01-14-2017, 01:56 PM
(01-14-2017, 01:47 PM)ClassicVW_imp Wrote: I think you're being a little harsh with the 2005 comment. Don't let the Indian visual style lull you to thinking they're dated machines.
Yes things have changed, but to Indian's benefit. Look around. Retro is in again. Not just Indian but Honda, BMW Ducati, and others are making and selling a ton of retro look bikes but with modern engines and suspensions. .
I didn't say they were dated machines. I'm talking about marketing. The American classic cruiser boom of the zeros (early 2000s) ended with the crash of 2008.
(01-14-2017, 01:48 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Really? To me all the Harleys look like they were designed in 1938 when the knucklehead was introduced and that's why they are so popular... Look old and function like new. Kinda like the CB1100.
I think Indians mission is clear... Take as many sales as they can away from Harley Davidson. They have no interest in trying to takes away sales of sport tourers, or sport bikes, or ADV bikes, or scooters, or mini bikes from any other manufacturer. They are only after sales of 1000cc plus V twin cruisers.
If true, this is a mistake IMO.
http://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com...orcycling/