- Harley-Davidson's innovative Evolution® V-Twin engine.

Chopper

- 1960's and 70's era custom bikes. Noted for extended and raked forks, tweaking done to the suspension and the introduction of thinner Japanese wheels for the front end.

Duo-Glide®

- A big twin with rear suspension introduced from 1958 to the mid sixties.

Dyna Glide®

- The term glide refer to the effect of the effective rubber engine mountings used on the frames of this model.

Electra Glide®

 - An electric starter was introduced to this model

Evolution®

- The engine that replaced the Shovelhead. Featuring an overhead valve and is commonly found on post 1980 models of the big-twins and Sportsters.

F-Head®

- Pertains to inlet over exhaust valve engines.

Fathead®

- A Twin-Cam engine introduced from 1999 and is still featured till this day!

Fat Boy®

- The bike seen in the movie Terminator. Characterized by a solid front disc wheel and engine mounted gauges. One of Harley-Davidson's top selling motorcycles.

Flathead® - An older engine featuring side valves. Noted for its durability.

Hardtail®

- Basically, a frame with no suspension. A rigid!

Hydra Glide®

- An hydraulic suspension system used in the front forks.

Knucklehead®

- A v-twin engine built from 1936 - 1947.

Low Rider®

- A custom with low riding position and low seat. Typical custom version of the Super Glide® which appeared in the 1970's. Panhead® - The series of engines that replaced the Nucklehead.

Shovelhead®

- The series of engines that replaced the Panhead from 1966 onwards.

Side Valve

- An engine with valves on the side of the cylinder.

Softail®

- Resembling the look of a Hardtail, the suspension is hidden underneath the engine.

Sportster

- An improved model featuring 883 cc to 1200 cc engines.

Springer®

- A model with a front fork featuring springs on the suspension.

Super Glide®

- A hybrid between the Sportster front end an the frame of the big-twin engine Harley-Davidson's. The first factory custom ever made.

Tour Glide®

- Designed for touring and packed with all the features required for long distance cruising.

Twin Cam

- The largest Harley engine that is now featured on most of the later models developed.

Wide Glide®

- Features wider forks and is the featured bike in the movie Easy Rider. Popularized on the customization seen for its versatility it sports a 1450cc engine pushing out a noted 79bhp. Also includes some of the latest Harley technology.

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