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New Indian Fixed Fairing for 2020
mark:
Indian is having their dealer meeting this week and unveiled a teaser video that was "leaked" by a dealer. Appears to be the fixed fairing, 120 hp, water-cooled bike that was rumored this summer when spy pics surfaced. Probably being unveiled at Sturgis...called the Challenger.
https://www.rideapart.com/articles/362483/new-indian-challenger-motorcycle-leak/
BigLew:
I'm guessing that's a problem for HD
BigLew
bluegoose:
Per recent news articles it appears Polaris Industries continues to be a big problem for Harley. Looking forward to seeing some goods pics of the new fairing design.
Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) delivered a strong second-quarter earnings report driven by surprising strength in its global motorcycle business as it launched a new bike that allowed the powersports-vehicle manufacturer to beat expectations and raise the low end of its full-year guidance.
Polaris posted a 15% sales gain for its motorcycle segment during the period, despite North American Indian sales slipping by mid-single-digit percentages and the three-wheeled Slingshot pulling the segment down further.
CFO Michael Speetzen said not only did Indian gain market share in the quarter from the introduction of the FTR 1200 motorcycle, but it also helped boost international sales 41% from last year while pushing sales of parts, garments, and accessories 11% higher.
OBB:
--- Quote from: bluegoose on July 30, 2019, 05:38:13 PM ---Per recent news articles it appears Polaris Industries continues to be a big problem for Harley. Looking forward to seeing some goods pics of the new fairing design.
Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) delivered a strong second-quarter earnings report driven by surprising strength in its global motorcycle business as it launched a new bike that allowed the powersports-vehicle manufacturer to beat expectations and raise the low end of its full-year guidance.
Polaris posted a 15% sales gain for its motorcycle segment during the period, despite North American Indian sales slipping by mid-single-digit percentages and the three-wheeled Slingshot pulling the segment down further.
CFO Michael Speetzen said not only did Indian gain market share in the quarter from the introduction of the FTR 1200 motorcycle, but it also helped boost international sales 41% from last year while pushing sales of parts, garments, and accessories 11% higher.
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It's been said many times before, easy to have nice percentage gains when you don't do the volume of your competition. Sell 1,000 bikes this year and 1,100 next year and you have a 10% gain. Try getting a 10% gain on 100,000 bikes in a year.
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mark:
--- Quote from: OBB on July 30, 2019, 09:14:35 PM ---It's been said many times before, easy to have nice percentage gains when you don't do the volume of your competition. Sell 1,000 bikes this year and 1,100 next year and you have a 10% gain. Try getting a 10% gain on 100,000 bikes in a year.
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But volume doesn't guarantee success, just look at General Motors. Had it not been for Uncle Sugar's bailout, they'd be bankrupt. Remember Magnavox, Philco, Kenmore, Admiral, et al..all TV manufactures that dominated the US market at one point.
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