several publications on Harley-Davidson, a brand he regularly rides. These include Harley-Davidson: The Legendary Models, Harley-Davidson: A Way of Life, and Harley-Davidson.
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