| When Harley Davidson is mentioned one of the | | | | Dresser which he favored the most. These were |
| things that come to mind is the King of Rock and Roll | | | | police-type motorcycles that are definitely big. |
| and how fond he was of his motorcycles. Elvis | | | | It is thus not surprising that the 30th death |
| Presley has been photographed riding a Harley so | | | | anniversary of Elvis in 2007 was honored by the |
| many times that he has been identified with the | | | | makers of Harley Davidson through the release of 30 |
| motorcycle brand and his name continuously being | | | | limited edition bikes, all of which were replicas of the |
| linked to it even after 30 years his death. | | | | Harley Davidson 1957 Blue KH model which was once |
| The Harley Davidson Museum boasts of having on | | | | owned by Elvis. These motorcycles will however |
| display Elvis Presley's 1956 KH Harley Davidson model | | | | have a Softail chassis. Each motorcycle costs $57,888 |
| and a receipt to prove his ownership. The motorcycle | | | | inclusive of a bronze sculpture and a limited-edition |
| receipt shows it was bought by Elvis from a dealer in | | | | painting of Elvis. The price is steep but for the |
| Memphis on installment for $50.15 a month. It even | | | | thousands of Harley Davidson collectors, this is a |
| showed The King's occupation which he noted down | | | | small price to pay considering that it has one to thirty |
| as vocalist and self-employed. This was the same | | | | individualized serial numbers. |
| motorcycle The King was photographed with when | | | | The Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee residence of |
| he was featured in the cover of the hottest | | | | Elvis was filled with fans and spectators when these |
| motorcycle magazine that time, The Enthusiast. | | | | limited edition motorcycles were unveiled last April 22. |
| Elvis purchased his Harley motorcycle just a few | | | | It is not all glamour though because the American |
| months before he made it big through his Heartbreak | | | | Diabetes Association will benefit from the proceeds |
| Hotel single which became a chart topper later on. | | | | of Elvis Rock N' Roll Ride for Life. |
| There is a motorcycle shop in Memphis which took | | | | Elvis was so identified with Harley motorcycles that |
| care of all the motorcycle business of The King. Ron | | | | there were even stories that Elvis is not really dead |
| Elliot, the shop owner, said that of all the motorcycle | | | | and that he has been seen riding his Harleys. You can |
| bikes The King had, it was the Harley Davidson | | | | believe that or take it with a grain of salt. |