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The advent of cheap mass-produced automobiles | The advent of cheap mass-produced automobiles spelt death to many [[motorcycle]] makers. By the early 1920s there were around 400 manufacturers of cars in America, and you could buy a good one for $400, the price of a [[sidecar]] outfit. Through drastic cost-cutting, [[Harley-Davidson]] managed to survive, but it was a close call, and the market had changed for good. In North America, more than in Europe, the days of the motorcycle as basic transport were over; they were increasingly becoming sporting machines for enthusiasts, and this was reflected in Harley-Davidson's concentration on big bikes. | ||
[[Category:Motorcycle history]] | [[Category:Motorcycle history]] |