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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: Elsie

Doubt it... they’ll have a special oil reservoir that will still leave a spot on the garage floor over the Winter...


301 posted on 01/19/2023 6:10:33 PM PST by Dead Corpse (A Psalm in napalm...)
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To: Elsie

Yeesh, warn a guy first 😱


302 posted on 01/19/2023 6:13:48 PM PST by M_Continuum
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To: Trump Girl Kit Cat
If you have the money BUY a Harley now they are going to be worth a fortune!!

Since they COST a fortune: DUH!

303 posted on 01/19/2023 6:16:21 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: M_Continuum

Soft tail ride


304 posted on 01/19/2023 6:52:51 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Elsie

🤣


305 posted on 01/19/2023 6:53:53 PM PST by M_Continuum
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To: Elsie

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306 posted on 01/19/2023 6:57:25 PM PST by going hot (Happiness is a Momma Deuce)
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To: Salman

This will be the end for HD...and no government bailouts this time.


307 posted on 01/19/2023 7:34:03 PM PST by rottndog (What comes after America?)
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To: TexasGator

All I know is when a driver wasn’t paying attention and I revved my engine their head swiveled.

That’s enough for me.


308 posted on 01/19/2023 7:48:20 PM PST by jdsteel (PA voters elected a stroke victim and a dead guy. Not a joke.)
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To: CatOwner

“Sounds like their-gas-powered models will be sticking around for at least 20 years. Seems reasonable.”

They can make some electric bikes to cash in on that crowd and see how it shakes out before going whole hog.

I know. Sorry.


309 posted on 01/19/2023 7:57:32 PM PST by PLMerite ("They say that we were Cold Warriors. Yes, and a bloody good show, too." - Robert Conquest )
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To: Salman

I used to be. Had a ‘93 FXRP. Cop edition of the FXR. Fast for a heavy bike. Had to sell it to pay some bills. IF I ever got another HD, it would be a 883 Sportster. Loved that bike. I will NOT purchase an electric motorcycle.


310 posted on 01/19/2023 8:08:25 PM PST by Texas resident (Who is running our country?)
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To: martin_fierro

I predict Harley will replace the current CEO.


311 posted on 01/20/2023 3:09:59 AM PST by Sirius Lee (They intend to murder us. Prep if you want to live and live like you are prepping for eternal life)
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To: going hot

By cracky!

I see what you mean!

312 posted on 01/20/2023 4:44:46 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Sirius Lee

Yup.

Sooner or later they ALL get replaced.


313 posted on 01/20/2023 4:45:57 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Salman

The CEO is European so no surprise. The fact that HD ended up with a euroweenie running the company is ridiculous.


314 posted on 01/20/2023 5:22:32 AM PST by Clean_Sweep
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To: Salman

These people are insane. Does anyone who actually rides motorcycles think this is a good idea?

I have a Road King and Gold Wing.

Electric bikes are a really stupid idea.


315 posted on 01/20/2023 6:40:47 AM PST by zeugma (Stop deluding yourself that America is still a free country.)
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To: Elsie

Im from the midwest, Here we often refer to motorcycles as a “bike”. My previous “sport bike” was a Kawasaki with 160 bhp. My present bike is a Yamaha with 120 bhp. Trikes are a lawn chairs with an engine on 3 wheels.


316 posted on 01/20/2023 7:30:29 AM PST by suijuris (Once a man learns to see he finds himself alone in the world with nothing but folly.)
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To: suijuris

yup

riders are compensating for something


317 posted on 01/20/2023 10:58:46 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: M_Continuum
Of course some of us like the sound too, if we didn’t we’d buy a Honda.

Yup. I have a Goldwing. It sounds like a freaking sewing machine.
My Road King sounds like a motorcycle. I don't have very loud pipes though. Mine aren't stock, but are only a touch louder and lower pitch.

318 posted on 01/21/2023 4:21:20 PM PST by zeugma (Stop deluding yourself that America is still a free country.)
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To: zeugma

LOL I had a 97 Goldwing, it does. The wife liked it, said it was a more comfortable ride. Me, I like my Dyna. I have after market pipes too and love them. 🏍️


319 posted on 01/21/2023 4:47:24 PM PST by M_Continuum
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To: Elsie
People ride for many reasons. For some its the adrenaline rush from rapid acceleration. Requires no foreplay or small talk after the act.
320 posted on 01/22/2023 10:36:57 AM PST by suijuris (Once a man learns to see he finds himself alone in the world with nothing but folly.)
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