Below is the press release from Harley-Davidson for it January 19th virtual launch experience. (December 9, 202o press release) Throughout Harley-Davidson’s 118-year history, the brand has never before brought the entire world together to experience the debut of all-new Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. On Jan.19th, 2021, that all changes with a single virtual event. During H-D 21, … Read more
E-Bicycle Last week, Harley-Davidson unveiled a new electric bicycle that will go on sale in the Spring of 2021. Harley-Davidson is also unveiling its e-bike motorcycle division as a separate company called Serial 1 Cycle Co. The brand takes its name from “Serial Number 1,” the nickname for Harley-Davidson’s first motorcycle. Most reviews seem to … Read more
New CEO for Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson has had a very eventful 2020. On a tough note, Harley-Davidson reported a loss of $92,000,000 in the 3-month period that ended June 30th and its US retail motorcycle sales fell 27% in the quarter, the steepest decline in the last 6 years. What might be even bigger and potentially … Read more
The 15th Annual Capital City Bikefest held September 20-22 is in the books. I appreciate all those involved the event and its host Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson for letting me be a sponsor for 11 straight years. The event took place again this year at the Tobacco Road dealership and in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The … Read more
Harley-Davidson recently made an appearance at the 2019 Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show. During the show, Harley-Davidson confirmed the pricing and availability of the long-anticipated LiveWire electric motorcycle. They also brought 2 new Electric Concepts to the Consumer Electronic Show which are both uncharacteristic of the brand. One resembles an electric bicycle or electric dirt … Read more
Harley-Davidson recently unveiled their “More Roads to Harley-Davidson’s Growth Plan.” Regarding this venture, Harley-Davidson sets out the following on its website “It is a fast-changing world with new consumer demands. Alongside our existing loyal riders, we will lead the next revolution of two-wheeled freedom to inspire future riders who have yet to even think about … Read more
About 5 years ago, Harley-Davidson unveiled its “LiveWire” project, which was put in place to develop a prototype all-electric motorcycle. It appears that time has come. On January 30, 2018, during Harley-Davidson, Inc.’s quarterly earnings call, it was announced that Harley-Davidson will begin the production of an all-electric motorcycle. During the earnings call, the President … Read more
Hopefully you will have the opportunity to attend Ray Price Capital City Bikefest which is this weekend, September 26-28. Here is a link to the website – http://capitalcitybikefest.com. From there, you can find out what is happening each day at the dealership from Friday – Sunday, and downtown Raleigh Friday afternoon through Saturday night. There … Read more