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History of the Harley Davidson Sportster

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History of the Harley Davidson Sportster

By Mario

The sportster is Americas first superbike.

It is 57 years old and is the best selling bike from Harley Davidson.

How it came to be is an interesting story.

Read more on the Gear Patrol website

Evel Knievel performing on his Harley-Davidson Sportster

Here's one of the most famous riders of the Sportster! Go Evel!