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[Jim]

Bumpus Harley-Davidson in Memphis, TN has taken on Royal Enfield.

There ya go then....

 

[RC4MAN]

It will take from the 500/750 Street models they already have trouble selling

 

[jetmechmarty]

the 500/750 Street models

Are those even a thing? Do they still make those? I believe they were a swing and a miss.

The beginner-friendly Street 500 and 750 have been officially discontinued

 

[RC4MAN]

Actually I understand that they're built in India, but it's what the current HD Flat Track efforts, XGR are based on

 

[jetmechmarty]

Actually I understand that they're built in India, but it's what the current HD Flat Track efforts, XGR are based on

Harley-Davidson has terminated that relationship.

Harley-Davidson has chosen not to field factory racing teams in American Flat Track (AFT)
Harley fans have few to cheer for in the premier SuperTwins class these days.

 

[RC4MAN]

There are still some in the Production Twins class, not sure how much if any factory support they have.

 

[jetmechmarty]

There are still some in the Production Twins class, not sure how much if any factory support they have.

A quick search says it isn't much.

 

[jetmechmarty]

Bottom line, there's no apparent reason why Harley dealers can't add this to their inventory. It looks like a win-win.

Many of those Harley riders are getting old and need a lighter bike.

 

[RC4MAN]

As long as no one claims it's a "Blast" to ride it should do fine

 

[46th Georgia]

It will take from the 500/750 Street models they already have trouble selling

Not as much trouble as selling the Livewire. When I was a member of HOG for a year or two, every single issue of HOG's magazine was cover to cover Livewire puff pieces. Harley loves to answer questions that nobody asked. H-D corporate is once again in the same place they were from the late sixties through the 80's, head solidly up their asses. If I were to replace my '05 Road King, it would be with an Indian.

 

[46th Georgia]

Bottom line, there's no apparent reason why Harley dealers can't add this to their inventory. It looks like a win-win.
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Many of those Harley riders are getting old and need a lighter bike.

H-D corporate dictates what they can and can't sell. They don't give a crap about their dealers survival. This ain't the early 2000's when anything with the bar and shield sold, and usually for more than MSRP. Those days are long gone.

 

[jetmechmarty]

H-D corporate dictates what they can and can't sell.

If Bumpus H-D is selling Royal Enfield, it stands to reason the other H-D dealers can do the same, not that I'm an authority, just another clown at the virtual bar for happy hour.

 

[46th Georgia]

If Bumpus H-D is selling Royal Enfield, it stands to reason the other H-D dealers can do the same, not that I'm an authority, just another clown at the virtual bar for happy hour.

I'm surprised to hear that. I've got a good friend in Mgmt. at one of the mega dealers and the horror stories he tells....

 

[Jim]

....just another clown at the virtual bar for happy hour.

I'ma steal borrow that.

 

[gggGary]

Shouldn't Indian Dealers carry Royal Enfield?
https://ridermagazine.com/2013/04/04/retrospective-indian-royal-enfield-chief-700cc-1959-1961/

 

[jetmechmarty]

Shouldn't Indian Dealers carry Royal Enfield?
https://ridermagazine.com/2013/04/04/retrospective-indian-royal-enfield-chief-700cc-1959-1961/

I remember that bike! They had a couple on display at Barber last time I was there.

 

[46th Georgia]

Shouldn't Indian Dealers carry Royal Enfield?
https://ridermagazine.com/2013/04/04/retrospective-indian-royal-enfield-chief-700cc-1959-1961/

That was a very attractive bike IMHO.

 

[jetmechmarty]

 

[Dunc]

Here's one I've just about finished.

 

[Raymond]

Stunning! A65?