Harley Davidson Vs Honda Comparison
Harley Davidson vs. Honda
Melissa Milsaps
ENG 121
Professor Amber Smith
May 24, 2011
Harley Davidson vs. Honda Harley Davidson and Honda are two different manufacturers which stand out for producing motorcycles that have been used extensively for long distance rides but they have lots of differences. Comfort should be a persuading factor for singling out the kind of motorcycle/bike to invest in and ride when taking long trips. Harley bikes are commonly ridden in biker rallies, they have a reputation for being sturdy machines and well-built. The price of a Harley is a lot more than the price of a Honda motorcycle. The buyer is paying for the name Harley Davidson within itself. The Harley was first built in 1903 in a Milwaukee backyard shed by William Harley and Andrew Davidson. Unlike a Honda, that came out in 1947 while the Japanese manufacturer struggled with building their company following the Second World War. The Honda is known for its speed while the Harley is known for its particular chopper style motorcycle sound. The Honda has what some people call “crotch rockets.” They …show more content…
Jesse James did not see this as a beginning but an end for his personal owned West Coast Choppers motorcycles. He said, “I think it signifies the end of the whole chopper craze; the industry officially jumped the shark.” These were strong words considering he was once a driving force in the industry of chopper builds and that his Long Beach, California, custom motorcycle garage, which imagined and created expensive, hand-crafted machines for two-wheeled livewires including sports, rock and film stars, closed its doors last year. (2010) Jesse claimed, “I just shut it down, man. I guess I am retired. I kind of came, saw, and conquered. My heart was not in it. I had always promised myself that I would not do something that I was not into 100
Melissa Milsaps
ENG 121
Professor Amber Smith
May 24, 2011
Harley Davidson vs. Honda Harley Davidson and Honda are two different manufacturers which stand out for producing motorcycles that have been used extensively for long distance rides but they have lots of differences. Comfort should be a persuading factor for singling out the kind of motorcycle/bike to invest in and ride when taking long trips. Harley bikes are commonly ridden in biker rallies, they have a reputation for being sturdy machines and well-built. The price of a Harley is a lot more than the price of a Honda motorcycle. The buyer is paying for the name Harley Davidson within itself. The Harley was first built in 1903 in a Milwaukee backyard shed by William Harley and Andrew Davidson. Unlike a Honda, that came out in 1947 while the Japanese manufacturer struggled with building their company following the Second World War. The Honda is known for its speed while the Harley is known for its particular chopper style motorcycle sound. The Honda has what some people call “crotch rockets.” They …show more content…
Jesse James did not see this as a beginning but an end for his personal owned West Coast Choppers motorcycles. He said, “I think it signifies the end of the whole chopper craze; the industry officially jumped the shark.” These were strong words considering he was once a driving force in the industry of chopper builds and that his Long Beach, California, custom motorcycle garage, which imagined and created expensive, hand-crafted machines for two-wheeled livewires including sports, rock and film stars, closed its doors last year. (2010) Jesse claimed, “I just shut it down, man. I guess I am retired. I kind of came, saw, and conquered. My heart was not in it. I had always promised myself that I would not do something that I was not into 100