Harley-Davidson, Inc. - Specimen Stock Certificate
Inv# SE3488 Specimen StockSpecimen Stock printed by American Bank Note Company. Harley-Davidson, Inc. (commonly referred to as H-D or Harley) is an American motorcycle manufacturer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in 1903, it stands as one of the two principal American motorcycle manufacturers that endured the Great Depression, alongside its historical competitor, Indian Motorcycles. The company has navigated various ownership structures, subsidiary relationships, economic downturns, fluctuations in product quality, and fierce global competition, ultimately emerging as one of the largest motorcycle manufacturers in the world and a brand recognized for its dedicated customer base. There are numerous owner clubs and events held globally, in addition to a company-sponsored museum that celebrates the brand. Harley-Davidson is particularly renowned for its customization style that led to the emergence of the chopper motorcycle. Traditionally, the company focused on heavyweight, air-cooled cruiser motorcycles with engine displacements exceeding 700 cc; however, it has expanded its product line to include modern offerings such as the VRSC (introduced in 2002) and the middle-weight Street (launched in 2015) platforms. Harley-Davidson produces its motorcycles in factories located in York, Pennsylvania; Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin; Tomahawk, Wisconsin; Manaus, Brazil; and Rayong, Thailand. The company distributes its products globally and also licenses and markets a variety of merchandise under the Harley-Davidson brand, including apparel, home décor, accessories, toys, scale models of its motorcycles, and video games inspired by its motorcycle line and community.
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