09-13-2021, 03:34 AM
I'm just happy to see HD offering something to broaden their marketing to more than the cruiser/tourer markets. This is encouraging, and I have to imagine straying outside the normal air-cooled cruiser market is always tough for HD. They've not seen the success they've wanted in past years when they deviate too far from the standard HD formula. Ie, V-Rod, Buell...
I stopped at AD Farrow's in Columbus, OH last weekend hoping to ride a Pan Am. None on their floor. They did however have 12 Sportsters, 15 Street Glides and 16 Ultras. Neat.
Interestingly, I spoke to a Salesman while wondering around and he said "Nearly every HD Salesmen that works here, including the owner, all own Metric bikes as well as their HD. Harley just doesn't offer the type of bikes we all love, so we have to buy others Manufacturers.
We then drove a hundred yards away to a Ducati / Triumph / BMW Dealer and walked through their dealership. BWM had Sport, Cruiser, Adventure, Touring bikes as well as Scramblers, Bobbers, Heritage & Cafe bikes all on the floor. Pretty broad offering for one Manufacturer IMO.
I love HD, always have, and I've owned many. I personally believe they need to broaden their offerings to appeal to a larger market than they currently serve. Hopefully the Pan Am is a good start on this.
I stopped at AD Farrow's in Columbus, OH last weekend hoping to ride a Pan Am. None on their floor. They did however have 12 Sportsters, 15 Street Glides and 16 Ultras. Neat.
Interestingly, I spoke to a Salesman while wondering around and he said "Nearly every HD Salesmen that works here, including the owner, all own Metric bikes as well as their HD. Harley just doesn't offer the type of bikes we all love, so we have to buy others Manufacturers.We then drove a hundred yards away to a Ducati / Triumph / BMW Dealer and walked through their dealership. BWM had Sport, Cruiser, Adventure, Touring bikes as well as Scramblers, Bobbers, Heritage & Cafe bikes all on the floor. Pretty broad offering for one Manufacturer IMO.
I love HD, always have, and I've owned many. I personally believe they need to broaden their offerings to appeal to a larger market than they currently serve. Hopefully the Pan Am is a good start on this.