06-24-2019, 11:22 AM
lots of automotive manufacturers have purposely made products that lose money and are not expected to sell. it's more of a demonstration than a viable product. the Bugatti Veyron, while impressive, is not a car that is going to sell well, and every one that sells (supposedly) loses money for VW. the Honda Valkyrie Rune was the same way. it was a huge loss for each one that was sold. The livewire will be the same issue. a ton of R&D to make an electric bike that is barely adequate at a price point that basically NOBODY will buy for any real use. but it has one purpse...to demonstrate Harley can change and can build something other than a street glide. the real test will be the streetfighter and the purported fully faired supersport that they're making. the adventure bike is also going to be a joke and a loss leader, but it does the same thing. it says "look. we can do this. we promise. don't give up on us."
i've never purchased a HD product, even though i have certainly spent my time in the seat of one, but I'm always willing to wait and see if they make something that gets me interested. if you asked me 2 years ago if i'd ever consider buying an Indian i'd say no way. now they make the FTR1200. my tune has changed.
to me, i care about the livewire because it says "wait and see." i'm waiting.
i've never purchased a HD product, even though i have certainly spent my time in the seat of one, but I'm always willing to wait and see if they make something that gets me interested. if you asked me 2 years ago if i'd ever consider buying an Indian i'd say no way. now they make the FTR1200. my tune has changed.
to me, i care about the livewire because it says "wait and see." i'm waiting.