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For decades, the American motorcycle story has been told like a one-horse race—Harley-Davidson thundering down the highway while everyone else eats dust. But that version skips a crucial chapter. Long before Harley became the name in heavyweight cruisers, another American brand wasn’t just competing—it was trying to outsell them outright. That brand was Indian Motorcycle, and its rise, fall, and resurrection is one of the strangest, boldest sagas in motorcycling history.

The 1970s were riding time: wild styling, big engines, innovation at every turn, and a hunger for speed that shook the streets. From Japanese super-bikes to European performance machines and American cruisers, these 20 motorcycles didn’t just roll off the production line, they defined an era.

Elvis Presley’s car collection is full of legendary vehicles—including the Italian supercar he shot in a fit of anger.

For their cultural impact and iconic status, these are five of the greatest Harley-Davidson motorcycles to have ever been made.