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Harley-Davidson Will Go All-Electric, Says CEO
Jalopnik ^ | 2023-01-18 | José Rodríguez Jr.

Posted on 01/19/2023 10:05:47 AM PST by Salman

Harley-Davidson is planning to phase out motorcycles powered by its storied internal combustion engines, and will slowly but surely transform into an all-electric brand. Harley CEO Jochen Zeitz tells Dezeen that after 120 years of being famous for its big gas-powered models, electrification is the logical next step. That is, if the company plans on sticking around for another 120 years.

Harley-Davidson’s EV transition “needs to happen,” according to its CEO, and not just on a small scale with a brand like LiveWire. No, we’re talking H-D dealers selling EVs exclusively, although it isn’t going to happen overnight.

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KEYWORDS: chat; epicfail; ev; evmotocycles; freeperhooligans; globalwarming; gowokegobroke; harleydavidson; jochenzeitz; motocycles; pinkhdskooters; webuythemforthesound; withtrainingwheels; zeitz
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To: Salman

That’s crazy. That putt-putt-putt-putter-putt sound is what Harley riders want.


281 posted on 01/19/2023 2:15:33 PM PST by libertylover (Our biggest problem, by far, is that almost all of big media is AGENDA-DRIVEN, not-truth driven.)
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To: Salman

CEO is a professional

A German leftist woke CEO with a knack for turning around companies

However he’s obviously completely unaware of what the Harley brand actualy means to it’s aficionados but


282 posted on 01/19/2023 2:26:46 PM PST by wardaddy (Truth is treason in the Empire of liars)
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To: Salman

Hell’s Angels just loves them some electric bikes. They’re switching./s


283 posted on 01/19/2023 2:27:53 PM PST by Eleutheria5 (Every Goliath has his David.)
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To: Rummyfan

I bet the insurance was high.


284 posted on 01/19/2023 2:29:23 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: Salman
I don't ride a Harley but one of the ONLY redeeming things about a Harley IS THE POWERFULLY LOUD RUMBLE IT MAKES.

Who the hell is going to buy a QUIET Harley, snowflake TESLA OWNERS? They will have to have a SOUND GENERATOR in lieu of combustion exhaust output or else HARLEY-DAVIDSON UP A CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE.

I'm guessing only about 5-10% of current HD owners would by an electric one, but perhaps HD plans to change it's target demographic to fat, single lesbian fembot lefty females.

285 posted on 01/19/2023 2:52:54 PM PST by CivilWarBrewing (Get off my back for my usage of CAPS, especially you snowflake males! MAN UP!)
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To: Salman

Harley-Davidson’s just became more valuable get as many as you can.


286 posted on 01/19/2023 2:58:10 PM PST by Vaduz (LAWYERS )
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To: Salman

I have a 1993 FXR Superglide that runs on High-Test.

Been Riding for 50 Years.


287 posted on 01/19/2023 4:40:45 PM PST by left that other site (Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.)
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To: 230FMJ; 4woodenboats; 6AL-4V; 68 grunt; absolootezer0; AdamSelene235; AJMaXx; angry elephant; ...

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288 posted on 01/19/2023 4:49:54 PM PST by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: Salman

Harley will cease to exist as a profitable company. Get your money out of their stocks now.


289 posted on 01/19/2023 5:02:04 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: martin_fierro

Well I guess I won’t be trading “up” my FXR.


290 posted on 01/19/2023 5:06:54 PM PST by left that other site (Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.)
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To: Salman

Idiots.


291 posted on 01/19/2023 5:09:02 PM PST by DouglasKC
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To: crusty old prospector
Why that is not considered noise pollution is beyond me

My understanding is that the excess HD noise was originally the result of poor engineering/build quality, but it became a signature of the brand, so in later, better-built models a slight misfire was designed-in to maintain it.
292 posted on 01/19/2023 5:12:17 PM PST by nicollo ("I said no!")
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To: Salman

That’ll fix the leaky oil problems.


293 posted on 01/19/2023 5:54:56 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: central_va

The market is already crowded.

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=electric+scooter&ia=web


294 posted on 01/19/2023 5:56:57 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Yo-Yo

I shudda read ahead.


295 posted on 01/19/2023 5:57:50 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: suijuris
...I know a lot of Harley Riders and none I know would even consider an electric bike.

Will they make a tricycle model?

296 posted on 01/19/2023 6:04:51 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

“Harley-Davidson golf carts.”

Harley made golf carts in the 70s. I had a 2 stroke, 150cc, three wheel model. Once I removed the governor, it was quite fast. It was an AMF product with a Harley name plate.

I have owned 9 Harleys. I currently ride a 2007 FLHTCI (Electra-Glide Classic). If you are into comfort and don’t race on public roads, the Harleys are fabulous.

The whole idea that they will all be electric is ridiculous. The current crop made since the 80s will last at least 50 years if properly maintained. I sold my 1948 FLH in 2015 when I retired and moved to Florida. It will still be running in 2048.


297 posted on 01/19/2023 6:05:18 PM PST by Poser (Cogito ergo Spam - I think, therefore I ham)
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To: Salman

This would be as phenomenally stupid as Smith and Wesson switching over to nothing but pepper spray and tasers.


298 posted on 01/19/2023 6:06:24 PM PST by Dead Corpse (A Psalm in napalm...)
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To: Trump Girl Kit Cat

Biker babe without her leathers.

299 posted on 01/19/2023 6:08:49 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: martin_fierro

Hi Martin, can you add me to the list... I’ve broken out of my cage again and am rejoining those who Ride.


300 posted on 01/19/2023 6:09:15 PM PST by Dead Corpse (A Psalm in napalm...)
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