33K, yeah right!

SpeedCostsMoney · 05-15-2008

I think the new Indian company shot it's self in the foot. This is the only time *gulp* I wish for Harley prices.

2009 Indian Motorcycles - First Look - MotorcycleUSA.com

PainlessWolf · 05-15-2008

God Almighty! 34000 dollars for the 'Vintage' Chief. That 18000 dollar Victory Vision 'Street' Premium is looking better all the time. Whew, *goes out and pets his Drifter*
Painless Black Wolf
...Here for the Dawn...

2005 Drifter 800

NCDave · 05-15-2008

well, they just screwed up big time!

V2K_CCTX · 05-15-2008

Michael600r · 05-15-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by PainlessWolf

God Almighty! 34000 dollars for the 'Vintage' Chief. That 18000 dollar Victory Vision 'Street' Premium is looking better all the time. Whew, *goes out and pets his Drifter*
Painless Black Wolf
...Here for the Dawn...

2005 Drifter 800

34,000 "without the spiffy paint job". They can keep it.

mkelley · 05-15-2008

I think they probably know exactly what they're doing. Remember, they're being resuscitated by the company that brought back the Chris Craft brand. I bet they sell every one they can manage to produce.

Their market is the same guys that don't mind dropping $70-$100K on a car. Their service and support is going to have to be absolutely first-class.

Michael600r · 05-15-2008

They're going to have to have first class service if this batch of Indians are anything like the last batch.

Slo'Poke · 05-15-2008

Even if I was one of those that could drop an easy 100K on a cycle, I don't think I would go for this one. For that amount of money, I need something that truly breaks the mold (mechanically or visually) and not just for a logo/name.

*pitchinguy* · 05-15-2008

Just not my cup of tea, $34K or $3400. Don't care for em either way.

CheeseHeadNinja · 05-15-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by pitchinguy

Just not my cup of tea, $34K or $3400. Don't care for em either way.

+1

Nate · 05-15-2008

$35k in today's economy? I don't think that dog's gonna hunt.

dinoSnake · 05-15-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate

$35k in today's economy? I don't think that dog's gonna hunt.

That's the real problem. It's not that Indian can't charge that much, for other bike builders (customs) have, it's that not enough people in today's economy will be willing to pay. Companies are struggling or going down as liquid funds from home refinancing to the Yuppie class of buyers dries up like the Dust Bowl.

[adds] After looking at the pictures I wish that Indian would redesign the primary drive covers - it's too much like a Harley for comfort considering (thinking like a buyer) I'm paying 34K for a "non-Harley".

I also wish (dreaming here) that they would have stepped "out of the box" a bit more for the new Indian, like an alloy (or part alloy) frame to reduce weight and give the design some really snazzy appeal. Regretfully IMHO besides the deep fenders, the engine and the console too much of the bike looks "parts bin" to my eyes to justify 34K (the headlight is SO yesterday - seen it everywhere).

Maybe that's why I am so fond of Victory - a company willing to step out of the box, beyond simple "American Biker" marketing, whenever it wants to.

mbigica · 05-15-2008

34k is steep - but I saw an Indian the other day -don't know if an 09 or one from a few years ago - sorry - I'd take a drifter

Someone will buy them - why -get some non proven technology for 34k - but they will be in someones collection

Bender · 05-15-2008

I remember when the Excelsior-Henderson brand came "back" for a while (late-90's?) and I looked at some of the models at a local dealer. Well, they were priced over Harleys, so I was kind of surprised.

Yeah, they went under fairly quickly - bankruptcy, and stock became worthless.

dinoSnake · 05-15-2008

Yeah. Regretfully EH put too much of the investment monies into the new factory and selling the "lifestyle", rather than concentrating on simply getting the product out and into as many (good) dealers as possible.

Bender · 05-15-2008

and I bought 100 shares of stock in their early days.... doh !!!

dinoSnake · 05-15-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bender

and I bought 100 shares of stock in their early days.... doh !!!

Ouch. That musta left a mark

mbigica · 05-15-2008

The cruiser market is a tough one to get into. With HD on top, it's tough to compete being the unknown. Victory seems to be having success I would say mostly because of Polaris deep pockets. The metric dealers make there money on sportbikes. If any of the metric builders decided to only produce cruisers. they would have a tough time at it.

If they would offer a comparable product at a lower price than HD they would have a better chance. I think this new company is on the same path as the old company.

SpeedCostsMoney · 05-16-2008

I think they should have taken HD head on. At least price wise, give people a choice. Indian still has that heritage appeal that would be able to pull some customers. Not now, what a stupid move. Shoot, I was actually looking forward to them coming back.

I’ll just find a used Drifter and call it done.

big worm · 05-16-2008

wow that thing make an overpriced piece of crap harley look like a bargan

05-15-2008	#1 (permalink)
SpeedCostsMoney All the fast I can afford BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 481	33K, yeah right! I think the new Indian company shot it's self in the foot. This is the only time gulp I wish for Harley prices. 2009 Indian Motorcycles - First Look - MotorcycleUSA.com __________________ Speed costs money, kid! How fast can you afford to go? 2008 Concours 14 ABS I'm a CMA member

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mkelley DrGizmo I presume. Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Berwyn Heights, Maryland Posts: 1,552	I think they probably know exactly what they're doing. Remember, they're being resuscitated by the company that brought back the Chris Craft brand. I bet they sell every one they can manage to produce. Their market is the same guys that don't mind dropping $70-$100K on a car. Their service and support is going to have to be absolutely first-class. __________________ -Mike 2008 Chapter President, Md VRA 2006 Mean Streak, 2005 H-D XL883C, 1999 Drifter 1500, 1993 Intruder 800

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PainlessWolf Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Firestone, CO Posts: 923	God Almighty! 34000 dollars for the 'Vintage' Chief. That 18000 dollar Victory Vision 'Street' Premium is looking better all the time. Whew, goes out and pets his Drifter Painless Black Wolf ...Here for the Dawn... 2005 Drifter 800

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Slo'Poke Own The Day Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 2,618	Even if I was one of those that could drop an easy 100K on a cycle, I don't think I would go for this one. For that amount of money, I need something that truly breaks the mold (mechanically or visually) and not just for a logo/name. __________________ Slo'Poke Alex *'06 Vulcan 900 Classic* Past - '06 Ninja 650R, '03 Vulcan 500 LTD, '91 Shadow VLX

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pitchinguy Sum do sum don't, I mite Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,544	*Just not my cup of tea, $34K or $3400. Don't care for em either way.* __________________ *LIGHT ENGINEER Todd's Body Paint Team* *Black 1600w/apes*

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Nate KZ Kool! Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Marysville, KS Posts: 1,974	$35k in today's economy? I don't think that dog's gonna hunt. __________________ "Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching." "Wrenching is the result of time spent riding!" KZ650 SR

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mbigica Bridal Boutique Manager BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Naugatuck, CT Posts: 335	34k is steep - but I saw an Indian the other day -don't know if an 09 or one from a few years ago - sorry - I'd take a drifter Someone will buy them - why -get some non proven technology for 34k - but they will be in someones collection

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Bender Cigar aficionado BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 135	I remember when the Excelsior-Henderson brand came "back" for a while (late-90's?) and I looked at some of the models at a local dealer. Well, they were priced over Harleys, so I was kind of surprised. Yeah, they went under fairly quickly - bankruptcy, and stock became worthless.

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dinoSnake Uncle Bob's Satan spawn BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 851	Yeah. Regretfully EH put too much of the investment monies into the new factory and selling the "lifestyle", rather than concentrating on simply getting the product out and into as many (good) dealers as possible.

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Bender Cigar aficionado BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 135	and I bought 100 shares of stock in their early days.... doh !!!

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mbigica Bridal Boutique Manager BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Naugatuck, CT Posts: 335	The cruiser market is a tough one to get into. With HD on top, it's tough to compete being the unknown. Victory seems to be having success I would say mostly because of Polaris deep pockets. The metric dealers make there money on sportbikes. If any of the metric builders decided to only produce cruisers. they would have a tough time at it. If they would offer a comparable product at a lower price than HD they would have a better chance. I think this new company is on the same path as the old company.

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SpeedCostsMoney All the fast I can afford BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 481	I think they should have taken HD head on. At least price wise, give people a choice. Indian still has that heritage appeal that would be able to pull some customers. Not now, what a stupid move. Shoot, I was actually looking forward to them coming back. I’ll just find a used Drifter and call it done. __________________ Speed costs money, kid! How fast can you afford to go? 2008 Concours 14 ABS I'm a CMA member

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big worm BLAME CANADA!!!!! BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: charlottetown pei, canada Posts: 533	wow that thing make an overpriced piece of crap harley look like a bargan __________________ Sooo do ya actualy own a harley ??? Or did ya spend all yer allowance on the hat n t-shirt?

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