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Through the first nine months of this year, shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles were 249,413 units, a 2.7 percent decrease compared to last year's 256,348 units. Harley-Davidson motorcycle revenue was $3.33 billion, which is flat compared to last year. P&A revenue totaled $703.1 million, a 2.9 percent increase over last year's $683.1 million. General Merchandise revenue totaled $232.0 million, a 12.2 percent increase compared to $206.9 million during the same period in 2006.
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Harley Davidson motorcycles were made with the intention of being racing machines. In 1905 Harley Davidson won its first race. This victory marked the beginning of the history of success for Harley Davidson. By the year 1920 Harley ...Read Story
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The R32 became the foundation for all future boxer powered BMW motorcycles. BMW oriented the boxer engine with the cylinder heads sticking out on each side for cooling as per the earlier British ABC. Other motorcycle manufacturers aligned the cylinders with the frame, one cylinder facing towards the front wheel and the other towards the back wheel. For example, Harley Davidson introduced the model W, a flat twin oriented fore and aft design, in 1919 and built them through 1923.
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Six new models and a host of styling and engineering updates highlight a diverse line of American V-Twin motorcycles from Harley-Davidson for 2006. Leading the way is the Dyna family of performance custom motorcycles, which has been completely re-engineered for 2006 and incorporates a new 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and two new models: the minimalist FXDBI Street Bob and a limited-production FXDI 35th Anniversary Super Glide. New models ... join the Softail, Touring and VRSC product families.
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To meet the increasing demand for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the two projects will include a Tomahawk, WI, facility for which Durr will provide all paint process technology dedicated to the painting of plastic and SMC parts. The project is scheduled for start of production in early 2002.
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During the third quarter, worldwide retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles decreased 0.2 percent compared to the third quarter of 2006. U.S. retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles decreased 2.5 percent for the quarter. The heavyweight motorcycle market in the U.S. decreased 4.4 percent for the same period.
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