Legendary American Motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson has a unique history. The company was founded in 1904 by William S Harley and Arthur Davidson. The company has completed 110 years and is still going strong.There are several tit bits about Harley-Davidson that very few know. Drivespark wants to share some Harley Davidson facts that you probably did not know. Flip through the photo feature below to read some interesting Harley-Davidson facts along with beautiful images of the motorcycle that we all dream to ride.Harley Davidson Motorcycles have always been something that creates a warming feel among motorcycle fans. Here are some interesting facts about this iconic American brandHarley Davidson entered and won a race for the first time in 1905.Five years later Harley Davidson gained fame after it won all first places in hill climb, endurance and speed races.Harley Davidson entered and won a race for the first time in 1905.Five years later Harley Davidson gained fame after it won all first places in hill climb, endurance and speed races.Harley Davidson motorcycles became cult classics within a few years of their launch. Malcolm Forbes, the founder of the Forbes magazine loved Harley Davidson so much that he not only owned 50 bikes but also gifted many motorcycles to his friends.Harley Davidson began assembling its bikes outside the USA for the first time in 1998 when it opened its plant in Manaus, BrazilThe Most expensive Harley Davidson is the CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide which was priced at $40,000. (Approximately INR22 lakhs)

Have a look at some of the modern Harley Davidson motorcycles being sold in India in the following slidesGeorge M. Hendee in 1897 by the name of Hendee Manufacturing Company, which initially produced motorcycles under brand names such as Silver King, Silver Queen and American Indian, which was later shortened to just 'Indian' and went on to be the primary brand name. In its public racing debut, an Indian Motorcycle won an endurance race from Boston to New York City.Not everyone knows that the origins of Ducati are in the heart of Bologna. The company, Società Scientifica Radio Brevetti Ducati (Ducati's original name), was founded on July 4th, 1926. It was in the middle of the WWII, a designer named Aldo Farinelli built an engine that could fit on a bicycle - the Cucciolo. It had a two-speed gearing that allowed full usage of the engine's power. The Cucciolo was presented at the Turin Fair in 1945 and the title of the Motociclismo magazine on July 26, 1945 read "A puppy was born in Turin