Harley Davidson History - 2000's

2000

The model year Softail and Dyna Glide models are outfitted with the Twin Cam 88B engine, a counter-balanced version of the Twin Cam 88.

Fuel injection is unveiled as a feature new to the Softail line of motorcycles for the 2001 model year.

Buell introduces the Blast, a single-cylinder motorcycle, for the 2000 model year. The Blast receives excellent reviews. It's introduced in tandem with the Rider's Edge Academy of Motorcycling, a beginner's rider course available through Harley-Davidson and Buell dealerships.

2001

The VRSCA V-Rod is introduced for the 2002 model year. Inspired by the VR-1000 racing motorcycle, the V-Rod is Harley-Davidson's first motorcycle to combine fuel injection, overhead cams and liquid cooling, and delivers 115 horsepower.

Harley-Davidson Racing announces the latest addition to the team: 17 year old Jennifer Snyder, the first woman to win a national event in the Formula USA National Dirt Track Series.

Harley-Davidson announces expansions at the Product Development Center (Milwaukee), as well as Tomahawk, WI, and York, PA, facilities.

2002

The all-new Buell Firebolt storms onto the scene.

The Open Road Tour debuts in Atlanta, GA, in July to celebrate the upcoming Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary.

2003

Buell Motorcycle Company unleashes the Lightning XB9S.