Harley-Davidson in the 1960s (Enthusiast Color)

This book chronicles such classic 1960s Harley-Davidson motorcycles as the XLCH Sportsters, Duo Glides, Electra Glides, Aeronautica Macchi models, Panheads and Shovelheads. Special attention is given to the introduction of the Sportsters entrance into the decade as the worlds pre-eminent superbike and how it lost that status mid-decade with the emergence of Japanese marques. The technology of Harley-Davidsons Big Twin engine is also discussed, as are custom bikes and the 1969 takeover by AMF.