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Company History:
• Davidson Brothers and William Harley started it in 1903 aiming at leisure, sport racing, government use,
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• In 1981, 13 investors buy out Harley Davidson
• 80% Harley Davidson’s registrations were in the Custom and Touring Segments of heavyweight motorcycle.
• Price, Quality, Reliability, Styling, Product features, Customer Preference and Warranties are the metrics with which
Competitors differentiate themselves in the Heavyweight Markets.
• Quality, Reliability and 2 year Warranty was Harley Davidson’s unique offering.
Product line:
Touring Bikes Softail Bikes Dyna-Frame Bikes Sportster Bikes VRSC Bikes Iron Bikes
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