Five short PDF guides that tell you which Harley fits you, which model years to check twice, and which roads are worth the trip. Every number has a source.
Sources inside: Harley-Davidson USA · NHTSA · National Park Service · Caltrans · state DOTs
Each guide answers one question. The fifth comes only with the Collection.
Which Harley to buy at 20, 35, 50, 65, and when three wheels make sense.
The model years with recalls and weak spots, and how to check any bike in five minutes.
Commuting, backroads, two-up, cross-country or gravel. What each family is built for.
From the Blue Ridge to Beartooth Pass: when to go, what to ride, where to check it's open.
A printable checklist for the seller's driveway, with a deal sheet for your offer.
Crossed-out prices are the regular prices that start January 1, 2027.
| Searching forums & videos | Asking at the dealer | Vault Field Guides | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free, plus your hours | Free | From $27 |
| Every number has a source | Rarely | Not usually | Yes, listed in each guide |
| Recalls by model year, with NHTSA numbers | Scattered | Only if you ask | Yes, 13 campaigns |
| All 2025–26 models side by side | No | Their stock | Yes, 29 models |
| Wants to sell you a bike | Sometimes | Yes | No. We don't sell bikes |
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The Motorcycle Vault is a YouTube channel about Harley history, buying and ownership. We don't sell motorcycles, and nobody paid to be in these guides. We don't claim decades in the saddle. We claim sources, and we list every one.
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No. The guides are independent and not endorsed by Harley-Davidson.
Specs, prices and recalls were checked on November 2, 2026. Buyers get updated editions free.
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