Reasons to Buy a Harley-Davidson®

 There’s no shortage of options when it comes to choosing a new motorcycle, but not all motorcycles are created equal. There are many great qualities to respect: power, style, attitude, quality construction and innovation, and forward-thinking design, too!. But what if all those things could be found in one bike?

The truth is, they can, and that bike is a Harley-Davidson®. Read on to learn about what makes Harley-Davidson® motorcycles something that’s much greater than just two wheels and an engine. Stop by Starved Rock Harley-Davidson® if you want to take one for a test ride. We’re located in Ottawa, Illinois and we proudly serve the Chicago area.

Legacy

Harley-Davidson® is one of the most well-regarded motorcycle manufacturers on the planet, but that respect didn’t happen overnight. The company has refined their bikes and their mission over more than a century in business. They’re one of only two motorcycle manufacturers in the country to survive the Great Depression—before which there were literally hundreds of motorcycle manufacturers—and they’re now the oldest continually operating motorcycle manufacturer in the country.

If you watch television or movies, you’ll soon start to see Harley-Davidson® bikes almost everywhere you look. Stars such as Elvis Presley and Evel Knievel famously rode Harley-Davidson® bikes, the bikes are referenced throughout many other forms of media, too. There’s a reason that many little kids hang Harley-Davidson® posters on their wall, and the reason is that Harley-Davidson® bikes are just plain cool.

Innovation

Harley-Davidson® couldn’t have established such a legacy without making major contributions to the industry. The evolution of their bikes and engines shows that Harley® has always been a forward-thinking company. The company has slowly developed one of the most well-regarded lines of motorcycle engines over the years, pioneering what a V-Twin engine could be. From the earliest flatheads to the modern Milwaukee-Eight®, Harley-Davidson® engines are renowned for their power and efficiency.

While the company mostly offers classic styles of bikes, the bikes themselves are nothing if not revolutionary. Just take a look at the all-new line of Softails. These bikes are on average 30 lbs lighter than the previous line, and yet they’re also substantially more powerful. Their unique hidden rear spring suspension design was perfected to create a stiffer, easier to control ride.

Customization

Unlike other manufacturers, Harley-Davidson® has always embraced customization. Enthusiastic owners have long modified their Harley bikes to create something exciting and new. Harley® motorcycles have been made into bobbers, choppers, baggers, dirt track racers, drag racers, and many other styles of bike.

For modern Harley-Davidson® owners, customization is easier than ever thanks to the broad range of custom parts offered by the company through their dealerships and factories. If you want to build a brand new Harley® bike, you’ll have an almost unlimited amount of options to choose from to make the bike yours.

Perks of Ownership

If everything about the bikes themselves wasn’t enough, Harley-Davidson® also offers one of the most active ownership groups out there. Harley-Davidson® owners can be found throughout the country, sponsoring rides, rallies, conventions, and other activities where they can meet other riders and talk about their shared love of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles.

Ready to take a ride? Stop by Starved Rock Harley-Davidson® in Ottawa, Illinois. We offer the latest from Harley-Davidson® for the Chicago community and we’re offering test rides now.