Harley-Davidson's North American sales may be in the toilet, but the silver lining of foreign markets is motivating the Motor Company to strengthening their efforts abroad. Announcing today that they're entering the Indian market in 2010, Harley mentions in a press release that India is the second-largest motorcycle market in the world, though sales are dominated by small, inexpensive bikes. "However," the statement continues, "India’s rapidly growing economy, rising middle class and significant investment in construction of new highways have opened the door to leisure motorcycle riding."
There's still uncertainty as to when the U.S. motorcycle market will recover, but with today's announcement from Harley and Kawasaki's recent production move to Thailand, at least there's the more immediate promise of sales salvation abroad.
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They even have a website http://www.harley-davidson.in
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Jorge
Jorge,
Pretty slick site… I wonder what the prices are like down there.
I believe there is a 60% tariff on all exports. Can’t be cheap that’s for sure.
Imports. No country that I know of has levied a tariff on exports.
Sorry, your right Imports.
Can not believe that they are doing this, I was a Harley Fan , I will NEVER buy one now…
Maybe Harley is planning on selling these to the Indonesian people. Maybe they will boost sales for them. Oh wait, you mean you have to pay people a living wage in order to buy products. Is that why they are moving production out of the US? They hope to sell their products with cheap labor, same price, to US citizens out of work with their credit card. This is part of the mentality that is happening with all companies. Can you say margin compression and deflation? Sorry for the rant.
The cheapest bike according to the web site is about NZ$12,28
The cheapest bike according to the web site is about NZ$12,628.00