CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 25, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 25, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 196,103	$ 261,186	$ 671,762	$ 699,537
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(11,552)	(46,245)	(21,068)	(81,387)
Derivative financial instruments	11,898	9,031	9,142	31,811
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	(961)	5,503	(2,884)	16,508
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(615)	(31,711)	(14,810)	(33,068)
Comprehensive income	195,488	229,475	656,952	666,469
Less: Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	2,546	0	9,016	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.	$ 198,034	$ 229,475	$ 665,968	$ 666,469