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The Harley-Davidson Source Book is an ultimate, curated exploration of the world’s most iconic motorcycle brand. It delves into the most influential designs and models throughout the company’s storied history. The Harley-Davidson Source Book is a celebration of these legendary motorcycles, presented in a comprehensive, encyclopedia format. Laden with vibrant photography, insightful commentary, and production specifications and data, this book is an indispensable resource for dedicated Harley fans worldwide.
Harley-Davidson, for many, encapsulates the quintessential image of a motorcycle. This is because Harley crafts the epitome of motorcycles, the archetypal bike that exists beyond our conventional sensory perceptions. Philosopher Kant referred to this as a priori knowledge, an innate understanding we can’t learn but simply intuit. Thus, a Harley-Davidson becomes the a priori motorcycle. It embodies the primal biker sentiment within each of us, constructing motorcycles that align with our intrinsic notion of how a motorcycle should look and feel. This is why Harley-Davidson personifies the very definition of ‘motorcycle’ for so many people.
In The Harley-Davidson Source Book, renowned Harley-Davidson historian Mitchel Bergeron presents a meticulous account of every motorcycle the company has ever produced. From the first prototype to the Silent Gray Fellow, to the latest CVO Electra Glides and Softails — all models are covered. The Knucklehead, the Panhead, the Pea Shooter, the KR, the Sportster, the XR750, the Shovelhead, the Evolution, the Twin Cam, the V-Rod, and countless others. Complimented by modern and archival photographs and marketing materials, Bergeron’s authoritative narrative completes this definitive Harley reference.
The Harley-Davidson Source Book exhibits the most storied, celebrated, and audacious motorcycles ever crafted by the Motor Company. This is the ultimate encyclopedia of the ultimate motorcycle.