Harley-Davidson was founded in 1903.
Founding Details
- The company began when childhood friends William Harley and Arthur Davidson created their first motorcycle prototype in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- They initially worked in a small shed in the Davidson family's backyard where they built the prototype motorcycle.
- The first official Harley-Davidson factory was built in 1906.
- The company was officially incorporated in 1907, with the Davidson brothers Walter and William also joining the enterprise by then.
This timeline highlights how the brand started from a small workshop in 1903 and quickly grew to become one of the most iconic motorcycle manufacturers in the world.
