Where are Harley Davidsons Made?

Discover the various manufacturing locations of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and how their global production impacts the assembly in the United States.

Harley-Davidson Factories in the U.S.

Many people ask, "Where are Harley Davidsons made?" While many assume it’s Milwaukee, WI, the full answer is more complex. While Milwaukee is home to the company's corporate office and museum, Harley-Davidson motorcycles are assembled here, but parts are manufactured in various factories around the world.

The U.S. Harley-Davidson factories include:

• Tomahawk, WI – Manufacturing saddlebags, sidecars, windshields, and parts.
• York, PA – Producing Softail, Touring, and CVO models.
• Menomonee Falls, WI – Focused on manufacturing motors and transmissions.
• Kansas City, MO – Specializing in V-Rod, Dyna, and Sportster models.

Global Manufacturing Facilities

Harley-Davidson motorcycles are not only assembled in the U.S. but also manufactured in various global locations. These parts are shipped to the U.S. for final assembly. Factories in Taiwan, Japan, Germany, and Mexico produce various components such as engine parts, wheels, and chassis.

Milwaukee: The Original Factory

While Milwaukee is the birthplace of Harley-Davidson, the factory at Juneau Street is primarily the corporate office and museum. The motorcycles were assembled here, but the parts were manufactured in the various global facilities mentioned earlier.

Historical Global Contracts

In 1929, Harley-Davidson formed a contract with a manufacturing plant in Hiroshima, Japan. This plant produced Harley-Davidson motorcycles, specifically military and police models, until 1958.

Additionally, Harley-Davidson expanded production to Brazil with a factory in Manaus, which opened in 1998. This plant continues to produce motorcycles for the Brazilian market.