Harley To Discontinue 6 models-Cancels plan to sell in India
May 3, 2007
Hey,
It has come to my attention that Harley Davidson is Discontinuing six models!! One is the Dyna Wide Glide, The xl 833r Sportster,The Road King Custom, The Softail Standard, The Springer Classic and The FXSTD Deuce. I don’t know what, if anything will replace these models . We’re on it.
I also read that the much heralded deal for Harley to sell motorcycles in India is off. India is a huge market and most of Harley’s growth the last couple of years is from overseas. The U.S. Government was bragging about the Harley-India deal just a week or two ago. Interesting
Beach
Why does this news not surprise me.
[...] Beach Cruiser reports that Harley Davidson is discontinuing six models. Harley is also canceling its plans to export motorcycles to [...]
Sorry Mr Daily Motorcycle Blog Roundup, its not JUST BeachCruiser reporting it…
bikes to be discontinued:
VRSCR (Street Rod)
VRSCX (Screamin Eagle V-Rod)
XL50 (50th Anniversary Sportster)
FXSTD (Softail Deuce)
FLSTSC (Softail Springer Classic)
FLHRS (Road King Custom)
FXST (Softail Standard)
FXDWG (Dyna Wide Glide)
XL883R (Sportster 883R)
from http://www.bikernewsonline.com/2007/04/harley-davidson-discontinues-several.htm also has many links to the HD forums and letters from HD.
This is belated comment, but I just wanted to note my sadness over the collapse of the Harley India deal. I have friends in India who were looking forward to having greater Harley availability and choices there. Regrettable, but I guess they know their business.