Harley-Davidson Sportster

by Ron Hussey and Allan Girdler

Book Overview

In 1957, The Motor Company, as they call Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee, was in trouble. The big twins were too big, the small two-stroke single was too small, and a surge of imports had taken the sporting market from the under-powered Model K.

It was time for something new and different.

It was time for the Sportster.

Never has a motorcycle been more aptly named. The Sportster kept the K's best features, borrowed the improvements...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626540020
• ISBN13: 9781626540026
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"