Harley-Davidson

Iconic American chopper

Harley-Davidson is an American motorcycle manufacturer known for heavyweight cruiser bikes with a distinctive rumbling exhaust sound.

The brand carries strong associations with rebellion, freedom, and American road culture: He saved up for years for his Harley-Davidson.

Often shortened to Harley: a pack of Harleys thundering down the highway.

motorcycle

V-twin

Engine with angled cylinders

touring · throttle · exhaust · handlebars · saddlebags · fairing · windshield · kickstand · chrome · pipes

culture

biker

One who rides cycles

patches · rally · Sturgis · Daytona · chapter · brotherhood · sisterhood · tattoo · bar · saloon

americana

USA

North American nation, abbr.

Route 66 · interstate · muscle cars · pickup trucks · apple pie · Fourth of July · Stars and Stripes · blue collar · heartland · Americana

heritage

legacy

What's passed down

nostalgia · 1903 · founding · lineage · museum · archives · Evolution · patina · restoration · collectible

rebel

outlaw

Fugitive from justice

counterculture · defiance · antiestablishment · Hell's Angels · MC · one-percenter · badass · attitude · loud pipes · wild

freedom

open road

Unobstructed route ahead

wanderlust · horizon · wind · ride · highway · coast-to-coast · cross-country · nomad · roam · exploration

Categories
Opposites
motorcycle style/culture

Harley-Davidsoncrotch rocket

High-performance street motorcycle

Ducati · supersport · sportbike · Aprilia · track bike

national manufacturing identity

Harley-DavidsonHonda

Japanese vehicle manufacturer

Yamaha · Kawasaki · Suzuki · KTM · Triumph

vehicle philosophy

Harley-DavidsonVespa

Italian motor scooter brand

electric scooter · Toyota Prius · moped · Tesla · Honda Civic

Family

Harley, Davidson

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G