How Much Do You Know About Harley Davidson Motorcycles?
Written by Mike Bedard
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Harley Davidson is a premier motorcycle brand. Do you think you know everything there is to know about one of the most reputable motorcycle manufacturers in the world? Test your knowledge here to find out.
All over the world, people ride Harley Davidson motorcycles. Whether you are a rider yourself or just appreciate the brand, there may be a few things you do not know about the company. See how much Harley Davidson trivia you really know so you can brag about it to all your friends.
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Question 1
What was the reason why Harley-Davidson introduced rubber-mounted engines in 1980?
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ATo increase the bike's longevity
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BTo reduce vibrations
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CTo improve the braking system
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DTo increase the mileage of the bike
To reduce vibrations
The rubber-mounted engine helps reduce vibrations. This allowed riders in 1980 to enjoy a more pleasant ride.
Question 2
Which of these celebrities is NOT the owner of a Harley-Davidson?
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AElvis Presley
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BGeorge Clooney
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CBarack Obama
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DJay Leno
Barack Obama
Leno, Presley and Clooney are all Harley enthusiasts. President Barack Obama does not own a Harley.
Question 3
The classic Harley-Davidson motorcycle has what kind of engine?
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AV-twin engine
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BInline-three engine
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CInline-four engine
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DSingle-cylinder engine
V-twin engine
Harley-Davidson motorcycles are known for their classic V-twin engines. It is no wonder why they were able to win so many races back in the day.
Question 4
Only two American motorcycle manufacturers survived the Great Depression. Harley-Davidson was one of them. What was the other?
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AExcelsior-Henderson
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BPolaris
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CBMW
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DIndian
Indian
Only Harley-Davidson and Indian made it out of the Great Depression. However, Indian halted production in 1953.
Question 5
Where are the Harley-Davidson headquarters located?
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AYork
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BNew York City
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CDetroit
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DMilwaukee
Milwaukee
From the beginning, Harley-Davidson has had its headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It has factories around the world, including locations in York, Pennsylvania and Bawal, India.
Question 6
In the 1920s, a group of farmboys consistently won races on Harley motorcycles. What did they use as their mascot?
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AA woodchuck
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BA snake
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CA hog
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DAn eagle
A hog
These farmboys were known as "hog boys" and had a hog as their mascot. This is also a reason why motorcycles today are referred to as "hogs."
Question 7
Harley-Davidson created a bike with a 61 cu in. overhead valve engine in 1931. What is this model of bike called?
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AKnucklehead
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BWheelie
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CSportster
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DLowrider
Knucklehead
The Knucklehead is a must-have for Harley-Davidson collectors. The company only made a little over 9,000 of these rare bikes.
Question 8
Which motorcycle manufacturer bought the nearly bankrupt Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company in 1969?
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AAMF
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BSuzuki
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CYamaha
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DDucati
AMF
Harley merged with AMF in 1969. However, in 1981, executives at Harley began the process of separating from AMF.
Question 9
Harley-Davidson manufactures a lot more than just bikes. Which of these is NOT something the company makes?
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APrinters
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BVideo Games
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CClothing
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DToys
Printers
H-D manufactures many home decor products and even ornaments. However, it does not make printers as of yet.
Question 10
Which H-D motorcycle was the first to include an electric start?
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AElectra Glide
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BTrike
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CSportster
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DTouring
Electra Glide
In 1965, the company came out with the Electra Glide. The electric start combined with the Panhead engine made it a force to be reckoned with.
Question 11
What year was Harley-Davidson founded?
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A1919
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B1880
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C1903
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D1956
1903
Harley-Davidson has origins dating back to 1903. In 2018, the company celebrated its 115th anniversary.
Question 12
What is Harley-Davidson's Custom Vehicle Operations division responsible for?
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AConducting charity work on behalf of the company
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BEnsuring the company meets environmental standards
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CMaking sure each new model exceeds the last
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DManufacturing limited-edition versions of standard stock models
Manufacturing limited-edition versions of standard stock models
A big selling point of the company is that it manufactures limited-edition models for collectors. They can be pricey, but collectors believe they are worth it.
Question 13
Starting in 2007, what feature did H-D make standard with all its models going forward?
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APadded Handlebars
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BAnti-Lock Brakes
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CSidecars
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DFuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel injection became standard in 2007. Prior to that time, it was an optional feature found in just a few models.
Question 14
Which Harley-Davidson bike design came into existence in 1957 and is still in production today?
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ASportster
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BRoad King
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CLowrider
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DDyna
Sportster
The Harley-Davidson Sportster is arguably the most popular model the company manufactures. New models continue to be released to this day.
Question 15
All the way back in 1905, a person riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle won a 15-mile race in how much time?
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A46 minutes
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B29 minutes
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C25 minutes
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D19 minutes
19 minutes
An H-D motorcycle won a race on July 4, 1905, in 19 minutes and two seconds. It really cemented the company as one to look out for.
Question 16
What is the Harley-Davidson logo referred to as?
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AStripes and Bars
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BBar and Shield
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CHelmet and Jacket
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DThe Harley Logo
Bar and Shield
Enthusiasts refer to the Harley logo as "Bar and Shield." The company patented this logo in 1911.
Question 17
In 1981, Harley-Davidson separated from AMF. It used what slogan as its advertisement of this fact?
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AThe Eagle Soars Alone
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BForging Our Own Path
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CWe Go Alone
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DTake the Path Less Traveled
The Eagle Soars Alone
To commemorate H-D getting out from under AMF, executives used the phrase, "The eagle soars alone." The ad campaign that followed used that slogan.
Question 18
In 2010, Seth Enslow broke a world record by jumping how far on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle?
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A161.9 feet
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B170.5 feet
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C183.7 feet
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D133.8 feet
183.7 feet
Seth Enslow jumped over 183 feet on a Harley Davidson. This broke the previous record by more than 20 feet.
Question 19
Which of these movies does NOT feature a Harley-Davidson motorcycle?
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ACaptain America: The First Avenger
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BIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
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CIron Man
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DEasy Rider
Iron Man
Harley-Davidson motorbikes are in many movies, but not Iron Man. Considering Tony Stark has a flying suit, he probably doesn't need a bike to get around.
Question 20
H-D introduced the "Fatboy" design in the 1990s. Why did the bike have this name?
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AThe bike has fat front and rear tires
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BBoth A and D are correct
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CWhen viewed head on, the bike appears wide
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DIt drew inspiration from the names of the atomic bombs, Fat Man and Little Boy, that were dropped on Japan
Both A and D are correct
There were numerous defining characteristics of the Fatboy design. They also feature yellow detailing and a silver powder-coated frame.
Question 21
Joe Petrali set a speed record in 1937 by going how fast on an H-D motorcycle?
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A136 mph
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B190 mph
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C101 mph
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D122 mph
136 mph
The motorcycle in question managed to go 136 miles per hour in 1937. This was possible due to a more aerodynamic tail.
Question 22
Which of these men was NOT an original founder of Harley-Davidson?
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AWilliam S. Harley
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BWilliam A. Davidson
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CWalter H. Harley
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DWalter Davidson
Walter H. Harley
The company was founded by William S. Harley, Arthur Davidson, Walter Davidson, and William A. Davidson. You can probably guess how the company got its name.
Question 23
How many Harley-Davidson motorcycles did the United States military purchase for World War I?
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AAbout 500,000
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BAbout 100,000
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CAbout 50,000
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DLess than 25,000
About 100,000
World War I was the first time the motorcycle had been adopted for military use. The military ended up buying around 15,000 motorbikes from the company.
Question 24
The police department in what city was the first to put officers on Harley-Davidson motorcycles?
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AMilwaukee
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BLos Angeles
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CSeattle
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DDetroit
Detroit
In 1908, Detroit police officers were the first to have Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Many departments around the country followed suit.
Question 25
What year did Harley-Davidson start offering leather jackets for customers to buy?
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A1932
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B1981
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C1955
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D1947
1947
Harley-Davidson began selling jackets in 1947. It would go on to define the motorcyclist lifestyle.
Question 26
In what city did the very first H-D dealership appear?
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ATampa
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BLos Angeles
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CMilwaukee
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DChicago
Chicago
Chicago is home to the very first H-D dealership. It opened in 1904.
Question 27
What years was the Harley-Davidson Hummer in production?
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A1955-1959
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B1960-1963
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C1952-1954
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D1949-1951
1955-1959
Today, the term "Harley Hummer" loosely refers to all Harley motorcycles made between 1948 and 1966. However, it technically only refers to the specific model known as the "Harley Hummer."
Question 28
As of December 2017, how many employees does Harley-Davidson have?
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A4,500
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B5,800
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C6,800
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D8,000
5,800
In 2017, Harley-Davidson employed 5,800 people. It has big plans for the future.
Question 29
How many different models of motor scooters has Harley-Davidson manufactured?
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A3
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B1
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C7
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D20
1
H-D only produced one model of motor scooter. It was not that big of a hit.
Question 30
In 1998, Harley-Davidson expanded its operations internationally. Where was the first headquarters constructed outside of the United States located?
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ACanada
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BThailand
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CBrazil
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DAustralia
Brazil
Harley-Davidson opened a regional office in Brazil in 1998. This allowed it to more easily establish a presence for its products in Latin American countries.
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It showed that I need to study up on Harley Davidson history and take my first choice 😄
I think I don't know much about motorcycles! The Quiz was interesting though.
This Quiz was great. I especially liked Question 24, because my Great Uncle, George Andrew Fairburn was Detroit's First Motor Officer. What a great distinction my Family has... Thanks for letting me share this bit of Family History...George Dreher