Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Gross unrealized gains (losses)
Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) before Taxes
Gross unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes
Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Contractual maturities period of marketable securities (in months)
Marketable Securities, Contractual Maturities Term
Marketable Securities; Contractual Maturities Term
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule Of Finance Receivables By Aging [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain]
Retail
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Wholesale
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivables, Period Past Due [Axis]
Financing Receivables, Period Past Due [Axis]
Financing Receivables, Period Past Due [Domain]
Financing Receivables, Period Past Due [Domain]
Current
Financing Receivables, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
31-60 Days Past Due
Financing Receivables, 31 To 60 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivables, 31 To 60 Days Past Due [Member]
61-90 Days Past Due
Financing Receivables, 61 To 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivables, 61 To 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Greater than 90 Days Past Due
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing receivable, current
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current
Total Past Due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due
Total finance receivables
Financing Receivable, Gross
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Medium-term notes
Medium-term Notes [Member]
Senior unsecured notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Secured Debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE
Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE [Member]
Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE [Member]
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility
Asset-backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member]
Asset-backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member]
Asset-backed securitization debt
Term Asset-Backed Securitization VIEs [Member]
Term Asset-Backed Securitization VIEs [Member]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Finance receivables, net
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Short-term Debt, Fair Value
Short-term Debt, Fair Value
Lines of Credit, Fair Value Disclosure
Lines of Credit, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Product Liability Contingency [Table]
Product Liability Contingency [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Voluntary Recall [Member]
Voluntary Recall [Member]
Voluntary Recall
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Accrued Liabilities
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Product Liability Contingency
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Product Liability Accrual, Component Amount
Product Liability Accrual, Component Amount
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Commodity Contract
Commodity Contract [Member]
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of Goods, Total [Member]
Derivative
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of cash flow hedges excluded from effectiveness testing
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Warranties issued during the period
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued
Settlements made during the period
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) for Preexisting Warranties
Balance, end of period
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Foreign Currency Contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Treasury Rate Locks
Treasury Lock [Member]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Cost of Sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Interest Expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI, before tax
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Expected to be Reclassified Over the Next Twelve Months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Schedule of Impaired Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Impaired Financing Receivable [Table]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Domain]
Collateral [Axis]
Collateral [Axis]
Collateral [Domain]
Collateral [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Domain]
Industry Sector [Axis]
Industry Sector [Axis]
Industry Sector [Domain]
Industry Sector [Domain]
Geographic Distribution [Axis]
Geographic Distribution [Axis]
Geographic Distribution [Domain]
Geographic Distribution [Domain]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance
Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance
Impaired Financing Receivable, Related Allowance
Impaired Financing Receivable, Related Allowance
Impaired Financing Receivable, Average Recorded Investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, Average Recorded Investment
Impaired Financing Receivable, Interest Income, Accrual Method
Impaired Financing Receivable, Interest Income, Accrual Method
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable Legal Entities
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Eliminations
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Motorcycles And Related Products Operations
Motorcycles And Related Products Operations [Member]
Motorcycles & Related Products Operations
Financial Services Operations
Financial Services Operations [Member]
Financial services operations
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization of intangibles
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs
Amortization of Deferred Loan Origination Fees, Net
Amortization of financing origination fees
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Provision for long-term employee benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost)
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments
Payment for Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Stock compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales
Increase (Decrease) in Finance Receivables
Provision for credit losses
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses
Gain on off-balance sheet securitization
Gain (Loss) on Securitization of Financial Assets
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Foreign currency adjustments
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Finance receivables - accrued interest and other
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Interest Receivable, Net
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Derivative instruments
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Assets and Liabilities
Other
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Total adjustments
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Origination of finance receivables
Payments to Acquire Finance Receivables
Collections on finance receivables
Proceeds from Collection of Finance Receivables
Proceeds from finance receivables sold
Proceeds from Sale of Finance Receivables
Sales and redemptions of marketable securities
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Medium-term Notes
Repayments of Unsecured Debt
Repayments of Unsecured Debt
Intercompany borrowing activity
Payments for (Proceeds from) Intercompany Borrowing Activity
Payments for (Proceeds from) Intercompany Borrowing Activity
Proceeds from securitization debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Secured Debt
Repayments of medium-term notes
Repayments of Medium-term Notes
Repayments of securitization debt
Repayments of Secured Debt
Net increase (decrease) in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper
Proceeds From (Repayments Of) Credit Facility And Unsecured Commercial Paper
Proceeds From (Repayments Of) Credit Facility And Unsecured Commercial Paper
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper
Proceeds from Issuance of Asset-Backed Commercial Paper
Proceeds from Issuance of Asset-Backed Commercial Paper
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper
Repayments from Issuance of Asset-Backed Commercial Paper
Repayments from Issuance of Asset-Backed Commercial Paper
Net change in restricted cash
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Restricted Cash, Financing Activities
Dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
Purchase of common stock for treasury
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract]
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Parts & Accessories
Parts & Accessories [Member]
Parts & Accessories [Member]
General Merchandise
General Merchandise [Member]
General Merchandise [Member]
Licensing
Licensing [Member]
Licensing [Member]
Financial Services Other income
Financial Services Other income [Member]
Financial Services Other income [Member]
Motorcycles and Related Products
Motorcycles and Related Products [Member]
Motorcycles and Related Products [Member]
Financial Services
Financial Services [Member]
Financial Services [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation
Contract with Customer, Liability [Abstract]
Contract with Customer, Liability [Abstract]
Contract with Customer, Liability
Contract with Customer, Liability
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Value
Derivative, Notional Amount
Asset Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Liability Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivable, gross
Allowance for credit losses
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses
Finance receivables, net
Financing Receivable, Net
Gain on off-balance sheet asset-backed securitization
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Motorcycles
Motorcycles [Member]
Motorcycles [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Motorcycles net revenue
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling, administrative and engineering expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Restructuring expense
Restructuring Charges
Financial Services revenue
Financial Services Revenue
Financial Services expense
Financial Services Costs
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
AOCI Attributable to Parent
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Marketable securities
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Derivative financial instruments
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Pension and postretirement benefit plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Pension and postretirement benefit plans - Prior service credits
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Pension and postretirement benefit plans - Actuarial losses
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications
OCI, before Reclassifications, before Tax, Attributable to Parent
Income tax (benefit) expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Reclassifications, Tax
Net other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications
OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Total reclassifications before tax
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, before Tax, Attributable to Parent
Reclassifications from AOCI, Income tax expense (benefit)
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
Net reclassifications
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Balance, end of period
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee Severance
Employee Severance [Member]
Project Implementation Costs
Project Implementation Costs [Member]
Project Implementation Costs [Member]
Accelerated Depreciation
Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve, reversal of previously recognized expense
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Restructuring Reserve
Utilized - cash
Payments for Restructuring
Utilized - non cash
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Foreign currency changes
Restructuring Reserve, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Balance, end of period
Marketable Securities
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
Inventories Net
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of Motorcycles Recalled
Number of Motorcycles Recalled
number of motorcycles recalled
Inventory Recall Expense
Inventory Recall Expense
Finance Receivables
Financing Receivables [Text Block]
Product Warranty and Recall Campaigns
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Inventory [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Domain]
Parts and Accessories and General Merchandise
Parts And Accessories And General Merchandise [Member]
Parts And Accessories And General Merchandise [Member]
Inventory
Inventory [Line Items]
Raw materials and work in process
Inventory, Work in Process and Raw Materials
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or net realizable value
Inventory, Gross
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost
Inventory, LIFO Reserve
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Pension and SERPA Benefits
Pension Plans and Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Pension Plans and Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits
Postretirement Health Coverage [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Amortization of unrecognized: Prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of unrecognized: Net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Curtailment loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Related to the On-Balance Sheet Financing
Schedule of Assets and Associated Liabilities Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Table Text Block]
Transfers of US Retail Motorcycle Finance Receivable
Transfers of US Retail Motorcycle Finance Receivable [Table Text Block]
Transfers of US Retail Motorcycle Finance Receivable [Table Text Block]
Transfers of Canadian Retail Motorcycle Finance Receivable
Schedule Of Cash Flows Between Transferor And Transferee [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Cash Flows Between Transferor And Transferee [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Servicing Activities
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assets and Associated Liabilities Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Table]
Schedule of Assets and Associated Liabilities Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Table]
Finance receivables
Financing Receivable [Member]
Allowance for credit losses
Allowance for Losses on Finance Receivables [Member]
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash [Member]
Restricted Cash [Member]
Other assets
Other Assets [Member]
Total assets
Assets, Total [Member]
Asset-backed debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Asset-backed securitizations
Term Asset Backed Securitizations [Member]
Term Asset Backed Securitizations
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilities
Asset-backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member]
Asset-backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility [Member]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
SPEs
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Assets, Carrying Amount
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, associated liabilities, carrying amount
Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings, Associated Liabilities, Carrying Amount
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Charge-offs
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Write-downs
Recoveries
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Recovery
Other
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Other
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Other
Balance, end of period
Principal balance of finance receivable
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales, Amount Derecognized
Current unpaid balance - off-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables
Continuing Involvement with Derecognized Transferred Financial Assets, Amount Outstanding
Current unpaid balance - on-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables
Continuing Involvement with Transferred Financial Assets, Principal Amount Outstanding
Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Internal Credit Assessment [Axis]
Internal Credit Assessment [Axis]
Internal Credit Assessment [Domain]
Internal Credit Assessment [Domain]
Prime
Prime [Member]
Sub-prime
Subprime [Member]
Doubtful
Doubtful [Member]
Substandard
Substandard [Member]
Special Mention
Special Mention [Member]
Medium Risk
Risk Level, Medium [Member]
Low Risk
Risk Level, Low [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Unsecured Debt
Unsecured Debt [Member]
2.70% Medium-term notes due in 2017, issued January 2012
Two Point Seven Percent Medium-Term Notes Due 2017 [Member]
2.70% Medium-Term Notes Due 2017 [Member]
1.55% Medium-term notes due in 2017, issued November 2014
One Point Fifty-five Percent Medium-Term Notes Due 2017 [Member]
1.55% Medium-Term Notes Due 2017 1.55 rate [Member] [Member]
6.80% Medium-term notes due in 2018, issued May 2008
Six Point Eight Percent Medium-Term Notes Due 2018 [Member]
6.80% Medium-Term Notes Due 2018 [Member]
2.25% Medium-term notes due in 2019, issued January 2016
Two Point Twenty-five Percent Medium Term Notes due 2019 [Member]
2.25% Medium-Term Notes Due 2019 [Member]
Floating-Rate Medium Term Notes due 2019
Floating-Rate Medium Term Notes due 2019 [Member]
Floating-Rate Medium Term Notes due 2019 [Member] [Member]
Two Point Four Percent Medium-Term Notes Due 2019
Two Point Four Percent Medium-Term Notes Due 2019 [Member]
2.40% Medium-Term Notes Due 2019 [Member]
2.15% Medium-term notes due in 2020, issued February 2015
Two Point Fifteen Percent Medium-Term Notes Due 2020 [Member]
2.15% Medium-Term Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Floating Rate Medium Term Notes due 2020
Floating Rate Medium Term Notes due 2020 [Member]
Floating Rate Medium Term Notes due 2020 [Member]
Two Point Four Percent Medium-Term Notes Due 2020
Two Point Four Percent Medium-Term Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Two Point Four Percent Medium-Term Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Two Point Eighty-five Percent Medium-Term Notes Due 2021
Two Point Eighty-five Percent Medium-Term Notes Due 2021 [Member]
2.85% Medium-Term Notes Due 2021
Three Point Fifty-five Percent Medium-Term Notes due 2021
Three Point Fifty-five Percent Medium-Term Notes due 2021 [Member]
Three Point Fifty-five Percent Medium-Term Notes due 2021 [Member]
Two Point Fifty-five Percent Medium-Term Notes Due 2022
Two Point Fifty-five Percent Medium-Term Notes Due 2022 [Member]
2.55% Medium-Term Notes Due 2022
Three Point Thirty-five Percent Medium Term Notes Due 2023
Three Point Thirty-five Percent Medium Term Notes Due 2023 [Member]
Three Point Thirty-five Percent Medium Term Notes Due 2023 [Member]
Three Point Five Percent Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2025
Three Point Five Percent Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2025 [Member]
Three Point Five Percent Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2025 [Member]
Four Point Six Two Five Percent Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2045
Four Point Six Two Five Percent Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2045 [Member]
Four Point Six Two Five Percent Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2045 [Member]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross
Long-term Debt, Gross
Less: unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Gross long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Less: current portion of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt, net
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Debt instrument, stated percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt instrument, basis spread on floating rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Derivative Instrument Fair Value
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Individually evaluated for impairment
Financing Receivable, Individually Evaluated for Impairment
Threshold period past due to be charged-off
Threshold Period Past Due for Write-off of Financing Receivable
Finance receivables, gross, 90 days or more past due and accruing interest
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing
Wholesale receivables on non-accrual status
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status
Schedule of Short-term Debt
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Motorcycles and Related Products
Financial Services
Total revenue
Revenues
Costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Motorcycles and Related Products cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Financial Services interest expense
Financing Interest Expense
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Investment (loss) income
Investment Income, Net
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement [Member]
Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Axis]
Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Axis]
Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle
Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Domain]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Restatement Adjustment
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Pension Plan
Pension Plan [Member]
Company contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Marketable securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Finance receivables, net
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Finance receivables, net
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Prepaid pension costs
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan
Goodwill
Goodwill
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Short-term debt
Short-term Debt
Current portion of long-term debt, net
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Pension liability
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent
Postretirement healthcare benefits
Liability, Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Derivative financial instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Marketable securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Pension and postretirement benefit plans
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax and Reclassification Adjustment, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Other
Other [Member]
Other [Member]
Financial Services Interest income
Financial Services Interest income [Member]
Financial Services Interest income [Member]
Securitization and servicing fee income
Securitization and servicing income [Member]
Securitization and servicing income [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues
Restructuring Expenses
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Finance Receivables
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Allowance for Credit Losses on Finance Receivables
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Impaired Financing Receivables
Impaired Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Aging of Past Due Finance Receivables Including Non-Accrual Status Finance Receivables
Past Due Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Recorded Investment of Finance Receivables by Credit Quality Indicator
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Secured Notes Through One Term Asset-backed Securitization Transaction
Secured Notes Through One Term Asset-backed Securitization Transaction [Member]
Secured Notes Through One Term Asset-backed Securitization Transaction [Member]
Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE, Facility Two
Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE, Facility Two [Member]
Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE, Facility Two [Member]
Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE, Facility One
Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE, Facility One [Member]
Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE, Facility One [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
U.S. Line of Credit
Domestic Line of Credit [Member]
Foreign Line of Credit
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
Variable Interest Entity
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Company issued secured notes
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Company issued secured notes, net of discount and issuance costs
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Borrowings outstanding under conduit facility
Long-term Line of Credit
Debt instrument, term
Debt Instrument, Term
VIE, maximum loss exposure, amount
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Gain on sale of finance receivable
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale, Gain (Loss) on Sale
Cash proceeds from sale of financial asset
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales, Cash Proceeds Received for Assets Derecognized, Amount
Unpaid principal balance of the retail motorcycle finance receivables
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets
Changes in the Accrued Restructuring Liability
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Site Contingency [Table]
Site Contingency [Table]
Environmental Remediation Site [Axis]
Environmental Remediation Site [Axis]
Environmental Remediation Site [Domain]
Environmental Remediation Site [Domain]
York, Pennsylvania Facility
York, Pennsylvania Facility [Member]
York, Pennsylvania Facility [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Navy
Navy [Member]
Navy [Member]
Site Contingency
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Site contingency portion of total cost, percentage
Site Contingency, Environmental Investigation And Remediation Activities, Contribution Amount, Percentage of Future Costs
Site Contingency, Environmental Investigation And Remediation Activities, Contribution Amount, Percentage of Future Costs
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper
Net cash used by financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Restricted cash included in other long-term assets
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Asset-Backed Financing
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [Text Block]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Global Credit Facilities
Global Credit Facilities [Member]
Global credit facilities
Short-term Debt
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Operations
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Balance Sheet
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Warranty and Recall Liability
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Financial Services provision for credit losses
Earnings per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Cash dividends per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Adjustment
Changes Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Marketable securities
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivatives
Derivative Asset
Assets, fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives, liabilities
Derivative Liability
Repossessed inventory
Repossessed Inventory, Fair Value Disclosure
Repossessed Inventory, Fair Value Disclosure
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member]
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Operating income
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Number of business segments
Number of Operating Segments
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Summary of The Fair Value and Carrying Value of The Company's Financial Instruments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Variable interest entities
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Current portion of long-term debt, net
Postretirement healthcare liability
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in-capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury stock, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Total shareholders' equity
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Canadian Asset-Backed Securitizations [Abstract]
Canadian Asset-Backed Securitizations [Abstract]
Canadian Asset-Backed Securitizations [Abstract]
Transfers on finance receivables
Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Transfers on Finance Receivables
Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Transfers on Finance Receivables
Proceeds on finance receivables
Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Not Accounted For As A Sale, Proceeds From New Transfers
Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Not Accounted For As A Sale, Proceeds From New Transfers
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounting Standards Recently Adopted and Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Certificate of deposit
Mutual funds
Trading Securities
Total marketable securities
Marketable Securities
Sale Payment Terms
Sale Payment Terms
Sale Payment Terms
Restructuring Expense
Restructuring Expense [Member]
Restructuring Expense [Member]
Temporary Inefficiencies
Temporary Inefficiencies [Member]
Temporary Inefficiencies [Member]
2018 Kansas City Restructuring Plan
2018 Kansas City Restructuring Plan [Member]
2018 Kansas City Restructuring Plan [Member]
2018 Adelaide Restructuring Plan
2018 Adelaide Restructuring Plan [Member]
2018 Adelaide Restructuring Plan [Member] [Member]
Cost of Goods Sold
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Added
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Added
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Added
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost, Percentage Paid In Cash
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost, Percentage Paid In Cash
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost, Percentage Paid In Cash
Decrease in Expected Restructuring and Related Costs
Decrease in Restructuring and Related Costs, Expected Cost
Decrease in Restructuring and Related Costs, Expected Cost
Schedule of Product Information [Table]
Schedule of Product Information [Table]
All Countries, Excluding Japan
All Countries, Excluding Japan [Member]
All Countries, Excluding Japan [Member]
Japan
JAPAN
Recall Campaign
Recall Campaign [Member]
Recall Campaign [Member]
Product Information
Product Information [Line Items]
Standard product warranty, period (in years)
Standard Product Warranty, Period
Standard Product Warranty, Period
Liability for recall campaigns
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Income tax benefit associated with release of liability for closure of various audits
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions
Income tax expense (benefit) due to change in enacted tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount
Business Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Stock Option
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares considered anti-dilutive and excluded from computation
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Numerator:
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net income used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average common shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of dilutive securities - employee stock compensation plan (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Servicing and ancillary fees
Contractually Specified Servicing Fee, Late Fee, and Ancillary Fee Earned in Exchange for Servicing Financial Asset
Current unpaid balance - total serviced retail motorcycle finance receivables
Continuing Involvement with Continued to be Recognized Transferred Financial Assets, Amount Outstanding
Delinquent - on-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables
Assets that Continue to be Recognized, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together, Delinquent Amount at End of Period
Delinquent - off-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables
Derecognized Assets, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together, Delinquent Amount at End of Period
Delinquent - total serviced retail motorcycle finance receivables
Assets And Any Other Financial Assets Managed Together, Delinquent Amount At End Of Period
Assets And Any Other Financial Assets Managed Together, Delinquent Amount At End Of Period
Credit losses net of recoveries - on-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables
Assets that Continue to be Recognized, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together, Net Credit Losses During Period
Credit losses net of recoveries - off-balance sheet retail motorcycle finance receivables
Derecognized Assets, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together, Net Credit Losses During Period
Credit losses net of recoveries - total serviced retail motorcycle finance receivables
Assets Securitized Or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Assets And Any Other Financial Assets Managed Together, Net Credit Losses During Period
Assets Securitized Or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Assets And Any Other Financial Assets Managed Together, Net Credit Losses During Period
Supplemental Consolidating Data
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Individually evaluated for impairment
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
Total allowance for credit losses
Collectively evaluated for impairment
Financing Receivable, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
Financing receivable, gross