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Business Wars · October 28, 2026 · 00:51:13

Indian Motorcycle vs Harley-Davidson | Indian Summer | 2

Harley-Davidson’s sales are crumbling as the credit boom that fueled its growth comes to an end. A snowmobile manufacturer sees an opening and attempts to revive the iconic but struggling Indian Motorcycle brand. The episode explores whether American riders can be convinced to abandon their deep loyalty to Harley and give Indian a chance.

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The Credit Bust Hammered Harley
When the easy credit that drove motorcycle purchases dried up, Harley-Davidson’s sales tanked.
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Snowmobile Company Seeks to Revive Indian
A manufacturer known for snowmobiles saw Harley’s troubles as an opportunity to acquire and relaunch the dormant Indian Motorcycle brand.

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