The Ultimate Harley-Davidson Quiz

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The Ultimate Harley-Davidson Quiz
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About This Quiz

What's better than riding down the open road on a legend in the area of motorcycles?

Harley-Davidson has had its share of ups and down, but one thing has stayed constant - its ability to hold the top spot. The iconic motorcycle brand has been one of the top choices for Americans. Which model is your favorite? What about your favorite feature?

Do you know your stuff when it comes to the mechanics of these motorcycles? What powers these beautiful machines when you're driving full-throttle? Knowing your engines and features will be useful for any enthusiast to pass this quiz.

For this quiz, you'll need to know more than just the motorcycles and what's inside. Make sure you know about Harley-Davidson as a company, too! Where are their factories? Who are their competitors? How about how many employees they have?

And don't forget your history of the brand! Who started the company? What was the first motorcycle that they manufactured? You'll need to know it all on this quiz!

Harley-Davidson has made itself a real fan favorite and the first choice for many motorcycle enthusiasts. There are even events held around the world to celebrate the iconic brand. So, if you think you know your stuff about Harley-Davidson, sit back and cruise through this quiz!

In what city was Harley-Davidson established?
Indianapolis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Harley-Davidson and Indian were the only two American motorcycle makers from 1931 until what year?
1944
1939
1953
in 1905 a Harley-Davidson motorcycle won a race by covering 15 miles (24 kilometers) in how much time?
19 minutes
45 minutes
58 minutes

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What year was Harley-Davidson founded?
1898
1903
1912
In 1937 Joe Petrali set a record speed by going how fast on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle?
98 miles per hour (158 kilometers per hour)
112 miles per hour
136 miles per hour
Harley-Davidson employs approximately how many people?
3,100
5,900
12,300

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In 1998 Harley-Davidson opened a factory in which country?
Brazil
Mexico
Canada
How old was William Harley when he created plans for his first powered bike?
28
25
20
In what year was the first motorcycle rally held in Sturgis, South Dakota?
1938
1967
1977

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For how long did Harley-Davidson retain the Buell brand as a subsidiary?
22 years
12 years
8 years
Which model was the first to feature electric start?
Electra Glide
Touring
Sportster
In what year did Harley-Davidson begin selling in India?
1959
1989
2010

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What was the mascot for the Harley-Davidson racing team starting back in the 1920s?
an eagle
a wolf
a hog
By 1911 the U.S. motorcycle industry expanded rapidly to about how many different companies?
220
150
89
The Custom Vehicle Operations division of the company is responsible for what?
creating limited edition versions of stock models
meeting environmental standards
creating improved engineering for each model year

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In 1916 the company began manufacturing which product?
bicycles
boats
parachutes
What city's police department was the first to deploy officers on Harley-Davidson motorcycles?
Chicago
Detroit
Milwaukee
The first V-Twin engines produced about how much horsepower?
7 horsepower
35 horsepower
60 horsepower

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In 1995 Harley-Davidson introduced which major feature for the first time?
electronic fuel injection
anti-lock brakes
traction control
By 1920 Harley-Davidson had established dealerships in how many counties?
32
46
67
Which company bought Harley-Davidson in 1969?
Ford
American Machine and Foundry (AMF)
Caterpillar

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How many different motor scooters has the company manufactured?
11
five
one
How many motorcycles did Harley-Davidson manufacture in 1905?
eight
80
800
About how many motorcycles did the company manufacture in 1910?
300
3,000
30,000

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Electra Glides are included in which model family?
Touring
Softail
Dyna
In which city did the first Harley-Davidson dealership appear?
Los Angeles
Chicago
New York
How many model families does Harley-Davidson tout?
six
seven
eight

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In 2010 Seth Enslow recorded the longest jump ever on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle by going how far?
210 feet (64 meters)
187 feet
125 feet
How fast did Harley-Davidson's first electric motorcycle go from 0 to 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour?
four seconds
six seconds
10 seconds
What is the maximum engine displacement of Sportster models?
700 cubic centimeters
800 cubic centimeters
1,200 cubic centimeters

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