Harley-Davidson Motor Company was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and manufactured its first motorcycle in 1903. The American motorcycle manufacturer is best known for its V-Twin powered cruiser and custom street motorcycles with a distinctive potato-potato-potato exhaust note. The colors commonly associated with Harley-Davidson are black and chrome. Motorcycle USA tests new Harley-Davidson motorcycles in print and video reviews.

Featured Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Reviews

2012 Harley Night Rod Special First Ride

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Harley-Davidson revamps its venerable V-Rod platform for ’12. Learn what’s new in this Night Rod Special review.

2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback First Ride

Friday, August 19, 2011

Harley-Davidson offers riders the best of both worlds with its new Switchback that converts from a standard cruiser to a light-touring bike. Read more in this motorcycle review.

2012 Harley-Davidson Road King First Ride

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

The Road King has been a staple model in Harley Davidson’s cruiser line-up for quite some time. 2012 brings some needed updates to the Road King, find out more in our first ride report.

2012 Harley-Davidson CVO First Rides

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Harley-Davidson introduces its 2012 CVO motorcycles, factory custom bikes dripping in high dollar paint and plenty of chrome. The list includes one all-new model and three returning CVO veterans.

2012 Harley CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Harley-Davidson increases the pedigree of the 2012 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide with a new thumpin' audio system, zumo GPS, a revamped saddle and luxuries like heated seats and grips.

2012 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Harley puts the BOOM! in its 2012 CVO Street Glide by installing a 400-watt factory audio system in its popular bagger with the Bat-wing fairing.

2012 Harley-Davidson CVO Softail Convertible

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Harley-Davidson brings the 2012 CVO Softail Convertible back for the third year running offering a motorcycle that serves as both a tourer and cruiser.

2012 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Harley-Davidson introduces the newest member of its 2012 CVO line, the Road Glide Custom, a bold bagger with a big engine, boomin' audio and bitchin' paint.

2011 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Comparison

Monday, July 11, 2011

How does the Harely-Davidson Street Glide stack up against the other choices in the bagger cruiser category? Find out in our 2011 Bagger Cruiser Shootout.