As odd as it might sound to people outside the biking world, Harley-Davidson really is famous for the "potato-potato-potato" sound of its engines. So it's no surprise that analysts and purists alike are skeptical about Project LiveWire, Harley's new, all-
Aug 2019
Harley and the Biker Wars - Japan Takes No Prisoners | 4
<p>It’s 1963. After battling the wave of British bikes vying for the high-dollar U.S. motorcycle market, Harley-Davidson is slammed by a tsunami of machines from Japan. Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki and—the biggest, most popular of them all—Honda. </p><p>It’s a nightmare that wil ... Show More
26m 26s
Aug 2019
Harley and the Biker Wars - The Freedom Machine | 5
<p>It’s 1969, and the iconic film <em>Easy Rider</em> stars Peter Fonda, Jack Nicholson and—most prominently—Harley choppers. It boosts the brand’s cool cred even higher with the American counterculture, much to the chagrin of the aging, conservative company owners in Milwaukee. ... Show More
25m 8s
Jan 2023
Past Gas #171: Harley Davidson: The Rise and Fall …and Rise Again???
Whether you’re kicking up dust on your favorite dirt bike, or screaming a crotch rocket down the 101 at midnight, there’s nothing on earth like riding a motorcycle. But Harley Davidson bikes are a little different. Maybe it’s their sound, maybe it’s their mystique, maybe it’s a c ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2019
Harley and the Biker Wars - Live to Ride | 6
<p>By the early 1980s, Harley-Davidson is fighting to survive. Japan has glutted the American market with bikes, creating a war Harley can’t fight alone. The company turns to the U.S. government. It’s something they tried in the ‘50s with no success, but now there’s a man in the ... Show More
25m 7s
Jan 2021
Comment transformer son vieux vélo en vélo électrique ?
Si le vélo a fait un retour en force ces dernières années, ce sont surtout les véhicules à assistance électrique qui ont gagné en popularité. Cependant, tout le monde n'a pas les moyens d'acquérir vélo, skateboard ou trottinette électriques. Problème résolu avec le kit Clip, perm ... Show More
1m 47s
Aug 2019
Harley and the Biker Wars - The Hog Is Born | 2
<p>It’s 1903, and Harley-Davidson is entering the spanking new motorcycle market. Of the hundreds of fledgling brands, the bike to beat is Indian, and Harley has the company in its crosshairs. But a decade later, Harley is on the defensive, scrambling to distance itself from the ... Show More
23m 49s