Fire up the V-twin — Bally’s 1991 Harley Davidson is a solid-state four-player that captures the chrome-and-leather romance of America’s most iconic motorcycle brand, designed by the prolific Barry Oursler with a Mark Sprenger concept and art and a Dan Forden soundtrack. With an alphanumeric display, a shaker motor to rumble like a real engine, and a confirmed run of 2,187, it’s a spirited early-’90s machine built to celebrate the open road.
The layout is a solid, well-appointed spread: two flippers, three pop bumpers, a pair of slingshots, eight standup targets, three kick-out holes, two three-bank drop arrays, twin spinning targets, and left and right crossover return lanes, all rumbling along to that shaker motor. Those dual spinners offer satisfying, high-value shots for a scoring-minded player, while the eight standups and two drop banks give plenty to work through, and the crossover return lanes add interesting ball movement across the playfield. The shaker motor is the signature touch, giving the machine a visceral, engine-like rumble that sells the motorcycle theme with every big moment.
Harley Davidson is a fun, characterful Bally that pairs an aspirational, freedom-of-the-road theme with a satisfying, spinner-driven playfield and that immersive shaker rumble. The motorcycle brand was a natural fit for pinball’s rebellious energy, and this machine captures the throttle-happy spirit of the open highway. For the collector who loves early-’90s Bally design and a big helping of chrome-and-leather cool, it’s a worthy pick. Work those spinners, clear the drop banks, and feel the engine rumble. It’s open-road pinball with genuine attitude, built for anyone who’s ever dreamed of twisting the throttle and riding off into the distance. Let it roar.