Well that's a bummer...
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Old Coastie
Supportive Member
Nevermind all that, did you get me the Harley?
Mikey P
Administrator
Even worse, a non present winner...
ButlerFrank
Member
Someone sure needs to buy a Harley. Their sales are hurting big time. Heard they were closing down a plant.
hogjowl
Idiot™
You have to be under 6 foot to fit on a Harley
Desk Jockey
Member
Yeah they just announced the plant closing in KC.
ButlerFrank
Member
I guess all the dentists and accounts got over the fad. Wild hogs.!
The Great Oz
Member
Our mechanic retired to open a Harley repair shop. He hasn't talked to me since I mentioned the average age of a new Harley buyer is 60.
The smaller Sportster is still selling well, and they recently began selling even smaller "Street" bikes that they hope will appeal to younger buyers. They look good at least, but 500 to 750 cc may not be everyone's idea of small.
The Great Oz
Member
That thing better have cup holders.
FredC
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I hope is doesn’t get too bad for them........don’t need tarrifs getting slapped on the actual good bikes trying to save Harley.......again
dealtimeman
Everyday is Saturday.
Dang I knew I should have entered to win if nonpresents could win.
Steve Lawrence
Member
Retail has gone to shit in the USA, even Toys R Us filed for bankruptcy. But the news says retail is awesome. WTF?!?!?!
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Trump gift shoppes are doing great.
ya retail is awsome for Jeff Bezos .... richest man in the world now after black friday
Desk Jockey
Member
I think they said 900 jobs lost.
steve_64
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How many will start a cleaning business?
Desk Jockey
Member
Hundreds!
Out of job, buy a damn portable!
Out of job, buy a damn portable!
I saw he's trying to sell it on a FB group this morning. It doesn't fit his business model.
The Great Oz
Member
So, no cup holders.
Street Glide.
Harley-Davidson Confirms First Production Electric Motorcycle
You just need to wait 18 months.
Feb 2, 2018
GETTY IMAGESANDREW BURTON
Amid slumping sales, Harley-Davidson will attempt to attract younger riders by offering its first production electric motorcycle. The new bike, which has yet to be named, is expected to be available within 18 months. The Milwaukee motorcycle maker first dipped its toes in the EV world by touring the country a few years back with a concept electric motorcycle, theLiveWire, for riders and members of the media to take on test rides. Now they seem poised to go all-in on an EV.
Harley-Davidson will continue to hang their hat on the Softail and Touring motorcycles that its aging customers adore. But the company's foray into electric bikes is aimed squarely at a younger crowd that values Teslas over hot rods.
Performance should not be an issue, as the LiveWire could ton-up at 100 mph and do 0-60 in less than four seconds. The prototype's main drawback was a limited range of roughly 55 miles. However, battery and motor technology have improved dramatically since the LiveWire was introduced, and with other electric motorcycles topping 200 miles in range, Harley's new bike should be able to carry you a good bit farther than the LiveWire.
If you can't wait a year and a half for an electric Harley, check out Zero motorcycles, which has been producing electric motorcycles since 2010.
Source: New Atlas
