Harley Davidson Names Topgolf’s Artie Stars as New CEO

[Ronsant]

HD can't pass emissions and sound regulations. What HD represented in the past combined with alleged dealer price gouging is no longer sustainable.

HD pricing is actually in line with competition at least for touring bikes. Comp to Goldwing and BMW 1600.

 

[altaylar]

Perhaps with cars getting more and more expensive will be a tailwind for motor bikes. I think HD is cool, and I own one. But i don't see how they might steer the company to a good financial performance anytime soon

 

[The_Eric]

What the actual @#$&!?!?!?!?

Talk about peak douchebaggery and entitlement!

It's not too common IME, fortunately. But yes, it happens.

I don't ride so I've never experienced it before but I've seen a lot of videos of groups that will actively chase down, cut off, or do something else irresponsible when a rider not in their group is passing.

 

[Vil_Riker]

HD should completely redo their image in order to survive in future IMO. The rebellious counterculture image isn't there anymore. Now it’s your grandpa/dad/uncle’s brand and has been relegated more or less just motorcycle cosplay.

Also picking up a golf franchise CEO is actually hilariously fitting.

It's actually quite smart. The HD board probably wants to move the image upmarket with deeper pockets.