Reasons to Buy a Harley-Davidson® Motorcycle

Just spend a little bit of time in the motorcycle sphere and you’ll probably find at least a handful of Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners, no matter where you go. This is because Harley-Davidson is one of the most popular brands here in the United States, and certainly one of the most iconic. Why? Some riders may have a hard time articulating the answer to that question. They just know they love the bikes. So here at Starved Rock HD, we’ve provided some of our favorite reason for owning a Harley-Davidson motorcycle so that when you come to our location in Ottawa, Illinois, you can let us know if you’re ready to start checking out some models.

Legacy

Let’s start in one of the more obvious areas: the legacy. Even before you were thinking about getting a motorcycle, you’d probably heard of Harley-Davidson. This is partially due to its incredible timespan on the market. Celebrating 115 years this year, H-D is the oldest, continuously operating motorcycle manufacturer in the country. This has given the company time to not only establish a trustworthy name within the motorcycle market, but has allowed generations of riders to pass down their bikes and appreciation for Harley. And, over that century+, the appearance of Harley with signature pop culture icons, both in previous decades and today, have made it one of the most recognizable brands, if not one of the coolest brands.

Innovation

The amount of innovation that goes into each motorcycle release has also played a part in building the Harley-Davidson reputation. H-D regularly releases new upgrades to their motorcycles so they’re continuously giving you the best of the best. This can include new engines, improved suspension systems, better braking power, and even cool style upgrades. You’ll want to join the Harley-Davidson community just to get an exclusive look at each new innovation.

Customization

Another great pride for Harley-Davidson is its extensive line of customized parts. These parts give you the option of changing the way your bike looks or the way it rides. If you need to upgrade the parts to better suit your body size, there are plenty of ergonomic upgrades as well. If you’d like your ride to be more fuel efficient or if you’d like to exude a more classic style, there are parts made specifically to do this for your model. Plus, these parts can help you keep your bike running for years and years. No matter what part you need or how old your bike is, if you have an urgent repair, you’ll probably find someone with the right replacement, if you can’t get if from Harley themselves.

Ownership

Now for the part that most Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners inherently understand: it’s just cool to own a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. You get some serious bragging rights for this, and you’ll have an instant connection to riders all across the country. If you decide to take your wheels on a ride to a different state and want to pick up some tips along the way, just swing by one of the many Harley-Davidson dealership along your route. You’ll find lots of riders excited and ready to give you some of their tips and hear about some of yours.

Plus, if you have a breakdown in an unfamiliar area, even non-Harley shops have probably dealt with Harley bikes before. There’s virtually nowhere you can’t go to get a repair, meaning the Harley community will always have your back.

Now all that’s left is to check out some of these models for yourself. Stop by Starved Rock HD in Ottawa, Illinois to check out what we have sitting in our showroom right now. You can even schedule a test ride if you already have a bike that catches your eye. Whatever you’re looking for, let our experienced staff know how we can help you find your next set of wheels.