Lower prices of Japanese motorcycles are the reason for weak Harley sales. The strong U.S. dollar is a burden on domestic manufacturing, allowing offshore competitors to sell their products cheaper here. Polaris would be losing sales because of this also.

 

Good for everybody

 

Fixed that for you

 

From the Polaris report: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/pol...wth-2015-04-23

"Motorcycle sales increased 74 percent in the 2015 first quarter to $137.4 million. All three brands, Victory, Indian Motorcycle® and Slingshot, increased sales in the first quarter. Consumer retail demand for Victory and Indian Motorcycles during the 2015 first quarter, was up nearly 40 percent over last year’s first quarter, driven primarily by strong Indian Motorcycle retail sales, while first quarter North American industry heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle retail sales were up low-single digits percent from 2014. Slingshot retail sales were ahead of expectations. All three brands added to their product portfolios during the quarter with Indian Motorcycle introducing the Indian Chief Dark Horse, which is built upon the successful and award-winning Indian Chief® platform with only a flash of chrome and a heavy dose of matte black paint; Victory showcased the new Magnum X-1, a new bagger with a 200-watt, 10 speaker audio system and custom factory paint; and Slingshot adding a limited edition model packed with head-turning features, including striking Nuclear Sunset Orange coloring, dual windscreens and an interior LED lighting package. Sales of Polaris motorcycles outside of North America decreased 12 percent in the first quarter of 2015 as compared to a year ago due to the currency impact of a strengthening U.S. dollar."

I wonder how many motorcycles are sold to equal $137.4 million which includes Indian, Victory and the Slingshot. And it looks like the strong dollar hurt them too.