HARLEY-DAVIDSON


Meaning of HARLEY-DAVIDSON in English

n

a famous and expensive US motorcycle. Harley-Davidsons are long and heavy, with fairly old-fashioned yet powerful engines that make a loud sound. William Harley and Arthur Davidson built the first three in 1903 in Milwaukee , where the company’s main office has always been. Popular models have included the 1936 Knucklehead, the 1957 Sportster ‘super bike’ and the 1990 Fat Boy. Riding a Harley-Davidson on the open road is part of the American dream for many people:

If you’re overweight and middle-aged, riding a Harley-Davidson won’t change that.

Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary.      Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь.