XM and Harley-Davidson Announce New Motor Music Radio July 19, 2006
XM Satellite Radio, the nation’s leadingprovider of satellite radio, and The Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the first motorcycle manufacturer to offer factory-standard XM Satellite Radio on select models, are offering riders an all-new option for enjoying their favorite “motor music” from coast to coast. The new Road TechT AL20 XM Satellite Radio, introduced today at the Motor Company’s national dealer meeting, is the first portable XM unit exclusively designed for many 1996 and later model Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The handlebar mounted Road Tech AL20 radio is available immediately through the Harley-Davidson Parts and Accessories program for an MSRP of $249.95.
“The great American …
New Engine, Four New Models From Harley-Davidson July 16, 2006
Harley-Davidson will launch the Twin Cam 96, an all-new Big Twin engine, as it introduces its 2007 line of motorcycles. The Twin Cam 96 will power all models in the Harley-Davidson Dyna, Softail and Touring product families, each of which will also feature the 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission. New motorcycles for 2007 include two VRSC models, the all-new FXSTC Softail Custom, and a limited-edition model celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Sportster introduction.
“The V-Twin engine has always been the centerpiece of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle,” said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Director of Motorcycle Product Development. “It’s integral not only to the performance …
Bemisderfer snags Thunderbike Win at rain-soaked V.I.R. June 28, 2006
Harley-Davidson/Buell of Frederick rider Bryan Bemisderfer survived an off-track excursion from the rain-soaked Virginia International Raceway and recovered to pass Veatch Motorsports rider Dave Estok on the last lap to win the American SportBike Racing Association (ASRA) Thunderbike National, part of the Sixth Annual VIR Festival of Speed. Bemisderfer and Estok were both riding Buell Firebolt motorcycles. Arnold Hasting was a distant third on a Suzuki SV650.
Estok, the defending National Thunderbike champion, led qualifying for the race, posting a lap of 1:33.461 on the 2.25-mile VIR road course.
Heavy rain on Sunday posed a significant challenge for riders during the eight-lap …
Harley-Davidson Kicks Off Construction Of Museum June 5, 2006
Harley-Davidson today officially launched construction of the much-anticipated Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee with a groundbreaking ceremony that kicked up more than just a little dirt.
Held on the future Museum grounds at 6th and Canal Streets, the groundbreaking was accomplished in a truly unique Harley-Davidson style: by setting aside the traditional golden shovel and instead, literally “breaking the ground” with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. At the designated moment, legendary Harley-Davidson dirt track racer Scott Parker worked the clutch of a Harley-Davidson XL 883R Sportster motorcycle performing a burnout and sending the dirt flying off the spinning rear tire.
The famous Harley-Davidson rumble combined …
Harley-Davidson Applauds U.S. Trade Agreement With Vietnam May 27, 2006
Harley-Davidson motorcycles can one day roll through the cities and countryside of Vietnam, thanks to an agreement in principle on trade that opens the Southeast Asian country to more U.S. products.
During the final round of negotiations in the Bilateral WTO Market Access Agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam, officials of the Office of the United States Trade Representative were successful in eliminating or lowering longstanding barriers to Harley-Davidson’s market entry in Vietnam.
In addition to lifting an outright ban on large displacement motorcycles, Vietnam will adopt a basic and transparent motorcycle operators licensing system, relax distribution restrictions and reduce tariffs on …
Harley-Davidson And S&S Reach Settlement Agreement April 24, 2006
Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc. and S&S Cycle, Inc. announced today that they have resolved litigation between the two companies which had been pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. In March 2005, Harley-Davidson filed a Complaint against S&S alleging various acts of patent and trademark infringement. The companies recently reached an amicable resolution to the litigation that involved re-design by S&S of crankcases and oiling systems and a re-write of S&S product descriptions referencing Harley-Davidson’s trademarks.
Spike TV’s ‘Blade: The Series’ To Feature Harley-Davidson Night Rod March 28, 2006
In the upcoming Spike TV original production “Blade: The Series,” inspired by Marvel’s popular Super Hero, the immortal lead character will ride a motorcycle from Harley-Davidson, one of the world’s most enduring legends. “Blade: The Series” premieres on Spike TV Wednesday, June 28 (10:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT).
“Blade: The Series” stars Kirk “Sticky” Jones (”Over There,” “The Shield”) as the title character who is half-man, half-vampire and employs his extraordinary powers in a crusade to save mankind from the demonic creatures who walk the night. Episodes will feature Jones, as Blade, in action riding the Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night Rod motorcycle.
“Blade: …
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend February 15, 2006
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HDI) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of 18 cents per share for the first quarter of 2006. The dividend is payable March 24, 2006 to the holders of record of the Company’s common stock on March 9, 2006.
The Company currently has approximately 273 million shares of common stock outstanding.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight …