WILLIE G DAVIDSON TO RETIRE - JUST BIKES (2024)

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Are Harley sales declining? ›

Harley-Davidson global sales performance disappoints. global sales in 2023 declined at 168.050 (-5.0%), although almost positive data from the partnership recently started up in India. McD tracks new vehicles registrations across the World (over 85 countries), reporting data on calendar year.

The Harley-Davison Skull logo is called the 'Willie G Skull Chrome,” which was named after its creator, Willie G Davidson – the son of the former Harley president and grandson of the original co-founder of the company.

On March 16, 2012, it was announced that Willie G. would retire from Harley-Davidson on April 30, 2012. He is to remain involved as brand ambassador, and in Special Design Projects as Chief Styling Officer Emeritus.

His most notable achievements can be seen in the signature styling of Harley-Davidson's classic motorcycle lines, including the Springer, Low Rider, Cafe Racer, Heritage Softail and, of course, Super Glide.

For the full year, global retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles were down 9 percent versus prior year. North American retail performance continues to be adversely impacted by higher interest rates, economic uncertainty, and lower sales of non-core motorcycles.

In short, the reason Harley Davidson is struggling is because they decided in the past to become a marketing company instead of an innovative company. This wasn't always the case, but sometime along the way HD decided to get out of racing where innovation typically is bred.

The human skull tattoo generally represents death, the person wearing this tattoo usually uses it symbolize the fact that death does not scare them. It also reminds people that death is inevitable, therefore we should live always live life to the absolute fullest.

The Skulls of Seven is an honor society that prides itself on commitment to seven virtues: tradition, history, scholarship, loyalty and friendship, citizenship, service, and honor.

Skull with Wings: A Symbol of Freedom and Power.

Renowned figure Willie G. Davidson has unveiled his latest literary venture, "Ride Free: A Memoir," chronicling his unique journey as the grandson of a Harley-Davidson Motor Company co-founder.

How old was Willie Lose? ›

William Keith Los'e (22 July 1967 – 7 September 2022) was a Tongan rugby union player who played as a lock. After retiring from playing, he worked as a radio host and TV commentator.

It was painted on every Harley in 1933 to try and stimulate sales after the depression. It was after 1930 when motorcycle riders were being thought of as outlaws, and using the skull and crossbones as their emblem.

Elvis Presley and motorcycles are somewhat synonymous, but the mental picture for many Americans would be the King and his accompanying Harleys. But the rock star/movie star had affinities for a motorcycle of the British variety as well, purchasing a fleet of Triumph bikes for himself and his entourage in 1965.

AMF (American Machine and Foundry) owned Harley-Davidson motorcycles from 1969 to 1981.

The company said global motorcycle shipments declined due to "prudent dealer inventory management and market conditions," while apparel sales dropped as "high dealer inventory levels" resulted in lower replenishment. For 2024, the company expects motorcycle sales to be flat to down 9%.

Harley-Davidson's revenue and earnings are forecast to decline at 4.2% and 0.5% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 1% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 15.6% in 3 years.

Harley-Davidson's 2023 performance reflects a mixed outcome, with a slight increase in annual revenue to $5.836 billion, up 1% from the previous year. However, the fourth quarter saw a revenue decline of 14% at HDMC, which was somewhat offset by a 15% growth at HDFS.

The global motorcycle market was estimated to grow from over 133 billion U.S. dollars to some 136 billion in 2023 as the market continued to recover from the revenue drop recorded at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This rebound somewhat dampened amid supply chain issues in 2022.