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In 1936, the 61E and 61EL models with the "Knucklehead" OHV engines were introduced. Valvetrain problems in early Knucklehead engines required a redesign halfway through its first year of production and retrofitting of the new valvetrain on earlier engines.

'''This motorcycle was a big revolution for Harley at that time because it used The new engine, forks, frame, and a large portion of the style were all new. Furthermore, this was Harley-Davidson's first overhead valve V-Twin produced for mass production which was less complex and consist of less parts to make it. despite the fact that they had been producing OHV racing engines and even OHV singles for a few decades.'''

'''It's interesting to note that 1936 model year Knucklehead experts mention three different engine variants. Minor issues were resolved during the prototyping of this engine such as oil leak and producing more power and wide spread torque which resulted in the fastest Harley of that time clocking 95 mph which was a big deal.this engine design became the stable engine design for the future engines to be designed later with less changes in engine design as the upcoming engine equipped bike were also following nearly the same engine principle for a v twin.'''

Fat Boy, Dyna, and Harley-Davidson museum
Main articles: Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and Harley-Davidson Museum

By 1990, with the introduction of the "Fat Boy", Harley-Davidson once again became the sales leader in the heavyweight (over 750 cc) market. At the time of the Fat Boy model introduction, a false etymology spread that "Fat Boy" was a combination of the names of the atomic bombs Fat Man and Little Boy. This has been debunked, as the name "Fat Boy" actually comes from the observation that the motorcycle is somewhat wider than other bikes when viewed head-on.

The Fatboy was designed by Willie G Davidson,he imagined the bike to have a robust and tough stance with the tire being the widest in front with the use of solid disc wheels which was totally different at that era because it was either spokes or alloy wheels.moreover it featured the famous soft-tail design which has the rear suspension but it doesn't visible like the contemporary dual shock design found in the normal cruiser bike.morover,it featured the tried and tested "Evolution motor" this engine was like the complete evolution of the company from the AMF era Harleys which were very prone to being the unreliable and faulty bikes produced under its ownership.it was 1340cc that was equipped with carbureted fueling.this combination of good torque and macho look resulted it being the most selling Harley model till this day.

Overseas operations
Established in 1918, the oldest continuously operating Harley-Davidson dealership outside of the United States is in Australia. Sales in Japan started in 1912 then in 1929, Harley-Davidsons were produced in Japan under license to the company Rikuo (Rikuo Internal Combustion Company) under the name of Harley-Davidson and using the company's tooling, and later under the name Rikuo. Production continued until 1958.

In 1998, the first Harley-Davidson factory outside the US opened in Manaus, Brazil, taking advantage of the free economic zone there. The location was positioned to sell motorcycles in the southern hemisphere market.

In August 2009, Harley-Davidson launched Harley-Davidson India and started selling motorcycles there in 2010. The company established the subsidiary in Gurgaon, near Delhi, in 2011 and created an Indian dealer network.

This new plant in India started in Mumbai.To analyze the needs of the consumer of India which was much different then in America for two wheeler products are the highest used automobile in India.so to gather the attraction towards its brand for the affordable spectrum of consumers it launched street 500 and street 750 which failed badly in India due to its faulty build quality and brake fading issues.The other models started to gather some traction such as iron 883 and forty eight but it was not enough to get the consumers from the cheaper and more technologically advanced motorcycles provided by the competition.

VRSC

Introduced in 2001 and produced until 2017, the VRSC muscle bike family bears little resemblance to Harley's more traditional lineup. Competing against Japanese and American muscle bikes in the upcoming muscle bike/power cruiser segment, the "V-Rod" makes use of the revolution engine that, for the first time in Harley history, incorporates overhead cams and liquid cooling. The V-Rod is visually distinctive, easily identified by the 60-degree V-Twin engine, the radiator and the hydroformed frame members that support the round-topped air cleaner cover. The VRSC platform was also used for factory drag-racing motorcycles.

'''Despite its innovative design and performance capabilities, the V-Rod faced significant challenges in gaining acceptance among traditional Harley-Davidson riders. One of the primary reasons for this resistance was its departure from the iconic Harley rumble and low-revving engine characteristic of other models in the lineup.Harley-Davidson has long been associated with a distinct engine sound and a laid-back, cruising riding experience. The V-Rod's liquid-cooled engine, developed in collaboration with Porsche, offered a vastly different riding experience. Its high-revving engine and sportbike-like performance characteristics diverged from the traditional Harley ethos, making it less appealing to the core Harley enthusiast base.Furthermore, the V-Rod's radical departure from Harley's classic styling cues and heritage design elements also contributed to its lukewarm reception among loyal Harley riders. Many enthusiasts were resistant to change and preferred the timeless aesthetics of Harley's air-cooled V-twin cruisers.'''