Harley Davidson India Reaction
The upcoming generations posed a great threat with Harley- Davidson because the New York Times noted that as Harley keeps most of its focus on its aging customers rivals like BMW Honda and Yamaha are attracting younger customers who seem less interested in cruising on what their old man rides Grant 534.
Harley davidson india reaction. London CNN Business Harley-Davidson is retreating from India calling time on a decade-long attempt to break into the worlds biggest. A legacy that began in 1957 the Sportster set speed records raced and won off-road and has inspired racers builders and riders for generations. But the dismay goes far beyond just money lost because for many this is a harsh and abrupt end to a passionate 10-year old love affair.
A few months back I received a courier with a card inside a membership card. Last year Harley-Davidson shipped 213939 motorcycles to its dealerships which was the lowest in nine years. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Association FADA has said that no information was provided to Harley-Davidson dealerships in India about the American brands decision to wind up sales and manufacturing operations in India.
Harley-Davidson sold only 176 bikes in India last month. Financial troubles declining sales and Covid-19. The Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Specials comfortable ergonomics make it better suited than the standard for long rides though its tank capacity of a mere 79 litres will be a concern.
With a low-base of sales the companys growth can be meteoric if it can invest in the. Finally after seeing the overwhelming response from the Indian market they decided to expand beyond the major cities and to open new showrooms in other cities. With the success of the brand in India Harley-Davidson is now aiming for a ten-fold.
Harley-Davidson India commenced operations in August 2009 and appointed its first dealership in July 2010. Harley-Davidson has decided to end operations in India. Growth of Two Wheeler Industry in India.
Does it deserve your attentionAutocar India is your one stop source for te. It has been in the Indian market for nearly a decade but has so far managed to sell only 27000 bikes barely half of what the countrys segment leader Royal Enfield sells in a month. Pull the fuses to the headlamp to keep it from taking any more juice away from the fuel pump and try the push start.