TK4
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Bam !
THIS IS NOT A REAL AD !!!!
THIS IS NOT A REAL AD !!!!
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New H-D print ad
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Marketing tactics that may have worked in a gilded age, a long time ago.
However, the Faithful are aging out. More and more kids are dreaming of Yamahas, Gixxers and Ducatis than Harleys these days.
To me, that ad is symptomatic of a company that is unable and unwilling to change gears.
However, the Faithful are aging out. More and more kids are dreaming of Yamahas, Gixxers and Ducatis than Harleys these days.
To me, that ad is symptomatic of a company that is unable and unwilling to change gears.
Ultimate backfire. Much like what comes out of their straight pipes.
I've actually heard one of the "tribe" say that out loud, but substituting Honda for Polaris.
It was in Port Hope, during the Highway of Heroes ride at the burger place near the CN viaduct. Buddy at the next table says, "Nobody grows up dreaming of a Honda!"
To which I responded, "Actually I did. I thought if I could just get my hands on an XR75 I'd be the happiest & coolest kid in the village."
Of course he had NO CLUE what an XR75 was.
It was in Port Hope, during the Highway of Heroes ride at the burger place near the CN viaduct. Buddy at the next table says, "Nobody grows up dreaming of a Honda!"
To which I responded, "Actually I did. I thought if I could just get my hands on an XR75 I'd be the happiest & coolest kid in the village."
Of course he had NO CLUE what an XR75 was.
This AD is fake and strange.
Headline: "..did you spend your youth dreaming about someday owning a Polaris?" [image of what looks like the top of the latest Shop Vac] Polaris is the parent company of Indian, yes —does that somehow diminish the appeal of say, owning a Scout or the new FTR1200?
AD copy: "We've been building riders (not gimmicks) for over 115 years" — don't you mean building motorcycles?
If you currently ride an Indian is it safe to assume you're worried they'll suffer the same fate as Victory in the never-ending quest for profitability? Who knows?
Headline: "..did you spend your youth dreaming about someday owning a Polaris?" [image of what looks like the top of the latest Shop Vac] Polaris is the parent company of Indian, yes —does that somehow diminish the appeal of say, owning a Scout or the new FTR1200?
AD copy: "We've been building riders (not gimmicks) for over 115 years" — don't you mean building motorcycles?
If you currently ride an Indian is it safe to assume you're worried they'll suffer the same fate as Victory in the never-ending quest for profitability? Who knows?
bigpoppa
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TK4
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That's because I fixed it after I found out.
Mad Mike
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I kind like it. A bit bold, a bit stereotypical but it does toss some red meat to the loyal HD rider. Too bad it’s a spoof!
As for dreaming, I only remember dreaming about my buddy’s Z50. I had a Rupp Roadster that was way faster than his Honda... but he had gears, that was a dream bike.
As for dreaming, I only remember dreaming about my buddy’s Z50. I had a Rupp Roadster that was way faster than his Honda... but he had gears, that was a dream bike.
Roadghost
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Wonder if Pilot was behind it? These anti-Harley types. Pretty shifty bunch.
Indian isn't laying down.
advrider.com
Indian To H-D: "May The Best V-Twin Win" - Adventure Rider
Indian is apparently on the attack and has thrown down the motorcycle gauntlet to is "chief" rival, Harley-Davidson. "May the best V-twin win".
advrider.com
bigpoppa
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Indian isn't laying down.
Indian To H-D: "May The Best V-Twin Win" - Adventure Rider
Indian is apparently on the attack and has thrown down the motorcycle gauntlet to is "chief" rival, Harley-Davidson. "May the best V-twin win".
I still dont get why they went with the weird wheel sizes.
I wanna be able to put on some S22's on that FTR damnit!
pfbmgd
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Not sure how many touring riders tow food trucks . But if they do the Indian does win .
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