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You’d be hard-pressed to find two institutions more fundamentally American than Harley-Davidson and gorgeous pin-up girls. We think it’s only natural that several great artistic minds would put these two things together. Peep our slideshow and witness two of the greatest marvels of nature and mechanics operating in flawless harmony on your visual pleasure center.
The Brat
Why We Love It: Remember that petulant five-year-old girl from your block on the pink bike with the streamers coming from the handlebars, and the wobbly training wheels? This is her, all grown up. Aren’t you glad she found you on Facebook?
Rhapsody in Blue
Why We Love It: We’re down with the outfit, but a tiny white skirt on a bike? Now that’s a stretch.
Eveningwear
Why We Love It: She looks extremely protective of her bike. We like that in a woman.
Purple Passion
Why We Love It: Her top matches her bike. Now that’s coordination.
Sidecar Sally
Why We Love It: This sidecar is sexy, not silly.
Relaxation Station
Why We Love It: It’s black and white and hot all over.
Rest Stop
Why We Love It: We’re not sure that’s what’s usually meant by the phrase “stop the bike for a minute and stretch your legs.” But we’re not NOT sure, either.
Astride
Why We Love It: She’s all ready to curl up behind you. All you have to do is get on.
Marisa Miller - On the Street
Why We Love It: This photo makes us think we could be out riding one day, then pull up next to the girl of our dreams. What could be better?
Safety Lesson
Why We Love It: A helmet is essential, but a helmet that complements the rest of your gear is even better. However, she’s demonstrating an even more fundamental safety tip: beware of loose clothing getting stuck in the spokes of your wheels. That’s no fun for anyone. Thanks, vintage pinup model! We feel like we’ve learned a lot.
Marisa Miller, American Bombshell
Why We Love It: You might know her better as a Victoria’s Secret model, but Marisa Miller is also a Harley girl -- and supporter of our troops -- through and through. In 2009, she did a vintage pinup photo shoot for Harley-Davidson that still wows us. Yes, there was a calendar. We wouldn’t be surprised if you can find your own copy on eBay, either.
Seeing Red
Why We Love It: Hey, she’s wearing a helmet!
Marisa Miller - Fat Bob
Why We Love It: Yep, that rear suspension needs adjusting.
Touring
Why We Love It: Uh-oh, this damsel in distress appears to be losing her clothes. With all that luggage, there’s bound to be something in there she can wear. Maybe. We mean, being barefoot on a bike is just asking for trouble. Yes.
Jewel's Softail Classic
Why We Love It: Jewel is a talented musician and classic beauty. We’re not surprised she rides a true American classic, as well.
Marisa Miller - Nightster
Why We Love It: What can we say? We love a woman in uniform.
Deborah Dimiceli - Road King
Why We Love It: Hot and cool at the same time. What fulfills both words more than a lady in leather who rides her own? Nothing.
Excellent XLCR
Why We Love It: We’re not sure if it’s the girl or the bike who’s won an award here. We’re also not sure we care.
Miss July
Why We Love It: We’re pretty sure this shop has the right tools for any bolts that need tightening. You know, in those big, blue Mac tool cabinets behind the stunning woman/bike combo. What do you mean, you didn’t even notice the tools?!
Marisa Miller - Street Glide
Why We Love It: Quick show of hands: who’s signing up for the Navy now?
Modern Classic by Jason Wiersma Photography
Why We Love It: This model has a challenge in her eyes, like she’s ready to take on the world. Her bike is in total agreement. We like that a lot.
Marisa Miller - Coastguard Nightster
Why We Love It: Dangerous curves, meet dangerous curves.
Marilyn Monroe: An American Legend
Why We Love It: We’re not sure which American Legend the text refers to here: Harley-Davidson or the one and only Marilyn? Either way, we say yes.
Clothing Optional by David Uhl
Why We Love It: Classy pinup paintings like this are always in style. Also, it makes us want to go skinny dipping as well...
Christina Aguilera for Latina
Why We Love It: This photo is proof that pinups are enduringly hot, even in modern times.
