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How Harley-Davidson Priced Its Revival
In 2008, Harley-Davidson faced a near-death experience: sales crashed 23 percent as its core customer — aging baby boomers — stopped buying $20,000 motorcycles during the financial crisis. The company's loan unit lost $117 million. But instead of slashing prices to chase volume, Harley did something counterintuitive. It cut production by 30 percent, kept prices firm, and repositioned itself as an aspirational brand for a younger, more diverse audience. This episode breaks down how Harley-Davidson used pricing to signal value, protect dealer margins, and engineer a turnaround that boosted…
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