Is The Average Age of Harley-Davidson Owners Lower Than Most Think?
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If they're using median, or a more accurate P90 mean, then the number is far more accurate. The article seems to hint at the use of "average", though.
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Indeed it would. If they're using "average" meaning a standard statistical average, a single outlier can significantly affect the results - let alone a few outliers*.
If they're using median, or a more accurate P90 mean, then the number is far more accurate. The article seems to hint at the use of "average", though.
If they're using median, or a more accurate P90 mean, then the number is far more accurate. The article seems to hint at the use of "average", though.
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Which is why I suspect more young people riding Harley now
Indeed it would. If they're using "average" meaning a standard statistical average, a single outlier can significantly affect the results - let alone a few outliers*.
If they're using median, or a more accurate P90 mean, then the number is far more accurate. The article seems to hint at the use of "average", though.
If they're using median, or a more accurate P90 mean, then the number is far more accurate. The article seems to hint at the use of "average", though.
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Maybe but how many young folks can afford new truck? Doesn't mean lots of you guys are not driving trucks. I think you factor it all in. I dunno.
I think there was a time that stat was accurate for ownership in general. Back when used prices were high
I think there was a time that stat was accurate for ownership in general. Back when used prices were high
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Was talking to my buddy he bought his first or first new Harley $4500 in 1981. Softails standard is $15k, with other cruisers 17k. Wonder how that plays out with inflation
Just did quick savings calculator 40 years at 3% would be 15k. Not sure real accurate, but intersting.
Harleys have gotten expensive cause a lot of us are driving dressers now
Just did quick savings calculator 40 years at 3% would be 15k. Not sure real accurate, but intersting.
Harleys have gotten expensive cause a lot of us are driving dressers now
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