Harley-Davidson, the biggest US motorcycle maker, rose the most in more than three months after its fourth-quarter loss narrowed and its financial services unit posted a profit.

Harley-Davidson Inc. , the biggest U.S. motorcycle maker, rose the most in more than three months after its fourth-quarter loss narrowed and its financial- services unit posted a profit.

Harley-Davidson, Inc. narrowed its losses in 2011 with the financial services unit earning a profit, sending H-D shares up sharply in early trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Harley-Davidson Inc. cut its fourth-quarter net loss due to restructuring and a strong performance from its financial services unit, though motorcycle sales slumped.

Harley-Davidson Inc. cut its fourth-quarter loss, getting a ride from a restructuring and a strong performance from its financial services unit even as motorcycle sales slumped.