FLASHBACK: STEP INSIDE THE DAYTONA 1960 MOTORCYCLE SHOW

Daytona Bike Week celebrates its 85th year, offering the perfect moment to look back at the rally’s iconic 1960 roots.

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ALFONSO SOTOMAYOR AND MEXICAN STUNT RIDING
Harley-Davidson’s century-long history in Mexico is filled with pioneering riders and legendary stunt performers like Alfonso Sotomayor.
HELMETS THROUGH HISTORY
From humble leather caps to modern safety gear, the evolution of motorcycle helmets balances protection, performance, and pure self-expression.
RIDING FORWARD: 85 YEARS OF THE MOTOR MAIDS
Founded in 1940 by pioneers Dorothy “Dot” Robinson and Linda Dugeau, the Motor Maids became the first women’s national motorcycle club.

RIDING THROUGH HISTORY: ELDRED R. HARRINGTON’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON ADVENTURES
Eldred R. Harrington, a prolific Enthusiast writer from 1944–1965, was revisited by Harley-Davidson archives during the Hydra-Glide’s 75th anniversary.
EARLY RIDING WEAR
In the earliest images in the Harley-Davidson archives, riders’ clothing always stands out.
LESLIE “RED” PARKHURST
Parkhurst was a good-natured athlete whose enthusiasm made him a real crowd-pleaser, both on and off the track.

THE WORLD'S FASTEST HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Built for Speed. Born for Glory. The Return of a Legend.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON DURING WORLD WAR II
A brief look at how the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, employees and riders contributed to the war effort.
THE FOUNDERS OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON
They could have scarcely imagined what they had started.

WILLIE G. DAVIDSON
A tireless artist, enthusiastic rider, and grandson of a co-founder of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Get to know this creator of legendary H-D motorcycles and iconic designs.
10 PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON HISTORY
Countless riders, employees, and fans have been at the heart of Harley-Davidson's 120 year history.
120 YEARS OF STYLE
From instant icons to just plain cool: a glimpse at historic Harley-Davidson apparel.
BUILDING A MILWAUKEE ICON
Explore the legendary campus that remains Harley-Davidson's headquarters.

Discover culture and history through stories and exhibits that celebrate expression, camaraderie and love for the sport.