Posted on 07/07/2022 10:49:46 AM PDT by fightin kentuckian
Looks like Harley is going to have more North American competition:
At a press conference late Wednesday, the CEO of Johnson Marine, makers of Johnson outboard marine engines and other recreational equipment, unveiled a new line of heavyweight cruiser style motorcycles designed to compete head to head with industry leader Harley-Davidson.
Peter Long, Johnson brands marketing manager said, "We have studied the market and determined that Harley, while highly successful, has narrowly missed the mark when targeting motorcycle buyers". Long added, "We, at Johnson, are convinced our product hits the target dead center and promises to draw sales away from Harley-Davidson in a way no other motorcycle has been able to accomplish".
The new line of bikes, marketed under the name 'Big Johnson Motorcycles', will, according to Long, deliver what Harley has only promised. "Our research show that this, "Big Johnson" is what Harley buyers are really after".
At the unveiling of the new line Monday, several current Harley owners agreed. "When I bought my Harley, what I really needed was a Big Johnson", said one Harley owner." But I see now that riding a Harley is no replacement for having a Big Johnson."
Manager Long also said that his company would follow the lead of Harley-Davidson and cash in on a huge market for non motorcycle related products. "We realize that not every guy can have a Big Johnson", said Long, "But image is very important to people. If they don't have a Big Johnson, they at least want to project the image of having one."
Asked if he anticipated Big Johnson's showing up in the hands of Harley owners, Long said it was unlikely. "I just don't see the need to have a Harley if you have a Big Johnson", he said. "And I can't imagine someone who spends all their resources to acquire a Harley having a Big Johnson. I think it boils down to this - You either have a Harley, or you have a Big Johnson, but you are not likely to have both. "Given the choice", said Long. " I think most guys will opt for the Big Johnson".
Another force driving sales for the company will come from women. A survey of the wives and girlfriends of nearly 1,000 potential motorcycle buyers indicates less than 5% would approve of their partner spending $15,000 on a Harley Davidson. But, when asked if they would be willing to pay the same amount of money to get their partner a Big Johnson, nearly 4 out 5 thought that would be money well spent.
One female present at the product unveiling was quoted as saying, "There is no way I will let Lonnie drop 15 grand on another one of those Harley's, but 15 grand to get him a Big Johnson? Well, now that's something we could both enjoy and it's something he really needs."
BTW I ride a Victory and a BMW
“big Johnson”?
they going after the tiny johnson crowd?
What if you already have a Big Johnson?
(nope. I didn’t read it ;) )
Yeah RIDE A BIG JOHNSON!.........................
Had to check twice to make sure this wasn't the Babylon Bee.
LOL, BB material.
Babylon Bee level humor here.
Peter Long?..............................
If you have to ask, then you don’t.
Today’s younger feminine man generation (Soy Boys) don’t under stand manly things.
The noise would bother them, the gas would frighten them and operating a clutch, throttle and gears all at the same time would be impossible.
They’ll stick to their EVs, makeup and gender identity issues.
Indian is hanging in there as well.
Motorcycle Ping! :-)
I think Lonnie’s wife was belittling him.
Peter Long, he’s the guy who took over from Dick Hertz.
Go green and buy the Twigg & Berries electric motorcycles.
I thought he took over from Mike Hunt, no?..................
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