The V-twin rumble and distinctive appearance of Harley-Davidson’s motorcycles have earned them a place as American cultural icons. In fact, the engine’s exhaust note is so well recognized that the brand spent years trying unsuccessfully to trademark it.  Despite its legendary status, however, it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for the brand. Its place in the motorcycle world was forged via a succession of highly popular models, but there were also financial and commercial failures that played an equally
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