The Harley-Davidson Classic comes standard with a pair of lowers, leg protectors that include a small storage bin under each snap-on cover that can hold a pair of winter gloves. Each lower also incorporates a curved plastic panel that stows inside. On a cold day the rider can squat in front of the bike and rotate these panels outward on their tracks to block the wind.

The Harley-Davidson FL Hydra-Glide proved a major step for Big-Twin engines, when the old hand-shift/foot-clutch arrangement was superseded by a modern foot shift and hand clutch. However, the old setup was still optionally available - and would remain so until the mid-1970s - as it was still preferred by some riders and police departments.

Vintage Harleys all look pretty much the same to the casual beholder, but to the enthusiast a 1915 model Harley-Davidson 11J is outstandingly interesting: it combines some features of the veteran period such as the angular petrol tank and the pedals, with modernistic as a 3-speed counter shaft gearbox and electric lighting.

The Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCA was the first of Harleys VRSC Rod family. The VRod water cooling, loads of power, handling that could embarrass a badly ridden sportsbike and brakes that stop fast were totally novel on a Harley.

The evolution of the Harley Davidson hot rod continues, as most Sportster models roll into the new year on retuned suspension. Responsive handling, the flat torque delivery and distinctive sound of an American V-Twin engine, and classic styling cues make Harley-Davidson XL1200 R Sportster a motorcycle that just keeps getting better.