Are Harley-Davidsons Too Reliable?
As the used-motorcycle market heats up, Harley rushes to build all-new Hogs.
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Harley-Davidson has a mind-boggling statistic it likes to call out when asked about new competition and market share: 70 percent. That’s the share of all Harleys ever made that are still running, according to the company’s estimates.
If accurate, it’s a testament to the sturdiness of the bikes and the dedication of Hog owners when it comes to taking care of their prized rides. The problem with that metric? There are scads of used Harleys out there.