The nimble Sportster Iron 883 was among several Sportsters released by Harley-Davidson in 2009. This bike featured a stripped-down design with low-rise drag-style handlebars and was powered by the ...

But Harley-Davidson was dealing with a financial crisis of its own. The 2008 recession had hit hard, and its new CEO, Keith Wandell, who didn't even ride motorcycles, decided it was time to ...