changed? Internally? Externally? Harley-Davidson is synonymous with the American Motorcycle culture and did not get there by accident. Since its conception as a company in 1903 the company has been known for their classic American style heavy bikes‚ their industry changing innovations and the superior quality of their American Made bikes. Innovations such as their “V-Twin” engine design revolutionized the motorcycle industry and gave Harley a “Raw Power” image that appealed to American males‚ whom
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riders International market‚ especially Europe Continually improve quality parts Greener‚ more fuel-‐efficient motorcycles New product launches Difficulty gaining market share in European countries Dependence on domestic market Heavy-‐weight motorcycles are less environmentally friendly modes of transportation Threats • • • • Average buying age is increasing
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the decision to increase production and mass produce Harley Davidson motorcycles‚ despite the fact that Harley Davidson motorcycles are very hard to mass produce due to their complexity and quality requirements. Harley Davidson was never meant to be a high-production company. The management at this time still took the decision to try to meet the demand and become another “Honda” by increasing production which lead to motorcycles with less quality. Some of them even leaked oil in the showroom. The
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position in the sport segment? Can Honda and other Japanese manufactures stop its growth in this segment? The ability for Ducati to sustain its position in the sport segment of motorcycles is going to depend on management’s ability to stay focused on keeping their image and story alive and in the minds of the motorcycle community. If management continues its current trend I believe that they can sustain their position‚ although there are challenges posed by the Japanese firms and changes in Ducati
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Revving up sales at Harley-Davidson There is a mystique associated with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. No other motorcycle _ in the world has the look‚ feel and sound of a Harley-Davidson. Demand for Harley- Davidson motorcycles outweighs supply even though the company produces 300000 motorcycles a year‚ which generates over USS4 billion in revenue. Some models have a two-year waiting list. The company recently won a number of awards‚ including being rated: 2nd in ComputerW0rId’s Top 100 Best Places
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still modest but growing buyer power. In 1983‚ Hero Cycles of India signed an agreement with Honda Motor Corporation‚ forming Hero Honda. This agreement‚ between an Indian firm that got its start making bicycle parts‚ and the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer‚ marked Honda’s entrance into the Indian market for motorized two-wheeled transportation. While the country was already crowded with competitors such as Suzuki‚ Yamaha‚ LML and Kinetic‚ Honda’s executives and Hero’s founder and CEO
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ARE YOUR SCHOOL GREEN? This is what all parents worried about. Well‚ all parents want their child to be in a safe and comfortable environment. So‚ this is why Eco- School Project stand for. The aim of eco- school project is to raise awareness among the students on the environmental issue and world perspectively. Locally right now there are only 2 schools are involved in the eco- school project . Our school was one of it. Currently‚ our school have conducted some activities for the eco-school
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Harley-Davidson has become a household name in the United States and is a brand that has acquired an almost mystical power (Austin‚ Sole‚ Cotteleer‚ 2). The Harley-Davidson motorcycle business has been around for 95 years and to this day‚ people will still wait up to two years for their turn at receiving their own Harley. The demographic of Harley-Davidson customers ranges from “riders in their forties with grown child no longer at home to young‚ reckless and ‘born to be wild’ (Austin‚ Sole‚ Cotteleer
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with the needs of a common middle class family kept in mind. Major Competition: Four wheelers: a. Maruti Suzuki 800 b. Maruti Suzuki Alto c. Chevrolet Spark d. Maruti Suzuki Omni Two wheelers Competitive Analysis Features Nano Maruti Suzuki 800 Motorcycle Turning radius 4.0 M 4.4 M >4m# Air-conditioning Option available Standard fitting N/A Engine 624CC 796CC 100cc-180CC Fuel Tank 15ltrs 28ltrs Varies Length 3.1M 3.3M >3.1M# Width 1.5M 1.4M >0.5M# Height 1.6M 1.4M >1.5M# Seats 4 4 2 Price 1-1.8L
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1. As CEO of Harley-Davidson I would compare the advantages and disadvantages of using exporting for example giving the market access into a new marking‚ making us able to maximize revenue in a short amount of time. A disadvantage would be being viewed as an outsider making it harder for people to feel comfortable with the product. Joint ventures agree too much faster and less costly access to foreign markets. It also decreases the start up cost to the international partner. A disadvantage of a joint
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