Harley-Davidson, Blaming E.U. Tariffs, Will Move Some Production Out of U.S.

New York Times ^ | June 25, 2018 | Alan Rappeport and Amie Tsang

[DAC21]

“reaganaut1* contributions are boardering on Trollhood.

[M-cubed]

They didn't’t want to do so before because it would hurt their brand.<<<

Making “Honda Dreams” with the HD logo on it could make a Great hit in China, Europe and poorer nations...Branding is important to make money...10%-20% premiums are easy...Look at Rolex..lol..I have a friend that has one and my Timex keeps better time....

[Salamander]

I once beat a VRod in a quarter mile impromptu race...with my trike.

Boy was he ever pissed.

[M-cubed]

Harley needs to come up with a product spectrum that appeals to young folks.<<<

Harley “Dreams”...using proven Honda parts.....

[NoLibZone]

MANUFACTURING

USA, Missouri, Kansas City – Vehicle and Powertrain Operations. Tour information >

USA, Pennsylvania, York – Vehicle Operations. Tour information >

USA, Wisconsin, Menomonee Falls – Powertrain Operations. Tour information >

USA, Wisconsin, Tomahawk – Tomahawk Operations

Australia, Adelaide – New Castalloy

Brazil, Manaus –Harley-Davidson do Brasil Ltda Assembly Plant

India, Bawal – Harley-Davidson India Bawal Assembly Plant

Thailand, Rayong – Thailand Sales Office and Assembly Plant

https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/about-us/careers/locations.html

[trebb]

Too funny! Harley has been going downhill for a looooooong while and if true, this move shows why...

[snoringbear]

“I once beat a VRod in a quarter mile impromptu race...with my trike.” Lol, now that’s what I call rubbing it in 😏...

[Moltke]

From 2017:Harley-Davidson sales are UP in Europe but DOWN in their homeland US of A

The UK Daily Mail had an article on this today. The graphic they published showed 2017 sales of about 150,000 in the US (down ~15,000 from 2016) and less than 10,000 in all of the EU. A small increase in an already low-volume market doesn't mean much at all. Just natural year-to-year fluctuation, IMO.

[maddog55]

Harley’s main problem right is two fold..
1). Millenials don’t like motorcycles because it requires them to be outside and think and
2) Harley’s quality is going down hill again.

[DoodleDawg]

A small increase in an already low-volume market doesn't mean much at all. Just natural year-to-year fluctuation, IMO.

But still a growing market, however slowly, as opposed to a declining market in the U.S. Harley-Davidson already sells 40% of their bikes overseas. Those are their growing markets, and if they need to manufacture overseas to avoid tariffs that cost them business then it's a no-brainer. They're going to make them overseas.

[DoodleDawg]

USA, Missouri, Kansas City – Vehicle and Powertrain Operations.

Scratch Kansas City. They're already in the process of closing that down. Announced it a couple of months ago.