General Info

Harley-Davidson, founded in 1903, operates as the holding company for Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson Motor Company is one of the largest motorcycle manufacturers producing heavyweight motorcycles, and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers. It engages in financing and servicing wholesale inventory receivables and consumer retail loans primarily for the purchase of motorcycles. The segment s wholesale financial services include floorplan and open account financing of motorcycles and motorcycle parts and accessories, real estate and computer loans, and showroom remodeling loans. James L. Ziemer has been the chief executive officer of Harley-Davidson for more than a year. He has been with the motorcycle and accessories company for over 37 years. Harley-Davidson is based in Milwaukee.