NEW YORK –The CEO of Harley-Davidson, who took over the motorcycle maker part way through 2009, re´ceived a pay package valued at $6.4 million during his first eight months on the job, according to a regulatory filing.

Keith E. Wandell received a base salary of $650,025 from his start date of May 1 through the end of 2009, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

He received a bonus of $780,030 and stock and option awards valued at $4.9 million at the time of issue.