Being popular doesn't mean that everyone wants you.
There are people in the world looking to separate themselves from the crowd. They seek out the different, the unusual and the unknown. Motorcycle enthusiasts know this well and look for choices that speak to their personality- that's the reason they buy motorcycles and not a station wagon.
Harley Davidson motorcycles are fantastic bikes, but every dentist, accountant and insurance agent with a mid-life crisis has one. And usually in black. What if I'm one of the folks out there shopping for a different kind of bike? A choice that isn't necessarily the popular or expected one? There's even a Facebook page dissing the ride from Milwaukee.
That's why the free market exists, my friends. There is apparently enough demand for a classically styled motorcycle that isn't a Harley to support competition for that 53 year-old salesman's hard earned money.
Indian Motorcycle is a name nearly as legendary as Harley Davidson. Born at the turn of the last century, Indian disappeared from the scene in the 50's but was resurrected in the early 2000's as an entry into the growing market for classic motorcycles.
Ever since its Phoenix-like rise, Indian has built a near cult following with it's brawny appearance and relative rarity. This doesn't mean the Indian is primitive, however. It's packed with state of the art electronics and options that allow it to keep up with the Harleys of the world.
But, who are we kidding? In this market, style is king and the Indian is sculpted with classic shapes, covered in dramatic color choices and dressed in stylish accessories designed to tell the world that what you're riding isn't a Harley.
It's an Indian
And that's all any High School principal could ask.
To see the 2015 Indian lineup, go to the website here.
Plus, there's a review of the 2015 Indian Roadmaster on Motorcycle.com.
There are people in the world looking to separate themselves from the crowd. They seek out the different, the unusual and the unknown. Motorcycle enthusiasts know this well and look for choices that speak to their personality- that's the reason they buy motorcycles and not a station wagon.
Harley Davidson motorcycles are fantastic bikes, but every dentist, accountant and insurance agent with a mid-life crisis has one. And usually in black. What if I'm one of the folks out there shopping for a different kind of bike? A choice that isn't necessarily the popular or expected one? There's even a Facebook page dissing the ride from Milwaukee.
That's why the free market exists, my friends. There is apparently enough demand for a classically styled motorcycle that isn't a Harley to support competition for that 53 year-old salesman's hard earned money.
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| Put this in a group of typical black Harleys and see who gets noticed. (motorcycle.com) |
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| NOT a Harley. (Indianmotorcycle.com) |
But, who are we kidding? In this market, style is king and the Indian is sculpted with classic shapes, covered in dramatic color choices and dressed in stylish accessories designed to tell the world that what you're riding isn't a Harley.
It's an Indian
And that's all any High School principal could ask.
To see the 2015 Indian lineup, go to the website here.
Plus, there's a review of the 2015 Indian Roadmaster on Motorcycle.com.
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