Corporate suicide watch: Harley-Davidson plans to go all-electric
I can’t think of a worse example of a corporate CEO misreading his customer base than this via the Robb Report (Hat tip: Ed Driscoll, Instapundit)“At some point in time, Harley Davidson will be all-electric,” the executive&nbs...
I mean Harley-Davidson has been spinning the drain for a while. So it’s not unexpected
The most important thing to a Harley owner isn't going fast, or getting good mileage, or modern tech, or good handling, etc. The main feature of a Harley is making a lot of noise. Unless Harley is planning on installing a giant speaker so you can rattle your neighbor's windows with obnoxious fake engine noises, I don't see any way that this succeeds.
Well said,,😂🤣
If it had a speaker id replace the file with obnoxious porno noises
Well why spend all that money for an electric Harley. Just get one of those handicap scooters the fat folks ride around on at Walmart.
no way, man... those are way too fast compared to a harley.... and more reliable, too!
They don't have to actually do...they just have to say it. It's all about the ESG score. Thanks to Blackrock and the "they".
Harley Davidson is made in China now, has been over a decade. Frames are made of cheap Chinese steel, engines are made in Indonesia. As sheep , most people still think made in Milwaukee. And they had a small assembly line in Kansas to give the appearance of made in USA , if you want to see for yourself pull the tire off of the back wheel , and in big white letters inside on the rim, it says made in China.
Yep! HD sold their souls a long time ago.
never owned one, but isn't one of the "safety considerations" for Harley riders is that other drivers on the road can HEAR THEM, thus are aware of a bike nearby ...this electric bullshit will cause needless accidents and cost lives, imo...or maybe that's the plan? just a thought...
Loud pipes save lives is one of the biggest crocks of shit ever said.
Harleys have sucked for decades.
I would never own a Harley newer than the 60's.
I'll ride my Japanese bikes that actually run when you want them to, handle competently, and stop when you want them to.
My Harley will outlive me so I dont give a shit what they make.
Harley, falls into the same category, as John Deere and Jeep. A well known brand, that is clinging onto it's legendary status, and expects you to pay extra for the name. I'll take a Yamaha all day long. I've had both.
Harley-Davidson is going out of business! Once they go all electric they won't last 5 years.
cmon man!!! 5 years??? that's being an optimist!!!
I have a Harley Livewire and it's a blast to ride
How long would it take you to get from say New York to the big Harley gathering up in its South Dakota??? Having an Electric bike could be fun but going all Electric???
Most of them trailer their bikes to the city limit.
Fortunately sturgis isn’t in winter...can’t tow with an electric truck in cold temps. Haha
HD already tried the live wire all electric bike. It was a flop. I doubt this will happen. I am a bit bias though since I work on them for a living.
Corporate must have deduced that their cult marketing strategy would be more profitable if they targeted a more gullible cult, like the global warming crowd.
Guess my next bike will be an Indian then.
Get a boat instead , way more fun. People drive like shit on the streets anyway. They pull out in front of my jeep like I don't exist. They smoke dope, drink and text at the same time. Nothing better than cruising the beach at 30 knots , and breathing fresh ocean air.btw I purchased my first Harley at the age of 15 in Ohio, 45 cu in, my second in highschool, 66 sportster.
Breaking News: Harley Davidson terminates entire Woke-Globalist executive staff!
Way too late to save the company.
Impossible! How will they make it to the big rally, is it South Dakota? How many charging stations around there, hmmm?
Even if it worked,who the fuk would buy them?
They wouldn't look or sound cool.
They should just switch to making ⛳ carts.
Get an Indian
https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/
Money, laundering
Time to build a lot of charging stations around Sturgis.