Starting Nov H-D is throwing in Stage IV.

 

It's not Harley's fault that so many younger riders can't afford them. If you want nice stuff, get a job that pays.

 

In our area , it's just get a job and don't rely on the Government to give you hand outs !

 

Then entire problem in the USA market (and abroad less) is that the target group of buyers becomes older, the MoCo refused to adapt their products to a younger public with style and prices. Where other brands and direct competitors like Triumph and Moto Guzzi offer a broad range of bikes for every type of buyers, the MoCo sailed only on 'image' too long..The 2018 models have to change that, but remained very high in price for young, new riders. I personally fear that the adaption is 'too late and to small'..

 

The styling of the 2018's is definitely appealing to the younger guys, my 30 year old son even commented on the FatBob. Then he saw the price.