HD has tried several flops in recent years, like smaller cc bikes, and the Livewire.
Their sales have been declining like other motorcycle manufacturers have.
To me, and I think alot of people, their solution is simple.
Keep a classic section, several traditional models that define the brand.
Put more effort into the Pan-America, improve it's shortcoming and correct it's electrical problems.
Create a couple of models that really appeal to the adventure sport crowd, and make it something competitive that those guys want to ride.
Finally make a true sportbike!
Sportbike sales are still there for those of us that want to ride twisties or do trackdays...but roll racing is supporting the market.
It's everywhere, and has been for several years. Big money and big cities especially.
People want to ride fast, and race against other bikes, cars, and especially supercars.
Captialize on that market.
There are alot patriotic Americans that would proudly ride a Quality adventure sport or sportbike from HD, and the classic guys could still get what they wanted.
If HD were to pick back up Buell, for not only nationwide sales, but mainly the countless service departments that Buell will really need to survive, they would have a winning combination, as those new Buells look awesome, and remember, the old Buells took quite a few podiums in Superbike, so the man knows what he's doing.
And, be HD, a patriotic American brand, sell motorcycles, put men and woman of all races in your ads, to show that they are for everyone...and leave it at that, no politics, no bs...just motorcycles with something for everyone.
Yeah...good luck with that happening.
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