10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013

£ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                     to                    

Commission file number 1-9183

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin	39-1382325
(State of organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3700 West Juneau Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin	53208
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

Registrants telephone number: (414) 342-4680

None

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  Q    No  £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  Q   No   £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	Q	Accelerated filer	£
Non-accelerated filer	£	Smaller reporting company	£

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.    Yes  £    No  Q

Number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding at August 2, 2013: 223,065,152 shares

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

Form 10-Q

For The Quarter Ended June 30, 2013

Part I	Financial Information	3
Item 1.	Financial Statements	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	4
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	7
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	40
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	60
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	60
Part II	Other Information	61
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	61
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	61
Item 6.	Exhibits	61
Signatures		62

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products	$	1,631,466		$	1,569,047		$	3,045,714		$	2,842,416
Financial services	162,841			160,613			319,806			316,935
Total revenue	1,794,307			1,729,660			3,365,520			3,159,351
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,029,596			1,005,230			1,924,402			1,822,089
Financial services interest expense	45,506			48,712			86,060			99,968
Financial services provision for credit losses	11,297			(5,259		)	24,407			3,754
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	281,384			283,244			552,883			548,898
Restructuring (benefit) expense	(5,297		)	6,220			(2,359		)	17,671
Total costs and expenses	1,362,486			1,338,147			2,585,393			2,492,380
Operating income	431,821			391,513			780,127			666,971
Investment income	1,770			2,231			3,385			4,164
Interest expense	11,238			11,595			22,629			23,090
Income before provision for income taxes	422,353			382,149			760,883			648,045
Provision for income taxes	150,614			134,899			265,015			228,760
Net income	$	271,739		$	247,250		$	495,868		$	419,285
Earnings per common share:
Basic	$	1.22		$	1.08		$	2.22		$	1.83
Diluted	$	1.21		$	1.07		$	2.20		$	1.81
Cash dividends per common share	$	0.210		$	0.155		$	0.420		$	0.310

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Net Income	$	271,739		$	247,250		$	495,868		$	419,285
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(11,304		)	(10,025		)	(21,874		)	(5,364		)
Derivative financial instruments	(90		)	1,173			10,511			(3,653		)
Marketable securities	(383		)	(685		)	(627		)	328
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	10,239			7,933			20,478			15,866
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	$	(1,538	)	$	(1,604	)	8,488			7,177
Comprehensive income	$	270,201		$	245,646		504,356			426,462

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

	(Unaudited)						(Unaudited)
	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012			July 1, 2012
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,300,690		$	1,068,138		$	1,071,496
Marketable securities	133,631			135,634			135,848
Accounts receivable, net	253,819			230,079			250,268
Finance receivables, net	2,010,974			1,743,045			1,854,838
Inventories	307,717			393,524			323,046
Restricted cash	212,004			188,008			188,564
Other current assets	235,636			292,508			245,807
Total current assets	4,454,471			4,050,936			4,069,867
Finance receivables, net	4,214,612			4,038,807			4,161,731
Property, plant and equipment, net	790,563			815,464			776,793
Goodwill	29,183			29,530			28,604
Other long-term assets	218,369			236,036			279,789
	$	9,707,198		$	9,170,773		$	9,316,784
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	344,423		$	257,386		$	252,239
Accrued liabilities	450,247			513,591			535,097
Short-term debt	525,745			294,943			845,868
Current portion of long-term debt	776,274			437,162			907,389
Total current liabilities	2,096,689			1,503,082			2,540,593
Long-term debt	4,234,352			4,370,544			3,576,994
Pension liability	148,974			330,294			122,496
Postretirement healthcare liability	271,122			278,062			263,295
Other long-term liabilities	134,822			131,167			147,019
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, none issued	—			—			—
Common stock	3,414			3,413			3,408
Additional paid-in-capital	1,128,079			1,066,069			1,032,430
Retained earnings	7,708,238			7,306,424			7,171,820
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(599,190		)	(607,678		)	(469,556		)
Treasury stock, at cost	(5,419,302		)	(5,210,604		)	(5,071,715		)
Total shareholders' equity	2,821,239			2,557,624			2,666,387
	$	9,707,198		$	9,170,773		$	9,316,784

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	(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012		July 1, 2012
Balances held by consolidated variable interest entities (Note 6)
Current finance receivables, net	$	461,978	$	470,134	$	456,285
Other assets	$	4,256	$	5,288	$	4,401
Non-current finance receivables, net	$	1,717,462	$	1,631,435	$	1,592,544
Restricted cash	$	198,893	$	176,290	$	188,564
Current portion of long-term debt	$	433,524	$	399,477	$	507,427
Long-term debt	$	1,240,235	$	1,048,299	$	831,805

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Net cash provided by operating activities (Note 3)	$	389,677		$	288,242
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(66,589		)	(60,078		)
Origination of finance receivables	(1,653,232		)	(1,583,572		)
Collections on finance receivables	1,422,688			1,435,790
Purchases of marketable securities	(4,998		)	(4,993		)
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities	6,003			23,046
Other	6,667			—
Net cash used by investing activities	(289,461		)	(189,807		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes	—			397,373
Repayments of medium-term notes	(27,858		)	—
Proceeds from securitization debt	647,516			91,030
Repayments of securitization debt	(423,455		)	(839,401		)
Net increase (decrease) in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper	230,761			(46,629		)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper	47,061			—
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper	(37,642		)	—
Net change in restricted cash	(23,996		)	41,091
Dividends paid	(94,213		)	(71,645		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(208,699		)	(172,742		)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments	16,338			15,730
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans	24,677			35,337
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	150,490			(549,856		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(18,154		)	(4,033		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	232,552		$	(455,454	)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period	$	1,068,138		$	1,526,950
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	232,552			(455,454		)
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$	1,300,690		$	1,071,496

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the Company), including the accounts of the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC) and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). In addition, certain variable interest entities (VIEs) related to secured financing are consolidated as the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and material intercompany transactions are eliminated.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six month periods then ended, the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and six month periods then ended and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six month periods then ended.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial reporting. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

The Company operates in two business segments: Motorcycles & Related Products (Motorcycles) and Financial Services (Financial Services).

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

2. New Accounting Standards

Accounting Standards Recently Adopted

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-02 Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU No. 2013-02). ASU No. 2013-02 requires entities to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The Company adopted ASU No. 2013-02 effective on January 1, 2013. The required new disclosures are presented in Note 10.

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3. Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information

Marketable Securities

The Company’s marketable securities consisted of the following (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012		July 1, 2012
Available-for-sale:
Corporate bonds	$	133,631	$	135,634	$	135,848
	$	133,631	$	135,634	$	135,848

The Company’s available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with any unrealized gains or losses reported in other comprehensive income. During the first half of 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized gross unrealized (losses) and gains in other comprehensive income of $(1.0) million and $0.5 million, respectively, or $(0.6) million and $0.3 million net of taxes, respectively, to adjust amortized cost to fair value. The marketable securities have contractual maturities that generally come due over the next 1 to 35 months.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Substantially all inventories located in the United States are valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Other inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012			July 1, 2012
Components at the lower of FIFO cost or market
Raw materials and work in process	$	116,334		$	111,335		$	116,166
Motorcycle finished goods	111,188			205,660			120,199
Parts and accessories and general merchandise	126,084			122,418			131,040
Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or market	353,606			439,413			367,405
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost	(45,889		)	(45,889		)	(44,359		)
	$	307,717		$	393,524		$	323,046

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Operating Cash Flow

The reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities is as follows (in thousands):

	Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	495,868		$	419,285
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	83,406			85,997
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs	40,947			38,075
Amortization of financing origination fees	4,635			5,021
Provision for employee long-term benefits	33,382			34,263
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans	(189,116		)	(213,648		)
Stock compensation expense	21,061			22,119
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales	(293,293		)	(124,919		)
Provision for credit losses	24,407			3,754
Loss on debt extinguishment	4,947			—
Foreign currency adjustments	18,529			8,143
Other, net	(442		)	5,567
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(34,787		)	(34,977		)
Finance receivables—accrued interest and other	699			2,912
Inventories	69,475			89,162
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	70,721			(12,286		)
Restructuring reserves	(22,790		)	(9,915		)
Derivative instruments	(1,557		)	(1,420		)
Other	63,585			(28,891		)
Total adjustments	(106,191		)	(131,043		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	389,677		$	288,242

4. Restructuring Expense

2011 Restructuring Plans

In December 2011, the Company made a decision to cease operations at New Castalloy, its Australian subsidiary and producer of cast motorcycle wheels and wheel hubs, and source those components through other existing suppliers by the end of 2013 (2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan). Since 2011, the Company has successfully transitioned a significant amount of wheel production to other existing suppliers. However, during the second quarter of 2013, the Company made a decision to retain limited operations at New Castalloy focused on the production of certain complex, high-finish wheels in a cost-effective and competitive manner. The Company also entered into a new agreement with the unionized labor force at New Castalloy.

In connection with the modified 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan, the New Castalloy workforce will be reduced by approximately 100 employees, leaving approximately 100 remaining employees to support the ongoing operations. The original plan would have resulted in a workforce reduction of approximately 200 employees.

Under the modified 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs, accelerated depreciation and other related costs. The Company expects to incur approximately $21.3 million in restructuring charges related to the transition through 2013. Approximately 35% of the $21.3 million will be non-cash charges. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $20.5 million of restructuring expense under the modified 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan as of June 30, 2013. This includes a benefit related to restructuring reserves released in the second quarter of 2013 in connection with the decision to retain a limited operation at the New Castalloy facility, as described above.

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In February 2011, the Company’s unionized employees at its facility in Kansas City, Missouri ratified a new seven-year labor agreement. The new agreement took effect on August 1, 2011. The new contract is similar to the labor agreements ratified at the Company’s Wisconsin facilities in September 2010 and its York, Pennsylvania (York) production facility in December 2009, and allows for similar flexibility, increased production efficiency and the addition of a flexible workforce component.

The actions to implement the new ratified labor agreement (2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan) result in approximately 145 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Kansas City facility than would have been required under the previous contract. The Company expects all actions related to the 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan to be completed by the end of 2013.

Under the 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs and other related costs. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $6.5 million of restructuring expense under the 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan as of June 30, 2013 of which approximately 10% is non-cash.

The following table summarizes the Motorcycles segment’s 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan and modified 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances as recorded in accrued liabilities (in thousands):

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Kansas City								New Castalloy												Consolidated
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Other		Total			Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Accelerated Depreciation			Other			Total			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	2,259		$	—	$	2,259		$	9,306		$	—		$	145		$	9,451		$	11,710
Restructuring expense	—			—		—			860			2,093			577			3,530			3,530
Utilized—cash	(1,283		)	—		(1,283		)	(4,019		)	—			(589		)	(4,608		)	(5,891		)
Utilized—non-cash	—			—		—			—			(2,093		)	—			(2,093		)	(2,093		)
Non-cash reserve release	(376		)	—		(376		)	(5,250		)	—			—			(5,250		)	(5,626		)
Balance, end of period	$	600		$	—	$	600		$	897		$	—		$	133		$	1,030		$	1,630

	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Kansas City								New Castalloy												Consolidated
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Other		Total			Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Accelerated Depreciation			Other			Total			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	4,123		$	—	$	4,123		$	8,428		$	—		$	305		$	8,733		$	12,856
Restructuring expense	—			—		—			1,141			4,093			755			5,989			5,989
Utilized—cash	—			—		—			(312		)	—			(722		)	(1,034		)	(1,034		)
Utilized—non-cash	—			—		—			—			(4,093		)	—			(4,093		)	(4,093		)
Non-cash reserve release	(967		)	—		(967		)	—			—			—			—			(967		)
Balance, end of period	$	3,156		$	—	$	3,156		$	9,257		$	—		$	338		$	9,595		$	12,751

2010 Restructuring Plan

In September 2010, the Company’s unionized employees in Wisconsin ratified three separate new seven-year labor agreements which took effect in April 2012 when the prior contracts expired. The new contracts are similar to the labor agreement ratified at the York, Pennsylvania facility in December 2009 and allow for similar flexibility and increased production efficiency and the addition of a flexible workforce component.

The actions to implement the new ratified labor agreements (2010 Restructuring Plan) result in approximately 250 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Milwaukee-area facilities than would have been required under the previous contracts and approximately 75 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Tomahawk, Wisconsin facility than would have been required under the previous contract. The Company expects all actions related to the 2010 Restructuring Plan to be completed by the end of 2013.

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Under the 2010 Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs and other related costs. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $59.3 million of restructuring expense under the 2010 Restructuring Plan as of June 30, 2013, of which approximately 45% is non-cash.

The following table summarizes the Motorcycles segment’s 2010 Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances as recorded in accrued liabilities (in thousands):

	Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Employee Severance and Termination Costs
Balance, beginning of period	$	10,156		$	20,361
Restructuring expense	—			3,457
Utilized—cash	(9,710		)	(10,053		)
Non-cash reserve release	(336		)	—
Balance, end of period	$	110		$	13,765

2009 Restructuring Plan

During 2009, in response to the U.S. economic recession and worldwide slowdown in consumer demand, the Company committed to a volume reduction and a combination of restructuring actions (2009 Restructuring Plan) expected to be completed at various dates between 2009 and 2013. The actions were designed to reduce administrative costs, eliminate excess capacity and exit non-core business operations. The Company’s announced actions include the restructuring and transformation of its York, Pennsylvania production facility including the implementation of a new more flexible unionized labor agreement which allows for the addition of a flexible workforce component; consolidation of facilities related to engine and transmission production; outsourcing of certain distribution and transportation activities and exiting the Buell product line. In addition, the Company implemented projects under this plan involving the outsourcing of select information technology activities and the consolidation of an administrative office in Michigan into its corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The 2009 Restructuring Plan results in a reduction of approximately 2,700 to 2,900 hourly production positions and approximately 800 non-production, primarily salaried positions within the Motorcycles segment and approximately 100 salaried positions in the Financial Services segment. The Company expects all actions related to the 2009 Restructuring Plan to be completed by the end of 2013.

Under the 2009 Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs, accelerated depreciation on the long-lived assets that will be exited as part of the 2009 Restructuring Plan and other related costs. The Company expects total costs related to the 2009 Restructuring Plan to result in restructuring and impairment expenses of approximately $397.9 million, of which approximately 30% are expected to be non-cash. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $395.5 million of restructuring and impairment expense under the 2009 Restructuring Plan as of June 30, 2013.

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The following table summarizes the Company’s 2009 Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances recorded in accrued liabilities (in thousands):

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles & Related Products
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Accelerated Depreciation		Other			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	5,196		$	—	$	161		$	5,357
Restructuring expense	—			—		1,606			1,606
Utilized—cash	(1,613		)	—		(1,591		)	(3,204		)
Utilized—non-cash	—			—		—			—
Non-cash reserve release	(1,533		)	—		—			(1,533		)
Balance, end of period	$	2,050		$	—	$	176		$	2,226
	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Accelerated Depreciation		Other			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	10,089		$	—	$	—		$	10,089
Restructuring expense	331			—		10,888			11,219
Utilized—cash	(1,878		)	—		(10,888		)	(12,766		)
Utilized—non-cash	—			—		—			—
Non-cash reserve release	(2,027		)	—		—			(2,027		)
Balance, end of period	$	6,515		$	—	$	—		$	6,515

Other restructuring costs under the 2009 Restructuring Plan include items such as the exit costs for terminating supply contracts, lease termination costs and moving costs. During the first six months of 2013, the Company released a portion of its 2009 Restructuring Plan reserve related to employee severance costs as these costs are no longer expected to be incurred.

5. Finance Receivables

HDFS provides retail financial services to customers of the Company’s independent dealers in the United States and Canada. The origination of retail loans is a separate and distinct transaction between HDFS and the retail customer, unrelated to the Company’s sale of product to its dealers. Retail finance receivables consist of secured promissory notes and installment loans. HDFS holds either titles or liens on titles to vehicles financed by promissory notes and installment loans.

HDFS offers wholesale financing to the Company’s independent dealers. Wholesale loans to dealers are generally secured by financed inventory or property and are originated in the U.S. and Canada.

Finance receivables, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012			July 1, 2012
Retail	$	5,248,289		$	5,073,115		$	5,225,779
Wholesale	1,088,621			816,404			905,038
	6,336,910			5,889,519			6,130,817
Allowance for credit losses	(111,324		)	(107,667		)	(114,248		)
	$	6,225,586		$	5,781,852		$	6,016,569

A provision for credit losses on finance receivables is charged or credited to earnings in amounts that the Company believes are sufficient to maintain the allowance for credit losses at a level that is adequate to cover losses of principal inherent in the existing portfolio. The allowance for credit losses represents management’s estimate of probable losses inherent in the finance receivable portfolio as of the balance sheet date. However, due to the use of projections and assumptions in estimating the losses, the amount of losses actually incurred by the Company could differ from the amounts estimated.

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Changes in the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables by portfolio were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended June 30, 2013
	Retail			Wholesale			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	98,542		$	8,250		$	106,792
Provision for credit losses	11,993			(696		)	11,297
Charge-offs	(18,166		)	—			(18,166		)
Recoveries	11,401			—			11,401
Balance, end of period	$	103,770		$	7,554		$	111,324
	Three months ended July 1, 2012
	Retail			Wholesale			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	112,857		$	9,646		$	122,503
Provision for credit losses	(3,681		)	(1,578		)	(5,259		)
Charge-offs	(17,054		)	—			(17,054		)
Recoveries	14,058			—			14,058
Balance, end of period	$	106,180		$	8,068		$	114,248
	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Retail			Wholesale			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	101,442		$	6,225		$	107,667
Provision for credit losses	23,078			1,329			24,407
Charge-offs	(43,409		)	—			(43,409		)
Recoveries	22,659			—			22,659
Balance, end of period	$	103,770		$	7,554		$	111,324
	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Retail			Wholesale			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	116,112		$	9,337		$	125,449
Provision for credit losses	5,023			(1,269		)	3,754
Charge-offs	(42,906		)	—			(42,906		)
Recoveries	27,951			—			27,951
Balance, end of period	$	106,180		$	8,068		$	114,248

Finance receivables are considered impaired when management determines it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the loan agreement. Portions of the allowance for credit losses are specified to cover estimated losses on finance receivables specifically identified for impairment. The unspecified portion of the allowance for credit losses covers estimated losses on finance receivables which are collectively reviewed for impairment.

The retail portfolio primarily consists of a large number of small balance, homogeneous finance receivables. HDFS performs a periodic and systematic collective evaluation of the adequacy of the retail allowance for credit losses. HDFS utilizes loss forecast models which consider a variety of factors including, but not limited to, historical loss trends, origination or vintage analysis, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, the value of the underlying collateral, recovery rates, and current economic conditions including items such as unemployment rates. Retail finance receivables are not evaluated individually for impairment prior to charge-off and therefore are not reported as impaired loans.

The wholesale portfolio is primarily composed of large balance, non-homogeneous loans. The Company’s evaluation for the wholesale allowance for credit losses is first based on a loan-by-loan review. A specific allowance for credit losses is established for wholesale finance receivables determined to be individually impaired when management concludes that the borrower will not be able to make full payment of the contractual amounts due based on the original terms of the loan agreement. The impairment is determined based on the cash that the Company expects to receive discounted at the loan’s original interest rate or the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral-dependent. Finance receivables in the wholesale portfolio that are not considered impaired on an individual basis are segregated, based on similar risk characteristics, according to the Company’s internal risk rating system and collectively evaluated for impairment. The related allowance for credit losses

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is based on factors such as the specific borrower’s financial performance and ability to repay, the Company’s past loan loss experience, current economic conditions, and the value of the underlying collateral.

Generally, it is the Company’s policy not to change the terms and conditions of finance receivables. However, to minimize the economic loss, the Company may modify certain finance receivables in troubled debt restructurings. Total restructured finance receivables are not significant.

The allowance for credit losses and finance receivables by portfolio, segregated by those amounts that are individually evaluated for impairment and those that are collectively evaluated for impairment, was as follows (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013
	Retail		Wholesale		Total
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	103,770		7,554		111,324
Total allowance for credit losses	$	103,770	$	7,554	$	111,324
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,248,289		1,088,621		6,336,910
Total finance receivables	$	5,248,289	$	1,088,621	$	6,336,910
	December 31, 2012
	Retail		Wholesale		Total
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	101,442		6,225		107,667
Total allowance for credit losses	$	101,442	$	6,225	$	107,667
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,073,115		816,404		5,889,519
Total finance receivables	$	5,073,115	$	816,404	$	5,889,519
	July 1, 2012
	Retail		Wholesale		Total
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	106,180		8,068		114,248
Total allowance for credit losses	$	106,180	$	8,068	$	114,248
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,225,779		905,038		6,130,817
Total finance receivables	$	5,225,779	$	905,038	$	6,130,817

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There were no wholesale finance receivables at June 30, 2013, December 31, 2012, or July 1, 2012 that were individually deemed to be impaired under ASC Topic 310, “Receivables.”

Retail finance receivables are contractually delinquent if the minimum payment is not received by the specified due date. Retail finance receivables are generally charged-off when the receivable is 120 days or more delinquent, the related asset is repossessed or the receivable is otherwise deemed uncollectible. All retail finance receivables accrue interest until either collected or charged-off. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and July 1, 2012, all retail finance receivables were accounted for as interest-earning receivables, of which $13.9 million, $27.6 million and $14.8 million, respectively, were 90 days or more past due.

Wholesale finance receivables are delinquent if the minimum payment is not received by the contractual due date. Interest continues to accrue on past due finance receivables until the date the finance receivable becomes uncollectible and the finance receivable is placed on non-accrual status. HDFS will resume accruing interest on these accounts when payments are current according to the terms of the loans and future payments are reasonably assured. While on non-accrual status, all cash received is applied to principal or interest as appropriate. Wholesale finance receivables are written down once management determines that the specific borrower does not have the ability to repay the loan in full. There were no wholesale receivables on non-accrual status at June 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 or July 1, 2012. At June 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and July 1, 2012, $0.2 million, $0.4 million, and $0.6 million of wholesale finance receivables were 90 days or more past due and accruing interest, respectively.

An analysis of the aging of past due finance receivables was as follows (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013
	Current		31-60 Days Past Due		61-90 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Total Finance Receivables
Retail	$	5,119,572	$	90,790	$	24,023	$	13,904	$	128,717	$	5,248,289
Wholesale	1,087,607		507		281		226		1,014		1,088,621
Total	$	6,207,179	$	91,297	$	24,304	$	14,130	$	129,731	$	6,336,910
	December 31, 2012
	Current		31-60 Days Past Due		61-90 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Total Finance Receivables
Retail	$	4,894,675	$	113,604	$	37,239	$	27,597	$	178,440	$	5,073,115
Wholesale	814,706		984		278		436		1,698		816,404
Total	$	5,709,381	$	114,588	$	37,517	$	28,033	$	180,138	$	5,889,519
	July 1, 2012
	Current		31-60 Days Past Due		61-90 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Total Finance Receivables
Retail	$	5,101,847	$	84,858	$	24,247	$	14,827	$	123,932	$	5,225,779
Wholesale	902,891		1,125		468		554		2,147		905,038
Total	$	6,004,738	$	85,983	$	24,715	$	15,381	$	126,079	$	6,130,817

A significant part of managing HDFS’ finance receivable portfolios includes the assessment of credit risk associated with each borrower. As the credit risk varies between the retail and wholesale portfolios, HDFS utilizes different credit risk indicators for each portfolio.

HDFS manages retail credit risk through its credit approval policy and ongoing collection efforts. HDFS uses FICO scores, a standard credit rating measurement, to differentiate the expected default rates of retail credit applicants enabling the Company to better evaluate credit applicants for approval and to tailor pricing according to this assessment. Retail loans with a FICO score of 640 or above at origination are considered prime, and loans with a FICO score below 640 are considered sub-prime. These credit quality indicators are determined at the time of loan origination and are not updated subsequent to the loan origination date.

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The recorded investment of retail finance receivables, by credit quality indicator, was as follows (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012		July 1, 2012
Prime	$	4,128,450	$	4,035,584	$	4,181,527
Sub-prime	1,119,839		1,037,531		1,044,252
Total	$	5,248,289	$	5,073,115	$	5,225,779

HDFS’ credit risk on the wholesale portfolio is different from that of the retail portfolio. Whereas the retail portfolio represents a relatively homogeneous pool of retail finance receivables that exhibit more consistent loss patterns, the wholesale portfolio exposures are less consistent. HDFS utilizes an internal credit risk rating system to manage credit risk exposure consistently across wholesale borrowers and individually evaluates credit risk factors for each borrower.

HDFS uses the following internal credit quality indicators, based on the Company’s internal risk rating system, listed from highest level of risk to lowest level of risk for the wholesale portfolio: Doubtful, Substandard, Special Mention, Medium Risk and Low Risk. Based upon management’s review, the dealers classified in the Doubtful category are the dealers with the greatest likelihood of being charged off, while the dealers classified as Low Risk are least likely to be charged off. The internal rating system considers factors such as the specific borrowers’ ability to repay and the estimated value of any collateral. Dealer risk rating classifications are reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis.

The recorded investment of wholesale finance receivables, by internal credit quality indicator, was as follows (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012		July 1, 2012
Doubtful	$	3,958	$	8,107	$	9,467
Substandard	14,187		2,593		5,902
Special Mention	2,929		3,504		7,897
Medium Risk	10,041		8,451		808
Low Risk	1,057,506		793,749		880,964
Total	$	1,088,621	$	816,404	$	905,038

6. Asset-Backed Financing

HDFS participates in asset-backed financing through both term asset-backed securitization transactions and through asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities. HDFS treats these transactions as secured borrowing because either they are transferred to consolidated VIEs or HDFS maintains effective control over the assets and does not meet the accounting sale requirements under ASC Topic 860, "Transfers and Servicing". In HDFS' asset-backed financing programs, HDFS transfers retail motorcycle finance receivables to special purpose entities (SPE), which are considered VIEs under U.S. GAAP. Each SPE then converts those assets into cash, through the issuance of debt.

HDFS is required to consolidate any VIEs in which it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary through having power over the significant activities of the entity and having an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE which are potentially significant to the VIE. HDFS is considered to have the power over the significant activities of its term asset-backed securitization and asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility VIEs due to its role as servicer. Servicing fees are typically not considered potentially significant variable interests in a VIE. However, HDFS retains a residual interest in the VIEs in the form of a debt security, which gives HDFS the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE. Therefore, the Company is the primary beneficiary and consolidates all of these VIEs within its consolidated financial statements.

HDFS is not the primary beneficiary of the asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility VIE; therefore, HDFS does not consolidate this VIE. However, HDFS treats the conduit facility as a secured borrowing as it maintains effective control over the assets transferred to the VIE and therefore does not meet the requirements for sale accounting under ASC Topic 860. As such, the Company retains the transferred assets and the related debt within its Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Servicing fees paid by VIEs to HDFS are eliminated in consolidation and therefore are not recorded on a consolidated basis. HDFS is not required, and does not currently intend, to provide any additional financial support to its VIEs. Investors and creditors only have recourse to the assets held by the VIEs.

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The following table shows the assets and liabilities related to our asset-backed financings that were included in our financial statements (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013
	Finance receivables		Allowance for credit losses			Restricted cash		Other assets		Total assets		Asset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities
Consolidated VIEs
Term asset-backed securitizations	$	2,223,167	$	(43,727	)	$	198,893	$	4,082	$	2,382,415	$	1,673,759
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility	—		—			—		174		174		—
Unconsolidated VIEs
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	202,894		(3,547		)	13,111		109		212,567		175,229
	$	2,426,061	$	(47,274	)	$	212,004	$	4,365	$	2,595,156	$	1,848,988
	December 31, 2012
	Finance receivables		Allowance for credit losses			Restricted cash		Other assets		Total assets		Asset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities
Consolidated VIEs
Term asset-backed securitizations	$	2,143,708	$	(42,139	)	$	176,290	$	4,869	$	2,282,728	$	1,447,776
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility	—		—			—		419		419		—
Unconsolidated VIEs
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	194,285		(3,432		)	11,718		255		202,826		175,658
	$	2,337,993	$	(45,571	)	$	188,008	$	5,543	$	2,485,973	$	1,623,434
	July 1, 2012
	Finance receivables		Allowance for credit losses			Restricted cash		Other assets		Total assets		Asset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities
Consolidated VIEs
Term asset-backed securitizations	$	2,082,375	$	(41,781	)	$	187,782	$	4,243	$	2,232,619	$	1,339,232
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility	8,403		(168		)	782		158		9,175		—
Unconsolidated VIEs
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	—		—			—		—		—		—
	$	2,090,778	$	(41,949	)	$	188,564	$	4,401	$	2,241,794	$	1,339,232

Term Asset-Backed Securitization VIEs

The Company transfers U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to SPEs which in turn issue secured notes to investors, with various maturities and interest rates, secured by future collections of the purchased U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables. Each term asset-backed securitization SPE is a separate legal entity and the U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables included in the term asset-backed securitizations are only available for payment of the secured debt and other

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obligations arising from the term asset-backed securitization transaction and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors until the associated secured debt and other obligations are satisfied. Cash and cash equivalent balances held by the SPEs are used only to support the securitizations. There are no amortization schedules for the secured notes; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. The secured notes’ contractual lives have various maturities ranging from 2013 to 2020.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued $650.0 million of secured notes through one term asset-backed securitization transaction.

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company issued $89.5 million of secured notes through the sale of notes that had been previously retained as part of certain 2009 and 2011 term asset-backed securitization transactions. These notes were sold at a premium. At June 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, the unaccreted premium associated with the issuance of these notes was $0.7 million and $1.8 million, respectively. There was no additional term asset-backed securitization activity for the six months ended June 30, 2013 or July 1, 2012.

Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE

In September 2012, the Company amended and restated its third-party bank sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility (U.S. Conduit) which provides for a total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million based on, among other things, the amount of eligible U.S. retail motorcycle loans held by a SPE as collateral. The amended agreement has terms that are similar to those of the prior agreement and is for the same amount. Under the facility, HDFS may transfer U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to a SPE, which in turn may issue debt to third-party bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduits. The assets of the SPE are restricted as collateral for the payment of the debt or other obligations arising in the transaction and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors. The terms for this debt provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing commercial paper rates, or LIBOR plus a specified margin to the extent the advance is not funded by a conduit lender through the issuance of commercial paper. The U.S. Conduit also provides for an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the U.S. Conduit, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of HDFS and the lenders, the U.S. Conduit has an expiration date of September 13, 2013.

The SPE had no borrowings outstanding under the U.S. Conduit at June 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 or July 1, 2012; therefore, U.S. Conduit assets are restricted as collateral for the payment of fees associated with the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment.

Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility

In June 2013, HDFS amended its agreement with a Canadian bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility (Canadian Conduit). The amended agreement has terms that are similar to those of the original agreement, entered into in August 2012, and is for the same amount. Under the agreement, the Canadian Conduit is contractually committed, at HDFS' option, to purchase from HDFS eligible Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables for proceeds up to C$200.0 million. The terms for this debt provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing market interest rates plus a specified margin. The Canadian Conduit also provides for a program fee and an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of C$200.0 million. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the Canadian Conduit, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of HDFS and the lenders, the Canadian Conduit expires on June 30, 2014. The contractual maturity of the debt is approximately 5 years.

HDFS participates in and does not consolidate the Canadian bank-sponsored, multi-seller conduit VIE. HDFS' maximum exposure to loss associated with this unconsolidated VIE, which would only be incurred in the unlikely event that all the finance receivables and underlying collateral have no residual value, was $37.3 million at June 30, 2013. The maximum exposure is not an indication of the Company's expected loss exposure.

During the second quarter of 2013, HDFS transferred $53.8 million of Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables to the Canadian Conduit for proceeds of $47.1 million. There were no other transfers of receivables for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

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7. Fair Value Measurements

Certain assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value in the financial statements; some of these are measured on a recurring basis while others are measured on a non-recurring basis. Assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value each time a financial statement is prepared. Assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value when a significant event occurs. In determining fair value of assets and liabilities, the Company uses various valuation techniques. The availability of inputs observable in the market varies from instrument to instrument and depends on a variety of factors including the type of instrument, whether the instrument is actively traded, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. For many financial instruments, pricing inputs are readily observable in the market, the valuation methodology used is widely accepted by market participants, and the valuation does not require significant management discretion. For other financial instruments, pricing inputs are less observable in the market and may require management judgment.

The Company assesses the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy. The hierarchy indicates the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Level 1 inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable.

Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity rates and yield curves. The Company uses the market approach to derive the fair value for its level 2 fair value measurements. Foreign currency exchange contracts are valued using publicly quoted spot and forward prices; commodity contracts are valued using publicly quoted prices, where available, or dealer quotes; interest rate swaps are valued using publicized swap curves; and investments in marketable securities and cash equivalents are valued using publicly quoted prices.

Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market and include management’s judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The use of observable and unobservable inputs is reflected in the hierarchy assessment disclosed in the following tables.

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Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013
	Balance		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	1,092,522	$	643,140	$	449,382	$	—
Marketable securities	133,631		—		133,631		—
Derivatives	11,214		—		11,214		—
	$	1,237,367	$	643,140	$	594,227	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives	$	570	$	—	$	570	$	—
	December 31, 2012
	Balance		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	852,979	$	690,691	$	162,288	$	—
Marketable securities	135,634		—		135,634		—
Derivatives	317		—		317		—
	$	988,930	$	690,691	$	298,239	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives	$	7,920	$	—	$	7,920	$	—
	July 1, 2012
	Balance		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	764,147	$	578,567	$	185,580	$	—
Marketable securities	135,848		—		135,848		—
Derivatives	8,879		—		8,879		—
	$	908,874	$	578,567	$	330,307	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives	$	2,042	$	—	$	2,042	$	—

The hierarchy classification for cash equivalents, as of July 1, 2012, totaling $186 million has been revised from Level 1 to Level 2.

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8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, trade receivables, finance receivables, net, trade payables, debt, foreign currency contracts and interest rate swaps (derivative instruments are discussed further in Note 9).

The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013				December 31, 2012				July 1, 2012
	Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,300,690	$	1,300,690	$	1,068,138	$	1,068,138	$	1,071,496	$	1,071,496
Marketable securities	$	133,631	$	133,631	$	135,634	$	135,634	$	135,848	$	135,848
Accounts receivable, net	$	253,819	$	253,819	$	230,079	$	230,079	$	250,268	$	250,268
Derivatives	$	11,214	$	11,214	$	317	$	317	$	8,879	$	8,879
Finance receivables, net	$	6,314,282	$	6,225,586	$	5,861,442	$	5,781,852	$	6,099,619	$	6,016,569
Restricted cash	$	212,004	$	212,004	$	188,008	$	188,008	$	188,564	$	188,564
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	344,423	$	344,423	$	257,386	$	257,386	$	252,239	$	252,239
Derivatives	$	570	$	570	$	7,920	$	7,920	$	2,042	$	2,042
Unsecured commercial paper	$	525,745	$	525,745	$	294,943	$	294,943	$	845,868	$	845,868
Global credit facilities	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	143,792	$	143,792
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	$	175,229	$	175,229	$	175,658	$	175,658	$	—	$	—
Medium-term notes	$	3,100,162	$	2,858,638	$	3,199,548	$	2,881,272	$	2,967,112	$	2,698,359
Senior unsecured notes	$	325,705	$	303,000	$	338,594	$	303,000	$	360,791	$	303,000
Term asset-backed securitization debt	$	1,673,645	$	1,673,759	$	1,457,807	$	1,447,776	$	1,345,452	$	1,339,232

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Accounts Receivable, Net and Accounts Payable – With the exception of certain cash equivalents, these items are recorded in the financial statements at historical cost. The historical cost basis for these amounts is estimated to approximate their respective fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments. Fair value is based on Level 1 or Level 2 inputs.

Marketable Securities – Marketable securities are recorded in the financial statements at fair value. The fair value of marketable securities is based primarily on quoted market prices of similar financial assets. Changes in fair value are recorded, net of tax, as other comprehensive income and included as a component of shareholders’ equity. Fair value is based on Level 1 or Level 2 inputs.

Finance Receivables, Net – Retail and wholesale finance receivables are recorded in the financial statements at historical cost less an allowance for credit losses. The fair value of retail finance receivables is generally calculated by discounting future cash flows using an estimated discount rate that reflects current credit, interest rate and prepayment risks associated with similar types of instruments. Fair value is determined based on Level 3 inputs. The historical cost basis of wholesale finance receivables approximates fair value because they either are short-term or have interest rates that adjust with changes in market interest rates.

Derivatives – Interest rate swaps, foreign currency exchange contracts and commodity contracts are derivative financial instruments and are carried at fair value on the balance sheet. The fair value of interest rate swaps is determined using pricing models that incorporate quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves. The fair value of foreign currency exchange and commodity contracts is determined using publicly quoted prices. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

Debt – Debt is generally recorded in the financial statements at historical cost. The carrying value of debt provided under global credit facilities approximates fair value since the interest rates charged under the facilities are tied directly to market

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rates and fluctuate as market rates change. The carrying value of unsecured commercial paper approximates fair value due to its short maturity. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

The carrying value of debt provided under the Canadian Conduit approximates fair value since the interest rates charged under the facility are tied directly to market rates and fluctuate as market rates change. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

The fair values of the medium-term notes are estimated based upon rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

The fair value of the senior unsecured notes is estimated based upon rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

The fair value of the debt related to term asset-backed securitization transactions is estimated based on pricing currently available for transactions with similar terms and maturities. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

9. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company is exposed to certain risks such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and commodity price risk. To reduce its exposure to such risks, the Company selectively uses derivative financial instruments. All derivative transactions are authorized and executed pursuant to regularly reviewed policies and procedures, which prohibit the use of financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.

All derivative instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value (see Note 7). In accordance with ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” the accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, on the type of hedging relationship. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges, along with the gain or loss on the hedged item, are recorded in current period earnings. For derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of gains and losses that result from changes in the fair value of derivative instruments is initially recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI) and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged item affects income. The Company assesses, both at the inception of each hedge and on an on-going basis, whether the derivatives that are used in its hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged items. Any ineffective portion is immediately recognized in earnings. No component of a hedging derivative instrument’s gain or loss is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recorded at fair value, and any changes in fair value are recorded in current period earnings.

The Company sells its products internationally and in most markets those sales are made in the foreign country’s local currency. As a result, the Company’s earnings can be affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currency. The Company’s most significant foreign currency risk relates to the Euro, the Australian dollar, the Japanese yen and the Brazilian real. The Company utilizes foreign currency contracts to mitigate the effects of certain currencies’ fluctuations on earnings. The foreign currency contracts are entered into with banks and allow the Company to exchange a specified amount of foreign currency for U.S. dollars at a future date, based on a fixed exchange rate.

The Company utilizes commodity contracts to hedge portions of the cost of certain commodities consumed in the Company’s motorcycle production and distribution operations.

The Company’s foreign currency contracts and commodity contracts generally have maturities of less than one year.

The Company’s earnings are affected by changes in interest rates. HDFS utilized interest rate swaps to reduce the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on its unsecured commercial paper by converting a portion from a floating rate basis to a fixed rate basis. The swaps expired during the second quarter of 2013. As of June 30, 2013, HDFS had no interest rate swaps outstanding. The fair value of HDFS’s interest rate swaps at December 31, 2012 and July 1, 2012 was determined using pricing models that incorporate quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves.

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The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013						December 31, 2012						July 1, 2012
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments Under ASC Topic 815	Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value (a)		Liability Fair  Value (b)		Notional Value		Asset Fair Value (a)		Liability Fair  Value (b)		Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value (a)		Liability Fair  Value (b)
Foreign currency contracts(c)	$	333,407	$	11,214	$	29	$	345,021	$	169	$	6,850	$	244,221	$	8,879	$	1,027
Commodity contracts(c)	1,226		—		99		1,064		148		683		1,066		—		33
Interest rate swaps(c)	—		—		—		35,800		—		373		41,600		—		982
Total	$	334,633	$	11,214	$	128	$	381,885	$	317	$	7,906	$	286,887	$	8,879	$	2,042
	June 30, 2013						December 31, 2012						July 1, 2012
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Under ASC Topic 815	Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value(a)		Liability Fair  Value(b)		Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value(a)		Liability Fair  Value(b)		Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value(a)		Liability Fair  Value(b)
Commodity contracts	$	11,958	$	—	$	442	$	16,237	$	—	$	14	$	4,346	$	—	$	—
	$	11,958	$	—	$	442	$	16,237	$	—	$	14	$	4,346	$	—	$	—

(a) Included in other current assets

(b) Included in accrued liabilities

(c) Derivative designated as a cash flow hedge

The following tables summarize the amount of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges (in thousands):

	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Before Tax Recognized in OCI
	Three months ended						Six Months Ended
Cash Flow Hedges	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Foreign currency contracts	$	723		$	10,309		$	16,444		$	4,095
Commodity contracts	(231		)	(109		)	(72		)	(424		)
Interest rate swaps	—			(9		)	(2		)	(24		)
Total	$	492		$	10,191		$	16,370		$	3,647

	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Before Tax Reclassified from AOCI into Income
	Three months ended						Six Months Ended						Expected to be Reclassified
Cash Flow Hedges	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			Over the Next Twelve Months
Foreign currency contracts(a)	$	753		$	9,683		$	13		$	12,104		$	10,700
Commodity contracts(a)	(34		)	(337		)	13			(656		)	(99		)
Interest rate swaps(b)	(82		)	(968		)	(345		)	(1,935		)	—
Total	$	637		$	8,378		$	(319	)	$	9,513		$	10,601

(a) Gain/(loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to income is included in cost of goods sold.

(b) Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCI to income is included in financial services interest expense.

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The following tables summarize the amount of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments (in thousands):

	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Before Tax Recognized in Income on Derivative
	Three months ended				Six Months Ended
Derivatives	June 30, 2013		July 1, 2012		June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Commodity contracts	$	21	$	—	$	(609	)	$	—
Total	$	21	$	—	$	(609	)	$	—

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, the cash flow hedges were highly effective and, as a result, the amount of hedge ineffectiveness was not material. No amounts were excluded from effectiveness testing.

The Company is exposed to credit loss risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties to these derivative financial instruments. Although no assurances can be given, the Company does not expect any of the counterparties to these derivative financial instruments to fail to meet its obligations. To manage credit loss risk, the Company evaluates counterparties based on credit ratings and, on a quarterly basis, evaluates each hedge’s net position relative to the counterparty’s ability to cover its position.

10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following tables set forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) (in thousands):

	Three months ended June 30, 2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Marketable securities			Derivative financial instruments			Pension and postretirement benefit plans			Total
Beginning balance	$	40,765		$	433		$	6,764		$	(645,614	)	$	(597,652	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(12,380		)	(608		)	492			—			(12,496		)
Income tax	1,076			225			(182		)	—			1,119
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(11,304		)	(383		)	310			—			(11,377		)
Reclassifications:
Realized (gains) losses - marketable securities (a)				—									—
Realized (gains) losses - foreign currency contracts(b)							(753		)				(753		)
Realized (gains) losses - commodities contracts(b)							34						34
Realized (gains) losses - interest rate swaps(c)							82						82
Prior service credits(d)										(526		)	(526		)
Actuarial losses(d)										16,789			16,789
Total before tax	—			—			(637		)	16,263			15,626
Income tax (benefit) expense	—			—			237			(6,024		)	(5,787		)
Net reclassifications	—			—			(400		)	10,239			9,839
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(11,304		)	(383		)	(90		)	10,239			(1,538		)
Ending Balance	$	29,461		$	50		$	6,674		$	(635,375	)	$	(599,190	)

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	Three months ended July 1, 2012
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Marketable securities			Derivative financial instruments			Pension and postretirement benefit plans			Total
Beginning balance	$	54,596		$	1,340		$	1,481		$	(525,369	)	$	(467,952	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(10,559		)	(1,088		)	10,191			—			(1,456		)
Income tax	534			403			(3,775		)	—			(2,838		)
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(10,025		)	(685		)	6,416			—			(4,294		)
Reclassifications:
Realized (gains) losses - marketable securities (a)				—									—
Realized (gains) losses - foreign currency contracts(b)							(9,683		)				(9,683		)
Realized (gains) losses - commodities contracts(b)							337						337
Realized (gains) losses - interest rate swaps(c)							968						968
Prior service credits(d)										(223		)	(223		)
Actuarial losses(d)										12,824			12,824
Total before tax	—			—			(8,378		)	12,601			4,223
Income tax (benefit) expense	—			—			3,135			(4,668		)	(1,533		)
Net reclassifications	—			—			(5,243		)	7,933			2,690
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(10,025		)	(685		)	1,173			7,933			(1,604		)
Ending Balance	$	44,571		$	655		$	2,654		$	(517,436	)	$	(469,556	)

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Marketable securities			Derivative financial instruments			Pension and postretirement benefit plans			Total
Beginning balance	$	51,335		$	677		$	(3,837	)	$	(655,853	)	$	(607,678	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(23,852		)	(996		)	16,370			—			(8,478		)
Income tax	1,978			369			(6,063		)	—			(3,716		)
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(21,874		)	(627		)	10,307			—			(12,194		)
Reclassifications:
Realized (gains) losses - marketable securities (a)				—									—
Realized (gains) losses - foreign currency contracts(b)							(13		)				(13		)
Realized (gains) losses - commodities contracts(b)							(13		)				(13		)
Realized (gains) losses - interest rate swaps(c)							345						345
Prior service credits(d)										(1,052		)	(1,052		)
Actuarial losses(d)										33,578			33,578
Total before tax	—			—			319			32,526			32,845
Income tax (benefit) expense	—			—			(115		)	(12,048		)	(12,163		)
Net reclassifications	—			—			204			20,478			20,682
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(21,874		)	(627		)	10,511			20,478			8,488
Ending Balance	$	29,461		$	50		$	6,674		$	(635,375	)	$	(599,190	)

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	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Marketable securities			Derivative financial instruments			Pension and postretirement benefit plans			Total
Beginning balance	$	49,935		$	327		$	6,307		$	(533,302	)	$	(476,733	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(5,301		)	521			3,647			—			(1,133		)
Income tax	(63		)	(193		)	(1,352		)	—			(1,608		)
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(5,364		)	328			2,295			—			(2,741		)
Reclassifications:
Realized (gains) losses - marketable securities (a)				—									—
Realized (gains) losses - foreign currency contracts(b)							(12,104		)				(12,104		)
Realized (gains) losses - commodities contracts(b)							656						656
Realized (gains) losses - interest rate swaps(c)							1,935						1,935
Prior service credits(d)										(448		)	(448		)
Actuarial losses(d)										25,648			25,648
Total before tax	—			—			(9,513		)	25,200			15,687
Income tax (benefit) expense	—			—			3,565			(9,334		)	(5,769		)
Net reclassifications	—			—			(5,948		)	15,866			9,918
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(5,364		)	328			(3,653		)	15,866			7,177
Ending Balance	$	44,571		$	655		$	2,654		$	(517,436	)	$	(469,556	)

(a) Amounts reclassified to net income are included in investment income.

(b) Amounts reclassified to net income are included in motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold.

(c) Amounts reclassified to net income are presented in financial services interest expense.

(d) Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net periodic period cost. See note 14 for information related to pension and postretirement benefit plans.

11. Income Taxes

The Company’s 2013 income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was 34.8% compared to 35.3% for the same period last year. The Company's 2013 effective tax rate was favorably impacted by the reinstatement of the U.S. Federal Research and Development tax credit with the enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 at the beginning of 2013. The Company recorded the benefit of the Research and Development tax credit for the full year of 2012 in the first quarter of 2013 and, through six months of 2013, half of the benefit of the 2013 tax credit.

12. Product Warranty and Safety Recall Campaigns

The Company currently provides a standard two-year limited warranty on all new motorcycles sold worldwide, except for Japan, where the Company currently provides a standard three-year limited warranty on all new motorcycles sold. In addition, the Company provides a one-year warranty for Parts & Accessories (P&A). The warranty coverage for the retail customer generally begins when the product is sold to a retail customer. The Company maintains reserves for future warranty claims using an estimated cost, which is based primarily on historical Company claim information. Additionally, the Company has from time to time initiated certain voluntary safety recall campaigns. The Company reserves for all estimated costs associated with safety recalls in the period that the safety recalls are announced.

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Changes in the Company’s warranty and safety recall liability were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Balance, beginning of period	$	67,709		$	57,102		$	60,263		$	54,994
Warranties issued during the period	19,401			17,127			34,521			32,618
Settlements made during the period	(16,702		)	(18,549		)	(28,340		)	(33,086		)
Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities	(2		)	12,121			3,962			13,275
Balance, end of period	$	70,406		$	67,801		$	70,406		$	67,801

The liability for safety recall campaigns was $3.0 million, $4.6 million and $6.7 million as of June 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and July 1, 2012, respectively.

13. Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2013		July 1, 2012		June 30, 2013		July 1, 2012
Numerator:
Net income used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share	$	271,739	$	247,250	$	495,868	$	419,285
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share- weighted-average common shares	223,052		228,838		223,737		228,914
Effect of dilutive securities—employee stock compensation plan	1,418		2,085		1,569		2,190
Denominator for diluted earnings per share- adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding	224,470		230,923		225,306		231,104
Earnings per common share
Basic	$	1.22	$	1.08	$	2.22	$	1.83
Diluted	$	1.21	$	1.07	$	2.20	$	1.81

Outstanding options to purchase 1.2 million and 2.1 million shares of common stock for the three months endedJune 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, respectively, and 1.3 million and 2.3 million shares of common stock for the six months endedJune 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, respectively, were not included in the Company’s computation of dilutive securities because the exercise price was greater than the market price and therefore the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

The Company has a share-based compensation plan under which employees may be granted share-based awards including shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs). Non-forfeitable dividends are paid on unvested shares of restricted stock and non-forfeitable dividend equivalents are paid on unvested RSUs. As such, shares of restricted stock and RSUs are considered participating securities under the two-class method of calculating earnings per share as described in ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share.” The two-class method of calculating earnings per share did not have a material impact on the Company’s earnings per share calculation for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, respectively.

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14. Employee Benefit Plans

The Company has defined benefit pension plans and postretirement healthcare benefit plans that cover certain employees of the Motorcycles segment. The Company also has unfunded supplemental employee retirement plan agreements (SERPA) with certain employees which were instituted to replace benefits lost under the Tax Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. Net periodic benefit costs are allocated between selling, administrative and engineering expense, cost of goods sold and inventory. Amounts capitalized in inventory are not significant. Components of net periodic benefit costs were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Pension and SERPA Benefits
Service cost	$	8,997		$	8,420		$	17,994		$	16,840
Interest cost	19,752			20,816			39,564			41,632
Expected return on plan assets	(31,832		)	(29,277		)	(63,664		)	(58,555		)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	437			740			874			1,479
Net loss	14,652			10,969			29,304			21,937
Net periodic benefit cost	$	12,006		$	11,668		$	24,072		$	23,333
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits
Service cost	$	1,965		$	1,853		$	3,930		$	3,706
Interest cost	3,900			4,578			7,800			9,155
Expected return on plan assets	(2,384		)	(2,356		)	(4,768		)	(4,712		)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service credit	(963		)	(963		)	(1,926		)	(1,927		)
Net loss	2,137			1,855			4,274			3,711
Net periodic benefit cost	$	4,655		$	4,967		$	9,310		$	9,933

During the first six months of 2013 and 2012, the Company voluntarily contributed $175 million and $200 million, respectively, in cash to further fund its pension plans. No additional pension contributions are required in 2013. The Company expects it will continue to make on-going contributions related to current benefit payments for SERPA and postretirement healthcare plans.

15. Business Segments

The Company operates in two business segments: Motorcycles and Financial Services. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately based on the fundamental differences in their operations. Selected segment information is set forth below (in thousands):

	Three months ended					Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012		June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Motorcycles net revenue	$	1,631,466		$	1,569,047	$	3,045,714		$	2,842,416
Gross profit	601,870			563,817		1,121,312			1,020,327
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	249,502			248,038		489,245			485,033
Restructuring expense	(5,297		)	6,220		(2,359		)	17,671
Operating income from Motorcycles	357,665			309,559		634,426			517,623
Financial services revenue	162,841			160,613		319,806			316,935
Financial services expense	88,685			78,659		174,105			167,587
Operating income from Financial Services	74,156			81,954		145,701			149,348
Operating income	$	431,821		$	391,513	$	780,127		$	666,971

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16. Commitment and Contingencies

The Company is subject to lawsuits and other claims related to environmental, product and other matters. In determining required reserves related to these items, the Company carefully analyzes cases and considers the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes, as well as the potential range of possible loss. The required reserves are monitored on an ongoing basis and are updated based on new developments or new information in each matter.

Environmental Protection Agency Notice

In December 2009, the Company received formal, written requests for information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding: (i) certificates of conformity for motorcycle emissions and related designations and labels, (ii) aftermarket parts, and (iii) warranty claims on emissions related components. The Company promptly submitted written responses to the EPA’s inquiry and engaged in discussions with the EPA. It is possible that a result of the EPA’s investigation will be some form of enforcement action by the EPA that will seek a fine or other relief. However, at this time the Company does not know and cannot reasonably estimate the impact of any remedies the EPA might seek.

York Environmental Matters:

The Company is involved with government agencies and groups of potentially responsible parties in various environmental matters, including a matter involving the cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination at its York, Pennsylvania facility. The York facility was formerly used by the U.S. Navy and AMF prior to the purchase of the York facility by the Company from AMF in 1981. Although the Company is not certain as to the full extent of the environmental contamination at the York facility, it has been working with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) since 1986 in undertaking environmental investigation and remediation activities, including an ongoing site-wide remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS). In January 1995, the Company entered into a settlement agreement (the Agreement) with the Navy. The Agreement calls for the Navy and the Company to contribute amounts into a trust equal to 53% and 47%, respectively, of future costs associated with environmental investigation and remediation activities at the York facility (Response Costs). The trust administers the payment of the Response Costs incurred at the York facility as covered by the Agreement.

In February 2002, the Company was advised by the EPA that it considers some of the Company’s remediation activities at the York facility to be subject to the EPA’s corrective action program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and offered the Company the option of addressing corrective action under a RCRA facility lead agreement. In July 2005, the York facility was designated as the first site in Pennsylvania to be addressed under the “One Cleanup Program.” The program provides a more streamlined and efficient oversight of voluntary remediation by both PADEP and EPA and will be carried out consistent with the Agreement with the Navy. As a result, the RCRA facility lead agreement has been superseded.

The Company estimates that its share of the future Response Costs at the York facility will be approximately $3.4 million and has established a reserve for this amount which is included in accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As noted above, the RI/FS is still underway and given the uncertainty that exists concerning the nature and scope of additional environmental investigation and remediation that may ultimately be required under the RI/FS or otherwise at the York facility, we are unable to make a reasonable estimate of those additional costs, if any, that may result.

The estimate of the Company’s future Response Costs that will be incurred at the York facility is based on reports of independent environmental consultants retained by the Company, the actual costs incurred to date and the estimated costs to complete the necessary investigation and remediation activities. Response Costs are expected to be paid primarily over a period of several years ending in 2017 although certain Response Costs may continue for some time beyond 2017.

Product Liability Matters:

The Company is involved in product liability lawsuits related to the operation of its business. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated. The Company also maintains insurance coverage for product liability exposures. The Company believes that its accruals and insurance coverage are adequate and that product liability will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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17. Supplemental Consolidating Data

The supplemental consolidating data for the periods noted is presented for informational purposes. The supplemental consolidating data may be different than segment information presented elsewhere due to the allocation of intercompany eliminations to reporting segments. All supplemental data is presented in thousands.

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	Three months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations			Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products	$	1,634,165		$	—	$	(2,699	)	$	1,631,466
Financial services	—			163,335		(494		)	162,841
Total revenue	1,634,165			163,335		(3,193		)	1,794,307
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,029,596			—		—			1,029,596
Financial services interest expense	—			45,506		—			45,506
Financial services provision for credit losses	—			11,297		—			11,297
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	249,996			34,581		(3,193		)	281,384
Restructuring expense	(5,297		)	—		—			(5,297		)
Total costs and expenses	1,274,295			91,384		(3,193		)	1,362,486
Operating income	359,870			71,951		—			431,821
Investment income	1,770			—		—			1,770
Interest expense	11,238			—		—			11,238
Income before provision for income taxes	350,402			71,951		—			422,353
Provision for income taxes	124,271			26,343		—			150,614
Net income	$	226,131		$	45,608	$	—		$	271,739
	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations			Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products	$	3,050,974		$	—	$	(5,260	)	$	3,045,714
Financial services	—			320,632		(826		)	319,806
Total revenue	3,050,974			320,632		(6,086		)	3,365,520
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,924,402			—		—			1,924,402
Financial services interest expense	—			86,060		—			86,060
Financial services provision for credit losses	—			24,407		—			24,407
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	490,071			68,898		(6,086		)	552,883
Restructuring expense	(2,359		)	—		—			(2,359		)
Total costs and expenses	2,412,114			179,365		(6,086		)	2,585,393
Operating income	638,860			141,267		—			780,127
Investment income	188,385			—		(185,000		)	3,385
Interest expense	22,629			—		—			22,629
Income before provision for income taxes	804,616			141,267		(185,000		)	760,883
Provision for income taxes	213,557			51,458		—			265,015
Net income	$	591,059		$	89,809	$	(185,000	)	$	495,868

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	Three months ended July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products	$	1,572,003	$	—		$	(2,956	)	$	1,569,047
Financial services	—		160,843			(230		)	160,613
Total revenue	1,572,003		160,843			(3,186		)	1,729,660
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,005,230		—			—			1,005,230
Financial services interest expense	—		48,712			—			48,712
Financial services provision for credit losses	—		(5,259		)	—			(5,259		)
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	248,268		38,162			(3,186		)	283,244
Restructuring expense	6,220		—			—			6,220
Total costs and expenses	1,259,718		81,615			(3,186		)	1,338,147
Operating income	312,285		79,228			—			391,513
Investment income	2,231		—			—			2,231
Interest expense	11,595		—			—			11,595
Income before provision for income taxes	302,921		79,228			—			382,149
Provision for income taxes	106,377		28,522			—			134,899
Net income	$	196,544	$	50,706		$	—		$	247,250
	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products	$	2,847,786	$	—		$	(5,370	)	$	2,842,416
Financial services	—		316,749			186			316,935
Total revenue	2,847,786		316,749			(5,184		)	3,159,351
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,822,089		—			—			1,822,089
Financial services interest expense	—		99,968			—			99,968
Financial services provision for credit losses	—		3,754			—			3,754
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	484,847		69,235			(5,184		)	548,898
Restructuring expense	17,671		—			—			17,671
Total costs and expenses	2,324,607		172,957			(5,184		)	2,492,380
Operating income	523,179		143,792			—			666,971
Investment income	229,164		—			(225,000		)	4,164
Interest expense	23,090		—			—			23,090
Income before provision for income taxes	729,253		143,792			(225,000		)	648,045
Provision for income taxes	176,995		51,765			—			228,760
Net income	$	552,258	$	92,027		$	(225,000	)	$	419,285

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	June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	935,095	$	365,595	$	—		$	1,300,690
Marketable securities	133,631		—		—			133,631
Accounts receivable, net	956,619		—		(702,800		)	253,819
Finance receivables, net	—		2,010,974		—			2,010,974
Inventories	307,717		—		—			307,717
Restricted cash	—		212,004		—			212,004
Other current assets	175,231		60,405		—			235,636
Total current assets	2,508,293		2,648,978		(702,800		)	4,454,471
Finance receivables, net	—		4,214,612		—			4,214,612
Property, plant and equipment, net	758,674		31,889		—			790,563
Goodwill	29,183		—		—			29,183
Other long-term assets	277,409		18,011		(77,051		)	218,369
	$	3,573,559	$	6,913,490	$	(779,851	)	$	9,707,198
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	290,363	$	756,860	$	(702,800	)	$	344,423
Accrued liabilities	392,613		61,015		(3,381		)	450,247
Short-term debt	—		525,745		—			525,745
Current portion of long-term debt	303,000		473,274		—			776,274
Total current liabilities	985,976		1,816,894		(706,181		)	2,096,689
Long-term debt	—		4,234,352		—			4,234,352
Pension liability	148,974		—		—			148,974
Postretirement healthcare benefits	271,122		—		—			271,122
Other long-term liabilities	116,645		18,177		—			134,822
Shareholders’ equity	2,050,842		844,067		(73,670		)	2,821,239
	$	3,573,559	$	6,913,490	$	(779,851	)	$	9,707,198

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	December 31, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	727,716	$	340,422	$	—		$	1,068,138
Marketable securities	135,634		—		—			135,634
Accounts receivable, net	781,642		—		(551,563		)	230,079
Finance receivables, net	—		1,743,045		—			1,743,045
Inventories	393,524		—		—			393,524
Restricted cash	—		188,008		—			188,008
Other current assets	230,905		57,609		3,994			292,508
Total current assets	2,269,421		2,329,084		(547,569		)	4,050,936
Finance receivables, net	—		4,038,807		—			4,038,807
Property, plant and equipment, net	783,068		32,396		—			815,464
Goodwill	29,530		—		—			29,530
Other long-term assets	292,764		19,468		(76,196		)	236,036
	$	3,374,783	$	6,419,755	$	(623,765	)	$	9,170,773
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	221,064	$	587,885	$	(551,563	)	$	257,386
Accrued liabilities	439,144		74,447		—			513,591
Short-term debt	—		294,943		—			294,943
Current portion of long-term debt	—		437,162		—			437,162
Total current liabilities	660,208		1,394,437		(551,563		)	1,503,082
Long-term debt	303,000		4,067,544		—			4,370,544
Pension liability	330,294		—		—			330,294
Postretirement healthcare benefits	278,062		—		—			278,062
Other long-term liabilities	114,476		16,691		—			131,167
Shareholders’ equity	1,688,743		941,083		(72,202		)	2,557,624
	$	3,374,783	$	6,419,755	$	(623,765	)	$	9,170,773

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	July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	725,909	$	345,587	$	—		$	1,071,496
Marketable securities	135,848		—		—			135,848
Accounts receivable, net	885,797		—		(635,529		)	250,268
Finance receivables, net	—		1,854,838		—			1,854,838
Inventories	323,046		—		—			323,046
Restricted cash	—		188,564		—			188,564
Other current assets	182,464		63,343		—			245,807
Total current assets	2,253,064		2,452,332		(635,529		)	4,069,867
Finance receivables, net	—		4,161,731		—			4,161,731
Property, plant and equipment, net	747,133		29,660		—			776,793
Goodwill	28,604		—		—			28,604
Other long-term assets	335,811		17,956		(73,978		)	279,789
	$	3,364,612	$	6,661,679	$	(709,507	)	$	9,316,784
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	197,891	$	689,877	$	(635,529	)	$	252,239
Accrued liabilities	466,808		71,756		(3,467		)	535,097
Short-term debt	—		845,868		—			845,868
Current portion of long-term debt	—		907,389		—			907,389
Total current liabilities	664,699		2,514,890		(638,996		)	2,540,593
Long-term debt	303,000		3,273,994		—			3,576,994
Pension liability	122,496		—		—			122,496
Postretirement healthcare liability	263,295		—		—			263,295
Other long-term liabilities	131,754		15,265		—			147,019
Shareholders’ equity	1,879,368		857,530		(70,511		)	2,666,387
	$	3,364,612	$	6,661,679	$	(709,507	)	$	9,316,784

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	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles &  Related Products Operations			Financial Services  Operations		Eliminations & Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income	$	591,059		89,809		$	(185,000	)	$	495,868
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	80,592			2,814		—			83,406
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs	—			40,947		—			40,947
Amortization of financing origination fees	237			4,398		—			4,635
Provision for employee long-term benefits	33,382			—		—			33,382
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans	(189,116		)	—		—			(189,116		)
Stock compensation expense	19,592			1,469		—			21,061
Net change in wholesale finance receivables	—			—		(293,293		)	(293,293		)
Provision for credit losses	—			24,407		—			24,407
Loss on debt extinguishment	—			4,947		—			4,947
Foreign currency adjustments	18,529			—		—			18,529
Other, net	(647		)	205		—			(442		)
Change in current assets and current liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(286,024		)	—		251,237			(34,787		)
Finance receivables—accrued interest and other	—			699		—			699
Inventories	69,475			—		—			69,475
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	63,605			258,353		(251,237		)	70,721
Restructuring reserves	(22,790		)	—		—			(22,790		)
Derivative instruments	(1,529		)	(28	)	—			(1,557		)
Other	65,613			(2,028	)	—			63,585
Total adjustments	(149,081		)	336,183		(293,293		)	(106,191		)
Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities	441,978			425,992		(478,293		)	389,677

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	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles &  Related Products Operations			Financial Services  Operations			Eliminations & Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(64,282		)	(2,307		)	—			(66,589		)
Origination of finance receivables	—			(4,019,925		)	2,366,693			(1,653,232		)
Collections of finance receivables	—			3,496,088			(2,073,400		)	1,422,688
Purchases of marketable securities	(4,998		)	—			—			(4,998		)
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities	6,003			—			—			6,003
Other	6,667			—			—			6,667
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities	(56,610		)	(526,144		)	293,293			(289,461		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of medium-term notes	—			(27,858		)	—			(27,858		)
Loan to HDFS	100,000			(100,000		)	—			—
Proceeds from securitization of debt	—			647,516			—			647,516
Repayments of securitization debt	—			(423,455		)	—			(423,455		)
Net decrease in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper	—			230,761			—			230,761
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper	—			47,061			—			47,061
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper	—			(37,642		)	—			(37,642		)
Net change in restricted cash	—			(23,996		)	—			(23,996		)
Dividends paid	(94,213		)	(185,000		)	185,000			(94,213		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(208,699		)	—			—			(208,699		)
Excess tax benefits from share based payments	16,338			—			—			16,338
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans	24,677			—			—			24,677
Net cash used by financing activities	(161,897		)	127,387			185,000			150,490
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(16,092		)	(2,062		)	—			(18,154		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	207,379		$	25,173		$	—		$	232,552
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period	$	727,716		$	340,422		$	—		$	1,068,138
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	207,379			25,173			—			232,552
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$	935,095		$	365,595		$	—		$	1,300,690

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	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles &  Related Products Operations			Financial Services  Operations			Eliminations & Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	552,258		$	92,027		$	(225,000	)	$	419,285
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	82,954			3,043			—			85,997
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs	—			38,075			—			38,075
Amortization of financing origination fees	237			4,784			—			5,021
Provision for employee long-term benefits	33,236			1,027			—			34,263
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans	(213,648		)	—			—			(213,648		)
Stock compensation expense	20,539			1,580			—			22,119
Net change in wholesale finance receivables	—			—			(124,919		)	(124,919		)
Provision for credit losses	—			3,754			—			3,754
Foreign currency adjustments	8,143			—			—			8,143
Other, net	1,275			4,292			—			5,567
Change in current assets and current liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(295,930		)	—			260,953			(34,977		)
Finance receivables—accrued interest and other	—			2,912			—			2,912
Inventories	89,162			—			—			89,162
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(22,227		)	270,894			(260,953		)	(12,286		)
Restructuring reserves	(9,915		)	—			—			(9,915		)
Derivative instruments	(1,293		)	(127		)	—			(1,420		)
Other	(25,286		)	(3,605		)	—			(28,891		)
Total adjustments	(332,753		)	326,629			(124,919		)	(131,043		)
Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities	219,505			418,656			(349,919		)	288,242
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(57,504		)	(2,574		)	—			(60,078		)
Origination of finance receivables	—			(3,766,621		)	2,183,049			(1,583,572		)
Collections of finance receivables	—			3,493,920			(2,058,130		)	1,435,790
Purchases of marketable securities	(4,993		)	—			—			(4,993		)
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities	23,046			—			—			23,046
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities	(39,451		)	(275,275		)	124,919			(189,807		)
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes	—			397,373			—			397,373
Loan to HDFS	(200,000		)	200,000			—			—
Proceeds from securitization debt	—			91,030			—			91,030
Repayments of securitization debt	—			(839,401		)	—			(839,401		)
Net decrease in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper	—			(46,629		)	—			(46,629		)
Net change in restricted cash	—			41,091			—			41,091
Dividends paid	(71,645		)	(225,000		)	225,000			(71,645		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(172,742		)	—			—			(172,742		)
Excess tax benefits from share based payments	15,730			—			—			15,730
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans	35,337			—			—			35,337
Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities	(393,320		)	(381,536		)	225,000			(549,856		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4,155		)	122			—			(4,033		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	(217,421	)	$	(238,033	)	$	—		$	(455,454	)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period	$	943,330		$	583,620		$	—		$	1,526,950
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(217,421		)	(238,033		)	—			(455,454		)
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$	725,909		$	345,587		$	—		$	1,071,496

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of the groups of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC) and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). HDMC produces heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycles. HDMC manufactures five families of motorcycles: Touring, Dyna^®, Softail^®, Sportster^® and V-Rod^®. HDFS provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs primarily to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers.

The Company operates in two business segments: Motorcycles & Related Products (Motorcycles) and Financial Services (Financial Services). The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately based on the fundamental differences in their operations.

The “% Change” figures included in the “Results of Operations” section were calculated using unrounded dollar amounts and may differ from calculations using the rounded dollar amounts presented.

Overview

The Company’s net income was $271.7 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2013 compared to $247.3 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2012. Operating income from Motorcycles was up $48.1 million or 15.5% from last year’s second quarter driven by an increase in wholesale shipments, higher gross margin and lower restructuring costs. Operating income from Financial Services in the second quarter of 2013 was $74.2 million, compared to $82.0 million in the year-ago quarter. The decrease in 2013 operating income was driven by a higher provision for credit losses as the 2012 provision for credit losses benefited from a credit loss allowance release. In the second quarter of 2013, financial services results reflected a lower cost of funds as compared to the prior year.

During the second quarter of 2013, worldwide independent dealer retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 5.2% compared to the same period in 2012, including a 4.4% increase in the U.S. and a 6.7% increase in international markets. In the U.S., retail sales growth improved in the second quarter of 2013 after being down 12.7% in the first quarter due to the strength of last year's first quarter, which the Company believes benefited from an abnormally mild and early spring season across the U.S. in 2012. Despite the improvement in U.S. retail sales, the Company believes retail sales during the second quarter of 2013 were negatively impacted by cooler and wetter than normal weather conditions in much of the U.S.

Internationally, retail sales growth also improved in the second quarter after being down 1.8% in the first quarter of 2013. In the second quarter of 2013, retail sales were up 12.3% in the Asia Pacific region, 39.2% in the Latin America region, 3.6% in Canada and 1.0% in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. EMEA retail sales were up despite continued weak economic conditions in Europe.

(1) Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The Company intends that certain matters discussed in this report are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such by reference to this footnote or because the context of the statement will include words such as the Company “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” or “estimates” or words of similar meaning. Similarly, statements that describe future plans, objectives, outlooks, targets, guidance or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated as of the date of this report. Certain of such risks and uncertainties are described in close proximity to such statements or elsewhere in this report, including under the caption “Cautionary Statements” and in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this report are made only as of the date of the filing of this report (August 8, 2013), and the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Outlook⁽¹⁾ 

On July 25, 2013 the Company provided the following information concerning its expectations for the remainder of 2013.

Looking forward, the Company expects performance in the second half of 2013 to benefit from significantly improved product availability relative to the second half of 2012, the introduction of a very exciting line of model year 2014 motorcycles in August 2013, and relatively low 2012 second-half retail sales comparisons. Retail sales in the second half of 2012 were up modestly, increasing 2.3%, relative to the second half of 2011. As a result, the Company reaffirmed its expectation to ship 259,000 to 264,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles to dealers and distributors worldwide in 2013. In addition, the Company announced that its full-year shipment estimate includes expected shipments of 51,000 to 56,000 motorcycles in the third quarter of 2013, in line with shipments in the third quarter of 2012 of 52,793 motorcycles.

However, based on the Company's belief that retail sales during the second quarter of 2013 were negatively impacted by cooler and wetter than normal weather conditions in much of the U.S., the Company estimates that a portion of the 2013 volume that was lost in the second quarter will not be recovered by the end of 2013. Consequently, this will put pressure on the Company's ability to reach the high end of its shipment guidance. The Company also continues to remain cautious about the U.S. economy and the ongoing economic challenges in Europe. The European economy continues to experience low consumer confidence, high unemployment and constrained credit.

The Company re-affirmed its 2013 full-year gross margin expectation to be between 35.25% and 36.25%.

The Company continues to believe that operating income from financial services in 2013 will be modestly lower than 2012 as the business benefited from approximately $17 million in credit loss allowance releases in 2012 which may not repeat in 2013. The Company also expects that increased competition will continue to put pressure on HDFS' operating income in 2013. Additionally, the Company expects modestly higher credit losses in 2013 due to lower recoveries resulting from lower charge-offs in prior periods, changing consumer behavior and HDFS' funding of additional prudently structured near-prime and sub-prime loans. Finally, key benchmark interest rates increased sharply during the second quarter of 2013. The Company believes HDFS is well-positioned for a changing interest rate environment given its diversified funding portfolio which should delay the full impact of interest rate increases over several years. The Company expects only a minimal impact from changes in key benchmark interest rates in 2013, but that rising interest rates will result in some compression of HDFS operating margins over time.

The Company continues to expect its full-year 2013 effective tax rate to be approximately 34.8%. This guidance excludes the effect of any potential future nonrecurring adjustments such as changes in tax legislation or audit settlements which are recorded as discrete items in the period in which they are settled.

Finally, the Company confirmed its 2013 full-year capital expenditure estimate of $200 million to $220 million.

Restructuring Activities⁽¹⁾ 

2011 Restructuring Plan

In December 2011, the Company made a decision to cease operations at New Castalloy, its Australian subsidiary and producer of cast motorcycle wheels and wheel hubs, and source those components through other existing suppliers by the end of 2013. Since 2011, the Company has successfully transitioned a significant amount of wheel production to other existing suppliers. However, during the second quarter of 2013 the Company made a decision to retain limited operations at New Castalloy focused on the production of certain complex, high-finish wheels in a cost-effective and competitive manner. The Company also entered into a new agreement with the unionized labor force at New Castalloy.

In connection with the modified 2011 New Castalloy restructuring plan, the New Castalloy workforce will be reduced by approximately 100 employees, leaving approximately 100 remaining employees to support the ongoing operations.. The original plan would have resulted in a workforce reduction of approximately 200 employees.

In February 2011, the Company’s unionized employees at its facility in Kansas City, Missouri (Kansas City) ratified a new seven-year labor agreement. The new agreement took effect on August 1, 2011. The new contract is similar to the labor agreements ratified at the Company’s Wisconsin facilities in September 2010 and its York production facility in December 2009 and allows for similar flexibility, increased production efficiency and the addition of a flexible workforce component.

The 2011 Kansas City restructuring plan results in approximately 145 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Kansas City facility than would be required under the previous contract. The Company expects all actions related to the 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan to be completed by the end of 2013.

2010 Restructuring Plan

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In September 2010, the Company’s unionized employees in Wisconsin ratified three separate new seven-year labor agreements which took effect in April 2012 when the prior contracts expired. The new contracts are similar to the labor agreement ratified at the York facility in December 2009 and allow for similar flexibility, increased production efficiency and the addition of a flexible workforce component.

The 2010 restructuring plan results in approximately 250 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Milwaukee-area facilities than would be required under the previous contract and approximately 75 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Tomahawk, Wisconsin facility than would be required under the previous contract. The Company expects all actions related to the 2010 Restructuring Plan to be completed by the end of 2013.

2009 Restructuring Plan

During 2009, in response to the U.S. economic recession and worldwide slowdown in consumer demand, the Company committed to a volume reduction and a combination of restructuring actions expected to be completed at various dates between 2009 and 2013. The actions were designed to reduce administrative costs, eliminate excess capacity and exit non-core business operations. The Company’s announced actions include the restructuring and transformation of the York facility including the implementation of a new more flexible unionized labor agreement which allows for the addition of a flexible workforce component; consolidation of facilities related to engine and transmission production; outsourcing of certain distribution and transportation activities and exiting the Buell product line. In addition, the Company implemented projects under this plan involving the outsourcing of select information technology activities and the consolidation of an administrative office in Michigan into its corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The 2009 restructuring plan results in a reduction of approximately 2,700 to 2,900 hourly production positions and approximately 800 non-production, primarily salaried positions within the Motorcycles segment and approximately 100 salaried positions in the Financial Services segment. The Company expects all actions related to the 2009 Restructuring Plan to be completed by the end of 2013.

Restructuring Costs and Savings

During the first half of 2013, the Company incurred a $2.4 million restructuring benefit related to its combined restructuring plan activities. This includes approximately $5 million of benefit related to restructuring reserves released in the second quarter of 2013 in connection with the decision to retain a limited operation at the New Castalloy facility, as described above. The 2013 benefit is a slight offset to $484.3 million in restructuring and impairment expense incurred in prior years since the restructuring activities were initiated in 2009. On July 25, 2013, the Company provided a revised estimate for restructuring expenses related to its combined restructuring plan activities that it expects to incur from 2009 to 2013 of $485 million. The revised estimate reflects the impact of the Company's modified plan for New Castalloy. The Company continues to expect approximately 35% of those amounts to be non-cash. The estimated restructuring expense includes an estimate that the Company will incur $3 million of restructuring expenses in 2013 which was revised from the previous estimate of $13 million.The Company has realized or estimates that it will realize cumulative savings from these restructuring activities, measured against 2008, as follows:

• 2009—$91 million (91% operating expense and 9% cost of sales) (actual);

• 2010—$172 million (64% operating expense and 36% cost of sales) (actual);

• 2011—$217 million (51% operating expense and 49% cost of sales) (actual);

• 2012—$280 million (42% operating expense and 58% cost of sales) (actual);

• 2013—$305 million (approximately 40% operating expense and approximately 60% cost of sales) (estimated); and

• Ongoing annually upon completion—$320 million (approximately 35% operating expense and approximately 65% cost of sales) (estimated).

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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

Compared to the Three Months Ended July 1, 2012

Consolidated Results

	Three months ended
(in thousands, except earnings per share)	June 30, 2013		July 1, 2012		Increase (Decrease)			% Change
Operating income from motorcycles & related products	$	357,665	$	309,559	$	48,106		15.5	%
Operating income from financial services	74,156		81,954		(7,798		)	(9.5	)
Operating income	431,821		391,513		40,308			10.3
Investment income	1,770		2,231		(461		)	(20.7	)
Interest expense	11,238		11,595		(357		)	(3.1	)
Income before income taxes	422,353		382,149		40,204			10.5
Provision for income taxes	150,614		134,899		15,715			11.6
Net income	$	271,739	$	247,250	$	24,489		9.9	%
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.21	$	1.07	$	0.14		13.1	%

Consolidated operating income was up 10.3% in the second quarter of 2013 led by an increase in operating income from the Motorcycles segment which improved by $48.1 million, or 15.5%, compared to the second quarter of 2012. Operating income from the Financial Services segment was lower during the second quarter of 2013 compared to the second quarter of 2012, decreasing $7.8 million or 9.5%. Please refer to the “Motorcycles and Related Products Segment” and “Financial Services Segment” discussions following for a more detailed discussion of the factors affecting operating income.

The effective income tax rate for the second quarter of 2013 was 35.7% compared to 35.3% for the second quarter of 2012.

Diluted earnings per share was $1.21 in the second quarter of 2013, up 13.1% over the same period in the prior year. The increase in diluted earnings per share was driven primarily by the 9.9% increase in net income, but also benefited from lower diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding decreased from 230.9 million in the second quarter of 2012 to 224.5 million in the second quarter of 2013, driven by the Company's repurchase of common stock since 2012. Please refer to "Liquidity and Capital Resources" for additional information concerning the Company's share repurchase activity.

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Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Worldwide Retail Sales^(a) 

Worldwide independent dealer retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased5.2% during the second quarter of 2013 compared to the second quarter of 2012. Retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased4.4% in the United States and increased6.7% internationally in the quarter. Sales increased 3.6%, 12.3% and 39.2% in Canada, the Asia Pacific Region and Latin America Region, respectively. Asia Pacific Region growth was driven by Japan and emerging markets, and Latin America Region growth was driven by Brazil and Mexico. Sales in the second quarter of 2013 in EMEA increased 1.0% compared to the prior year period, driven by strength in the United Kingdom, Switzerland and France, partially offset by continued softness in Southern Europe, especially Spain and Italy.

The following table includes retail unit sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles:

	Three months ended
	June 30, 2013	June 30, 2012	Increase (Decrease)	% Change
North America Region
United States	58,241	55,761	2,480	4.4	%
Canada	5,058	4,881	177	3.6	%
Total North America Region	63,299	60,642	2,657	4.4	%
Europe, Middle East and Africa Region (EMEA)
Europe(b)	14,669	14,639	30	0.2	%
Other	1,929	1,797	132	7.3	%
Total Europe Region	16,598	16,436	162	1.0	%
Asia Pacific Region
Japan	3,174	2,898	276	9.5	%
Other	4,019	3,509	510	14.5	%
Total Asia Pacific Region	7,193	6,407	786	12.3	%
Latin America Region	3,103	2,229	874	39.2	%
Total Worldwide Retail Sales	90,193	85,714	4,479	5.2	%

(a) Data source for retail sales figures shown above is new sales warranty and registration information provided by Harley-Davidson dealers and compiled by the Company. The Company must rely on information that its dealers supply concerning retail sales and this information is subject to revision. Only Harley-Davidson motorcycles are included in the table above.

(b) Europe data includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Motorcycles & Related Products Segment

Motorcycle Unit Shipments

The following table includes wholesale motorcycle unit shipments for the Motorcycles segment:

	Three months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			Unit		Unit
	Units	Mix %		Units	Mix %		Increase (Decrease)		% Change
United States	57,070	67.5	%	56,674	67.9	%	396		0.7	%
International	27,536	32.5	%	26,828	32.1	%	708		2.6
Harley-Davidson motorcycle units	84,606	100.0	%	83,502	100.0	%	1,104		1.3	%
Touring motorcycle units	32,384	38.3	%	32,218	38.6	%	166		0.5	%
Custom motorcycle units(a)	35,315	41.7	%	33,139	39.7	%	2,176		6.6
Sportster motorcycle units	16,907	20.0	%	18,145	21.7	%	(1,238	)	(6.8	)
Harley-Davidson motorcycle units	84,606	100.0	%	83,502	100.0	%	1,104		1.3	%

(a) Custom motorcycle units, as used in this table, include Dyna, Softail, VRSC and CVO models.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company successfully completed its first year of seasonal surge manufacturing at its York facility. Surge production involves the use of a seasonal workforce to increase the production of motorcycles ahead of and during the peak selling season to better match customer demand.

The Company shipped 84,606 Harley-Davidson motorcycles worldwide during the second quarter of 2013, which was 1.3%higher than the second quarter of 2012 and in line with Company expectations. Shipments of custom motorcycles as a percentage of total shipments increased in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the prior year while shipments of Sportster motorcycles and, to a lesser extent, touring motorcycles as a percentage of total shipments declined.

U.S. dealer retail inventory was 11,300 units higher at the end of the second quarter of 2013 compared to the same time last year. The Company believes the overall retail inventory level is appropriate to bridge dealers to the launch of model year 2014 motorcycles in August 2013. The Company expects retail inventory, on a year-over-year basis, to be higher in the third quarter of 2013 but lower in the fourth quarter of 2013 in advance of the Company's anticipated implementation of surge manufacturing capabilities at its Kansas City facility in 2014.⁽¹⁾ 

Segment Results

The following table includes the condensed statements of operations for the Motorcycles segment (in thousands):

	Three months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012		Increase (Decrease)			% Change
Revenue:
Motorcycles	$	1,274,882		$	1,223,776	$	51,106		4.2	%
Parts & Accessories	269,588			265,574		4,014			1.5
General Merchandise	81,700			75,137		6,563			8.7
Other	5,296			4,560		736			16.1
Total revenue	1,631,466			1,569,047		62,419			4.0
Cost of goods sold	1,029,596			1,005,230		24,366			2.4
Gross profit	601,870			563,817		38,053			6.7
Selling & administrative expense	212,325			216,726		(4,401		)	(2.0	)
Engineering expense	37,177			31,312		5,865			18.7
Restructuring expense	(5,297		)	6,220		(11,517		)	NM
Operating expense	244,205			254,258		(10,053		)	(4.0	)
Operating income from motorcycles	$	357,665		$	309,559	$	48,106		15.5	%

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The following table includes the estimated impact of significant factors affecting the comparability of net revenue, cost of goods sold and gross profit from the second quarter of 2012 to the second quarter of 2013 (in millions):

	Net Revenue			Cost of Goods Sold			Gross Profit
July 1, 2012	$	1,569.0		$	1,005.2		$	563.8
Volume	34.6			24.8			9.8
Price	13.3			0.5			12.8
Foreign currency exchange rates and hedging	(13.8		)	(0.4		)	(13.4		)
Product mix	28.4			13.0			15.4
Raw material prices	—			(3.0		)	3.0
Manufacturing costs	—			(10.5		)	10.5
Total	62.5			24.4			38.1
June 30, 2013	$	1,631.5		$	1,029.6		$	601.9

The following factors affected the comparability of net revenue, cost of goods sold and gross profit from the second quarter of 2012 to the second quarter of 2013:

• Volume increases were driven by the increase in wholesale shipments.

• On average, wholesale prices on the Company’s 2013 model-year motorcycles are higher than the prior model year resulting in the favorable impact on revenue and gross profit during the period.

• Foreign currency exchange rates during the second quarter of 2013 resulted in a negative impact on net revenue. In addition, cost of goods sold was negatively impacted by unfavorable losses related to foreign currency hedging. The Company expects downward pressure on gross margins in the third quarter of 2013 as a result of currency devaluation in most of its key foreign currencies.⁽¹⁾

• Shipment mix changes positively impacted net revenue and gross profit as a result of a positive mix shift between motorcycle families as compared to the same period last year.

• Raw material prices were lower in the second quarter of 2013 relative to the second quarter of 2012 primarily due to lower metals prices.

• Manufacturing costs in the second quarter of 2013 benefited from restructuring savings, lower temporary inefficiencies and a lower fixed cost per unit as a result of higher production volumes compared to the same period in 2012.

Operating expenses were lower during the second quarter of 2013 compared to the second quarter of 2012 driven by lower restructuring expense and lower selling and administrative expense, partially offset by higher engineering expense. The lower selling and administrative expense was primarily due to lower warranty and recall expense partially offset by higher spending in support of the Company’s growth initiatives. The Company continues to expect selling and administrative and engineering expense to increase on a year-over-year basis in 2013 and 2014, as it continues to invest in growth initiatives, but decrease as a percent of revenue through 2014.⁽¹⁾  

The decrease in restructuring costs was driven by a restructuring reserve release of approximately $5 million recorded in connection with the decision to retain a limited operation at the New Castalloy facility, as described in "Restructuring Activities" above. For further information regarding the Company’s previously announced restructuring activities, refer to Note 4 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial Services Segment

Segment Results

The following table includes the condensed statements of operations for the Financial Services segment (in thousands):

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	Three months ended
	June 30, 2013		July 1, 2012			(Decrease) Increase			% Change
Interest income	$	144,784	$	144,830		$	(46	)	—	%
Other income	18,057		15,783			2,274			14.4
Financial services revenue	162,841		160,613			2,228			1.4
Interest expense	45,506		48,712			(3,206		)	(6.6	)
Provision for credit losses	11,297		(5,259		)	16,556			NM
Operating expenses	31,882		35,206			(3,324		)	(9.4	)
Financial services expense	88,685		78,659			10,026			12.7
Operating income from financial services	$	74,156	$	81,954		$	(7,798	)	(9.5	)%

Interest expense for the second quarter of 2013 was lower primarily due to a more favorable cost of funds, partially offset by a $4.9 million loss on the extinguishment of medium-term notes. The provision for credit losses increased $16.6 million in the second quarter of 2013 due in part to higher retail credit losses primarily resulting from lower recoveries as a result of fewer charge-offs in prior periods. In addition, the provision for credit losses in 2012 benefited from credit loss allowance releases. Operating expenses were $3.3 million lower due primarily to lower employee-related and other costs.

Changes in the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Balance, beginning of period	$	106,792		$	122,503
Provision for finance credit losses	11,297			(5,259		)
Charge-offs	(18,166		)	(17,054		)
Recoveries	11,401			14,058
Balance, end of period	$	111,324		$	114,248

At June 30, 2013, the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables was $7.6 million for wholesale receivables and $103.8 million for retail receivables. At July 1, 2012, the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables was $8.1 million for wholesale receivables and $106.2 million for retail receivables.

HDFS’ periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables is generally based on HDFS’ past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, current economic conditions and the estimated value of any underlying collateral.

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Results of Operations for the Six Months EndedJune 30, 2013

Compared to the Six Months EndedJuly 1, 2012

Consolidated Results

	Six months ended
(in thousands, except earnings per share)	June 30, 2013		July 1, 2012		Increase (Decrease)			% Change
Operating income from motorcycles & related products	$	634,426	$	517,623	$	116,803		22.6	%
Operating income from financial services	145,701		149,348		(3,647		)	(2.4	)
Operating income	780,127		666,971		113,156			17.0
Investment income	3,385		4,164		(779		)	(18.7	)
Interest expense	22,629		23,090		(461		)	(2.0	)
Income before income taxes	760,883		648,045		112,838			17.4
Provision for income taxes	265,015		228,760		36,255			15.8
Net income	$	495,868	$	419,285	$	76,583		18.3	%
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.20	$	1.81	$	0.39		21.5	%

Consolidated operating income was up 17.0% in the first six months of 2013 led by an increase in operating income from the Motorcycles segment which improved by $116.8 million , or 22.6%, compared to the first six months of 2012. Operating income for the Financial Services segment decreased by $3.6 million during the first six months of 2013 compared to the first six months of 2012. Please refer to the “Motorcycles and Related Products Segment” and “Financial Services Segment” discussions following for a more detailed discussion of the factors affecting operating income.

The effective income tax rate for the first half of 2013 was 34.8% compared to 35.3% for the first half of 2012. The Company's 2013 effective tax rate was favorably impacted by the reinstatement of the U.S. Federal Research and Development tax credit with the enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 at the beginning of 2013. During the first six months of 2013, the Company recorded the benefits of the Research and Development tax credit for the full year of 2012 and for the first half of 2013.

Diluted earnings per share was $2.20 in the first six months of 2013, up 21.5% over the same period in the prior year. The increase in diluted earnings per share was driven primarily by the 18.3% increase in net income, but also benefited from lower diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding decreased from 231.1 million in the first six months of 2012 to 225.3 million in the first six months of 2013, driven by the Company's repurchase of common stock since 2012. Please refer to "Liquidity and Capital Resources" for additional information concerning the Company's share repurchase activity.

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Motorcycles Retail Sales and Registration Data

Worldwide independent dealer retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles decreased0.6% during the first half of 2013 compared to the first half of 2012. Retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles decreased2.7% in the United States and increased 3.3% internationally in the first half of 2013. The Company believes first-half U.S. retail sales were adversely impacted by the prolonged and abnormally cool and wet spring in 2013, compared to an abnormally early and warm spring in 2012. International retail sales continue to be adversely impacted by the difficult economic environment in Europe offset by continued growth in the Asia Pacific and Latin America Regions. On an industry-wide basis, retail sales in the heavyweight (601+cc) portion of the market were down6.2% in the United States and down9.0% in Europe for the six months ended June 30, 2013 when compared to the same period in 2012.

Worldwide Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Retail Sales^(a) 

The following table includes retail unit sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles:

	Six months ended
	6/30/2013	6/30/2012	Increase (Decrease)		% Change
North America Region
United States	92,947	95,523	(2,576	)	(2.7	)%
Canada	7,117	6,948	169		2.4
Total North America Region	100,064	102,471	(2,407	)	(2.3	)
Europe, Middle East and Africa Region (EMEA)
Europe(b)	22,369	23,521	(1,152	)	(4.9	)
Other	3,412	3,209	203		6.3
Total Europe Region	25,781	26,730	(949	)	(3.6	)
Asia Pacific Region
Japan	5,347	4,974	373		7.5
Other	7,804	6,776	1,028		15.2
Total Asia Pacific Region	13,151	11,750	1,401		11.9
Latin America Region	5,451	4,440	1,011		22.8
Total Worldwide Retail Sales	144,447	145,391	(944	)	(0.6	)%

(a) Data source for retail sales figures shown above is new sales warranty and registration information provided by Harley-Davidson dealers and compiled by the Company. The Company must rely on information that its dealers supply concerning retail sales and this information is subject to revision.

(b) Includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Heavyweight Motorcycle Registration Data^(a) 

The following table includes industry retail motorcycle registration data:

	Six months ended
	6/30/2013	6/30/2012	Decrease		% Change
United States(b)	170,379	181,569	(11,190	)	(6.2	)%
	Six months ended
	6/30/2013	6/30/2012	Decrease		% Change
Europe(c)	183,041	201,138	(18,097	)	(9.0	)%

(a) Heavyweight data includes street legal 601+cc models. Street legal 601+cc models include on-highway, dual purpose models and three-wheeled vehicles.

(b) United States industry data is derived from information provided by Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC). This third party data is subject to revision and update.

(c) Europe data includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Industry retail motorcycle registration data includes 601+cc models derived from information provided by Association des Constructeurs Europeens de Motocycles (ACEM), an independent agency. This third-party data is subject to revision and update.

Motorcycles & Related Products Segment

Motorcycle Unit Shipments

The following table includes wholesale motorcycle unit shipments for the Motorcycles segment:

	Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			Unit		Unit
	Units	Mix %		Units	Mix %		Increase (Decrease)		% Change
United States	107,753	67.4	%	97,967	66.3	%	9,786		10.0	%
International	52,075	32.6	%	49,798	33.7	%	2,277		4.6
Harley-Davidson motorcycle units	159,828	100.0	%	147,765	100.0	%	12,063		8.2	%
Touring motorcycle units	63,716	39.8	%	59,376	40.2	%	4,340		7.3	%
Custom motorcycle units(a)	65,617	41.1	%	57,711	39.1	%	7,906		13.7
Sportster motorcycle units	30,495	19.1	%	30,678	20.7	%	(183	)	(0.6	)
Harley-Davidson motorcycle units	159,828	100.0	%	147,765	100.0	%	12,063		8.2	%

(a) Custom motorcycle units, as used in this table, include Dyna, Softail, VRSC and CVO models.

The Company shipped 159,828 motorcycles worldwide during the first half of 2013, which was 8.2% higher than the first half of 2012. International shipments as a percent of the total were down compared to the first six months of 2012. Shipments of custom motorcycles as a percentage of total shipments increased in the first half of 2013 compared to the prior year while shipments of Sportster motorcycles and, to a lesser extent, touring motorcycles as a percentage of total shipments declined.

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Segment Results

The following table includes the condensed statements of operations for the Motorcycles segment (in thousands):

	Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012		Increase (Decrease)			% Change
Revenue:
Motorcycles	$	2,428,709		$	2,219,678	$	209,031		9.4	%
Parts & Accessories	453,626			464,632		(11,006		)	(2.4	)
General Merchandise	153,844			149,743		4,101			2.7
Other	9,535			8,363		1,172			14.0
Total revenue	3,045,714			2,842,416		203,298			7.2
Cost of goods sold	1,924,402			1,822,089		102,313			5.6
Gross profit	1,121,312			1,020,327		100,985			9.9
Selling & administrative expense	414,895			423,719		(8,824		)	(2.1	)
Engineering expense	74,350			61,314		13,036			21.3
Restructuring expense	(2,359		)	17,671		(20,030		)	NM
Operating expense	486,886			502,704		(15,818		)	(3.1	)
Operating income from motorcycles	$	634,426		$	517,623	$	116,803		22.6	%

The following table includes the estimated impact of significant factors affecting the comparability of net revenue, cost of goods sold and gross profit from the first half of 2012 to the first half of 2013 (in millions):

	Net Revenue			Cost of Goods Sold			Gross Profit
July 1, 2012	$	2,842.4		$	1,822.1		$	1,020.3
Volume	183.5			124.6			58.9
Price	23.2			0.5			22.7
Foreign currency exchange rates and hedging	(27.4		)	1.1			(28.5		)
Shipment mix	24.0			9.5			14.5
Raw material prices	—			(4.5		)	4.5
Manufacturing costs	—			(28.9		)	28.9
Total	203.3			102.3			101.0
June 30, 2013	$	3,045.7		$	1,924.4		$	1,121.3

The following factors affected the comparability of net revenue, cost of goods sold and gross profit from the first half of 2012 to first half of 2013:

• Volume increases were driven by the increase in wholesale shipments partially offset by lower sales volumes for Parts and Accessories which were adversely impacted by the decrease in retail sales when compared to the same period last year.

• On average, wholesale prices on the Company’s 2013 model-year motorcycles were higher than the prior model year resulting in a favorable impact on revenue and gross profit during the period.

• Foreign currency exchange rates during the first six months of 2013 resulted in a negative impact on net revenue. In addition, cost of goods sold was negatively impacted by unfavorable losses related to foreign currency hedging.

• Shipment mix changes positively impacted net revenue and gross profit as a result of a positive mix shift between motorcycle families as compared to the same period last year.

• Raw material prices were slightly lower in the first half of 2013 relative to the first half of 2012.

• Manufacturing costs in the first six months of 2013 benefited from restructuring savings, lower temporary inefficiencies and a lower fixed cost per unit as a result of higher production volumes compared to the same period in 2012.

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The net decrease in operating expense was primarily due to lower restructuring expense related to the Company's previously announced restructuring activities and lower selling and administrative expense partially offset by higher engineering expense. The lower selling and administrative expense was due in part to lower warranty and recall expense partially offset by higher spending in support of the Company’s growth initiatives. The decrease in restructuring costs was driven by a restructuring reserve release of approximately $5 million recorded in connection with the decision to retain a limited operation at the New Castalloy facility, as described in "Restructuring Activities" above. For further information regarding the Company’s previously announced restructuring activities, refer to Note 4 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial Services Segment

Segment Results

The following table includes the condensed statements of operations for the Financial Services segment (in thousands):

	Six months ended
	June 30, 2013		July 1, 2012		(Decrease) Increase			% Change
Interest income	$	288,731	$	288,809	$	(78	)	—	%
Other income	31,075		28,126		2,949			10.5
Financial services revenue	319,806		316,935		2,871			0.9
Interest expense	86,060		99,968		(13,908		)	(13.9	)
Provision for credit losses	24,407		3,754		20,653			550.2
Operating expenses	63,638		63,865		(227		)	(0.4	)
Financial services expense	174,105		167,587		6,518			3.9
Operating income from financial services	$	145,701	$	149,348	$	(3,647	)	(2.4	)%

Interest expense for the first six months of 2013 was lower primarily due to a more favorable cost of funds, partially offset by a $4.9 million loss on the extinguishment of medium-term notes during the six months ended June 30, 2013. The provision for credit losses increased $20.7 million in the first six months of 2013 due in part to higher retail credit losses primarily resulting from lower recoveries as a result of fewer charge-offs in prior periods. In addition, the provision for credit losses in 2012 benefited from credit loss allowance releases as compared to the first six months of 2012.

Annualized losses on HDFS' retail motorcycle loans were 0.80% through June 30, 2013 compared to 0.58% through July 1, 2012. The 30-day delinquency rate for retail motorcycle loans at June 30, 2013 increased to 2.75% from 2.68% at July 1, 2012. Annualized losses were higher due to lower recoveries as a result of fewer charge-offs in prior periods. Additionally, the increase in the retail motorcycle annualized losses and delinquency rate is reflective of HDFS' actions to modestly increase approval rates and fund additional prudently structured loans coupled with changing consumer behavior related to taking on additional debt.

Changes in the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables were as follows (in thousands):

	Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Balance, beginning of period	$	107,667		$	125,449
Provision for credit losses	24,407			3,754
Charge-offs	(43,409		)	(42,906		)
Recoveries	22,659			27,951
Balance, end of period	$	111,324		$	114,248

Other Matters

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Contractual Obligations

The Company has updated its Contractual Obligations table as of June 30, 2013 to reflect the new projected principal and interest payments for the remainder of 2013 and beyond as follows (in thousands):

	2013		2014 - 2015		2016 - 2017		Thereafter		Total
Principal payments on debt	$	722,828	$	2,247,362	$	1,553,328	$	1,012,853	$	5,536,371
Interest payments on debt	95,272		300,250		151,690		28,780		575,992
	$	818,100	$	2,547,612	$	1,705,018	$	1,041,633	$	6,112,363

Interest obligations for floating rate instruments, as calculated above, assume rates in effect at June 30, 2013 remain constant.

As of June 30, 2013, there have been no other material changes to the Company’s summary of expected payments for significant contractual obligations under the caption “Contractual Obligations” in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is subject to lawsuits and other claims related to environmental, product and other matters. In determining required reserves related to these items, the Company carefully analyzes cases and considers the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes, as well as the potential range of possible loss. The required reserves are monitored on an ongoing basis and are updated based on new developments or new information in each matter.

Environmental Protection Agency Notice

In December 2009, the Company received formal, written requests for information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding: (i) certificates of conformity for motorcycle emissions and related designations and labels, (ii) aftermarket parts, and (iii) warranty claims on emissions related components. The Company promptly submitted written responses to the EPA’s inquiry and engaged in discussions with the EPA. It is possible that a result of the EPA’s investigation will be some form of enforcement action by the EPA that will seek a fine or other relief. However, at this time the Company does not know and cannot reasonably estimate the impact of any remedies the EPA might seek.

York Environmental Matters:

The Company is involved with government agencies and groups of potentially responsible parties in various environmental matters, including a matter involving the cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination at its York, Pennsylvania facility. The York facility was formerly used by the U.S. Navy and AMF prior to the purchase of the York facility by the Company from AMF in 1981. Although the Company is not certain as to the full extent of the environmental contamination at the York facility, it has been working with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) since 1986 in undertaking environmental investigation and remediation activities, including an ongoing site-wide remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS). In January 1995, the Company entered into a settlement agreement (the Agreement) with the Navy. The Agreement calls for the Navy and the Company to contribute amounts into a trust equal to 53% and 47%, respectively, of future costs associated with environmental investigation and remediation activities at the York facility (Response Costs). The trust administers the payment of the Response Costs incurred at the York facility as covered by the Agreement.

In February 2002, the Company was advised by the EPA that it considers some of the Company’s remediation activities at the York facility to be subject to the EPA’s corrective action program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and offered the Company the option of addressing corrective action under a RCRA facility lead agreement. In July 2005, the York facility was designated as the first site in Pennsylvania to be addressed under the “One Cleanup Program.” The program provides a more streamlined and efficient oversight of voluntary remediation by both PADEP and EPA and will be carried out consistent with the Agreement with the Navy. As a result, the RCRA facility lead agreement has been superseded.

The Company estimates that its share of the future Response Costs at the York facility will be approximately $3.4 million and has established a reserve for this amount which is included in accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets⁽¹⁾. As noted above, the RI/FS is still underway and given the uncertainty that exists concerning the nature and scope of

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additional environmental investigation and remediation that may ultimately be required under the RI/FS or otherwise at the York facility, we are unable to make a reasonable estimate of those additional costs, if any, that may result.

The estimate of the Company’s future Response Costs that will be incurred at the York facility is based on reports of independent environmental consultants retained by the Company, the actual costs incurred to date and the estimated costs to complete the necessary investigation and remediation activities. Response Costs are expected to be paid primarily over a period of several years ending in 2017 although certain Response Costs may continue for some time beyond 2017.

Product Liability Matters:

The Company is involved in product liability lawsuits related to the operation of its business. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated. The Company also maintains insurance coverage for product liability exposures. The Company believes that its accruals and insurance coverage are adequate and that product liability will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Liquidity and Capital Resources as of June 30, 2013⁽¹⁾ 

Over the long-term, the Company expects that its business model will continue to generate cash that will allow it to invest in the business, fund future growth opportunities and return value to shareholders. The Company believes the Motorcycles operations will continue to be primarily funded through cash flows generated by operations. The Financial Services operations have been funded with unsecured debt, unsecured commercial paper, asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities and committed unsecured bank facilities and through the term asset-backed securitization market.

The Company’s strategy is to maintain a minimum of twelve months of its projected liquidity needs through a combination of cash and marketable securities and availability under credit facilities. The following table summarizes the Company’s cash and marketable securities and availability under credit facilities (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,300,690
Marketable securities	133,631
Total cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities	1,434,321
Global credit facilities	824,255
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility(a)	600,000
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility(b)	14,871
Total availability under credit facilities	1,439,126
Total	$	2,873,447

(a) The U.S. commercial paper conduit facility expires on September 13, 2013. The Company anticipates that it will renew this facility prior to expiration.⁽¹⁾ 

(b) The Canadian commercial paper conduit facility expires on June 30, 2014 and is limited to Canadian denominated borrowings. The Company anticipates that it will renew this facility prior to expiration.⁽¹⁾ 

The Company recognizes that it must continue to monitor and adjust to changes in the lending environment for its Financial Services operations. The Company intends to continue with a diversified funding profile through a combination of short-term and long-term funding vehicles and to pursue a variety of sources to obtain cost-effective funding. The Financial Services operations could be negatively affected by higher costs of funding and increased difficulty of raising, or potential unsuccessful efforts to raise, funding in the short-term and long-term capital markets. These negative consequences could in turn adversely affect the Company’s business and results of operations in various ways, including through higher costs of capital, reduced funds available through its Financial Services operations to provide loans to independent dealers and their retail customers, and dilution to existing shareholders through the use of alternative sources of capital.

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Cash Flow Activity

The following table summarizes the cash flow activity for the periods indicated (in thousands):

	Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	389,677		$	288,242
Net cash used by investing activities	(289,461		)	(189,807		)
Net cash provided by (used by) financing activities	150,490			(549,856		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(18,154		)	(4,033		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	232,552		$	(455,454	)

Operating Activities

The increase in cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of 2013 compared to the first six months of 2012 was primarily due to increased earnings and favorable changes in working capital. The favorable change in working capital was due in part to the utilization of a prepaid income tax balance during the first six months of 2013 that was established in 2012. In addition, cash provided by operating activities was impacted in both 2013 and 2012 by voluntary contributions to the Company’s pension plans of $175.0 million and $200.0 million, respectively. No additional contributions to qualified pension plans are required in 2013. The Company expects it will continue to make on-going contributions related to current benefit payments for SERPA and postretirement healthcare plans.

Investing Activities

The Company’s investing activities consist primarily of capital expenditures, net changes in finance receivables and short-term investment activity. Capital expenditures were $66.6 million in the first six months of 2013 compared to $60.1 million in the same period last year. Net cash flows from finance receivables for the first six months of 2013 were $82.8 millionlower than in the same period last year as a result of an increase in retail motorcycle loan originations during the first six months of 2013. A net increase in cash in-flows related to marketable securities during the first six months of 2012 resulted in lower investing cash flows of approximately $17 million in the first six months of 2013.

Financing Activities

The Company’s financing activities consist primarily of share repurchases, dividend payments and debt activity. Cash outflows from share repurchases were $208.7 million in the first six months of 2013 compared to $172.7 million for the same period last year. Share repurchases during the first six months of 2013 included 3.9 million shares of common stock related to discretionary share repurchases as well as shares of common stock that employees surrendered to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards. Share repurchases during the first six months of 2012 included 3.6 million shares of common stock related to discretionary share repurchases as well as shares of common stock that employees surrendered to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards. As of June 30, 2013, there were 12.2 million shares remaining on a board-approved share repurchase authorizations.

The Company paid dividends of $0.420 and $0.310 per share totaling $94.2 million and $71.6 million during the first six months of 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Financing cash flows related to debt activity resulted in net cash inflows of $436.4 million in the first six months of 2013 compared to net cash outflows of $397.6 million in the first six months of 2012. The Company’s total outstanding debt consisted of the following (in thousands):

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	June 30, 2013		July 1, 2012
Global credit facilities	$	—	$	143,792
Unsecured commercial paper	525,745		845,868
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	175,229		—
Medium-term notes	2,858,638		2,698,359
Senior unsecured notes	303,000		303,000
Term asset-backed securitization debt	1,673,759		1,339,232
Total debt	$	5,536,371	$	5,330,251

To access the debt capital markets, the Company relies on credit rating agencies to assign short-term and long-term credit ratings. Generally, lower credit ratings result in higher borrowing costs and reduced access to debt capital markets. A credit rating agency may change or withdraw the Company’s ratings based on its assessment of the Company’s current and future ability to meet interest and principal repayment obligations. The Company’s short-term debt ratings affect its ability to issue unsecured commercial paper. The Company’s short- and long-term debt ratings as of June 30, 2013 were as follows:

	Short-Term	Long-Term	Outlook
Moody’s	P2	Baa1	Positive
Standard & Poor’s	A2	BBB+	Positive
Fitch(1)	F2	A-	Stable

⁽¹⁾ On July 19, 2013 Fitch upgraded its outlook from stable to positive.

Global Credit Facilities – On April 13, 2012, the Company, along with HDFS, entered into a $675.0 million five-year credit facility that matures in April 2017. The Company and HDFS also have a $675.0 million four-year credit facility which matures in April 2015. The five-year credit facility and the four-year credit facility (together, the Global Credit Facilities) bear interest at various variable interest rates, which may be adjusted upward or downward depending on certain criteria, such as credit ratings. The Global Credit Facilities also require the Company to pay a fee based upon the average daily unused portion of the aggregate commitments under the Global Credit Facilities. The Global Credit Facilities are committed facilities and primarily used to support HDFS’ unsecured commercial paper program.

Unsecured Commercial Paper – Subject to limitations, HDFS could issue unsecured commercial paper of up to $1.35 billion as of June 30, 2013 supported by Global Credit Facilities discussed above. Outstanding unsecured commercial paper may not exceed the unused portion of the Global Credit Facilities. Maturities may range up to 365 days from the issuance date. HDFS intends to repay unsecured commercial paper as it matures with additional unsecured commercial paper or through other means, such as borrowing under the Global Credit Facilities, borrowing under its asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility or through the use of operating cash flow.⁽¹⁾ 

Medium-Term Notes – The Company had the following medium-term notes (collectively, the Notes) issued and outstanding at June 30, 2013 (in thousands):

Principal Amount	Rate	Issue Date	Maturity Date
$500,000	5.75%	November 2009	December 2014
$600,000	1.15%	September 2012	September 2015
$450,000	3.875%	March 2011	March 2016
$400,000	2.70%	January 2012	March 2017
$910,511	6.80%	May 2008	June 2018

The Notes provide for semi-annual interest payments and principal due at maturity. During the second quarter of 2013, HDFS repurchased an aggregate of $23.0 million of its 6.80% medium-term notes which mature in June 2018. As a result, HDFS recognized in financial services interest expense $4.9 million in loss on the extinguishment of debt, which included unamortized discounts and fees. Unamortized discounts on the Notes reduced the balance by $1.9 million and $1.8 million at June 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, respectively.

Senior Unsecured Notes – In February 2009, the Company issued $600.0 million of senior unsecured notes in an underwritten offering. The senior unsecured notes provide for semi-annual interest payments and principal due at maturity. The

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senior unsecured notes mature in February 2014 and have an annual interest rate of 15%. During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company repurchased $297.0 million of the $600.0 million senior unsecured notes at a price of $380.8 million.

Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility – In June 2013, HDFS amended its Canadian bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility (Canadian Conduit). The amended agreement has terms that are similar to those of the original agreement, entered into in August 2012, and is for the same amount. Under the agreement, the Canadian Conduit is contractually committed, at HDFS' option, to purchase from HDFS eligible Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables for proceeds up to C$200 million. The terms for this facility provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing market interest rates plus a specified margin. The Canadian Conduit also provides for a program fee and an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of C$200 million. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the Canadian Conduit, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of HDFS and the lenders, as of June 30, 2013, the Canadian Conduit has an expiration date of June 30, 2014. The contractual maturity of the debt is approximately 5 years.

During the second quarter of 2013, HDFS transferred $53.8 million of Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables to the Canadian Conduit for proceeds of $47.1 million. During the second half of 2012, HDFS transferred $230.0 million of Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables to the Canadian conduit for proceeds of $201.3 million. HDFS maintains effective control over any transferred assets and therefore the transactions do not meet accounting sale requirements under ASC Topic 860, "Transfers and Servicing". As such, any transactions are treated as secured borrowings. The transferred assets are restricted as collateral for the payment of the debt. At June 30, 2013, $199.3 million of finance receivables, net and $13.1 million of cash were restricted as collateral for the payment of $175.2 million of debt. Approximately $39.8 million of the debt was classified as current at June 30, 2013.

Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE – In September 2012, HDFS amended and restated its revolving asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility (U.S. Conduit) which provides for a total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million. The agreement has terms that are similar to those of the prior agreement and is for the same amount. At June 30, 2013, HDFS had no outstanding borrowings under the U.S. Conduit.

This debt provides for interest on outstanding principal based on prevailing commercial paper rates, or LIBOR plus a specified margin to the extent the advance is not funded by a conduit lender through the issuance of commercial paper. The U.S. Conduit also provides for an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivable collateral are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the U.S. Conduit, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of HDFS and the lenders, as of June 30, 2013, the U.S. Conduit expires September 13, 2013.

HDFS is considered to have the power over the significant activities of the U.S. Conduit VIE due to its role as servicer. Servicing fees are typically not considered potentially significant variable interests in a VIE. However, HDFS retains a residual interest in the VIE in the form of a debt security which gives HDFS the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE. Therefore, the Company is the primary beneficiary and consolidates this VIE within its consolidated financial statements.

Term Asset-Backed Securitization VIEs – For all of the term asset-backed securitization transactions, HDFS transferred U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to separate VIEs, which in turn issued secured notes, with various maturities and interest rates to investors. All of the notes held by the VIEs are secured by future collections of the purchased U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables. The U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables included in the term asset-backed securitization transactions are not available to pay other obligations or claims of HDFS’ creditors until the associated debt and other obligations are satisfied. Cash and cash equivalent balances held by the VIEs are used only to support the securitizations. There is no amortization schedule for the secured notes; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related retail motorcycle finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. The secured notes’ contractual lives have various maturities ranging from 2013 to 2020.

HDFS is considered to have the power over the significant activities of its term asset-backed securitization VIEs due to its role as servicer. Servicing fees are typically not considered potentially significant variable interests in a VIE. However, HDFS retains a residual interest in the VIEs in the form of a debt security, which gives HDFS the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIEs. Therefore, the Company is the primary beneficiary and consolidates all of these VIEs within its consolidated financial statements.

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During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued $650.0 million of secured notes through one term asset-backed securitization transaction.

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company issued $89.5 million of secured notes through the sale of notes that had been previously retained as part of certain 2009 and 2011 term asset-backed securitization transactions. These notes were sold at a premium. At June 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, the unaccreted premium associated with these notes was $0.7 million and $1.8 million, respectively.

As of June 30, 2013, the assets of the VIEs totaled $2.38 billion, of which $2.18 billion of finance receivables, net and $198.9 million of cash were restricted as collateral for the payment of $1.67 billion of obligations under the secured notes. Approximately $433.5 million of the obligations under the secured notes were classified as current at June 30, 2013, based on the contractual maturities of the restricted finance receivables.

Intercompany Borrowing – During 2012, HDFS had a revolving credit line with the Company whereby HDFS could borrow up to $210.0 million from the Company at a market interest rate. HDFS had no outstanding borrowings owed to the Company under this agreement at any time in 2012. This agreement was terminated during the first quarter of 2013.

During the first quarter of 2013, HDFS and the Company entered into a $300.0 million term loan agreement which provided for monthly interest payments based on the prevailing commercial paper rates and principal due at maturity in April 2013 or upon earlier demand by the Company. HDFS repaid the $300.0 million term loan agreement in April 2013. During the second quarter of 2013, HDFS and the Company entered into a $300.0 million term loan agreement which provided for a Company loan to HDFS, monthly interest payments based on the prevailing commercial paper rates and principal due at maturity in April 2014 or upon earlier demand by the Company. The term loan balance and related interest are eliminated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Support Agreement - The Company has a support agreement with HDFS whereby, if required, the Company agrees to provide HDFS with financial support to maintain HDFS’ fixed-charge coverage at 1.25 and minimum net worth of $40.0 million. Support may be provided at the Company’s option as capital contributions or loans. Accordingly, certain debt covenants may restrict the Company’s ability to withdraw funds from HDFS outside the normal course of business. No amount has ever been provided to HDFS under the support agreement.

Operating and Financial Covenants – HDFS and the Company are subject to various operating and financial covenants related to the Global Credit Facilities and various operating covenants under the Notes and the U.S. and Canadian asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities. The more significant covenants are described below.

The covenants limit the Company’s and HDFS’ ability to:

• incur certain additional indebtedness;

• assume or incur certain liens;

• participate in certain mergers, consolidations, liquidations or dissolutions; and

• purchase or hold margin stock.

Under the financial covenants of the Global Credit Facilities, the consolidated debt to equity ratio of HDFS cannot exceed 10.0 to 1.0. In addition, the Company must maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of at least 2.25 to 1.0 for each fiscal quarter through June 2013 and 2.5 to 1.0 for each fiscal quarter thereafter. No financial covenants are required under the Notes or the U.S. or Canadian asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities.

At June 30, 2013, HDFS and the Company remained in compliance with all of the then existing covenants.

Cautionary Statements

The Company’s ability to meet the targets and expectations noted depends upon, among other factors, the Company's ability to:

(i) execute its business strategy,

(ii) adjust to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices,

(iii) manage through inconsistent economic conditions, including changing capital, credit and retail markets,

(iv) implement and manage enterprise-wide information technology solutions, including solutions at its manufacturing facilities, and secure data contained in those systems,

(v) anticipate the level of consumer confidence in the economy,

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(vi) continue to realize production efficiencies at its production facilities and manage operating costs including materials, labor and overhead,

(vii) manage production capacity and production changes,

(viii) manage changes and prepare for requirements in legislative and regulatory environments for its products, services and operations,

(ix) provide products, services and experiences that are successful in the marketplace,

(x) manage risks that arise through expanding international operations and sales,

(xi) manage the credit quality, the loan servicing and collection activities, and the recovery rates of HDFS’ loan portfolio,

(xii) successfully implement with our labor unions the agreements that we have executed with them that we believe will provide flexibility and cost-effectiveness to accomplish restructuring goals and long-term competitiveness,

(xiii) effectively execute the Company’s restructuring plans within expected costs and timing,

(xiv) manage supply chain issues, including any unexpected interruptions or price increases caused by raw material shortages or natural disasters,

(xv) develop and implement sales and marketing plans that retain existing retail customers and attract new retail customers in an increasingly competitive marketplace,

(xvi) adjust to healthcare inflation and reform, pension reform and tax changes,

(xvii) retain and attract talented employees,

(xviii) manage the risks that our independent dealers may have difficulty obtaining capital and managing through changing economic conditions and consumer demand,

(xix) continue to have access to reliable sources of capital funding and adjust to fluctuations in the cost of capital,

(xx) continue to develop the capabilities of its distributor and dealer network, and

(xxi) detect any issues with our motorcycles or manufacturing processes to avoid delays in new model launches, recall campaigns, increased warranty costs or litigation.

In addition, the Company could experience delays or disruptions in its operations as a result of work stoppages, strikes, natural causes, terrorism or other factors. Other factors are described in risk factors that the Company has disclosed in documents previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these risk factors are impacted by the current changing capital, credit and retail markets and the Company’s ability to manage through inconsistent economic conditions.

The Company’s ability to sell its motorcycles and related products and services and to meet its financial expectations also depends on the ability of the Company’s independent dealers to sell its motorcycles and related products and services to retail customers. The Company depends on the capability and financial capacity of its independent dealers and distributors to develop and implement effective retail sales plans to create demand for the motorcycles and related products and services they purchase from the Company.

In addition, the Company’s independent dealers and distributors may experience difficulties in operating their businesses and selling Harley-Davidson motorcycles and related products and services as a result of weather, economic conditions or other factors.

HDFS has experienced historically low levels of retail credit losses and has no assurance that this will continue. The Company believes that HDFS' retail credit losses may increase over time due to changing consumer credit behavior and HDFS' efforts to increase prudently structured loan approvals in the near-prime and sub-prime lending environment.

Refer to “Risk Factors” under Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 for a discussion of additional risk factors and a more complete discussion of some of the cautionary statements noted above.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 for a complete discussion of the Company's market risk. There have been no material changes to the market risk information included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year December 31, 2012.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

In accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s management evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based upon their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time period specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

Changes in Internal Controls

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings

The information required under this Item 1 of Part II is contained in Item 1 of Part I of the Quarterly report on From 10-Q in Note 16 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and such information is incorporated herein by reference in this Item 1 of Part II.

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table contains detail related to the repurchase of common stock based on the date of trade during the quarter ended June 30, 2013:

2013 Fiscal Month	Total Number of Shares Purchased (a)	Average Price Paid per Share	Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
April 1 to May 5	726,609	52	726,609	12,881,045
May 6 to June 2	374,113	56	374,113	12,667,110
June 3 to June 30	434,961	53	434,961	12,233,639
Total	1,535,683	54	1,535,683

(a) Includes discretionary share repurchases and shares of common stock that employees surrendered to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards

The Company has an authorization (originally adopted in December 1997) by its Board of Directors to repurchase shares of its outstanding common stock under which the cumulative number of shares repurchased, at the time of any repurchase, shall not exceed the sum of (1) the number of shares issued in connection with the exercise of stock options occurring on or after January 1, 2004 plus (2) one percent of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company on January 1 of the current year, adjusted for any stock split. The Company did not make any discretionary share repurchases during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 under this authorization. As of June 30, 2013, 1.2 million shares remained under this authorization.

In December 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors separately authorized the Company to buy back up to 20.0 million shares of its common stock with no dollar limit or expiration date. The Company made discretionary shares repurchases of 1,512,222 shares during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 under this authorization. As of June 30, 2013, 11.0 million shares remained under this authorization.

From time to time, the Company may enter into a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for the purpose of repurchasing shares under either the 1997 authorization or the 2007 authorization.

The Harley-Davidson, Inc. 2009 Incentive Stock Plan and predecessor stock plans permit participants to satisfy all or a portion of the statutory federal, state and local withholding tax obligations arising in connection with plan awards by electing to (a) have the Company withhold shares otherwise issuable under the award, (b) tender back shares received in connection with such award or (c) deliver other previously owned shares, in each case having a value equal to the amount to be withheld. During the second quarter of 2013, the Company acquired 23,461 shares of common stock that employees presented to the Company to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards.

Item 6 – Exhibits

Refer to the Exhibit Index on page 63 of this report.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
Date: 8/8/2013	/s/ John A. Olin
	John A. Olin
	Senior Vice President and
	Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal financial officer)

Date: 8/8/2013	/s/ Mark R. Kornetzke
	Mark R. Kornetzke
	Chief Accounting Officer
	(Principal accounting officer)

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Harley-Davidson, Inc.

Exhibit Index to Form 10-Q

Exhibit No.	Description
31.1	Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
31.2	Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
32.1	Written Statement of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350
101	Financial statements from the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Harley-Davidson, Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, filed on August 8, 2013, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

_______

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Chief Executive Officer Certification

Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

I, Keith E. Wandell, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Harley-Davidson, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors:

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 8, 2013	/s/ Keith E. Wandell
	Keith E. Wandell
	Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Chief Financial Officer Certification

Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

I, John A. Olin, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Harley-Davidson, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors:

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 8, 2013	/s/ John A. Olin
	John A. Olin
	Senior Vice President and
	Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Written Statement of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. sec. 1350

Solely for the purpose of complying with 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we, the undersigned Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify, based on our knowledge, that the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: August 8, 2013	/s/ Keith E. Wandell
	Keith E. Wandell
	Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
	/s/ John A. Olin
	John A. Olin
	Senior Vice President and
	Chief Financial Officer

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Product Warranty and Safety Recall Campaigns

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

Product Warranty and Safety Recall Campaigns

Product Warranty and Safety Recall Campaigns

The Company currently provides a standard two-year limited warranty on all new motorcycles sold worldwide, except for Japan, where the Company currently provides a standard three-year limited warranty on all new motorcycles sold. In addition, the Company provides a one-year warranty for Parts & Accessories (P&A). The warranty coverage for the retail customer generally begins when the product is sold to a retail customer. The Company maintains reserves for future warranty claims using an estimated cost, which is based primarily on historical Company claim information. Additionally, the Company has from time to time initiated certain voluntary safety recall campaigns. The Company reserves for all estimated costs associated with safety recalls in the period that the safety recalls are announced.

Changes in the Company’s warranty and safety recall liability were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Balance, beginning of period	$	67,709		$	57,102		$	60,263		$	54,994
Warranties issued during the period	19,401			17,127			34,521			32,618
Settlements made during the period	(16,702		)	(18,549		)	(28,340		)	(33,086		)
Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities	(2		)	12,121			3,962			13,275
Balance, end of period	$	70,406		$	67,801		$	70,406		$	67,801

The liability for safety recall campaigns was $3.0 million, $4.6 million and $6.7 million as of June 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and July 1, 2012, respectively.

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Derivative Instrument Fair Value) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Jul. 01, 2012
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 334,633		$ 381,885	[1]	$ 286,887
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	11,214	[2]	317	[1]	8,879	[2]
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Current	128	[1]	7,906	[1]	2,042	[1]
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Foreign Currency Contracts [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	333,407		345,021	[1]	244,221
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Foreign Currency Contracts [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	11,214	[2]	169	[1]	8,879	[2]
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Foreign Currency Contracts [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Current	29	[1]	6,850	[1]	1,027	[1]
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	1,226		1,064	[1]	1,066
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	0	[2]	148	[1]	0	[2]
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Current	99	[1]	683	[1]	33	[1]
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	0	[3]	35,800	[1],[3]	41,600	[3]
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	0	[2],[3]	0	[1],[3]	0	[2],[3]
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Current	0	[1],[3]	373	[1],[3]	982	[1],[3]
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	11,958		16,237		4,346
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Current	442	[1]	14	[1]	0	[1]
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	11,958		16,237		4,346
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Current	$ 442	[1]	$ 14	[1]	$ 0	[1]

[1] Included in accrued liabilities

[2] Included in other current assets

[3] Derivative designated as a cash flow hedge

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,300,690	$ 1,068,138	$ 1,071,496
Marketable securities	133,631	135,634	135,848
Accounts receivable, net	253,819	230,079	250,268
Finance receivables, net	2,010,974	1,743,045	1,854,838
Inventories	307,717	393,524	323,046
Restricted cash	212,004	188,008	188,564
Other current assets	235,636	292,508	245,807
Total current assets	4,454,471	4,050,936	4,069,867
Finance receivables, net	4,214,612	4,038,807	4,161,731
Property, plant and equipment, net	790,563	815,464	776,793
Goodwill	29,183	29,530	28,604
Other long-term assets	218,369	236,036	279,789
Total assets	9,707,198	9,170,773	9,316,784
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	344,423	257,386	252,239
Accrued liabilities	450,247	513,591	535,097
Short-term debt	525,745	294,943	845,868
Current portion of long-term debt	776,274	437,162	907,389
Total current liabilities	2,096,689	1,503,082	2,540,593
Long-term debt	4,234,352	4,370,544	3,576,994
Pension liability	148,974	330,294	122,496
Postretirement healthcare liability	271,122	278,062	263,295
Other long-term liabilities	134,822	131,167	147,019
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, none issued	0	0	0
Common stock	3,414	3,413	3,408
Additional paid-in-capital	1,128,079	1,066,069	1,032,430
Retained earnings	7,708,238	7,306,424	7,171,820
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(599,190)	(607,678)	(469,556)
Treasury stock, at cost	(5,419,302)	(5,210,604)	(5,071,715)
Total shareholders' equity	2,821,239	2,557,624	2,666,387
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	9,707,198	9,170,773	9,316,784
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Current assets:
Finance receivables, net	461,978	470,134	456,285
Restricted cash	198,893	176,290	188,564
Other current assets	4,256	5,288	4,401
Finance receivables, net	1,717,462	1,631,435	1,592,544
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	433,524	399,477	507,427
Long-term debt	$ 1,240,235	$ 1,048,299	$ 831,805

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Finance Receivables

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Receivables [Abstract]

Finance Receivables

Finance Receivables

HDFS provides retail financial services to customers of the Company’s independent dealers in the United States and Canada. The origination of retail loans is a separate and distinct transaction between HDFS and the retail customer, unrelated to the Company’s sale of product to its dealers. Retail finance receivables consist of secured promissory notes and installment loans. HDFS holds either titles or liens on titles to vehicles financed by promissory notes and installment loans.

HDFS offers wholesale financing to the Company’s independent dealers. Wholesale loans to dealers are generally secured by financed inventory or property and are originated in the U.S. and Canada.

Finance receivables, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012			July 1, 2012
Retail	$	5,248,289		$	5,073,115		$	5,225,779
Wholesale	1,088,621			816,404			905,038
	6,336,910			5,889,519			6,130,817
Allowance for credit losses	(111,324		)	(107,667		)	(114,248		)
	$	6,225,586		$	5,781,852		$	6,016,569

A provision for credit losses on finance receivables is charged or credited to earnings in amounts that the Company believes are sufficient to maintain the allowance for credit losses at a level that is adequate to cover losses of principal inherent in the existing portfolio. The allowance for credit losses represents management’s estimate of probable losses inherent in the finance receivable portfolio as of the balance sheet date. However, due to the use of projections and assumptions in estimating the losses, the amount of losses actually incurred by the Company could differ from the amounts estimated.

Changes in the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables by portfolio were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended June 30, 2013
	Retail			Wholesale			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	98,542		$	8,250		$	106,792
Provision for credit losses	11,993			(696		)	11,297
Charge-offs	(18,166		)	—			(18,166		)
Recoveries	11,401			—			11,401
Balance, end of period	$	103,770		$	7,554		$	111,324
	Three months ended July 1, 2012
	Retail			Wholesale			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	112,857		$	9,646		$	122,503
Provision for credit losses	(3,681		)	(1,578		)	(5,259		)
Charge-offs	(17,054		)	—			(17,054		)
Recoveries	14,058			—			14,058
Balance, end of period	$	106,180		$	8,068		$	114,248
	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Retail			Wholesale			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	101,442		$	6,225		$	107,667
Provision for credit losses	23,078			1,329			24,407
Charge-offs	(43,409		)	—			(43,409		)
Recoveries	22,659			—			22,659
Balance, end of period	$	103,770		$	7,554		$	111,324
	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Retail			Wholesale			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	116,112		$	9,337		$	125,449
Provision for credit losses	5,023			(1,269		)	3,754
Charge-offs	(42,906		)	—			(42,906		)
Recoveries	27,951			—			27,951
Balance, end of period	$	106,180		$	8,068		$	114,248

Finance receivables are considered impaired when management determines it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the loan agreement. Portions of the allowance for credit losses are specified to cover estimated losses on finance receivables specifically identified for impairment. The unspecified portion of the allowance for credit losses covers estimated losses on finance receivables which are collectively reviewed for impairment.

The retail portfolio primarily consists of a large number of small balance, homogeneous finance receivables. HDFS performs a periodic and systematic collective evaluation of the adequacy of the retail allowance for credit losses. HDFS utilizes loss forecast models which consider a variety of factors including, but not limited to, historical loss trends, origination or vintage analysis, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, the value of the underlying collateral, recovery rates, and current economic conditions including items such as unemployment rates. Retail finance receivables are not evaluated individually for impairment prior to charge-off and therefore are not reported as impaired loans.

The wholesale portfolio is primarily composed of large balance, non-homogeneous loans. The Company’s evaluation for the wholesale allowance for credit losses is first based on a loan-by-loan review. A specific allowance for credit losses is established for wholesale finance receivables determined to be individually impaired when management concludes that the borrower will not be able to make full payment of the contractual amounts due based on the original terms of the loan agreement. The impairment is determined based on the cash that the Company expects to receive discounted at the loan’s original interest rate or the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral-dependent. Finance receivables in the wholesale portfolio that are not considered impaired on an individual basis are segregated, based on similar risk characteristics, according to the Company’s internal risk rating system and collectively evaluated for impairment. The related allowance for credit losses is based on factors such as the specific borrower’s financial performance and ability to repay, the Company’s past loan loss experience, current economic conditions, and the value of the underlying collateral.

Generally, it is the Company’s policy not to change the terms and conditions of finance receivables. However, to minimize the economic loss, the Company may modify certain finance receivables in troubled debt restructurings. Total restructured finance receivables are not significant.

The allowance for credit losses and finance receivables by portfolio, segregated by those amounts that are individually evaluated for impairment and those that are collectively evaluated for impairment, was as follows (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013
	Retail		Wholesale		Total
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	103,770		7,554		111,324
Total allowance for credit losses	$	103,770	$	7,554	$	111,324
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,248,289		1,088,621		6,336,910
Total finance receivables	$	5,248,289	$	1,088,621	$	6,336,910
	December 31, 2012
	Retail		Wholesale		Total
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	101,442		6,225		107,667
Total allowance for credit losses	$	101,442	$	6,225	$	107,667
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,073,115		816,404		5,889,519
Total finance receivables	$	5,073,115	$	816,404	$	5,889,519
	July 1, 2012
	Retail		Wholesale		Total
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	106,180		8,068		114,248
Total allowance for credit losses	$	106,180	$	8,068	$	114,248
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,225,779		905,038		6,130,817
Total finance receivables	$	5,225,779	$	905,038	$	6,130,817

There were no wholesale finance receivables at June 30, 2013, December 31, 2012, or July 1, 2012 that were individually deemed to be impaired under ASC Topic 310, “Receivables.”

Retail finance receivables are contractually delinquent if the minimum payment is not received by the specified due date. Retail finance receivables are generally charged-off when the receivable is 120 days or more delinquent, the related asset is repossessed or the receivable is otherwise deemed uncollectible. All retail finance receivables accrue interest until either collected or charged-off. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and July 1, 2012, all retail finance receivables were accounted for as interest-earning receivables, of which $13.9 million, $27.6 million and $14.8 million, respectively, were 90 days or more past due.

Wholesale finance receivables are delinquent if the minimum payment is not received by the contractual due date. Interest continues to accrue on past due finance receivables until the date the finance receivable becomes uncollectible and the finance receivable is placed on non-accrual status. HDFS will resume accruing interest on these accounts when payments are current according to the terms of the loans and future payments are reasonably assured. While on non-accrual status, all cash received is applied to principal or interest as appropriate. Wholesale finance receivables are written down once management determines that the specific borrower does not have the ability to repay the loan in full. There were no wholesale receivables on non-accrual status at June 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 or July 1, 2012. At June 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and July 1, 2012, $0.2 million, $0.4 million, and $0.6 million of wholesale finance receivables were 90 days or more past due and accruing interest, respectively.

An analysis of the aging of past due finance receivables was as follows (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013
	Current		31-60 Days Past Due		61-90 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Total Finance Receivables
Retail	$	5,119,572	$	90,790	$	24,023	$	13,904	$	128,717	$	5,248,289
Wholesale	1,087,607		507		281		226		1,014		1,088,621
Total	$	6,207,179	$	91,297	$	24,304	$	14,130	$	129,731	$	6,336,910
	December 31, 2012
	Current		31-60 Days Past Due		61-90 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Total Finance Receivables
Retail	$	4,894,675	$	113,604	$	37,239	$	27,597	$	178,440	$	5,073,115
Wholesale	814,706		984		278		436		1,698		816,404
Total	$	5,709,381	$	114,588	$	37,517	$	28,033	$	180,138	$	5,889,519
	July 1, 2012
	Current		31-60 Days Past Due		61-90 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Total Finance Receivables
Retail	$	5,101,847	$	84,858	$	24,247	$	14,827	$	123,932	$	5,225,779
Wholesale	902,891		1,125		468		554		2,147		905,038
Total	$	6,004,738	$	85,983	$	24,715	$	15,381	$	126,079	$	6,130,817

A significant part of managing HDFS’ finance receivable portfolios includes the assessment of credit risk associated with each borrower. As the credit risk varies between the retail and wholesale portfolios, HDFS utilizes different credit risk indicators for each portfolio.

HDFS manages retail credit risk through its credit approval policy and ongoing collection efforts. HDFS uses FICO scores, a standard credit rating measurement, to differentiate the expected default rates of retail credit applicants enabling the Company to better evaluate credit applicants for approval and to tailor pricing according to this assessment. Retail loans with a FICO score of 640 or above at origination are considered prime, and loans with a FICO score below 640 are considered sub-prime. These credit quality indicators are determined at the time of loan origination and are not updated subsequent to the loan origination date.

The recorded investment of retail finance receivables, by credit quality indicator, was as follows (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012		July 1, 2012
Prime	$	4,128,450	$	4,035,584	$	4,181,527
Sub-prime	1,119,839		1,037,531		1,044,252
Total	$	5,248,289	$	5,073,115	$	5,225,779

HDFS’ credit risk on the wholesale portfolio is different from that of the retail portfolio. Whereas the retail portfolio represents a relatively homogeneous pool of retail finance receivables that exhibit more consistent loss patterns, the wholesale portfolio exposures are less consistent. HDFS utilizes an internal credit risk rating system to manage credit risk exposure consistently across wholesale borrowers and individually evaluates credit risk factors for each borrower.

HDFS uses the following internal credit quality indicators, based on the Company’s internal risk rating system, listed from highest level of risk to lowest level of risk for the wholesale portfolio: Doubtful, Substandard, Special Mention, Medium Risk and Low Risk. Based upon management’s review, the dealers classified in the Doubtful category are the dealers with the greatest likelihood of being charged off, while the dealers classified as Low Risk are least likely to be charged off. The internal rating system considers factors such as the specific borrowers’ ability to repay and the estimated value of any collateral. Dealer risk rating classifications are reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis.

The recorded investment of wholesale finance receivables, by internal credit quality indicator, was as follows (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012		July 1, 2012
Doubtful	$	3,958	$	8,107	$	9,467
Substandard	14,187		2,593		5,902
Special Mention	2,929		3,504		7,897
Medium Risk	10,041		8,451		808
Low Risk	1,057,506		793,749		880,964
Total	$	1,088,621	$	816,404	$	905,038

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Restructuring Expense (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring Plan Reserve Recorded In Accrued Liabilities

The following table summarizes the Motorcycles segment’s 2010 Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances as recorded in accrued liabilities (in thousands):

	Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Employee Severance and Termination Costs
Balance, beginning of period	$	10,156		$	20,361
Restructuring expense	—			3,457
Utilized—cash	(9,710		)	(10,053		)
Non-cash reserve release	(336		)	—
Balance, end of period	$	110		$	13,765

The following table summarizes the Motorcycles segment’s 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan and modified 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances as recorded in accrued liabilities (in thousands):

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Kansas City								New Castalloy												Consolidated
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Other		Total			Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Accelerated Depreciation			Other			Total			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	2,259		$	—	$	2,259		$	9,306		$	—		$	145		$	9,451		$	11,710
Restructuring expense	—			—		—			860			2,093			577			3,530			3,530
Utilized—cash	(1,283		)	—		(1,283		)	(4,019		)	—			(589		)	(4,608		)	(5,891		)
Utilized—non-cash	—			—		—			—			(2,093		)	—			(2,093		)	(2,093		)
Non-cash reserve release	(376		)	—		(376		)	(5,250		)	—			—			(5,250		)	(5,626		)
Balance, end of period	$	600		$	—	$	600		$	897		$	—		$	133		$	1,030		$	1,630

	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Kansas City								New Castalloy												Consolidated
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Other		Total			Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Accelerated Depreciation			Other			Total			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	4,123		$	—	$	4,123		$	8,428		$	—		$	305		$	8,733		$	12,856
Restructuring expense	—			—		—			1,141			4,093			755			5,989			5,989
Utilized—cash	—			—		—			(312		)	—			(722		)	(1,034		)	(1,034		)
Utilized—non-cash	—			—		—			—			(4,093		)	—			(4,093		)	(4,093		)
Non-cash reserve release	(967		)	—		(967		)	—			—			—			—			(967		)
Balance, end of period	$	3,156		$	—	$	3,156		$	9,257		$	—		$	338		$	9,595		$	12,751

The following table summarizes the Company’s 2009 Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances recorded in accrued liabilities (in thousands):

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles & Related Products
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Accelerated Depreciation		Other			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	5,196		$	—	$	161		$	5,357
Restructuring expense	—			—		1,606			1,606
Utilized—cash	(1,613		)	—		(1,591		)	(3,204		)
Utilized—non-cash	—			—		—			—
Non-cash reserve release	(1,533		)	—		—			(1,533		)
Balance, end of period	$	2,050		$	—	$	176		$	2,226
	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Accelerated Depreciation		Other			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	10,089		$	—	$	—		$	10,089
Restructuring expense	331			—		10,888			11,219
Utilized—cash	(1,878		)	—		(10,888		)	(12,766		)
Utilized—non-cash	—			—		—			—
Non-cash reserve release	(2,027		)	—		—			(2,027		)
Balance, end of period	$	6,515		$	—	$	—		$	6,515

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Supplemental Consolidating Data (Operations) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products	$ 1,631,466	$ 1,569,047	$ 3,045,714	$ 2,842,416
Financial services	162,841	160,613	319,806	316,935
Total revenue	1,794,307	1,729,660	3,365,520	3,159,351
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,029,596	1,005,230	1,924,402	1,822,089
Financial services interest expense	45,506	48,712	86,060	99,968
Provision for credit losses	11,297	(5,259)	24,407	3,754
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	281,384	283,244	552,883	548,898
Restructuring (benefit) expense	(5,297)	6,220	(2,359)	17,671
Total costs and expenses	1,362,486	1,338,147	2,585,393	2,492,380
Operating income	431,821	391,513	780,127	666,971
Investment income	1,770	2,231	3,385	4,164
Interest expense	11,238	11,595	22,629	23,090
Income before provision for income taxes	422,353	382,149	760,883	648,045
Provision for income taxes	150,614	134,899	265,015	228,760
Net income	271,739	247,250	495,868	419,285
Motorcycles And Related Products Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products	1,634,165	1,572,003	3,050,974	2,847,786
Financial services	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	1,634,165	1,572,003	3,050,974	2,847,786
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,029,596	1,005,230	1,924,402	1,822,089
Financial services interest expense	0	0	0	0
Provision for credit losses	0	0	0	0
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	249,996	248,268	490,071	484,847
Restructuring (benefit) expense	(5,297)	6,220	(2,359)	17,671
Total costs and expenses	1,274,295	1,259,718	2,412,114	2,324,607
Operating income	359,870	312,285	638,860	523,179
Investment income	1,770	2,231	188,385	229,164
Interest expense	11,238	11,595	22,629	23,090
Income before provision for income taxes	350,402	302,921	804,616	729,253
Provision for income taxes	124,271	106,377	213,557	176,995
Net income	226,131	196,544	591,059	552,258
Financial Services Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products	0	0	0	0
Financial services	163,335	160,843	320,632	316,749
Total revenue	163,335	160,843	320,632	316,749
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	0	0	0	0
Financial services interest expense	45,506	48,712	86,060	99,968
Provision for credit losses	11,297	(5,259)	24,407	3,754
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	34,581	38,162	68,898	69,235
Restructuring (benefit) expense	0	0	0	0
Total costs and expenses	91,384	81,615	179,365	172,957
Operating income	71,951	79,228	141,267	143,792
Investment income	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Income before provision for income taxes	71,951	79,228	141,267	143,792
Provision for income taxes	26,343	28,522	51,458	51,765
Net income	45,608	50,706	89,809	92,027
Eliminations & Adjustments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles and related products	(2,699)	(2,956)	(5,260)	(5,370)
Financial services	(494)	(230)	(826)	186
Total revenue	(3,193)	(3,186)	(6,086)	(5,184)
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	0	0	0	0
Financial services interest expense	0	0	0	0
Provision for credit losses	0	0	0	0
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	(3,193)	(3,186)	(6,086)	(5,184)
Restructuring (benefit) expense	0	0	0	0
Total costs and expenses	(3,193)	(3,186)	(6,086)	(5,184)
Operating income	0	0	0	0
Investment income	0	0	(185,000)	(225,000)
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Income before provision for income taxes	0	0	(185,000)	(225,000)
Provision for income taxes	0	0	0	0
Net income	$ 0	$ 0	$ (185,000)	$ (225,000)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Changes In Other Comprehensinve Income) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013		Jul. 01, 2012		Jun. 30, 2013		Jul. 01, 2012
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ (597,652)		$ (467,952)		$ (607,678)		$ (476,733)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(12,496)		(1,456)		(8,478)		(1,133)
Income tax	1,119		(2,838)		(3,716)		(1,608)
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(11,377)		(4,294)		(12,194)		(2,741)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	15,626		4,223		32,845		15,687
Income tax (benefit) expense	(5,787)		(1,533)		(12,163)		(5,769)
Net reclassifications	9,839		2,690		20,682		9,918
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(1,538)		(1,604)		8,488		7,177
Ending Balance	(599,190)		(469,556)		(599,190)		(469,556)
Prior Service Costs [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	(526)	[1]	(223)	[1]	(1,052)	[1]	(448)	[1]
Actuarial Losses [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	16,789	[1]	12,824	[1]	33,578	[1]	25,648	[1]
Foreign Currency Contracts [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	(753)	[2]	(9,683)	[2]	(13)	[2]	(12,104)	[2]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	34	[2]	337	[2]	(13)	[2]	656	[2]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	82	[3]	968	[3]	345	[3]	1,935	[3]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	40,765		54,596		51,335		49,935
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(12,380)		(10,559)		(23,852)		(5,301)
Income tax	1,076		534		1,978		(63)
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(11,304)		(10,025)		(21,874)		(5,364)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	0		0		0		0
Income tax (benefit) expense	0		0		0		0
Net reclassifications	0		0		0		0
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(11,304)		(10,025)		(21,874)		(5,364)
Ending Balance	29,461		44,571		29,461		44,571
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	433		1,340		677		327
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(608)		(1,088)		(996)		521
Income tax	225		403		369		(193)
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(383)		(685)		(627)		328
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	0	[4]	0	[4]	0	[4]	0	[4]
Income tax (benefit) expense	0		0		0		0
Net reclassifications	0		0		0		0
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(383)		(685)		(627)		328
Ending Balance	50		655		50		655
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	6,764		1,481		(3,837)		6,307
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	492		10,191		16,370		3,647
Income tax	(182)		(3,775)		(6,063)		(1,352)
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	310		6,416		10,307		2,295
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	(637)		(8,378)		319		(9,513)
Income tax (benefit) expense	237		3,135		(115)		3,565
Net reclassifications	(400)		(5,243)		204		(5,948)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(90)		1,173		10,511		(3,653)
Ending Balance	6,674		2,654		6,674		2,654
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Foreign Currency Contracts [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	(753)	[2]	(9,683)	[2]	(13)	[2]	(12,104)	[2]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	34	[2]	337	[2]	(13)	[2]	656	[2]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	82	[3]	968	[3]	345	[3]	1,935	[3]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(645,614)		(525,369)		(655,853)		(533,302)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	0		0		0		0
Income tax	0		0		0		0
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	0		0		0		0
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	16,263		12,601		32,526		25,200
Income tax (benefit) expense	(6,024)		(4,668)		(12,048)		(9,334)
Net reclassifications	10,239		7,933		20,478		15,866
Other comprehensive (loss) income	10,239		7,933		20,478		15,866
Ending Balance	(635,375)		(517,436)		(635,375)		(517,436)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Prior Service Costs [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	(526)	[1]	(223)	[1]	(1,052)	[1]	(448)	[1]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Actuarial Losses [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax	$ 16,789	[1]	$ 12,824	[1]	$ 33,578	[1]	$ 25,648	[1]

[1] Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net periodic period cost. See note 14 for information related to pension and postretirement benefit plans.

[2] Amounts reclassified to net income are included in motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold.

[3] Amounts reclassified to net income are presented in financial services interest expense.

[4] Amounts reclassified to net income are included in investment income.

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Earnings Per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2013		July 1, 2012		June 30, 2013		July 1, 2012
Numerator:
Net income used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share	$	271,739	$	247,250	$	495,868	$	419,285
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share- weighted-average common shares	223,052		228,838		223,737		228,914
Effect of dilutive securities—employee stock compensation plan	1,418		2,085		1,569		2,190
Denominator for diluted earnings per share- adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding	224,470		230,923		225,306		231,104
Earnings per common share
Basic	$	1.22	$	1.08	$	2.22	$	1.83
Diluted	$	1.21	$	1.07	$	2.20	$	1.81

Outstanding options to purchase 1.2 million and 2.1 million shares of common stock for the three months endedJune 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, respectively, and 1.3 million and 2.3 million shares of common stock for the six months endedJune 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, respectively, were not included in the Company’s computation of dilutive securities because the exercise price was greater than the market price and therefore the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

The Company has a share-based compensation plan under which employees may be granted share-based awards including shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs). Non-forfeitable dividends are paid on unvested shares of restricted stock and non-forfeitable dividend equivalents are paid on unvested RSUs. As such, shares of restricted stock and RSUs are considered participating securities under the two-class method of calculating earnings per share as described in ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share.” The two-class method of calculating earnings per share did not have a material impact on the Company’s earnings per share calculation for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, respectively.

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Finance Receivables (Recorded Investment Of Retail and Wholesale Finance Receivables By Credit Quality Indicator) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Gross	$ 6,336,910	$ 5,889,519	$ 6,130,817
Retail [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Gross	5,248,289	5,073,115	5,225,779
Retail [Member] | Prime [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Gross	4,128,450	4,035,584	4,181,527
Retail [Member] | Sub-Prime [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Gross	1,119,839	1,037,531	1,044,252
Wholesale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Gross	1,088,621	816,404	905,038
Wholesale [Member] | Doubtful [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Gross	3,958	8,107	9,467
Wholesale [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Gross	14,187	2,593	5,902
Wholesale [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Gross	2,929	3,504	7,897
Wholesale [Member] | Risk Level, Medium [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Gross	10,041	8,451	808
Wholesale [Member] | Risk Level, Low [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Gross	$ 1,057,506	$ 793,749	$ 880,964

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Income Taxes (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax rate	34.80%	35.30%

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Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Gross unrealized gains (losses)	$ (1.0)	$ 0.5
Gross unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes	$ (0.6)	$ 0.3
Contractual maturities period of marketable securities, minimum (in months)	1 month
Contractual maturities period of marketable securities, maximum (in months)	35 months

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Summary Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis

The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013
	Balance		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	1,092,522	$	643,140	$	449,382	$	—
Marketable securities	133,631		—		133,631		—
Derivatives	11,214		—		11,214		—
	$	1,237,367	$	643,140	$	594,227	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives	$	570	$	—	$	570	$	—
	December 31, 2012
	Balance		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	852,979	$	690,691	$	162,288	$	—
Marketable securities	135,634		—		135,634		—
Derivatives	317		—		317		—
	$	988,930	$	690,691	$	298,239	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives	$	7,920	$	—	$	7,920	$	—
	July 1, 2012
	Balance		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	764,147	$	578,567	$	185,580	$	—
Marketable securities	135,848		—		135,848		—
Derivatives	8,879		—		8,879		—
	$	908,874	$	578,567	$	330,307	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives	$	2,042	$	—	$	2,042	$	—

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Asset-Backed Financing (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Secured Debt [Abstract]

Assets and Liabilities Of Variable Interest Entities

The following table shows the assets and liabilities related to our asset-backed financings that were included in our financial statements (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013
	Finance receivables		Allowance for credit losses			Restricted cash		Other assets		Total assets		Asset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities
Consolidated VIEs
Term asset-backed securitizations	$	2,223,167	$	(43,727	)	$	198,893	$	4,082	$	2,382,415	$	1,673,759
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility	—		—			—		174		174		—
Unconsolidated VIEs
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	202,894		(3,547		)	13,111		109		212,567		175,229
	$	2,426,061	$	(47,274	)	$	212,004	$	4,365	$	2,595,156	$	1,848,988
	December 31, 2012
	Finance receivables		Allowance for credit losses			Restricted cash		Other assets		Total assets		Asset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities
Consolidated VIEs
Term asset-backed securitizations	$	2,143,708	$	(42,139	)	$	176,290	$	4,869	$	2,282,728	$	1,447,776
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility	—		—			—		419		419		—
Unconsolidated VIEs
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	194,285		(3,432		)	11,718		255		202,826		175,658
	$	2,337,993	$	(45,571	)	$	188,008	$	5,543	$	2,485,973	$	1,623,434
	July 1, 2012
	Finance receivables		Allowance for credit losses			Restricted cash		Other assets		Total assets		Asset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities
Consolidated VIEs
Term asset-backed securitizations	$	2,082,375	$	(41,781	)	$	187,782	$	4,243	$	2,232,619	$	1,339,232
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility	8,403		(168		)	782		158		9,175		—
Unconsolidated VIEs
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	—		—			—		—		—		—
	$	2,090,778	$	(41,949	)	$	188,564	$	4,401	$	2,241,794	$	1,339,232

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Finance Receivables (Allowance For Credit Losses And Finance Receivables By Portfolio Individually And Collectively Evaluated For Impairment) (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012	Apr. 01, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Individually evaluated for impairment	$ 0		$ 0	$ 0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	111,324,000		107,667,000	114,248,000
Total allowance for credit losses	111,324,000	106,792,000	107,667,000	114,248,000	122,503,000	125,449,000
Individually evaluated for impairment	0		0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	6,336,910,000		5,889,519,000	6,130,817,000
Financing Receivable, Gross	6,336,910,000		5,889,519,000	6,130,817,000
Wholesale [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Individually evaluated for impairment	0		0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	7,554,000		6,225,000	8,068,000
Total allowance for credit losses	7,554,000	8,250,000	6,225,000	8,068,000	9,646,000	9,337,000
Individually evaluated for impairment	0		0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	1,088,621,000		816,404,000	905,038,000
Financing Receivable, Gross	1,088,621,000		816,404,000	905,038,000
Retail [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Individually evaluated for impairment	0		0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	103,770,000		101,442,000	106,180,000
Total allowance for credit losses	103,770,000	98,542,000	101,442,000	106,180,000	112,857,000	116,112,000
Individually evaluated for impairment	0		0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,248,289,000		5,073,115,000	5,225,779,000
Financing Receivable, Gross	$ 5,248,289,000		$ 5,073,115,000	$ 5,225,779,000

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Business Segments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

Selected segment information is set forth below (in thousands):

	Three months ended					Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012		June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Motorcycles net revenue	$	1,631,466		$	1,569,047	$	3,045,714		$	2,842,416
Gross profit	601,870			563,817		1,121,312			1,020,327
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	249,502			248,038		489,245			485,033
Restructuring expense	(5,297		)	6,220		(2,359		)	17,671
Operating income from Motorcycles	357,665			309,559		634,426			517,623
Financial services revenue	162,841			160,613		319,806			316,935
Financial services expense	88,685			78,659		174,105			167,587
Operating income from Financial Services	74,156			81,954		145,701			149,348
Operating income	$	431,821		$	391,513	$	780,127		$	666,971

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Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information (Reconciliation Of Net Income To Net Cash Used By Operating Activities) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income	$ 271,739	$ 247,250	$ 495,868	$ 419,285
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation			83,406	85,997
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs			40,947	38,075
Amortization of financing origination fees			4,635	5,021
Provision for employee long-term benefits			33,382	34,263
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans			(189,116)	(213,648)
Stock compensation expense			21,061	22,119
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales			(293,293)	(124,919)
Provision for credit losses	11,297	(5,259)	24,407	3,754
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt			4,947	0
Foreign currency adjustments			18,529	8,143
Other, net			(442)	5,567
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net			(34,787)	(34,977)
Finance receivables-accrued interest and other			699	2,912
Inventories			69,475	89,162
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			70,721	(12,286)
Restructuring reserves			(22,790)	(9,915)
Derivative instruments			(1,557)	(1,420)
Other			63,585	(28,891)
Total adjustments			(106,191)	(131,043)
Net cash provided by operating activities			$ 389,677	$ 288,242

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Asset-Backed Financing (Narrative) (Detail)			3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013 Term Asset-Backed Securitization VIEs [Member] Secured Debt [Member] SPEs [Member] USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2012 Term Asset-Backed Securitization VIEs [Member] Secured Debt [Member] SPEs [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2013 Line of Credit [Member] Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member] Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2013 Line of Credit [Member] Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member] Foreign Line of Credit [Member] CAD	Jun. 30, 2013 Third-party Bank [Member] Line of Credit [Member] Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE [Member] SPEs [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Third-party Bank [Member] Line of Credit [Member] Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE [Member] SPEs [Member] USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2012 Third-party Bank [Member] Line of Credit [Member] Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE [Member] SPEs [Member] USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Company issued secured notes	$ 650,000,000	$ 89,500,000
Unaccreted premium	700,000	1,800,000
Total aggregate commitment				200,000,000	600,000,000
Debt Instrument, Term				5 years
Borrowings outstanding under conduit facility					0	0	0
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount			37,300,000
Principal Amount Outstanding on Loans Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Transfers During Period			53,800,000
Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Proceeds from New Transfers			$ 47,100,000

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Product Warranty and Safety Recall Campaigns (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

Warranty And Safety Recall Liability

Changes in the Company’s warranty and safety recall liability were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Balance, beginning of period	$	67,709		$	57,102		$	60,263		$	54,994
Warranties issued during the period	19,401			17,127			34,521			32,618
Settlements made during the period	(16,702		)	(18,549		)	(28,340		)	(33,086		)
Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities	(2		)	12,121			3,962			13,275
Balance, end of period	$	70,406		$	67,801		$	70,406		$	67,801

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Business Segments (Information By Strategic Business Units) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles net revenue	$ 1,631,466	$ 1,569,047	$ 3,045,714	$ 2,842,416
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	281,384	283,244	552,883	548,898
Restructuring (benefit) expense	(5,297)	6,220	(2,359)	17,671
Financial services revenue	162,841	160,613	319,806	316,935
Operating income	431,821	391,513	780,127	666,971
Motorcycles [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles net revenue	1,631,466	1,569,047	3,045,714	2,842,416
Gross profit	601,870	563,817	1,121,312	1,020,327
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	249,502	248,038	489,245	485,033
Restructuring (benefit) expense	(5,297)	6,220	(2,359)	17,671
Operating income	357,665	309,559	634,426	517,623
Financial Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Financial services revenue	162,841	160,613	319,806	316,935
Financial services expense	88,685	78,659	174,105	167,587
Operating income	$ 74,156	$ 81,954	$ 145,701	$ 149,348

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Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Company contributions	$ 175	$ 200

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Finance Receivables (Finance Receivables) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012	Apr. 01, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Gross	$ 6,336,910		$ 5,889,519	$ 6,130,817
Allowance for credit losses	(111,324)	(106,792)	(107,667)	(114,248)	(122,503)	(125,449)
Total Finance Receivables, Net	6,225,586		5,781,852	6,016,569
Retail [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Gross	5,248,289		5,073,115	5,225,779
Allowance for credit losses	(103,770)	(98,542)	(101,442)	(106,180)	(112,857)	(116,112)
Wholesale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Gross	1,088,621		816,404	905,038
Allowance for credit losses	$ (7,554)	$ (8,250)	$ (6,225)	$ (8,068)	$ (9,646)	$ (9,337)

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Supplemental Consolidating Data (Cash Flows) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income	$ 271,739	$ 247,250	$ 495,868	$ 419,285
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation			83,406	85,997
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs			40,947	38,075
Amortization of financing origination fees			4,635	5,021
Provision for employee long-term benefits			33,382	34,263
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans			(189,116)	(213,648)
Stock compensation expense			21,061	22,119
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales			(293,293)	(124,919)
Provision for credit losses	11,297	(5,259)	24,407	3,754
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt			4,947	0
Foreign currency adjustments			18,529	8,143
Other, net			(442)	5,567
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			(34,787)	(34,977)
Finance receivables-accrued interest and other			699	2,912
Inventories			69,475	89,162
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			70,721	(12,286)
Restructuring reserves			(22,790)	(9,915)
Derivative instruments			(1,557)	(1,420)
Other			63,585	(28,891)
Total adjustments			(106,191)	(131,043)
Net cash provided by operating activities			389,677	288,242
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			(66,589)	(60,078)
Origination of finance receivables			(1,653,232)	(1,583,572)
Collections of finance receivables			1,422,688	1,435,790
Purchases of marketable securities			(4,998)	(4,993)
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities			6,003	23,046
Other			6,667	0
Net cash used by investing activities			(289,461)	(189,807)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes			0	(397,373)
Repayments of medium-term notes			(27,858)	0
Loan to HDFS			0	0
Proceeds from securitization of debt			647,516	91,030
Repayments of securitization debt			(423,455)	(839,401)
Net decrease in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper			230,761	(46,629)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper			47,061	0
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper			(37,642)	0
Net change in restricted cash			(23,996)	41,091
Dividends paid			(94,213)	(71,645)
Purchase of common stock for treasury			(208,699)	(172,742)
Excess tax benefits from share based payments			16,338	15,730
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans			24,677	35,337
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities			150,490	(549,856)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(18,154)	(4,033)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			232,552	(455,454)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period			1,068,138	1,526,950
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			232,552	(455,454)
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	1,300,690	1,071,496	1,300,690	1,071,496
Motorcycles And Related Products Operations [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income	226,131	196,544	591,059	552,258
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation			80,592	82,954
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs			0	0
Amortization of financing origination fees			237	237
Provision for employee long-term benefits			33,382	33,236
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans			(189,116)	(213,648)
Stock compensation expense			19,592	20,539
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales			0	0
Provision for credit losses	0	0	0	0
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt			0
Foreign currency adjustments			18,529	8,143
Other, net			(647)	1,275
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			(286,024)	(295,930)
Finance receivables-accrued interest and other			0	0
Inventories			69,475	89,162
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			63,605	(22,227)
Restructuring reserves			(22,790)	(9,915)
Derivative instruments			(1,529)	(1,293)
Other			65,613	(25,286)
Total adjustments			(149,081)	(332,753)
Net cash provided by operating activities			441,978	219,505
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			(64,282)	(57,504)
Origination of finance receivables			0	0
Collections of finance receivables			0	0
Purchases of marketable securities			(4,998)	(4,993)
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities			6,003	23,046
Other			6,667
Net cash used by investing activities			(56,610)	(39,451)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes				0
Repayments of medium-term notes			0
Loan to HDFS			100,000	(200,000)
Proceeds from securitization of debt			0	0
Repayments of securitization debt			0	0
Net decrease in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper			0	0
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper			0
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper			0
Net change in restricted cash			0	0
Dividends paid			(94,213)	(71,645)
Purchase of common stock for treasury			(208,699)	(172,742)
Excess tax benefits from share based payments			16,338	15,730
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans			24,677	35,337
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities			(161,897)	(393,320)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(16,092)	(4,155)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			207,379	(217,421)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period			727,716	943,330
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			207,379	(217,421)
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	935,095	725,909	935,095	725,909
Financial Services Operations [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income	45,608	50,706	89,809	92,027
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation			2,814	3,043
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs			40,947	38,075
Amortization of financing origination fees			4,398	4,784
Provision for employee long-term benefits			0	1,027
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans			0	0
Stock compensation expense			1,469	1,580
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales			0	0
Provision for credit losses	11,297	(5,259)	24,407	3,754
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt			4,947
Foreign currency adjustments			0	0
Other, net			205	4,292
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			0	0
Finance receivables-accrued interest and other			699	2,912
Inventories			0	0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			258,353	270,894
Restructuring reserves			0	0
Derivative instruments			(28)	(127)
Other			(2,028)	(3,605)
Total adjustments			336,183	326,629
Net cash provided by operating activities			425,992	418,656
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			(2,307)	(2,574)
Origination of finance receivables			(4,019,925)	(3,766,621)
Collections of finance receivables			3,496,088	3,493,920
Purchases of marketable securities			0	0
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities			0	0
Other			0
Net cash used by investing activities			(526,144)	(275,275)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes				(397,373)
Repayments of medium-term notes			(27,858)
Loan to HDFS			(100,000)	200,000
Proceeds from securitization of debt			647,516	91,030
Repayments of securitization debt			(423,455)	(839,401)
Net decrease in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper			230,761	(46,629)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper			47,061
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper			(37,642)
Net change in restricted cash			(23,996)	41,091
Dividends paid			(185,000)	(225,000)
Purchase of common stock for treasury			0	0
Excess tax benefits from share based payments			0	0
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans			0	0
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities			127,387	(381,536)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(2,062)	122
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			25,173	(238,033)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period			340,422	583,620
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			25,173	(238,033)
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	365,595	345,587	365,595	345,587
Eliminations & Adjustments [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income	0	0	(185,000)	(225,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation			0	0
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs			0	0
Amortization of financing origination fees			0	0
Provision for employee long-term benefits			0	0
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans			0	0
Stock compensation expense			0	0
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales			(293,293)	(124,919)
Provision for credit losses	0	0	0	0
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt			0
Foreign currency adjustments			0	0
Other, net			0	0
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			251,237	260,953
Finance receivables-accrued interest and other			0	0
Inventories			0	0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			(251,237)	(260,953)
Restructuring reserves			0	0
Derivative instruments			0	0
Other			0	0
Total adjustments			(293,293)	(124,919)
Net cash provided by operating activities			(478,293)	(349,919)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			0	0
Origination of finance receivables			2,366,693	2,183,049
Collections of finance receivables			(2,073,400)	(2,058,130)
Purchases of marketable securities			0	0
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities			0	0
Other			0
Net cash used by investing activities			293,293	124,919
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes				0
Repayments of medium-term notes			0
Loan to HDFS			0	0
Proceeds from securitization of debt			0	0
Repayments of securitization debt			0	0
Net decrease in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper			0	0
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper			0
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper			0
Net change in restricted cash			0	0
Dividends paid			185,000	225,000
Purchase of common stock for treasury			0	0
Excess tax benefits from share based payments			0	0
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans			0	0
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities			185,000	225,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			0	0
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period			0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			0	0
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Finance Receivables (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Receivables [Abstract]

Finance Receivables

Finance receivables, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012			July 1, 2012
Retail	$	5,248,289		$	5,073,115		$	5,225,779
Wholesale	1,088,621			816,404			905,038
	6,336,910			5,889,519			6,130,817
Allowance for credit losses	(111,324		)	(107,667		)	(114,248		)
	$	6,225,586		$	5,781,852		$	6,016,569

Changes In The Allowance For Credit Losses On Finance Receivables

The allowance for credit losses and finance receivables by portfolio, segregated by those amounts that are individually evaluated for impairment and those that are collectively evaluated for impairment, was as follows (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013
	Retail		Wholesale		Total
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	103,770		7,554		111,324
Total allowance for credit losses	$	103,770	$	7,554	$	111,324
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,248,289		1,088,621		6,336,910
Total finance receivables	$	5,248,289	$	1,088,621	$	6,336,910
	December 31, 2012
	Retail		Wholesale		Total
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	101,442		6,225		107,667
Total allowance for credit losses	$	101,442	$	6,225	$	107,667
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,073,115		816,404		5,889,519
Total finance receivables	$	5,073,115	$	816,404	$	5,889,519
	July 1, 2012
	Retail		Wholesale		Total
Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	106,180		8,068		114,248
Total allowance for credit losses	$	106,180	$	8,068	$	114,248
Finance receivables, ending balance:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	—
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,225,779		905,038		6,130,817
Total finance receivables	$	5,225,779	$	905,038	$	6,130,817

Changes in the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables by portfolio were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended June 30, 2013
	Retail			Wholesale			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	98,542		$	8,250		$	106,792
Provision for credit losses	11,993			(696		)	11,297
Charge-offs	(18,166		)	—			(18,166		)
Recoveries	11,401			—			11,401
Balance, end of period	$	103,770		$	7,554		$	111,324
	Three months ended July 1, 2012
	Retail			Wholesale			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	112,857		$	9,646		$	122,503
Provision for credit losses	(3,681		)	(1,578		)	(5,259		)
Charge-offs	(17,054		)	—			(17,054		)
Recoveries	14,058			—			14,058
Balance, end of period	$	106,180		$	8,068		$	114,248
	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Retail			Wholesale			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	101,442		$	6,225		$	107,667
Provision for credit losses	23,078			1,329			24,407
Charge-offs	(43,409		)	—			(43,409		)
Recoveries	22,659			—			22,659
Balance, end of period	$	103,770		$	7,554		$	111,324
	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Retail			Wholesale			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	116,112		$	9,337		$	125,449
Provision for credit losses	5,023			(1,269		)	3,754
Charge-offs	(42,906		)	—			(42,906		)
Recoveries	27,951			—			27,951
Balance, end of period	$	106,180		$	8,068		$	114,248

Aging Of Past Due Finance Receivables Including Non-Accrual Status Finance Receivables

An analysis of the aging of past due finance receivables was as follows (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013
	Current		31-60 Days Past Due		61-90 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Total Finance Receivables
Retail	$	5,119,572	$	90,790	$	24,023	$	13,904	$	128,717	$	5,248,289
Wholesale	1,087,607		507		281		226		1,014		1,088,621
Total	$	6,207,179	$	91,297	$	24,304	$	14,130	$	129,731	$	6,336,910
	December 31, 2012
	Current		31-60 Days Past Due		61-90 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Total Finance Receivables
Retail	$	4,894,675	$	113,604	$	37,239	$	27,597	$	178,440	$	5,073,115
Wholesale	814,706		984		278		436		1,698		816,404
Total	$	5,709,381	$	114,588	$	37,517	$	28,033	$	180,138	$	5,889,519
	July 1, 2012
	Current		31-60 Days Past Due		61-90 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Total Finance Receivables
Retail	$	5,101,847	$	84,858	$	24,247	$	14,827	$	123,932	$	5,225,779
Wholesale	902,891		1,125		468		554		2,147		905,038
Total	$	6,004,738	$	85,983	$	24,715	$	15,381	$	126,079	$	6,130,817

Recorded Investment Of Retail Finance Receivables By Credit Quality Indicator

The recorded investment of retail finance receivables, by credit quality indicator, was as follows (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012		July 1, 2012
Prime	$	4,128,450	$	4,035,584	$	4,181,527
Sub-prime	1,119,839		1,037,531		1,044,252
Total	$	5,248,289	$	5,073,115	$	5,225,779

The recorded investment of wholesale finance receivables, by internal credit quality indicator, was as follows (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012		July 1, 2012
Doubtful	$	3,958	$	8,107	$	9,467
Substandard	14,187		2,593		5,902
Special Mention	2,929		3,504		7,897
Medium Risk	10,041		8,451		808
Low Risk	1,057,506		793,749		880,964
Total	$	1,088,621	$	816,404	$	905,038

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Basis Of Presentation And Use Of Estimates

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the Company), including the accounts of the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC) and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). In addition, certain variable interest entities (VIEs) related to secured financing are consolidated as the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and material intercompany transactions are eliminated.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six month periods then ended, the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and six month periods then ended and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six month periods then ended.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial reporting. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

The Company operates in two business segments: Motorcycles & Related Products (Motorcycles) and Financial Services (Financial Services).

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information

Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information

Marketable Securities

The Company’s marketable securities consisted of the following (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012		July 1, 2012
Available-for-sale:
Corporate bonds	$	133,631	$	135,634	$	135,848
	$	133,631	$	135,634	$	135,848

The Company’s available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with any unrealized gains or losses reported in other comprehensive income. During the first half of 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized gross unrealized (losses) and gains in other comprehensive income of $(1.0) million and $0.5 million, respectively, or $(0.6) million and $0.3 million net of taxes, respectively, to adjust amortized cost to fair value. The marketable securities have contractual maturities that generally come due over the next 1 to 35 months.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Substantially all inventories located in the United States are valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Other inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012			July 1, 2012
Components at the lower of FIFO cost or market
Raw materials and work in process	$	116,334		$	111,335		$	116,166
Motorcycle finished goods	111,188			205,660			120,199
Parts and accessories and general merchandise	126,084			122,418			131,040
Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or market	353,606			439,413			367,405
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost	(45,889		)	(45,889		)	(44,359		)
	$	307,717		$	393,524		$	323,046

Operating Cash Flow

The reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities is as follows (in thousands):

	Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	495,868		$	419,285
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	83,406			85,997
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs	40,947			38,075
Amortization of financing origination fees	4,635			5,021
Provision for employee long-term benefits	33,382			34,263
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans	(189,116		)	(213,648		)
Stock compensation expense	21,061			22,119
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales	(293,293		)	(124,919		)
Provision for credit losses	24,407			3,754
Loss on debt extinguishment	4,947			—
Foreign currency adjustments	18,529			8,143
Other, net	(442		)	5,567
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(34,787		)	(34,977		)
Finance receivables—accrued interest and other	699			2,912
Inventories	69,475			89,162
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	70,721			(12,286		)
Restructuring reserves	(22,790		)	(9,915		)
Derivative instruments	(1,557		)	(1,420		)
Other	63,585			(28,891		)
Total adjustments	(106,191		)	(131,043		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	389,677		$	288,242

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Asset-Backed Financing

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Secured Debt [Abstract]

Asset-Backed Financing

Asset-Backed Financing

HDFS participates in asset-backed financing through both term asset-backed securitization transactions and through asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities. HDFS treats these transactions as secured borrowing because either they are transferred to consolidated VIEs or HDFS maintains effective control over the assets and does not meet the accounting sale requirements under ASC Topic 860, "Transfers and Servicing". In HDFS' asset-backed financing programs, HDFS transfers retail motorcycle finance receivables to special purpose entities (SPE), which are considered VIEs under U.S. GAAP. Each SPE then converts those assets into cash, through the issuance of debt.

HDFS is required to consolidate any VIEs in which it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary through having power over the significant activities of the entity and having an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE which are potentially significant to the VIE. HDFS is considered to have the power over the significant activities of its term asset-backed securitization and asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility VIEs due to its role as servicer. Servicing fees are typically not considered potentially significant variable interests in a VIE. However, HDFS retains a residual interest in the VIEs in the form of a debt security, which gives HDFS the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE. Therefore, the Company is the primary beneficiary and consolidates all of these VIEs within its consolidated financial statements.

HDFS is not the primary beneficiary of the asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility VIE; therefore, HDFS does not consolidate this VIE. However, HDFS treats the conduit facility as a secured borrowing as it maintains effective control over the assets transferred to the VIE and therefore does not meet the requirements for sale accounting under ASC Topic 860. As such, the Company retains the transferred assets and the related debt within its Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Servicing fees paid by VIEs to HDFS are eliminated in consolidation and therefore are not recorded on a consolidated basis. HDFS is not required, and does not currently intend, to provide any additional financial support to its VIEs. Investors and creditors only have recourse to the assets held by the VIEs.

The following table shows the assets and liabilities related to our asset-backed financings that were included in our financial statements (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013
	Finance receivables		Allowance for credit losses			Restricted cash		Other assets		Total assets		Asset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities
Consolidated VIEs
Term asset-backed securitizations	$	2,223,167	$	(43,727	)	$	198,893	$	4,082	$	2,382,415	$	1,673,759
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility	—		—			—		174		174		—
Unconsolidated VIEs
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	202,894		(3,547		)	13,111		109		212,567		175,229
	$	2,426,061	$	(47,274	)	$	212,004	$	4,365	$	2,595,156	$	1,848,988
	December 31, 2012
	Finance receivables		Allowance for credit losses			Restricted cash		Other assets		Total assets		Asset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities
Consolidated VIEs
Term asset-backed securitizations	$	2,143,708	$	(42,139	)	$	176,290	$	4,869	$	2,282,728	$	1,447,776
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility	—		—			—		419		419		—
Unconsolidated VIEs
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	194,285		(3,432		)	11,718		255		202,826		175,658
	$	2,337,993	$	(45,571	)	$	188,008	$	5,543	$	2,485,973	$	1,623,434
	July 1, 2012
	Finance receivables		Allowance for credit losses			Restricted cash		Other assets		Total assets		Asset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities
Consolidated VIEs
Term asset-backed securitizations	$	2,082,375	$	(41,781	)	$	187,782	$	4,243	$	2,232,619	$	1,339,232
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility	8,403		(168		)	782		158		9,175		—
Unconsolidated VIEs
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	—		—			—		—		—		—
	$	2,090,778	$	(41,949	)	$	188,564	$	4,401	$	2,241,794	$	1,339,232

Term Asset-Backed Securitization VIEs

The Company transfers U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to SPEs which in turn issue secured notes to investors, with various maturities and interest rates, secured by future collections of the purchased U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables. Each term asset-backed securitization SPE is a separate legal entity and the U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables included in the term asset-backed securitizations are only available for payment of the secured debt and other obligations arising from the term asset-backed securitization transaction and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors until the associated secured debt and other obligations are satisfied. Cash and cash equivalent balances held by the SPEs are used only to support the securitizations. There are no amortization schedules for the secured notes; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. The secured notes’ contractual lives have various maturities ranging from 2013 to 2020.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued $650.0 million of secured notes through one term asset-backed securitization transaction.

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company issued $89.5 million of secured notes through the sale of notes that had been previously retained as part of certain 2009 and 2011 term asset-backed securitization transactions. These notes were sold at a premium. At June 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, the unaccreted premium associated with the issuance of these notes was $0.7 million and $1.8 million, respectively. There was no additional term asset-backed securitization activity for the six months ended June 30, 2013 or July 1, 2012.

Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE

In September 2012, the Company amended and restated its third-party bank sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility (U.S. Conduit) which provides for a total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million based on, among other things, the amount of eligible U.S. retail motorcycle loans held by a SPE as collateral. The amended agreement has terms that are similar to those of the prior agreement and is for the same amount. Under the facility, HDFS may transfer U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to a SPE, which in turn may issue debt to third-party bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduits. The assets of the SPE are restricted as collateral for the payment of the debt or other obligations arising in the transaction and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors. The terms for this debt provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing commercial paper rates, or LIBOR plus a specified margin to the extent the advance is not funded by a conduit lender through the issuance of commercial paper. The U.S. Conduit also provides for an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the U.S. Conduit, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of HDFS and the lenders, the U.S. Conduit has an expiration date of September 13, 2013.

The SPE had no borrowings outstanding under the U.S. Conduit at June 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 or July 1, 2012; therefore, U.S. Conduit assets are restricted as collateral for the payment of fees associated with the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment.

Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility

In June 2013, HDFS amended its agreement with a Canadian bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility (Canadian Conduit). The amended agreement has terms that are similar to those of the original agreement, entered into in August 2012, and is for the same amount. Under the agreement, the Canadian Conduit is contractually committed, at HDFS' option, to purchase from HDFS eligible Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables for proceeds up to C$200.0 million. The terms for this debt provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing market interest rates plus a specified margin. The Canadian Conduit also provides for a program fee and an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of C$200.0 million. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the Canadian Conduit, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of HDFS and the lenders, the Canadian Conduit expires on June 30, 2014. The contractual maturity of the debt is approximately 5 years.

HDFS participates in and does not consolidate the Canadian bank-sponsored, multi-seller conduit VIE. HDFS' maximum exposure to loss associated with this unconsolidated VIE, which would only be incurred in the unlikely event that all the finance receivables and underlying collateral have no residual value, was $37.3 million at June 30, 2013. The maximum exposure is not an indication of the Company's expected loss exposure.

During the second quarter of 2013, HDFS transferred $53.8 million of Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables to the Canadian Conduit for proceeds of $47.1 million. There were no other transfers of receivables for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

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Restructuring Expense

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring Expense

Restructuring Expense

2011 Restructuring Plans

In December 2011, the Company made a decision to cease operations at New Castalloy, its Australian subsidiary and producer of cast motorcycle wheels and wheel hubs, and source those components through other existing suppliers by the end of 2013 (2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan). Since 2011, the Company has successfully transitioned a significant amount of wheel production to other existing suppliers. However, during the second quarter of 2013, the Company made a decision to retain limited operations at New Castalloy focused on the production of certain complex, high-finish wheels in a cost-effective and competitive manner. The Company also entered into a new agreement with the unionized labor force at New Castalloy.

In connection with the modified 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan, the New Castalloy workforce will be reduced by approximately 100 employees, leaving approximately 100 remaining employees to support the ongoing operations. The original plan would have resulted in a workforce reduction of approximately 200 employees.

Under the modified 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs, accelerated depreciation and other related costs. The Company expects to incur approximately $21.3 million in restructuring charges related to the transition through 2013. Approximately 35% of the $21.3 million will be non-cash charges. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $20.5 million of restructuring expense under the modified 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan as of June 30, 2013. This includes a benefit related to restructuring reserves released in the second quarter of 2013 in connection with the decision to retain a limited operation at the New Castalloy facility, as described above.

In February 2011, the Company’s unionized employees at its facility in Kansas City, Missouri ratified a new seven-year labor agreement. The new agreement took effect on August 1, 2011. The new contract is similar to the labor agreements ratified at the Company’s Wisconsin facilities in September 2010 and its York, Pennsylvania (York) production facility in December 2009, and allows for similar flexibility, increased production efficiency and the addition of a flexible workforce component.

The actions to implement the new ratified labor agreement (2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan) result in approximately 145 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Kansas City facility than would have been required under the previous contract. The Company expects all actions related to the 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan to be completed by the end of 2013.

Under the 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs and other related costs. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $6.5 million of restructuring expense under the 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan as of June 30, 2013 of which approximately 10% is non-cash.

The following table summarizes the Motorcycles segment’s 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan and modified 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances as recorded in accrued liabilities (in thousands):

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Kansas City								New Castalloy												Consolidated
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Other		Total			Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Accelerated Depreciation			Other			Total			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	2,259		$	—	$	2,259		$	9,306		$	—		$	145		$	9,451		$	11,710
Restructuring expense	—			—		—			860			2,093			577			3,530			3,530
Utilized—cash	(1,283		)	—		(1,283		)	(4,019		)	—			(589		)	(4,608		)	(5,891		)
Utilized—non-cash	—			—		—			—			(2,093		)	—			(2,093		)	(2,093		)
Non-cash reserve release	(376		)	—		(376		)	(5,250		)	—			—			(5,250		)	(5,626		)
Balance, end of period	$	600		$	—	$	600		$	897		$	—		$	133		$	1,030		$	1,630

	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Kansas City								New Castalloy												Consolidated
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Other		Total			Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Accelerated Depreciation			Other			Total			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	4,123		$	—	$	4,123		$	8,428		$	—		$	305		$	8,733		$	12,856
Restructuring expense	—			—		—			1,141			4,093			755			5,989			5,989
Utilized—cash	—			—		—			(312		)	—			(722		)	(1,034		)	(1,034		)
Utilized—non-cash	—			—		—			—			(4,093		)	—			(4,093		)	(4,093		)
Non-cash reserve release	(967		)	—		(967		)	—			—			—			—			(967		)
Balance, end of period	$	3,156		$	—	$	3,156		$	9,257		$	—		$	338		$	9,595		$	12,751

2010 Restructuring Plan

In September 2010, the Company’s unionized employees in Wisconsin ratified three separate new seven-year labor agreements which took effect in April 2012 when the prior contracts expired. The new contracts are similar to the labor agreement ratified at the York, Pennsylvania facility in December 2009 and allow for similar flexibility and increased production efficiency and the addition of a flexible workforce component.

The actions to implement the new ratified labor agreements (2010 Restructuring Plan) result in approximately 250 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Milwaukee-area facilities than would have been required under the previous contracts and approximately 75 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Tomahawk, Wisconsin facility than would have been required under the previous contract. The Company expects all actions related to the 2010 Restructuring Plan to be completed by the end of 2013.

Under the 2010 Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs and other related costs. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $59.3 million of restructuring expense under the 2010 Restructuring Plan as of June 30, 2013, of which approximately 45% is non-cash.

The following table summarizes the Motorcycles segment’s 2010 Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances as recorded in accrued liabilities (in thousands):

	Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Employee Severance and Termination Costs
Balance, beginning of period	$	10,156		$	20,361
Restructuring expense	—			3,457
Utilized—cash	(9,710		)	(10,053		)
Non-cash reserve release	(336		)	—
Balance, end of period	$	110		$	13,765

2009 Restructuring Plan

During 2009, in response to the U.S. economic recession and worldwide slowdown in consumer demand, the Company committed to a volume reduction and a combination of restructuring actions (2009 Restructuring Plan) expected to be completed at various dates between 2009 and 2013. The actions were designed to reduce administrative costs, eliminate excess capacity and exit non-core business operations. The Company’s announced actions include the restructuring and transformation of its York, Pennsylvania production facility including the implementation of a new more flexible unionized labor agreement which allows for the addition of a flexible workforce component; consolidation of facilities related to engine and transmission production; outsourcing of certain distribution and transportation activities and exiting the Buell product line. In addition, the Company implemented projects under this plan involving the outsourcing of select information technology activities and the consolidation of an administrative office in Michigan into its corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The 2009 Restructuring Plan results in a reduction of approximately 2,700 to 2,900 hourly production positions and approximately 800 non-production, primarily salaried positions within the Motorcycles segment and approximately 100 salaried positions in the Financial Services segment. The Company expects all actions related to the 2009 Restructuring Plan to be completed by the end of 2013.

Under the 2009 Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs, accelerated depreciation on the long-lived assets that will be exited as part of the 2009 Restructuring Plan and other related costs. The Company expects total costs related to the 2009 Restructuring Plan to result in restructuring and impairment expenses of approximately $397.9 million, of which approximately 30% are expected to be non-cash. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $395.5 million of restructuring and impairment expense under the 2009 Restructuring Plan as of June 30, 2013.

The following table summarizes the Company’s 2009 Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances recorded in accrued liabilities (in thousands):

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles & Related Products
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Accelerated Depreciation		Other			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	5,196		$	—	$	161		$	5,357
Restructuring expense	—			—		1,606			1,606
Utilized—cash	(1,613		)	—		(1,591		)	(3,204		)
Utilized—non-cash	—			—		—			—
Non-cash reserve release	(1,533		)	—		—			(1,533		)
Balance, end of period	$	2,050		$	—	$	176		$	2,226
	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products
	Employee Severance and Termination Costs			Accelerated Depreciation		Other			Total
Balance, beginning of period	$	10,089		$	—	$	—		$	10,089
Restructuring expense	331			—		10,888			11,219
Utilized—cash	(1,878		)	—		(10,888		)	(12,766		)
Utilized—non-cash	—			—		—			—
Non-cash reserve release	(2,027		)	—		—			(2,027		)
Balance, end of period	$	6,515		$	—	$	—		$	6,515

Other restructuring costs under the 2009 Restructuring Plan include items such as the exit costs for terminating supply contracts, lease termination costs and moving costs. During the first six months of 2013, the Company released a portion of its 2009 Restructuring Plan reserve related to employee severance costs as these costs are no longer expected to be incurred.

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Restructuring Expense (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] New Castalloy Faciltiy [Member] employee	Feb. 28, 2011 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] Kansas City Facility [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] Kansas City Facility [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Original 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] New Castalloy Faciltiy [Member]	Sep. 30, 2010 2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] agreement	Jun. 30, 2013 2010 Restructuring Plan [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] Milwaukee Facilities [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] Tomahawk Facilities [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 2009 Restructuring Plan [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] Production [Member] Hourly [Member] Minimum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] Production [Member] Hourly [Member] Maximum [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] Motorcycles [Member] Non-Production [Member] Salaried [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] Financial Services [Member] Non-Production [Member] Salaried [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Estimated reduction in workforce		100		145	200			250	75		2,700	2,900	800	100
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number Of Workforce Positions Retained		100
Estimated restructuring expense		$ 21.3								$ 397.9
Non-cash charges		35.00%								30.00%
Cost incurred to date		$ 20.5		$ 6.5			$ 59.3			$ 395.5
Labor agreement period (in years)			7 years			7 years
Cost incurred to date, non-cash				10.00%			45.00%
Number of labor agreements						3

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Summary Of The Fair Value And Carrying Value Of The Company's Financial Instruments

The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013				December 31, 2012				July 1, 2012
	Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,300,690	$	1,300,690	$	1,068,138	$	1,068,138	$	1,071,496	$	1,071,496
Marketable securities	$	133,631	$	133,631	$	135,634	$	135,634	$	135,848	$	135,848
Accounts receivable, net	$	253,819	$	253,819	$	230,079	$	230,079	$	250,268	$	250,268
Derivatives	$	11,214	$	11,214	$	317	$	317	$	8,879	$	8,879
Finance receivables, net	$	6,314,282	$	6,225,586	$	5,861,442	$	5,781,852	$	6,099,619	$	6,016,569
Restricted cash	$	212,004	$	212,004	$	188,008	$	188,008	$	188,564	$	188,564
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	344,423	$	344,423	$	257,386	$	257,386	$	252,239	$	252,239
Derivatives	$	570	$	570	$	7,920	$	7,920	$	2,042	$	2,042
Unsecured commercial paper	$	525,745	$	525,745	$	294,943	$	294,943	$	845,868	$	845,868
Global credit facilities	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	143,792	$	143,792
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	$	175,229	$	175,229	$	175,658	$	175,658	$	—	$	—
Medium-term notes	$	3,100,162	$	2,858,638	$	3,199,548	$	2,881,272	$	2,967,112	$	2,698,359
Senior unsecured notes	$	325,705	$	303,000	$	338,594	$	303,000	$	360,791	$	303,000
Term asset-backed securitization debt	$	1,673,645	$	1,673,759	$	1,457,807	$	1,447,776	$	1,345,452	$	1,339,232

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted

The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2013		July 1, 2012		June 30, 2013		July 1, 2012
Numerator:
Net income used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share	$	271,739	$	247,250	$	495,868	$	419,285
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share- weighted-average common shares	223,052		228,838		223,737		228,914
Effect of dilutive securities—employee stock compensation plan	1,418		2,085		1,569		2,190
Denominator for diluted earnings per share- adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding	224,470		230,923		225,306		231,104
Earnings per common share
Basic	$	1.22	$	1.08	$	2.22	$	1.83
Diluted	$	1.21	$	1.07	$	2.20	$	1.81

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Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information (Marketable Securities) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	$ 133,631	$ 135,634	$ 135,848
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	$ 133,631	$ 135,634	$ 135,848

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Gain Loss On Derivative Cash Flow Hedges Reclassified From AOCI Into Income) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013		Jul. 01, 2012		Jun. 30, 2013		Jul. 01, 2012
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income	$ 637		$ 8,378		$ (319)		$ 9,513
Expected to be Reclassified Over the Next Twelve Months	10,601
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Currency Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income	753	[1]	9,683	[1]	13	[1]	12,104	[1]
Expected to be Reclassified Over the Next Twelve Months	10,700	[1]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income	(34)	[1]	(337)	[1]	13	[1]	(656)	[1]
Expected to be Reclassified Over the Next Twelve Months	(99)	[1]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income	(82)	[2]	(968)	[2]	(345)	[2]	(1,935)	[2]
Expected to be Reclassified Over the Next Twelve Months	0	[2]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Loss	21		0		(609)		0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Loss	$ 21		$ 0		$ (609)		$ 0

[1] Gain/(loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to income is included in cost of goods sold.

[2] Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCI to income is included in financial services interest expense.

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Asset-Backed Financing (Assets And Liabilities Of Variable Interest Entities) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012
Financing Receivable [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	$ 2,426,061	$ 2,337,993	$ 2,090,778
Financing Receivable [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member] | SPEs [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	2,223,167	2,143,708	2,082,375
Financing Receivable [Member] | Asset-backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member] | SPEs [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	0	0	8,403
Financing Receivable [Member] | Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	202,894	194,285	0
Allowance for Credit Loss [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Associated Liabilities, Carrying Amount	(47,274)	(45,571)	(41,949)
Allowance for Credit Loss [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member] | SPEs [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Associated Liabilities, Carrying Amount	(43,727)	(42,139)	(41,781)
Allowance for Credit Loss [Member] | Asset-backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member] | SPEs [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Associated Liabilities, Carrying Amount	0	0	(168)
Allowance for Credit Loss [Member] | Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Associated Liabilities, Carrying Amount	(3,547)	(3,432)	0
Restricted Cash [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	212,004	188,008	188,564
Restricted Cash [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member] | SPEs [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	198,893	176,290	187,782
Restricted Cash [Member] | Asset-backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member] | SPEs [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	0	0	782
Restricted Cash [Member] | Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	13,111	11,718	0
Other Assets [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	4,365	5,543	4,401
Other Assets [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member] | SPEs [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	4,082	4,869	4,243
Other Assets [Member] | Asset-backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member] | SPEs [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	174	419	158
Other Assets [Member] | Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	109	255	0
Assets, Total [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	2,595,156	2,485,973	2,241,794
Assets, Total [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member] | SPEs [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	2,382,415	2,282,728	2,232,619
Assets, Total [Member] | Asset-backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member] | SPEs [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	174	419	9,175
Assets, Total [Member] | Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	212,567	202,826	0
Asset-backed debt [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	1,848,988	1,623,434	1,339,232
Asset-backed debt [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member] | SPEs [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	1,673,759	1,447,776	1,339,232
Asset-backed debt [Member] | Asset-backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member] | SPEs [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	0	0	0
Asset-backed debt [Member] | Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount	$ 175,229	$ 175,658	$ 0

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Finance Receivables (Changes In Allowance For Credit Losses On Finance Receivables) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 106,792	$ 122,503	$ 107,667	$ 125,449
Provision for credit losses	11,297	(5,259)	24,407	3,754
Charge-offs	(18,166)	(17,054)	(43,409)	(42,906)
Recoveries	11,401	14,058	22,659	27,951
Balance, end of period	111,324	114,248	111,324	114,248
Retail [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	98,542	112,857	101,442	116,112
Provision for credit losses	11,993	(3,681)	23,078	5,023
Charge-offs	(18,166)	(17,054)	(43,409)	(42,906)
Recoveries	11,401	14,058	22,659	27,951
Balance, end of period	103,770	106,180	103,770	106,180
Wholesale [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	8,250	9,646	6,225	9,337
Provision for credit losses	(696)	(1,578)	1,329	(1,269)
Charge-offs	0	0	0	0
Recoveries	0	0	0	0
Balance, end of period	$ 7,554	$ 8,068	$ 7,554	$ 8,068

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 271,739	$ 247,250	$ 495,868	$ 419,285
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(11,304)	(10,025)	(21,874)	(5,364)
Derivative financial instruments	(90)	1,173	10,511	(3,653)
Marketable securities	(383)	(685)	(627)	328
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	10,239	7,933	20,478	15,866
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(1,538)	(1,604)	8,488	7,177
Comprehensive income	$ 270,201	$ 245,646	$ 504,356	$ 426,462

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company is exposed to certain risks such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and commodity price risk. To reduce its exposure to such risks, the Company selectively uses derivative financial instruments. All derivative transactions are authorized and executed pursuant to regularly reviewed policies and procedures, which prohibit the use of financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.

All derivative instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value (see Note 7). In accordance with ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” the accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, on the type of hedging relationship. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges, along with the gain or loss on the hedged item, are recorded in current period earnings. For derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of gains and losses that result from changes in the fair value of derivative instruments is initially recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI) and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged item affects income. The Company assesses, both at the inception of each hedge and on an on-going basis, whether the derivatives that are used in its hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged items. Any ineffective portion is immediately recognized in earnings. No component of a hedging derivative instrument’s gain or loss is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recorded at fair value, and any changes in fair value are recorded in current period earnings.

The Company sells its products internationally and in most markets those sales are made in the foreign country’s local currency. As a result, the Company’s earnings can be affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currency. The Company’s most significant foreign currency risk relates to the Euro, the Australian dollar, the Japanese yen and the Brazilian real. The Company utilizes foreign currency contracts to mitigate the effects of certain currencies’ fluctuations on earnings. The foreign currency contracts are entered into with banks and allow the Company to exchange a specified amount of foreign currency for U.S. dollars at a future date, based on a fixed exchange rate.

The Company utilizes commodity contracts to hedge portions of the cost of certain commodities consumed in the Company’s motorcycle production and distribution operations.

The Company’s foreign currency contracts and commodity contracts generally have maturities of less than one year.

The Company’s earnings are affected by changes in interest rates. HDFS utilized interest rate swaps to reduce the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on its unsecured commercial paper by converting a portion from a floating rate basis to a fixed rate basis. The swaps expired during the second quarter of 2013. As of June 30, 2013, HDFS had no interest rate swaps outstanding. The fair value of HDFS’s interest rate swaps at December 31, 2012 and July 1, 2012 was determined using pricing models that incorporate quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves.

The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013						December 31, 2012						July 1, 2012
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments Under ASC Topic 815	Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value (a)		Liability Fair  Value (b)		Notional Value		Asset Fair Value (a)		Liability Fair  Value (b)		Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value (a)		Liability Fair  Value (b)
Foreign currency contracts(c)	$	333,407	$	11,214	$	29	$	345,021	$	169	$	6,850	$	244,221	$	8,879	$	1,027
Commodity contracts(c)	1,226		—		99		1,064		148		683		1,066		—		33
Interest rate swaps(c)	—		—		—		35,800		—		373		41,600		—		982
Total	$	334,633	$	11,214	$	128	$	381,885	$	317	$	7,906	$	286,887	$	8,879	$	2,042
	June 30, 2013						December 31, 2012						July 1, 2012
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Under ASC Topic 815	Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value(a)		Liability Fair  Value(b)		Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value(a)		Liability Fair  Value(b)		Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value(a)		Liability Fair  Value(b)
Commodity contracts	$	11,958	$	—	$	442	$	16,237	$	—	$	14	$	4,346	$	—	$	—
	$	11,958	$	—	$	442	$	16,237	$	—	$	14	$	4,346	$	—	$	—

(a) Included in other current assets

(b) Included in accrued liabilities

(c) Derivative designated as a cash flow hedge

The following tables summarize the amount of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges (in thousands):

	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Before Tax Recognized in OCI
	Three months ended						Six Months Ended
Cash Flow Hedges	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Foreign currency contracts	$	723		$	10,309		$	16,444		$	4,095
Commodity contracts	(231		)	(109		)	(72		)	(424		)
Interest rate swaps	—			(9		)	(2		)	(24		)
Total	$	492		$	10,191		$	16,370		$	3,647

	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Before Tax Reclassified from AOCI into Income
	Three months ended						Six Months Ended						Expected to be Reclassified
Cash Flow Hedges	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			Over the Next Twelve Months
Foreign currency contracts(a)	$	753		$	9,683		$	13		$	12,104		$	10,700
Commodity contracts(a)	(34		)	(337		)	13			(656		)	(99		)
Interest rate swaps(b)	(82		)	(968		)	(345		)	(1,935		)	—
Total	$	637		$	8,378		$	(319	)	$	9,513		$	10,601

(a) Gain/(loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to income is included in cost of goods sold.

(b) Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCI to income is included in financial services interest expense.

The following tables summarize the amount of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments (in thousands):

	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Before Tax Recognized in Income on Derivative
	Three months ended				Six Months Ended
Derivatives	June 30, 2013		July 1, 2012		June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Commodity contracts	$	21	$	—	$	(609	)	$	—
Total	$	21	$	—	$	(609	)	$	—

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, the cash flow hedges were highly effective and, as a result, the amount of hedge ineffectiveness was not material. No amounts were excluded from effectiveness testing.

The Company is exposed to credit loss risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties to these derivative financial instruments. Although no assurances can be given, the Company does not expect any of the counterparties to these derivative financial instruments to fail to meet its obligations. To manage credit loss risk, the Company evaluates counterparties based on credit ratings and, on a quarterly basis, evaluates each hedge’s net position relative to the counterparty’s ability to cover its position.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 389,677	$ 288,242
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(66,589)	(60,078)
Origination of finance receivables	(1,653,232)	(1,583,572)
Collections on finance receivables	1,422,688	1,435,790
Purchases of marketable securities	(4,998)	(4,993)
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities	6,003	23,046
Other	6,667	0
Net cash used by investing activities	(289,461)	(189,807)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes	0	397,373
Repayments of medium-term notes	(27,858)	0
Proceeds from securitization debt	647,516	91,030
Repayments of securitization debt	(423,455)	(839,401)
Net increase (decrease) in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper	230,761	(46,629)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper	47,061	0
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper	(37,642)	0
Net change in restricted cash	(23,996)	41,091
Dividends paid	(94,213)	(71,645)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(208,699)	(172,742)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments	16,338	15,730
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans	24,677	35,337
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	150,490	(549,856)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(18,154)	(4,033)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	232,552	(455,454)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period	1,068,138	1,526,950
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	232,552	(455,454)
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$ 1,300,690	$ 1,071,496

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Product Warranty And Safety Recall Campaigns (Warranty And Safety Recall Liability) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 67,709	$ 57,102	$ 60,263	$ 54,994
Warranties issued during the period	19,401	17,127	34,521	32,618
Settlements made during the period	(16,702)	(18,549)	(28,340)	(33,086)
Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities	(2)	12,121	3,962	13,275
Balance, end of period	$ 70,406	$ 67,801	$ 70,406	$ 67,801

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products	$ 1,631,466	$ 1,569,047	$ 3,045,714	$ 2,842,416
Financial services	162,841	160,613	319,806	316,935
Total revenue	1,794,307	1,729,660	3,365,520	3,159,351
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,029,596	1,005,230	1,924,402	1,822,089
Financial services interest expense	45,506	48,712	86,060	99,968
Financial services provision for credit losses	11,297	(5,259)	24,407	3,754
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	281,384	283,244	552,883	548,898
Restructuring (benefit) expense	(5,297)	6,220	(2,359)	17,671
Total costs and expenses	1,362,486	1,338,147	2,585,393	2,492,380
Operating income	431,821	391,513	780,127	666,971
Investment income	1,770	2,231	3,385	4,164
Interest expense	11,238	11,595	22,629	23,090
Income before provision for income taxes	422,353	382,149	760,883	648,045
Provision for income taxes	150,614	134,899	265,015	228,760
Net income	$ 271,739	$ 247,250	$ 495,868	$ 419,285
Earnings per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.22	$ 1.08	$ 2.22	$ 1.83
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.21	$ 1.07	$ 2.20	$ 1.81
Cash dividends per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.210	$ 0.155	$ 0.420	$ 0.310

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Fair Value Measurements (Summary Of Assets And Liabilities Measured at Fair Value) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable securities	$ 133,631	$ 135,634	$ 135,848
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Balance [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	1,092,522	852,979	764,147
Marketable securities	133,631	135,634	135,848
Derivative Asset, Current	11,214	317	8,879
Total assets measured at fair value	1,237,367	988,930	908,874
Derivatives, liabilities	570	7,920	2,042
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	643,140	690,691	578,567
Marketable securities	0	0	0
Derivative Asset, Current	0	0	0
Total assets measured at fair value	643,140	690,691	578,567
Derivatives, liabilities	0	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	449,382	162,288	185,580
Marketable securities	133,631	135,634	135,848
Derivative Asset, Current	11,214	317	8,879
Total assets measured at fair value	594,227	298,239	330,307
Derivatives, liabilities	570	7,920	2,042
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0	0	0
Marketable securities	0	0	0
Derivative Asset, Current	0	0	0
Total assets measured at fair value	0	0	0
Derivatives, liabilities	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instrument Fair Value

The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013						December 31, 2012						July 1, 2012
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments Under ASC Topic 815	Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value (a)		Liability Fair  Value (b)		Notional Value		Asset Fair Value (a)		Liability Fair  Value (b)		Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value (a)		Liability Fair  Value (b)
Foreign currency contracts(c)	$	333,407	$	11,214	$	29	$	345,021	$	169	$	6,850	$	244,221	$	8,879	$	1,027
Commodity contracts(c)	1,226		—		99		1,064		148		683		1,066		—		33
Interest rate swaps(c)	—		—		—		35,800		—		373		41,600		—		982
Total	$	334,633	$	11,214	$	128	$	381,885	$	317	$	7,906	$	286,887	$	8,879	$	2,042
	June 30, 2013						December 31, 2012						July 1, 2012
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Under ASC Topic 815	Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value(a)		Liability Fair  Value(b)		Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value(a)		Liability Fair  Value(b)		Notional Value		Asset Fair  Value(a)		Liability Fair  Value(b)
Commodity contracts	$	11,958	$	—	$	442	$	16,237	$	—	$	14	$	4,346	$	—	$	—
	$	11,958	$	—	$	442	$	16,237	$	—	$	14	$	4,346	$	—	$	—

(a) Included in other current assets

(b) Included in accrued liabilities

(c) Derivative designated as a cash flow hedge

Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following tables summarize the amount of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges (in thousands):

	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Before Tax Recognized in OCI
	Three months ended						Six Months Ended
Cash Flow Hedges	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Foreign currency contracts	$	723		$	10,309		$	16,444		$	4,095
Commodity contracts	(231		)	(109		)	(72		)	(424		)
Interest rate swaps	—			(9		)	(2		)	(24		)
Total	$	492		$	10,191		$	16,370		$	3,647

	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Before Tax Reclassified from AOCI into Income
	Three months ended						Six Months Ended						Expected to be Reclassified
Cash Flow Hedges	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			Over the Next Twelve Months
Foreign currency contracts(a)	$	753		$	9,683		$	13		$	12,104		$	10,700
Commodity contracts(a)	(34		)	(337		)	13			(656		)	(99		)
Interest rate swaps(b)	(82		)	(968		)	(345		)	(1,935		)	—
Total	$	637		$	8,378		$	(319	)	$	9,513		$	10,601

(a) Gain/(loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to income is included in cost of goods sold.

(b) Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCI to income is included in financial services interest expense.

Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location

The following tables summarize the amount of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments (in thousands):

	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Before Tax Recognized in Income on Derivative
	Three months ended				Six Months Ended
Derivatives	June 30, 2013		July 1, 2012		June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Commodity contracts	$	21	$	—	$	(609	)	$	—
Total	$	21	$	—	$	(609	)	$	—

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Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Marketable Securities

The Company’s marketable securities consisted of the following (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012		July 1, 2012
Available-for-sale:
Corporate bonds	$	133,631	$	135,634	$	135,848
	$	133,631	$	135,634	$	135,848

Inventories Net

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013			December 31, 2012			July 1, 2012
Components at the lower of FIFO cost or market
Raw materials and work in process	$	116,334		$	111,335		$	116,166
Motorcycle finished goods	111,188			205,660			120,199
Parts and accessories and general merchandise	126,084			122,418			131,040
Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or market	353,606			439,413			367,405
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost	(45,889		)	(45,889		)	(44,359		)
	$	307,717		$	393,524		$	323,046

Reconciliation Of Net Income To Net Cash Used By Operating Activities

The reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities is as follows (in thousands):

	Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	495,868		$	419,285
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	83,406			85,997
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs	40,947			38,075
Amortization of financing origination fees	4,635			5,021
Provision for employee long-term benefits	33,382			34,263
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans	(189,116		)	(213,648		)
Stock compensation expense	21,061			22,119
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales	(293,293		)	(124,919		)
Provision for credit losses	24,407			3,754
Loss on debt extinguishment	4,947			—
Foreign currency adjustments	18,529			8,143
Other, net	(442		)	5,567
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(34,787		)	(34,977		)
Finance receivables—accrued interest and other	699			2,912
Inventories	69,475			89,162
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	70,721			(12,286		)
Restructuring reserves	(22,790		)	(9,915		)
Derivative instruments	(1,557		)	(1,420		)
Other	63,585			(28,891		)
Total adjustments	(106,191		)	(131,043		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	389,677		$	288,242

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Finance Receivables (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Individually evaluated for impairment	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Wholesale finance receivables, gross	200,000	400,000	600,000
Retail [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0	0
Wholesale finance receivables, gross	13,900,000	27,600,000	14,800,000
Wholesale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0	0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	0	0	0
Nonperforming Financing Receivable [Member] | Wholesale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Individually evaluated for impairment	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Gain Loss On Derivative Cash Flow Hedges Recognized In OCI) (Detail) (Cash Flow Hedging [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Before Tax Recognized in OCI	$ 492	$ 10,191	$ 16,370	$ 3,647
Foreign Currency Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Before Tax Recognized in OCI	723	10,309	16,444	4,095
Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Before Tax Recognized in OCI	(231)	(109)	(72)	(424)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Before Tax Recognized in OCI	$ 0	$ (9)	$ (2)	$ (24)

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Business Segments Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013 segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of businss segments	2

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Additional Balance Sheet And Cash Flow Information (Inventories, Net) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012
Inventory [Line Items]
Raw materials and work in process	$ 116,334	$ 111,335	$ 116,166
Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or market	353,606	439,413	367,405
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost	(45,889)	(45,889)	(44,359)
Inventories, net	307,717	393,524	323,046
Motorcycle Finished Goods [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Finished goods	111,188	205,660	120,199
Parts and Accessories Finished Goods [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Finished goods	$ 126,084	$ 122,418	$ 131,040

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Supplemental Consolidating Data (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

Operations

	Three months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations			Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products	$	1,634,165		$	—	$	(2,699	)	$	1,631,466
Financial services	—			163,335		(494		)	162,841
Total revenue	1,634,165			163,335		(3,193		)	1,794,307
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,029,596			—		—			1,029,596
Financial services interest expense	—			45,506		—			45,506
Financial services provision for credit losses	—			11,297		—			11,297
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	249,996			34,581		(3,193		)	281,384
Restructuring expense	(5,297		)	—		—			(5,297		)
Total costs and expenses	1,274,295			91,384		(3,193		)	1,362,486
Operating income	359,870			71,951		—			431,821
Investment income	1,770			—		—			1,770
Interest expense	11,238			—		—			11,238
Income before provision for income taxes	350,402			71,951		—			422,353
Provision for income taxes	124,271			26,343		—			150,614
Net income	$	226,131		$	45,608	$	—		$	271,739
	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations			Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products	$	3,050,974		$	—	$	(5,260	)	$	3,045,714
Financial services	—			320,632		(826		)	319,806
Total revenue	3,050,974			320,632		(6,086		)	3,365,520
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,924,402			—		—			1,924,402
Financial services interest expense	—			86,060		—			86,060
Financial services provision for credit losses	—			24,407		—			24,407
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	490,071			68,898		(6,086		)	552,883
Restructuring expense	(2,359		)	—		—			(2,359		)
Total costs and expenses	2,412,114			179,365		(6,086		)	2,585,393
Operating income	638,860			141,267		—			780,127
Investment income	188,385			—		(185,000		)	3,385
Interest expense	22,629			—		—			22,629
Income before provision for income taxes	804,616			141,267		(185,000		)	760,883
Provision for income taxes	213,557			51,458		—			265,015
Net income	$	591,059		$	89,809	$	(185,000	)	$	495,868

	Three months ended July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products	$	1,572,003	$	—		$	(2,956	)	$	1,569,047
Financial services	—		160,843			(230		)	160,613
Total revenue	1,572,003		160,843			(3,186		)	1,729,660
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,005,230		—			—			1,005,230
Financial services interest expense	—		48,712			—			48,712
Financial services provision for credit losses	—		(5,259		)	—			(5,259		)
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	248,268		38,162			(3,186		)	283,244
Restructuring expense	6,220		—			—			6,220
Total costs and expenses	1,259,718		81,615			(3,186		)	1,338,147
Operating income	312,285		79,228			—			391,513
Investment income	2,231		—			—			2,231
Interest expense	11,595		—			—			11,595
Income before provision for income taxes	302,921		79,228			—			382,149
Provision for income taxes	106,377		28,522			—			134,899
Net income	$	196,544	$	50,706		$	—		$	247,250
	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products	$	2,847,786	$	—		$	(5,370	)	$	2,842,416
Financial services	—		316,749			186			316,935
Total revenue	2,847,786		316,749			(5,184		)	3,159,351
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,822,089		—			—			1,822,089
Financial services interest expense	—		99,968			—			99,968
Financial services provision for credit losses	—		3,754			—			3,754
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	484,847		69,235			(5,184		)	548,898
Restructuring expense	17,671		—			—			17,671
Total costs and expenses	2,324,607		172,957			(5,184		)	2,492,380
Operating income	523,179		143,792			—			666,971
Investment income	229,164		—			(225,000		)	4,164
Interest expense	23,090		—			—			23,090
Income before provision for income taxes	729,253		143,792			(225,000		)	648,045
Provision for income taxes	176,995		51,765			—			228,760
Net income	$	552,258	$	92,027		$	(225,000	)	$	419,285

Balance Sheet

	June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	935,095	$	365,595	$	—		$	1,300,690
Marketable securities	133,631		—		—			133,631
Accounts receivable, net	956,619		—		(702,800		)	253,819
Finance receivables, net	—		2,010,974		—			2,010,974
Inventories	307,717		—		—			307,717
Restricted cash	—		212,004		—			212,004
Other current assets	175,231		60,405		—			235,636
Total current assets	2,508,293		2,648,978		(702,800		)	4,454,471
Finance receivables, net	—		4,214,612		—			4,214,612
Property, plant and equipment, net	758,674		31,889		—			790,563
Goodwill	29,183		—		—			29,183
Other long-term assets	277,409		18,011		(77,051		)	218,369
	$	3,573,559	$	6,913,490	$	(779,851	)	$	9,707,198
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	290,363	$	756,860	$	(702,800	)	$	344,423
Accrued liabilities	392,613		61,015		(3,381		)	450,247
Short-term debt	—		525,745		—			525,745
Current portion of long-term debt	303,000		473,274		—			776,274
Total current liabilities	985,976		1,816,894		(706,181		)	2,096,689
Long-term debt	—		4,234,352		—			4,234,352
Pension liability	148,974		—		—			148,974
Postretirement healthcare benefits	271,122		—		—			271,122
Other long-term liabilities	116,645		18,177		—			134,822
Shareholders’ equity	2,050,842		844,067		(73,670		)	2,821,239
	$	3,573,559	$	6,913,490	$	(779,851	)	$	9,707,198

	December 31, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	727,716	$	340,422	$	—		$	1,068,138
Marketable securities	135,634		—		—			135,634
Accounts receivable, net	781,642		—		(551,563		)	230,079
Finance receivables, net	—		1,743,045		—			1,743,045
Inventories	393,524		—		—			393,524
Restricted cash	—		188,008		—			188,008
Other current assets	230,905		57,609		3,994			292,508
Total current assets	2,269,421		2,329,084		(547,569		)	4,050,936
Finance receivables, net	—		4,038,807		—			4,038,807
Property, plant and equipment, net	783,068		32,396		—			815,464
Goodwill	29,530		—		—			29,530
Other long-term assets	292,764		19,468		(76,196		)	236,036
	$	3,374,783	$	6,419,755	$	(623,765	)	$	9,170,773
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	221,064	$	587,885	$	(551,563	)	$	257,386
Accrued liabilities	439,144		74,447		—			513,591
Short-term debt	—		294,943		—			294,943
Current portion of long-term debt	—		437,162		—			437,162
Total current liabilities	660,208		1,394,437		(551,563		)	1,503,082
Long-term debt	303,000		4,067,544		—			4,370,544
Pension liability	330,294		—		—			330,294
Postretirement healthcare benefits	278,062		—		—			278,062
Other long-term liabilities	114,476		16,691		—			131,167
Shareholders’ equity	1,688,743		941,083		(72,202		)	2,557,624
	$	3,374,783	$	6,419,755	$	(623,765	)	$	9,170,773

	July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	725,909	$	345,587	$	—		$	1,071,496
Marketable securities	135,848		—		—			135,848
Accounts receivable, net	885,797		—		(635,529		)	250,268
Finance receivables, net	—		1,854,838		—			1,854,838
Inventories	323,046		—		—			323,046
Restricted cash	—		188,564		—			188,564
Other current assets	182,464		63,343		—			245,807
Total current assets	2,253,064		2,452,332		(635,529		)	4,069,867
Finance receivables, net	—		4,161,731		—			4,161,731
Property, plant and equipment, net	747,133		29,660		—			776,793
Goodwill	28,604		—		—			28,604
Other long-term assets	335,811		17,956		(73,978		)	279,789
	$	3,364,612	$	6,661,679	$	(709,507	)	$	9,316,784
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	197,891	$	689,877	$	(635,529	)	$	252,239
Accrued liabilities	466,808		71,756		(3,467		)	535,097
Short-term debt	—		845,868		—			845,868
Current portion of long-term debt	—		907,389		—			907,389
Total current liabilities	664,699		2,514,890		(638,996		)	2,540,593
Long-term debt	303,000		3,273,994		—			3,576,994
Pension liability	122,496		—		—			122,496
Postretirement healthcare liability	263,295		—		—			263,295
Other long-term liabilities	131,754		15,265		—			147,019
Shareholders’ equity	1,879,368		857,530		(70,511		)	2,666,387
	$	3,364,612	$	6,661,679	$	(709,507	)	$	9,316,784

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles &  Related Products Operations			Financial Services  Operations		Eliminations & Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income	$	591,059		89,809		$	(185,000	)	$	495,868
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	80,592			2,814		—			83,406
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs	—			40,947		—			40,947
Amortization of financing origination fees	237			4,398		—			4,635
Provision for employee long-term benefits	33,382			—		—			33,382
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans	(189,116		)	—		—			(189,116		)
Stock compensation expense	19,592			1,469		—			21,061
Net change in wholesale finance receivables	—			—		(293,293		)	(293,293		)
Provision for credit losses	—			24,407		—			24,407
Loss on debt extinguishment	—			4,947		—			4,947
Foreign currency adjustments	18,529			—		—			18,529
Other, net	(647		)	205		—			(442		)
Change in current assets and current liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(286,024		)	—		251,237			(34,787		)
Finance receivables—accrued interest and other	—			699		—			699
Inventories	69,475			—		—			69,475
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	63,605			258,353		(251,237		)	70,721
Restructuring reserves	(22,790		)	—		—			(22,790		)
Derivative instruments	(1,529		)	(28	)	—			(1,557		)
Other	65,613			(2,028	)	—			63,585
Total adjustments	(149,081		)	336,183		(293,293		)	(106,191		)
Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities	441,978			425,992		(478,293		)	389,677

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles &  Related Products Operations			Financial Services  Operations			Eliminations & Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(64,282		)	(2,307		)	—			(66,589		)
Origination of finance receivables	—			(4,019,925		)	2,366,693			(1,653,232		)
Collections of finance receivables	—			3,496,088			(2,073,400		)	1,422,688
Purchases of marketable securities	(4,998		)	—			—			(4,998		)
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities	6,003			—			—			6,003
Other	6,667			—			—			6,667
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities	(56,610		)	(526,144		)	293,293			(289,461		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of medium-term notes	—			(27,858		)	—			(27,858		)
Loan to HDFS	100,000			(100,000		)	—			—
Proceeds from securitization of debt	—			647,516			—			647,516
Repayments of securitization debt	—			(423,455		)	—			(423,455		)
Net decrease in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper	—			230,761			—			230,761
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper	—			47,061			—			47,061
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper	—			(37,642		)	—			(37,642		)
Net change in restricted cash	—			(23,996		)	—			(23,996		)
Dividends paid	(94,213		)	(185,000		)	185,000			(94,213		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(208,699		)	—			—			(208,699		)
Excess tax benefits from share based payments	16,338			—			—			16,338
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans	24,677			—			—			24,677
Net cash used by financing activities	(161,897		)	127,387			185,000			150,490
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(16,092		)	(2,062		)	—			(18,154		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	207,379		$	25,173		$	—		$	232,552
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period	$	727,716		$	340,422		$	—		$	1,068,138
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	207,379			25,173			—			232,552
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$	935,095		$	365,595		$	—		$	1,300,690

Cash Flows

	July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	725,909	$	345,587	$	—		$	1,071,496
Marketable securities	135,848		—		—			135,848
Accounts receivable, net	885,797		—		(635,529		)	250,268
Finance receivables, net	—		1,854,838		—			1,854,838
Inventories	323,046		—		—			323,046
Restricted cash	—		188,564		—			188,564
Other current assets	182,464		63,343		—			245,807
Total current assets	2,253,064		2,452,332		(635,529		)	4,069,867
Finance receivables, net	—		4,161,731		—			4,161,731
Property, plant and equipment, net	747,133		29,660		—			776,793
Goodwill	28,604		—		—			28,604
Other long-term assets	335,811		17,956		(73,978		)	279,789
	$	3,364,612	$	6,661,679	$	(709,507	)	$	9,316,784
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	197,891	$	689,877	$	(635,529	)	$	252,239
Accrued liabilities	466,808		71,756		(3,467		)	535,097
Short-term debt	—		845,868		—			845,868
Current portion of long-term debt	—		907,389		—			907,389
Total current liabilities	664,699		2,514,890		(638,996		)	2,540,593
Long-term debt	303,000		3,273,994		—			3,576,994
Pension liability	122,496		—		—			122,496
Postretirement healthcare liability	263,295		—		—			263,295
Other long-term liabilities	131,754		15,265		—			147,019
Shareholders’ equity	1,879,368		857,530		(70,511		)	2,666,387
	$	3,364,612	$	6,661,679	$	(709,507	)	$	9,316,784

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles &  Related Products Operations			Financial Services  Operations		Eliminations & Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income	$	591,059		89,809		$	(185,000	)	$	495,868
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	80,592			2,814		—			83,406
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs	—			40,947		—			40,947
Amortization of financing origination fees	237			4,398		—			4,635
Provision for employee long-term benefits	33,382			—		—			33,382
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans	(189,116		)	—		—			(189,116		)
Stock compensation expense	19,592			1,469		—			21,061
Net change in wholesale finance receivables	—			—		(293,293		)	(293,293		)
Provision for credit losses	—			24,407		—			24,407
Loss on debt extinguishment	—			4,947		—			4,947
Foreign currency adjustments	18,529			—		—			18,529
Other, net	(647		)	205		—			(442		)
Change in current assets and current liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(286,024		)	—		251,237			(34,787		)
Finance receivables—accrued interest and other	—			699		—			699
Inventories	69,475			—		—			69,475
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	63,605			258,353		(251,237		)	70,721
Restructuring reserves	(22,790		)	—		—			(22,790		)
Derivative instruments	(1,529		)	(28	)	—			(1,557		)
Other	65,613			(2,028	)	—			63,585
Total adjustments	(149,081		)	336,183		(293,293		)	(106,191		)
Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities	441,978			425,992		(478,293		)	389,677

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles &  Related Products Operations			Financial Services  Operations			Eliminations & Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(64,282		)	(2,307		)	—			(66,589		)
Origination of finance receivables	—			(4,019,925		)	2,366,693			(1,653,232		)
Collections of finance receivables	—			3,496,088			(2,073,400		)	1,422,688
Purchases of marketable securities	(4,998		)	—			—			(4,998		)
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities	6,003			—			—			6,003
Other	6,667			—			—			6,667
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities	(56,610		)	(526,144		)	293,293			(289,461		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of medium-term notes	—			(27,858		)	—			(27,858		)
Loan to HDFS	100,000			(100,000		)	—			—
Proceeds from securitization of debt	—			647,516			—			647,516
Repayments of securitization debt	—			(423,455		)	—			(423,455		)
Net decrease in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper	—			230,761			—			230,761
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper	—			47,061			—			47,061
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper	—			(37,642		)	—			(37,642		)
Net change in restricted cash	—			(23,996		)	—			(23,996		)
Dividends paid	(94,213		)	(185,000		)	185,000			(94,213		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(208,699		)	—			—			(208,699		)
Excess tax benefits from share based payments	16,338			—			—			16,338
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans	24,677			—			—			24,677
Net cash used by financing activities	(161,897		)	127,387			185,000			150,490
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(16,092		)	(2,062		)	—			(18,154		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	207,379		$	25,173		$	—		$	232,552
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period	$	727,716		$	340,422		$	—		$	1,068,138
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	207,379			25,173			—			232,552
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$	935,095		$	365,595		$	—		$	1,300,690

	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles &  Related Products Operations			Financial Services  Operations			Eliminations & Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	552,258		$	92,027		$	(225,000	)	$	419,285
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	82,954			3,043			—			85,997
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs	—			38,075			—			38,075
Amortization of financing origination fees	237			4,784			—			5,021
Provision for employee long-term benefits	33,236			1,027			—			34,263
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans	(213,648		)	—			—			(213,648		)
Stock compensation expense	20,539			1,580			—			22,119
Net change in wholesale finance receivables	—			—			(124,919		)	(124,919		)
Provision for credit losses	—			3,754			—			3,754
Foreign currency adjustments	8,143			—			—			8,143
Other, net	1,275			4,292			—			5,567
Change in current assets and current liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(295,930		)	—			260,953			(34,977		)
Finance receivables—accrued interest and other	—			2,912			—			2,912
Inventories	89,162			—			—			89,162
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(22,227		)	270,894			(260,953		)	(12,286		)
Restructuring reserves	(9,915		)	—			—			(9,915		)
Derivative instruments	(1,293		)	(127		)	—			(1,420		)
Other	(25,286		)	(3,605		)	—			(28,891		)
Total adjustments	(332,753		)	326,629			(124,919		)	(131,043		)
Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities	219,505			418,656			(349,919		)	288,242
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(57,504		)	(2,574		)	—			(60,078		)
Origination of finance receivables	—			(3,766,621		)	2,183,049			(1,583,572		)
Collections of finance receivables	—			3,493,920			(2,058,130		)	1,435,790
Purchases of marketable securities	(4,993		)	—			—			(4,993		)
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities	23,046			—			—			23,046
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities	(39,451		)	(275,275		)	124,919			(189,807		)
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes	—			397,373			—			397,373
Loan to HDFS	(200,000		)	200,000			—			—
Proceeds from securitization debt	—			91,030			—			91,030
Repayments of securitization debt	—			(839,401		)	—			(839,401		)
Net decrease in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper	—			(46,629		)	—			(46,629		)
Net change in restricted cash	—			41,091			—			41,091
Dividends paid	(71,645		)	(225,000		)	225,000			(71,645		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(172,742		)	—			—			(172,742		)
Excess tax benefits from share based payments	15,730			—			—			15,730
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans	35,337			—			—			35,337
Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities	(393,320		)	(381,536		)	225,000			(549,856		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4,155		)	122			—			(4,033		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	(217,421	)	$	(238,033	)	$	—		$	(455,454	)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period	$	943,330		$	583,620		$	—		$	1,526,950
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(217,421		)	(238,033		)	—			(455,454		)
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$	725,909		$	345,587		$	—		$	1,071,496

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	Jun. 30, 2013 segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of businss segments	2

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, trade receivables, finance receivables, net, trade payables, debt, foreign currency contracts and interest rate swaps (derivative instruments are discussed further in Note 9).

The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013				December 31, 2012				July 1, 2012
	Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,300,690	$	1,300,690	$	1,068,138	$	1,068,138	$	1,071,496	$	1,071,496
Marketable securities	$	133,631	$	133,631	$	135,634	$	135,634	$	135,848	$	135,848
Accounts receivable, net	$	253,819	$	253,819	$	230,079	$	230,079	$	250,268	$	250,268
Derivatives	$	11,214	$	11,214	$	317	$	317	$	8,879	$	8,879
Finance receivables, net	$	6,314,282	$	6,225,586	$	5,861,442	$	5,781,852	$	6,099,619	$	6,016,569
Restricted cash	$	212,004	$	212,004	$	188,008	$	188,008	$	188,564	$	188,564
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	344,423	$	344,423	$	257,386	$	257,386	$	252,239	$	252,239
Derivatives	$	570	$	570	$	7,920	$	7,920	$	2,042	$	2,042
Unsecured commercial paper	$	525,745	$	525,745	$	294,943	$	294,943	$	845,868	$	845,868
Global credit facilities	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	143,792	$	143,792
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	$	175,229	$	175,229	$	175,658	$	175,658	$	—	$	—
Medium-term notes	$	3,100,162	$	2,858,638	$	3,199,548	$	2,881,272	$	2,967,112	$	2,698,359
Senior unsecured notes	$	325,705	$	303,000	$	338,594	$	303,000	$	360,791	$	303,000
Term asset-backed securitization debt	$	1,673,645	$	1,673,759	$	1,457,807	$	1,447,776	$	1,345,452	$	1,339,232

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Accounts Receivable, Net and Accounts Payable – With the exception of certain cash equivalents, these items are recorded in the financial statements at historical cost. The historical cost basis for these amounts is estimated to approximate their respective fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments. Fair value is based on Level 1 or Level 2 inputs.

Marketable Securities – Marketable securities are recorded in the financial statements at fair value. The fair value of marketable securities is based primarily on quoted market prices of similar financial assets. Changes in fair value are recorded, net of tax, as other comprehensive income and included as a component of shareholders’ equity. Fair value is based on Level 1 or Level 2 inputs.

Finance Receivables, Net – Retail and wholesale finance receivables are recorded in the financial statements at historical cost less an allowance for credit losses. The fair value of retail finance receivables is generally calculated by discounting future cash flows using an estimated discount rate that reflects current credit, interest rate and prepayment risks associated with similar types of instruments. Fair value is determined based on Level 3 inputs. The historical cost basis of wholesale finance receivables approximates fair value because they either are short-term or have interest rates that adjust with changes in market interest rates.

Derivatives – Interest rate swaps, foreign currency exchange contracts and commodity contracts are derivative financial instruments and are carried at fair value on the balance sheet. The fair value of interest rate swaps is determined using pricing models that incorporate quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves. The fair value of foreign currency exchange and commodity contracts is determined using publicly quoted prices. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

Debt – Debt is generally recorded in the financial statements at historical cost. The carrying value of debt provided under global credit facilities approximates fair value since the interest rates charged under the facilities are tied directly to market rates and fluctuate as market rates change. The carrying value of unsecured commercial paper approximates fair value due to its short maturity. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

The carrying value of debt provided under the Canadian Conduit approximates fair value since the interest rates charged under the facility are tied directly to market rates and fluctuate as market rates change. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

The fair values of the medium-term notes are estimated based upon rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

The fair value of the senior unsecured notes is estimated based upon rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

The fair value of the debt related to term asset-backed securitization transactions is estimated based on pricing currently available for transactions with similar terms and maturities. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

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Employee Benefit Plans (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Pension And SERPA Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 8,997	$ 8,420	$ 17,994	$ 16,840
Interest cost	19,752	20,816	39,564	41,632
Expected return on plan assets	(31,832)	(29,277)	(63,664)	(58,555)
Prior service cost	437	740	874	1,479
Net loss	14,652	10,969	29,304	21,937
Net periodic benefit cost	12,006	11,668	24,072	23,333
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	1,965	1,853	3,930	3,706
Interest cost	3,900	4,578	7,800	9,155
Expected return on plan assets	(2,384)	(2,356)	(4,768)	(4,712)
Prior service cost	(963)	(963)	(1,926)	(1,927)
Net loss	2,137	1,855	4,274	3,711
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 4,655	$ 4,967	$ 9,310	$ 9,933

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following tables set forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) (in thousands):

	Three months ended June 30, 2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Marketable securities			Derivative financial instruments			Pension and postretirement benefit plans			Total
Beginning balance	$	40,765		$	433		$	6,764		$	(645,614	)	$	(597,652	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(12,380		)	(608		)	492			—			(12,496		)
Income tax	1,076			225			(182		)	—			1,119
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(11,304		)	(383		)	310			—			(11,377		)
Reclassifications:
Realized (gains) losses - marketable securities (a)				—									—
Realized (gains) losses - foreign currency contracts(b)							(753		)				(753		)
Realized (gains) losses - commodities contracts(b)							34						34
Realized (gains) losses - interest rate swaps(c)							82						82
Prior service credits(d)										(526		)	(526		)
Actuarial losses(d)										16,789			16,789
Total before tax	—			—			(637		)	16,263			15,626
Income tax (benefit) expense	—			—			237			(6,024		)	(5,787		)
Net reclassifications	—			—			(400		)	10,239			9,839
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(11,304		)	(383		)	(90		)	10,239			(1,538		)
Ending Balance	$	29,461		$	50		$	6,674		$	(635,375	)	$	(599,190	)

	Three months ended July 1, 2012
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Marketable securities			Derivative financial instruments			Pension and postretirement benefit plans			Total
Beginning balance	$	54,596		$	1,340		$	1,481		$	(525,369	)	$	(467,952	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(10,559		)	(1,088		)	10,191			—			(1,456		)
Income tax	534			403			(3,775		)	—			(2,838		)
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(10,025		)	(685		)	6,416			—			(4,294		)
Reclassifications:
Realized (gains) losses - marketable securities (a)				—									—
Realized (gains) losses - foreign currency contracts(b)							(9,683		)				(9,683		)
Realized (gains) losses - commodities contracts(b)							337						337
Realized (gains) losses - interest rate swaps(c)							968						968
Prior service credits(d)										(223		)	(223		)
Actuarial losses(d)										12,824			12,824
Total before tax	—			—			(8,378		)	12,601			4,223
Income tax (benefit) expense	—			—			3,135			(4,668		)	(1,533		)
Net reclassifications	—			—			(5,243		)	7,933			2,690
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(10,025		)	(685		)	1,173			7,933			(1,604		)
Ending Balance	$	44,571		$	655		$	2,654		$	(517,436	)	$	(469,556	)

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Marketable securities			Derivative financial instruments			Pension and postretirement benefit plans			Total
Beginning balance	$	51,335		$	677		$	(3,837	)	$	(655,853	)	$	(607,678	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(23,852		)	(996		)	16,370			—			(8,478		)
Income tax	1,978			369			(6,063		)	—			(3,716		)
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(21,874		)	(627		)	10,307			—			(12,194		)
Reclassifications:
Realized (gains) losses - marketable securities (a)				—									—
Realized (gains) losses - foreign currency contracts(b)							(13		)				(13		)
Realized (gains) losses - commodities contracts(b)							(13		)				(13		)
Realized (gains) losses - interest rate swaps(c)							345						345
Prior service credits(d)										(1,052		)	(1,052		)
Actuarial losses(d)										33,578			33,578
Total before tax	—			—			319			32,526			32,845
Income tax (benefit) expense	—			—			(115		)	(12,048		)	(12,163		)
Net reclassifications	—			—			204			20,478			20,682
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(21,874		)	(627		)	10,511			20,478			8,488
Ending Balance	$	29,461		$	50		$	6,674		$	(635,375	)	$	(599,190	)

	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Marketable securities			Derivative financial instruments			Pension and postretirement benefit plans			Total
Beginning balance	$	49,935		$	327		$	6,307		$	(533,302	)	$	(476,733	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(5,301		)	521			3,647			—			(1,133		)
Income tax	(63		)	(193		)	(1,352		)	—			(1,608		)
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(5,364		)	328			2,295			—			(2,741		)
Reclassifications:
Realized (gains) losses - marketable securities (a)				—									—
Realized (gains) losses - foreign currency contracts(b)							(12,104		)				(12,104		)
Realized (gains) losses - commodities contracts(b)							656						656
Realized (gains) losses - interest rate swaps(c)							1,935						1,935
Prior service credits(d)										(448		)	(448		)
Actuarial losses(d)										25,648			25,648
Total before tax	—			—			(9,513		)	25,200			15,687
Income tax (benefit) expense	—			—			3,565			(9,334		)	(5,769		)
Net reclassifications	—			—			(5,948		)	15,866			9,918
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(5,364		)	328			(3,653		)	15,866			7,177
Ending Balance	$	44,571		$	655		$	2,654		$	(517,436	)	$	(469,556	)

(a) Amounts reclassified to net income are included in investment income.

(b) Amounts reclassified to net income are included in motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold.

(c) Amounts reclassified to net income are presented in financial services interest expense.

(d) Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net periodic period cost. See note 14 for information related to pension and postretirement benefit plans.

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Restructuring Expense (Restructuring Plan Reserve Recorded in Accrued Liabilities) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring expense	$ (5,297)	$ 6,220	$ (2,359)	$ 17,671
2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan [Member] | Motorcycles And Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			2,259	4,123
Restructuring expense			0	0
Utilized—cash			(1,283)	0
Utilized—non-cash			0	0
Non-cash reserve release			(376)	(967)
Balance, end of period	600	3,156	600	3,156
2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member] | Motorcycles And Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			2,259	4,123
Restructuring expense			0	0
Utilized—cash			(1,283)	0
Utilized—non-cash			0	0
Non-cash reserve release			(376)	(967)
Balance, end of period	600	3,156	600	3,156
2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan [Member] | Other [Member] | Motorcycles And Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			0	0
Restructuring expense			0	0
Utilized—cash			0	0
Utilized—non-cash			0	0
Non-cash reserve release			0	0
Balance, end of period	0	0	0	0
2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan [Member] | Motorcycles And Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			9,451	8,733
Restructuring expense			3,530	5,989
Utilized—cash			(4,608)	(1,034)
Utilized—non-cash			(2,093)	(4,093)
Non-cash reserve release			(5,250)	0
Balance, end of period	1,030	9,595	1,030	9,595
2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member] | Motorcycles And Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			9,306	8,428
Restructuring expense			860	1,141
Utilized—cash			(4,019)	(312)
Utilized—non-cash			0	0
Non-cash reserve release			(5,250)	0
Balance, end of period	897	9,257	897	9,257
2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan [Member] | Other [Member] | Motorcycles And Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			145	305
Restructuring expense			577	755
Utilized—cash			(589)	(722)
Utilized—non-cash			0	0
Non-cash reserve release			0	0
Balance, end of period	133	338	133	338
2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan [Member] | Accelerated Depreciation [Member] | Motorcycles And Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			0	0
Restructuring expense			2,093	4,093
Utilized—cash			0	0
Utilized—non-cash			(2,093)	(4,093)
Non-cash reserve release			0	0
Balance, end of period	0	0	0	0
2011 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Motorcycles And Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			11,710	12,856
Restructuring expense			3,530	5,989
Utilized—cash			(5,891)	(1,034)
Utilized—non-cash			(2,093)	(4,093)
Non-cash reserve release			(5,626)	(967)
Balance, end of period	1,630	12,751	1,630	12,751
2010 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member] | Motorcycles And Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			10,156	20,361
Restructuring expense			0	3,457
Utilized—cash			(9,710)	(10,053)
Non-cash reserve release			(336)	0
Balance, end of period	110	13,765	110	13,765
2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Motorcycles And Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			5,357	10,089
Restructuring expense			1,606	11,219
Utilized—cash			(3,204)	(12,766)
Utilized—non-cash			0	0
Non-cash reserve release			(1,533)	(2,027)
Balance, end of period	2,226	6,515	2,226	6,515
2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member] | Motorcycles And Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			5,196	10,089
Restructuring expense			0	331
Utilized—cash			(1,613)	(1,878)
Utilized—non-cash			0	0
Non-cash reserve release			(1,533)	(2,027)
Balance, end of period	2,050	6,515	2,050	6,515
2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Other [Member] | Motorcycles And Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			161	0
Restructuring expense			1,606	10,888
Utilized—cash			(1,591)	(10,888)
Utilized—non-cash			0	0
Non-cash reserve release			0	0
Balance, end of period	176	0	176	0
2009 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Accelerated Depreciation [Member] | Motorcycles And Related Products [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			0	0
Restructuring expense			0	0
Utilized—cash			0	0
Utilized—non-cash			0	0
Non-cash reserve release			0	0
Balance, end of period	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company’s 2013 income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was 34.8% compared to 35.3% for the same period last year. The Company's 2013 effective tax rate was favorably impacted by the reinstatement of the U.S. Federal Research and Development tax credit with the enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 at the beginning of 2013. The Company recorded the benefit of the Research and Development tax credit for the full year of 2012 in the first quarter of 2013 and, through six months of 2013, half of the benefit of the 2013 tax credit.

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Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Certain assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value in the financial statements; some of these are measured on a recurring basis while others are measured on a non-recurring basis. Assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value each time a financial statement is prepared. Assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value when a significant event occurs. In determining fair value of assets and liabilities, the Company uses various valuation techniques. The availability of inputs observable in the market varies from instrument to instrument and depends on a variety of factors including the type of instrument, whether the instrument is actively traded, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. For many financial instruments, pricing inputs are readily observable in the market, the valuation methodology used is widely accepted by market participants, and the valuation does not require significant management discretion. For other financial instruments, pricing inputs are less observable in the market and may require management judgment.

The Company assesses the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy. The hierarchy indicates the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Level 1 inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable.

Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity rates and yield curves. The Company uses the market approach to derive the fair value for its level 2 fair value measurements. Foreign currency exchange contracts are valued using publicly quoted spot and forward prices; commodity contracts are valued using publicly quoted prices, where available, or dealer quotes; interest rate swaps are valued using publicized swap curves; and investments in marketable securities and cash equivalents are valued using publicly quoted prices.

Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market and include management’s judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The use of observable and unobservable inputs is reflected in the hierarchy assessment disclosed in the following tables.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	June 30, 2013
	Balance		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	1,092,522	$	643,140	$	449,382	$	—
Marketable securities	133,631		—		133,631		—
Derivatives	11,214		—		11,214		—
	$	1,237,367	$	643,140	$	594,227	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives	$	570	$	—	$	570	$	—
	December 31, 2012
	Balance		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	852,979	$	690,691	$	162,288	$	—
Marketable securities	135,634		—		135,634		—
Derivatives	317		—		317		—
	$	988,930	$	690,691	$	298,239	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives	$	7,920	$	—	$	7,920	$	—
	July 1, 2012
	Balance		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	764,147	$	578,567	$	185,580	$	—
Marketable securities	135,848		—		135,848		—
Derivatives	8,879		—		8,879		—
	$	908,874	$	578,567	$	330,307	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives	$	2,042	$	—	$	2,042	$	—

The hierarchy classification for cash equivalents, as of July 1, 2012, totaling $186 million has been revised from Level 1 to Level 2.

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New Accounting Standards

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]

New Accounting Standards

New Accounting Standards

Accounting Standards Recently Adopted

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-02 Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU No. 2013-02). ASU No. 2013-02 requires entities to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The Company adopted ASU No. 2013-02 effective on January 1, 2013. The required new disclosures are presented in Note 10.

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Summary Of Fair Value And Carrying Value Of Company Financial Instruments) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012
Assets:
Restricted cash	$ 212,004	$ 188,008	$ 188,564
Fair Value [Member]
Assets:
Cash equivalents	1,300,690	1,068,138	1,071,496
Marketable securities	133,631	135,634	135,848
Accounts receivable, net	253,819	230,079	250,268
Derivatives	11,214	317	8,879
Finance receivables, net	6,314,282	5,861,442	6,099,619
Restricted cash	212,004	188,008	188,564
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	344,423	257,386	252,239
Derivatives	570	7,920	2,042
Unsecured commercial paper	525,745	294,943	845,868
Global credit facilities	0	0	143,792
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	175,229	175,658	0
Medium-term notes	3,100,162	3,199,548	2,967,112
Senior unsecured notes	325,705	338,594	360,791
Term asset-backed securitization debt	1,673,645	1,457,807	1,345,452
Carrying Value [Member]
Assets:
Cash equivalents	1,300,690	1,068,138	1,071,496
Marketable securities	133,631	135,634	135,848
Accounts receivable, net	253,819	230,079	250,268
Derivatives	11,214	317	8,879
Finance receivables, net	6,225,586	5,781,852	6,016,569
Restricted cash	212,004	188,008	188,564
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	344,423	257,386	252,239
Derivatives	570	7,920	2,042
Unsecured commercial paper	525,745	294,943	845,868
Global credit facilities	0	0	143,792
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility	175,229	175,658	0
Medium-term notes	2,858,638	2,881,272	2,698,359
Senior unsecured notes	303,000	303,000	303,000
Term asset-backed securitization debt	$ 1,673,759	$ 1,447,776	$ 1,339,232

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Finance Receivables (Aging Of Past Due Finance Receivables Including Non Accrual Status Finance Receivables) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	$ 6,207,179	$ 5,709,381	$ 6,004,738
31-60 Days Past Due	91,297	114,588	85,983
61-90 Days Past Due	24,304	37,517	24,715
Greater than 90 Days Past Due	14,130	28,033	15,381
Total Past Due	129,731	180,138	126,079
Total Finance Receivables	6,336,910	5,889,519	6,130,817
Retail [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	5,119,572	4,894,675	5,101,847
31-60 Days Past Due	90,790	113,604	84,858
61-90 Days Past Due	24,023	37,239	24,247
Greater than 90 Days Past Due	13,904	27,597	14,827
Total Past Due	128,717	178,440	123,932
Total Finance Receivables	5,248,289	5,073,115	5,225,779
Wholesale [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current	1,087,607	814,706	902,891
31-60 Days Past Due	507	984	1,125
61-90 Days Past Due	281	278	468
Greater than 90 Days Past Due	226	436	554
Total Past Due	1,014	1,698	2,147
Total Finance Receivables	$ 1,088,621	$ 816,404	$ 905,038

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Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs

Components of net periodic benefit costs were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Pension and SERPA Benefits
Service cost	$	8,997		$	8,420		$	17,994		$	16,840
Interest cost	19,752			20,816			39,564			41,632
Expected return on plan assets	(31,832		)	(29,277		)	(63,664		)	(58,555		)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	437			740			874			1,479
Net loss	14,652			10,969			29,304			21,937
Net periodic benefit cost	$	12,006		$	11,668		$	24,072		$	23,333
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits
Service cost	$	1,965		$	1,853		$	3,930		$	3,706
Interest cost	3,900			4,578			7,800			9,155
Expected return on plan assets	(2,384		)	(2,356		)	(4,768		)	(4,712		)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service credit	(963		)	(963		)	(1,926		)	(1,927		)
Net loss	2,137			1,855			4,274			3,711
Net periodic benefit cost	$	4,655		$	4,967		$	9,310		$	9,933

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Commitment And Contingencies (Detail) (York, Pennsylvania Facility [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
York, Pennsylvania Facility [Member]
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Site contingency third party cost percentage of total cost	53.00%
Site contingency portion of total cost	47.00%
Estimate of Company's share of York environmental matters	$ 3.4

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Product Warranty And Safety Recall Campaigns (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013 Safety Recall [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Safety Recall [Member]	Jul. 01, 2012 Safety Recall [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Motorcycles [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Parts and Accessories Finished Goods [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Japan [Member] Motorcycles [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Standard product warranty, period				2 years	1 year	3 years
Liability for safety recall campaigns	$ 3.0	$ 4.6	$ 6.7

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Employee Benefit Plans

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans

The Company has defined benefit pension plans and postretirement healthcare benefit plans that cover certain employees of the Motorcycles segment. The Company also has unfunded supplemental employee retirement plan agreements (SERPA) with certain employees which were instituted to replace benefits lost under the Tax Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. Net periodic benefit costs are allocated between selling, administrative and engineering expense, cost of goods sold and inventory. Amounts capitalized in inventory are not significant. Components of net periodic benefit costs were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012			June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Pension and SERPA Benefits
Service cost	$	8,997		$	8,420		$	17,994		$	16,840
Interest cost	19,752			20,816			39,564			41,632
Expected return on plan assets	(31,832		)	(29,277		)	(63,664		)	(58,555		)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost	437			740			874			1,479
Net loss	14,652			10,969			29,304			21,937
Net periodic benefit cost	$	12,006		$	11,668		$	24,072		$	23,333
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits
Service cost	$	1,965		$	1,853		$	3,930		$	3,706
Interest cost	3,900			4,578			7,800			9,155
Expected return on plan assets	(2,384		)	(2,356		)	(4,768		)	(4,712		)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service credit	(963		)	(963		)	(1,926		)	(1,927		)
Net loss	2,137			1,855			4,274			3,711
Net periodic benefit cost	$	4,655		$	4,967		$	9,310		$	9,933

During the first six months of 2013 and 2012, the Company voluntarily contributed $175 million and $200 million, respectively, in cash to further fund its pension plans. No additional pension contributions are required in 2013. The Company expects it will continue to make on-going contributions related to current benefit payments for SERPA and postretirement healthcare plans.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following tables set forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) (in thousands):

	Three months ended June 30, 2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Marketable securities			Derivative financial instruments			Pension and postretirement benefit plans			Total
Beginning balance	$	40,765		$	433		$	6,764		$	(645,614	)	$	(597,652	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(12,380		)	(608		)	492			—			(12,496		)
Income tax	1,076			225			(182		)	—			1,119
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(11,304		)	(383		)	310			—			(11,377		)
Reclassifications:
Realized (gains) losses - marketable securities (a)				—									—
Realized (gains) losses - foreign currency contracts(b)							(753		)				(753		)
Realized (gains) losses - commodities contracts(b)							34						34
Realized (gains) losses - interest rate swaps(c)							82						82
Prior service credits(d)										(526		)	(526		)
Actuarial losses(d)										16,789			16,789
Total before tax	—			—			(637		)	16,263			15,626
Income tax (benefit) expense	—			—			237			(6,024		)	(5,787		)
Net reclassifications	—			—			(400		)	10,239			9,839
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(11,304		)	(383		)	(90		)	10,239			(1,538		)
Ending Balance	$	29,461		$	50		$	6,674		$	(635,375	)	$	(599,190	)

	Three months ended July 1, 2012
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Marketable securities			Derivative financial instruments			Pension and postretirement benefit plans			Total
Beginning balance	$	54,596		$	1,340		$	1,481		$	(525,369	)	$	(467,952	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(10,559		)	(1,088		)	10,191			—			(1,456		)
Income tax	534			403			(3,775		)	—			(2,838		)
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(10,025		)	(685		)	6,416			—			(4,294		)
Reclassifications:
Realized (gains) losses - marketable securities (a)				—									—
Realized (gains) losses - foreign currency contracts(b)							(9,683		)				(9,683		)
Realized (gains) losses - commodities contracts(b)							337						337
Realized (gains) losses - interest rate swaps(c)							968						968
Prior service credits(d)										(223		)	(223		)
Actuarial losses(d)										12,824			12,824
Total before tax	—			—			(8,378		)	12,601			4,223
Income tax (benefit) expense	—			—			3,135			(4,668		)	(1,533		)
Net reclassifications	—			—			(5,243		)	7,933			2,690
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(10,025		)	(685		)	1,173			7,933			(1,604		)
Ending Balance	$	44,571		$	655		$	2,654		$	(517,436	)	$	(469,556	)

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Marketable securities			Derivative financial instruments			Pension and postretirement benefit plans			Total
Beginning balance	$	51,335		$	677		$	(3,837	)	$	(655,853	)	$	(607,678	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(23,852		)	(996		)	16,370			—			(8,478		)
Income tax	1,978			369			(6,063		)	—			(3,716		)
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(21,874		)	(627		)	10,307			—			(12,194		)
Reclassifications:
Realized (gains) losses - marketable securities (a)				—									—
Realized (gains) losses - foreign currency contracts(b)							(13		)				(13		)
Realized (gains) losses - commodities contracts(b)							(13		)				(13		)
Realized (gains) losses - interest rate swaps(c)							345						345
Prior service credits(d)										(1,052		)	(1,052		)
Actuarial losses(d)										33,578			33,578
Total before tax	—			—			319			32,526			32,845
Income tax (benefit) expense	—			—			(115		)	(12,048		)	(12,163		)
Net reclassifications	—			—			204			20,478			20,682
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(21,874		)	(627		)	10,511			20,478			8,488
Ending Balance	$	29,461		$	50		$	6,674		$	(635,375	)	$	(599,190	)

	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Marketable securities			Derivative financial instruments			Pension and postretirement benefit plans			Total
Beginning balance	$	49,935		$	327		$	6,307		$	(533,302	)	$	(476,733	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(5,301		)	521			3,647			—			(1,133		)
Income tax	(63		)	(193		)	(1,352		)	—			(1,608		)
Net other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(5,364		)	328			2,295			—			(2,741		)
Reclassifications:
Realized (gains) losses - marketable securities (a)				—									—
Realized (gains) losses - foreign currency contracts(b)							(12,104		)				(12,104		)
Realized (gains) losses - commodities contracts(b)							656						656
Realized (gains) losses - interest rate swaps(c)							1,935						1,935
Prior service credits(d)										(448		)	(448		)
Actuarial losses(d)										25,648			25,648
Total before tax	—			—			(9,513		)	25,200			15,687
Income tax (benefit) expense	—			—			3,565			(9,334		)	(5,769		)
Net reclassifications	—			—			(5,948		)	15,866			9,918
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(5,364		)	328			(3,653		)	15,866			7,177
Ending Balance	$	44,571		$	655		$	2,654		$	(517,436	)	$	(469,556	)

(a) Amounts reclassified to net income are included in investment income.

(b) Amounts reclassified to net income are included in motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold.

(c) Amounts reclassified to net income are presented in financial services interest expense.

(d) Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net periodic period cost. See note 14 for information related to pension and postretirement benefit plans.

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Supplemental Consolidating Data (Balance Sheet) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,300,690	$ 1,068,138	$ 1,071,496	$ 1,526,950
Marketable securities	133,631	135,634	135,848
Accounts receivable, net	253,819	230,079	250,268
Finance receivables, net	2,010,974	1,743,045	1,854,838
Inventories	307,717	393,524	323,046
Restricted cash	212,004	188,008	188,564
Other current assets	235,636	292,508	245,807
Total current assets	4,454,471	4,050,936	4,069,867
Finance receivables, net	4,214,612	4,038,807	4,161,731
Property, plant and equipment, net	790,563	815,464	776,793
Goodwill	29,183	29,530	28,604
Other long-term assets	218,369	236,036	279,789
Total assets	9,707,198	9,170,773	9,316,784
Accounts payable	344,423	257,386	252,239
Accrued liabilities	450,247	513,591	535,097
Short-term debt	525,745	294,943	845,868
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	776,274	437,162	907,389
Total current liabilities	2,096,689	1,503,082	2,540,593
Long-term debt	4,234,352	4,370,544	3,576,994
Pension liability	148,974	330,294	122,496
Postretirement healthcare benefits	271,122	278,062	263,295
Other long-term liabilities	134,822	131,167	147,019
Total shareholders' equity	2,821,239	2,557,624	2,666,387
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	9,707,198	9,170,773	9,316,784
Motorcycles And Related Products Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	935,095	727,716	725,909	943,330
Marketable securities	133,631	135,634	135,848
Accounts receivable, net	956,619	781,642	885,797
Finance receivables, net	0	0	0
Inventories	307,717	393,524	323,046
Restricted cash	0	0	0
Other current assets	175,231	230,905	182,464
Total current assets	2,508,293	2,269,421	2,253,064
Finance receivables, net	0	0	0
Property, plant and equipment, net	758,674	783,068	747,133
Goodwill	29,183	29,530	28,604
Other long-term assets	277,409	292,764	335,811
Total assets	3,573,559	3,374,783	3,364,612
Accounts payable	290,363	221,064	197,891
Accrued liabilities	392,613	439,144	466,808
Short-term debt	0	0	0
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	303,000	0	0
Total current liabilities	985,976	660,208	664,699
Long-term debt	0	303,000	303,000
Pension liability	148,974	330,294	122,496
Postretirement healthcare benefits	271,122	278,062	263,295
Other long-term liabilities	116,645	114,476	131,754
Total shareholders' equity	2,050,842	1,688,743	1,879,368
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,573,559	3,374,783	3,364,612
Financial Services Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	365,595	340,422	345,587	583,620
Marketable securities	0	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0	0
Finance receivables, net	2,010,974	1,743,045	1,854,838
Inventories	0	0	0
Restricted cash	212,004	188,008	188,564
Other current assets	60,405	57,609	63,343
Total current assets	2,648,978	2,329,084	2,452,332
Finance receivables, net	4,214,612	4,038,807	4,161,731
Property, plant and equipment, net	31,889	32,396	29,660
Goodwill	0	0	0
Other long-term assets	18,011	19,468	17,956
Total assets	6,913,490	6,419,755	6,661,679
Accounts payable	756,860	587,885	689,877
Accrued liabilities	61,015	74,447	71,756
Short-term debt	525,745	294,943	845,868
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	473,274	437,162	907,389
Total current liabilities	1,816,894	1,394,437	2,514,890
Long-term debt	4,234,352	4,067,544	3,273,994
Pension liability	0	0	0
Postretirement healthcare benefits	0	0	0
Other long-term liabilities	18,177	16,691	15,265
Total shareholders' equity	844,067	941,083	857,530
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	6,913,490	6,419,755	6,661,679
Eliminations & Adjustments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Marketable securities	0	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	(702,800)	(551,563)	(635,529)
Finance receivables, net	0	0	0
Inventories	0	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0	0
Other current assets	0	3,994	0
Total current assets	(702,800)	(547,569)	(635,529)
Finance receivables, net	0	0	0
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0	0
Goodwill	0	0	0
Other long-term assets	(77,051)	(76,196)	(73,978)
Total assets	(779,851)	(623,765)	(709,507)
Accounts payable	(702,800)	(551,563)	(635,529)
Accrued liabilities	(3,381)	0	(3,467)
Short-term debt	0	0	0
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	0	0	0
Total current liabilities	(706,181)	(551,563)	(638,996)
Long-term debt	0	0	0
Pension liability	0	0	0
Postretirement healthcare benefits	0	0	0
Other long-term liabilities	0	0	0
Total shareholders' equity	(73,670)	(72,202)	(70,511)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ (779,851)	$ (623,765)	$ (709,507)

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Supplemental Consolidating Data

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

Supplemental Consolidating Data

Supplemental Consolidating Data

The supplemental consolidating data for the periods noted is presented for informational purposes. The supplemental consolidating data may be different than segment information presented elsewhere due to the allocation of intercompany eliminations to reporting segments. All supplemental data is presented in thousands.

	Three months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations			Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products	$	1,634,165		$	—	$	(2,699	)	$	1,631,466
Financial services	—			163,335		(494		)	162,841
Total revenue	1,634,165			163,335		(3,193		)	1,794,307
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,029,596			—		—			1,029,596
Financial services interest expense	—			45,506		—			45,506
Financial services provision for credit losses	—			11,297		—			11,297
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	249,996			34,581		(3,193		)	281,384
Restructuring expense	(5,297		)	—		—			(5,297		)
Total costs and expenses	1,274,295			91,384		(3,193		)	1,362,486
Operating income	359,870			71,951		—			431,821
Investment income	1,770			—		—			1,770
Interest expense	11,238			—		—			11,238
Income before provision for income taxes	350,402			71,951		—			422,353
Provision for income taxes	124,271			26,343		—			150,614
Net income	$	226,131		$	45,608	$	—		$	271,739
	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations			Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products	$	3,050,974		$	—	$	(5,260	)	$	3,045,714
Financial services	—			320,632		(826		)	319,806
Total revenue	3,050,974			320,632		(6,086		)	3,365,520
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,924,402			—		—			1,924,402
Financial services interest expense	—			86,060		—			86,060
Financial services provision for credit losses	—			24,407		—			24,407
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	490,071			68,898		(6,086		)	552,883
Restructuring expense	(2,359		)	—		—			(2,359		)
Total costs and expenses	2,412,114			179,365		(6,086		)	2,585,393
Operating income	638,860			141,267		—			780,127
Investment income	188,385			—		(185,000		)	3,385
Interest expense	22,629			—		—			22,629
Income before provision for income taxes	804,616			141,267		(185,000		)	760,883
Provision for income taxes	213,557			51,458		—			265,015
Net income	$	591,059		$	89,809	$	(185,000	)	$	495,868

	Three months ended July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products	$	1,572,003	$	—		$	(2,956	)	$	1,569,047
Financial services	—		160,843			(230		)	160,613
Total revenue	1,572,003		160,843			(3,186		)	1,729,660
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,005,230		—			—			1,005,230
Financial services interest expense	—		48,712			—			48,712
Financial services provision for credit losses	—		(5,259		)	—			(5,259		)
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	248,268		38,162			(3,186		)	283,244
Restructuring expense	6,220		—			—			6,220
Total costs and expenses	1,259,718		81,615			(3,186		)	1,338,147
Operating income	312,285		79,228			—			391,513
Investment income	2,231		—			—			2,231
Interest expense	11,595		—			—			11,595
Income before provision for income taxes	302,921		79,228			—			382,149
Provision for income taxes	106,377		28,522			—			134,899
Net income	$	196,544	$	50,706		$	—		$	247,250
	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products	$	2,847,786	$	—		$	(5,370	)	$	2,842,416
Financial services	—		316,749			186			316,935
Total revenue	2,847,786		316,749			(5,184		)	3,159,351
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold	1,822,089		—			—			1,822,089
Financial services interest expense	—		99,968			—			99,968
Financial services provision for credit losses	—		3,754			—			3,754
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	484,847		69,235			(5,184		)	548,898
Restructuring expense	17,671		—			—			17,671
Total costs and expenses	2,324,607		172,957			(5,184		)	2,492,380
Operating income	523,179		143,792			—			666,971
Investment income	229,164		—			(225,000		)	4,164
Interest expense	23,090		—			—			23,090
Income before provision for income taxes	729,253		143,792			(225,000		)	648,045
Provision for income taxes	176,995		51,765			—			228,760
Net income	$	552,258	$	92,027		$	(225,000	)	$	419,285

	June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	935,095	$	365,595	$	—		$	1,300,690
Marketable securities	133,631		—		—			133,631
Accounts receivable, net	956,619		—		(702,800		)	253,819
Finance receivables, net	—		2,010,974		—			2,010,974
Inventories	307,717		—		—			307,717
Restricted cash	—		212,004		—			212,004
Other current assets	175,231		60,405		—			235,636
Total current assets	2,508,293		2,648,978		(702,800		)	4,454,471
Finance receivables, net	—		4,214,612		—			4,214,612
Property, plant and equipment, net	758,674		31,889		—			790,563
Goodwill	29,183		—		—			29,183
Other long-term assets	277,409		18,011		(77,051		)	218,369
	$	3,573,559	$	6,913,490	$	(779,851	)	$	9,707,198
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	290,363	$	756,860	$	(702,800	)	$	344,423
Accrued liabilities	392,613		61,015		(3,381		)	450,247
Short-term debt	—		525,745		—			525,745
Current portion of long-term debt	303,000		473,274		—			776,274
Total current liabilities	985,976		1,816,894		(706,181		)	2,096,689
Long-term debt	—		4,234,352		—			4,234,352
Pension liability	148,974		—		—			148,974
Postretirement healthcare benefits	271,122		—		—			271,122
Other long-term liabilities	116,645		18,177		—			134,822
Shareholders’ equity	2,050,842		844,067		(73,670		)	2,821,239
	$	3,573,559	$	6,913,490	$	(779,851	)	$	9,707,198

	December 31, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	727,716	$	340,422	$	—		$	1,068,138
Marketable securities	135,634		—		—			135,634
Accounts receivable, net	781,642		—		(551,563		)	230,079
Finance receivables, net	—		1,743,045		—			1,743,045
Inventories	393,524		—		—			393,524
Restricted cash	—		188,008		—			188,008
Other current assets	230,905		57,609		3,994			292,508
Total current assets	2,269,421		2,329,084		(547,569		)	4,050,936
Finance receivables, net	—		4,038,807		—			4,038,807
Property, plant and equipment, net	783,068		32,396		—			815,464
Goodwill	29,530		—		—			29,530
Other long-term assets	292,764		19,468		(76,196		)	236,036
	$	3,374,783	$	6,419,755	$	(623,765	)	$	9,170,773
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	221,064	$	587,885	$	(551,563	)	$	257,386
Accrued liabilities	439,144		74,447		—			513,591
Short-term debt	—		294,943		—			294,943
Current portion of long-term debt	—		437,162		—			437,162
Total current liabilities	660,208		1,394,437		(551,563		)	1,503,082
Long-term debt	303,000		4,067,544		—			4,370,544
Pension liability	330,294		—		—			330,294
Postretirement healthcare benefits	278,062		—		—			278,062
Other long-term liabilities	114,476		16,691		—			131,167
Shareholders’ equity	1,688,743		941,083		(72,202		)	2,557,624
	$	3,374,783	$	6,419,755	$	(623,765	)	$	9,170,773

	July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles & Related Products Operations		Financial Services Operations		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	725,909	$	345,587	$	—		$	1,071,496
Marketable securities	135,848		—		—			135,848
Accounts receivable, net	885,797		—		(635,529		)	250,268
Finance receivables, net	—		1,854,838		—			1,854,838
Inventories	323,046		—		—			323,046
Restricted cash	—		188,564		—			188,564
Other current assets	182,464		63,343		—			245,807
Total current assets	2,253,064		2,452,332		(635,529		)	4,069,867
Finance receivables, net	—		4,161,731		—			4,161,731
Property, plant and equipment, net	747,133		29,660		—			776,793
Goodwill	28,604		—		—			28,604
Other long-term assets	335,811		17,956		(73,978		)	279,789
	$	3,364,612	$	6,661,679	$	(709,507	)	$	9,316,784
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	197,891	$	689,877	$	(635,529	)	$	252,239
Accrued liabilities	466,808		71,756		(3,467		)	535,097
Short-term debt	—		845,868		—			845,868
Current portion of long-term debt	—		907,389		—			907,389
Total current liabilities	664,699		2,514,890		(638,996		)	2,540,593
Long-term debt	303,000		3,273,994		—			3,576,994
Pension liability	122,496		—		—			122,496
Postretirement healthcare liability	263,295		—		—			263,295
Other long-term liabilities	131,754		15,265		—			147,019
Shareholders’ equity	1,879,368		857,530		(70,511		)	2,666,387
	$	3,364,612	$	6,661,679	$	(709,507	)	$	9,316,784

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles &  Related Products Operations			Financial Services  Operations		Eliminations & Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income	$	591,059		89,809		$	(185,000	)	$	495,868
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	80,592			2,814		—			83,406
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs	—			40,947		—			40,947
Amortization of financing origination fees	237			4,398		—			4,635
Provision for employee long-term benefits	33,382			—		—			33,382
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans	(189,116		)	—		—			(189,116		)
Stock compensation expense	19,592			1,469		—			21,061
Net change in wholesale finance receivables	—			—		(293,293		)	(293,293		)
Provision for credit losses	—			24,407		—			24,407
Loss on debt extinguishment	—			4,947		—			4,947
Foreign currency adjustments	18,529			—		—			18,529
Other, net	(647		)	205		—			(442		)
Change in current assets and current liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(286,024		)	—		251,237			(34,787		)
Finance receivables—accrued interest and other	—			699		—			699
Inventories	69,475			—		—			69,475
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	63,605			258,353		(251,237		)	70,721
Restructuring reserves	(22,790		)	—		—			(22,790		)
Derivative instruments	(1,529		)	(28	)	—			(1,557		)
Other	65,613			(2,028	)	—			63,585
Total adjustments	(149,081		)	336,183		(293,293		)	(106,191		)
Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities	441,978			425,992		(478,293		)	389,677

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
	Motorcycles &  Related Products Operations			Financial Services  Operations			Eliminations & Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(64,282		)	(2,307		)	—			(66,589		)
Origination of finance receivables	—			(4,019,925		)	2,366,693			(1,653,232		)
Collections of finance receivables	—			3,496,088			(2,073,400		)	1,422,688
Purchases of marketable securities	(4,998		)	—			—			(4,998		)
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities	6,003			—			—			6,003
Other	6,667			—			—			6,667
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities	(56,610		)	(526,144		)	293,293			(289,461		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of medium-term notes	—			(27,858		)	—			(27,858		)
Loan to HDFS	100,000			(100,000		)	—			—
Proceeds from securitization of debt	—			647,516			—			647,516
Repayments of securitization debt	—			(423,455		)	—			(423,455		)
Net decrease in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper	—			230,761			—			230,761
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper	—			47,061			—			47,061
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper	—			(37,642		)	—			(37,642		)
Net change in restricted cash	—			(23,996		)	—			(23,996		)
Dividends paid	(94,213		)	(185,000		)	185,000			(94,213		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(208,699		)	—			—			(208,699		)
Excess tax benefits from share based payments	16,338			—			—			16,338
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans	24,677			—			—			24,677
Net cash used by financing activities	(161,897		)	127,387			185,000			150,490
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(16,092		)	(2,062		)	—			(18,154		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	207,379		$	25,173		$	—		$	232,552
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period	$	727,716		$	340,422		$	—		$	1,068,138
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	207,379			25,173			—			232,552
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$	935,095		$	365,595		$	—		$	1,300,690

	Six months ended July 1, 2012
	Motorcycles &  Related Products Operations			Financial Services  Operations			Eliminations & Adjustments			Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	552,258		$	92,027		$	(225,000	)	$	419,285
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	82,954			3,043			—			85,997
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs	—			38,075			—			38,075
Amortization of financing origination fees	237			4,784			—			5,021
Provision for employee long-term benefits	33,236			1,027			—			34,263
Contributions to pension and postretirement plans	(213,648		)	—			—			(213,648		)
Stock compensation expense	20,539			1,580			—			22,119
Net change in wholesale finance receivables	—			—			(124,919		)	(124,919		)
Provision for credit losses	—			3,754			—			3,754
Foreign currency adjustments	8,143			—			—			8,143
Other, net	1,275			4,292			—			5,567
Change in current assets and current liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(295,930		)	—			260,953			(34,977		)
Finance receivables—accrued interest and other	—			2,912			—			2,912
Inventories	89,162			—			—			89,162
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(22,227		)	270,894			(260,953		)	(12,286		)
Restructuring reserves	(9,915		)	—			—			(9,915		)
Derivative instruments	(1,293		)	(127		)	—			(1,420		)
Other	(25,286		)	(3,605		)	—			(28,891		)
Total adjustments	(332,753		)	326,629			(124,919		)	(131,043		)
Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities	219,505			418,656			(349,919		)	288,242
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(57,504		)	(2,574		)	—			(60,078		)
Origination of finance receivables	—			(3,766,621		)	2,183,049			(1,583,572		)
Collections of finance receivables	—			3,493,920			(2,058,130		)	1,435,790
Purchases of marketable securities	(4,993		)	—			—			(4,993		)
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities	23,046			—			—			23,046
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities	(39,451		)	(275,275		)	124,919			(189,807		)
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes	—			397,373			—			397,373
Loan to HDFS	(200,000		)	200,000			—			—
Proceeds from securitization debt	—			91,030			—			91,030
Repayments of securitization debt	—			(839,401		)	—			(839,401		)
Net decrease in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper	—			(46,629		)	—			(46,629		)
Net change in restricted cash	—			41,091			—			41,091
Dividends paid	(71,645		)	(225,000		)	225,000			(71,645		)
Purchase of common stock for treasury	(172,742		)	—			—			(172,742		)
Excess tax benefits from share based payments	15,730			—			—			15,730
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans	35,337			—			—			35,337
Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities	(393,320		)	(381,536		)	225,000			(549,856		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4,155		)	122			—			(4,033		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	(217,421	)	$	(238,033	)	$	—		$	(455,454	)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period	$	943,330		$	583,620		$	—		$	1,526,950
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(217,421		)	(238,033		)	—			(455,454		)
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$	725,909		$	345,587		$	—		$	1,071,496

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Business Segments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business Segments

Business Segments

The Company operates in two business segments: Motorcycles and Financial Services. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately based on the fundamental differences in their operations. Selected segment information is set forth below (in thousands):

	Three months ended					Six months ended
	June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012		June 30, 2013			July 1, 2012
Motorcycles net revenue	$	1,631,466		$	1,569,047	$	3,045,714		$	2,842,416
Gross profit	601,870			563,817		1,121,312			1,020,327
Selling, administrative and engineering expense	249,502			248,038		489,245			485,033
Restructuring expense	(5,297		)	6,220		(2,359		)	17,671
Operating income from Motorcycles	357,665			309,559		634,426			517,623
Financial services revenue	162,841			160,613		319,806			316,935
Financial services expense	88,685			78,659		174,105			167,587
Operating income from Financial Services	74,156			81,954		145,701			149,348
Operating income	$	431,821		$	391,513	$	780,127		$	666,971

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Aug. 02, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	HARLEY DAVIDSON INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000793952
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		223,065,152

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Commitment and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitment and Contingencies

Commitment and Contingencies

The Company is subject to lawsuits and other claims related to environmental, product and other matters. In determining required reserves related to these items, the Company carefully analyzes cases and considers the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes, as well as the potential range of possible loss. The required reserves are monitored on an ongoing basis and are updated based on new developments or new information in each matter.

Environmental Protection Agency Notice

In December 2009, the Company received formal, written requests for information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding: (i) certificates of conformity for motorcycle emissions and related designations and labels, (ii) aftermarket parts, and (iii) warranty claims on emissions related components. The Company promptly submitted written responses to the EPA’s inquiry and engaged in discussions with the EPA. It is possible that a result of the EPA’s investigation will be some form of enforcement action by the EPA that will seek a fine or other relief. However, at this time the Company does not know and cannot reasonably estimate the impact of any remedies the EPA might seek.

York Environmental Matters:

The Company is involved with government agencies and groups of potentially responsible parties in various environmental matters, including a matter involving the cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination at its York, Pennsylvania facility. The York facility was formerly used by the U.S. Navy and AMF prior to the purchase of the York facility by the Company from AMF in 1981. Although the Company is not certain as to the full extent of the environmental contamination at the York facility, it has been working with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) since 1986 in undertaking environmental investigation and remediation activities, including an ongoing site-wide remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS). In January 1995, the Company entered into a settlement agreement (the Agreement) with the Navy. The Agreement calls for the Navy and the Company to contribute amounts into a trust equal to 53% and 47%, respectively, of future costs associated with environmental investigation and remediation activities at the York facility (Response Costs). The trust administers the payment of the Response Costs incurred at the York facility as covered by the Agreement.

In February 2002, the Company was advised by the EPA that it considers some of the Company’s remediation activities at the York facility to be subject to the EPA’s corrective action program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and offered the Company the option of addressing corrective action under a RCRA facility lead agreement. In July 2005, the York facility was designated as the first site in Pennsylvania to be addressed under the “One Cleanup Program.” The program provides a more streamlined and efficient oversight of voluntary remediation by both PADEP and EPA and will be carried out consistent with the Agreement with the Navy. As a result, the RCRA facility lead agreement has been superseded.

The Company estimates that its share of the future Response Costs at the York facility will be approximately $3.4 million and has established a reserve for this amount which is included in accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As noted above, the RI/FS is still underway and given the uncertainty that exists concerning the nature and scope of additional environmental investigation and remediation that may ultimately be required under the RI/FS or otherwise at the York facility, we are unable to make a reasonable estimate of those additional costs, if any, that may result.

The estimate of the Company’s future Response Costs that will be incurred at the York facility is based on reports of independent environmental consultants retained by the Company, the actual costs incurred to date and the estimated costs to complete the necessary investigation and remediation activities. Response Costs are expected to be paid primarily over a period of several years ending in 2017 although certain Response Costs may continue for some time beyond 2017.

Product Liability Matters:

The Company is involved in product liability lawsuits related to the operation of its business. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated. The Company also maintains insurance coverage for product liability exposures. The Company believes that its accruals and insurance coverage are adequate and that product liability will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Detail) (Stock Option [Member]) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares considered anti-dilutive and excluded from computation	1.2	2.1	1.3	2.3

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Earnings Per Share (Reconciliation Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
Numerator:
Net Income	$ 271,739	$ 247,250	$ 495,868	$ 419,285
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share- weighted-average common shares	223,052	228,838	223,737	228,914
Effect of dilutive securities—employee stock compensation plan	1,418	2,085	1,569	2,190
Denominator for diluted earnings per share- adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding	224,470	230,923	225,306	231,104
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.22	$ 1.08	$ 2.22	$ 1.83
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.21	$ 1.07	$ 2.20	$ 1.81