Polaris buys Indian

[E.T.]

I just found this, Polaris buys Indian

 

[xcsp]

This comes as a surprise, hope it's a good move on Polaris' part, time will tell.

Prices I have seen on the "new" Indians are crazy-who buys these bikes?

 

[lonerider]

Good, I'm glad to see ownership of this brand stay in the US. With Polaris' resources behind it, there should be less chance of Indian dying again.

 

[Bounce]

With as many forced relocations that the Indian marque has seen over the years, it would seem there might be more similarities than just name only.

 

[wheatonFJR]

Is Polaris a solid company??

 

[Neil San Diego]

With as many forced relocations that the Indian marque has seen over the years, it would seem there might be more similarities than just name only.

Third Fourth Fifth time's a charm!

 

[rickcorwn]

Is Polaris a solid company??

They've been around for 50 years, a world wide dealer network (not as big as some) if I read this right just shy of 150 million in profits last year. Read all about it here.

 

[charismaticmegafauna]

...Prices I have seen on the "new" Indians are crazy-who buys these bikes?

I know a dentist/orthodontist who has one (new Big Chief) -- he also has an H-D Heritage Soft-tail.

On a similar note: (competitive/nostalgia/high $$ custom bike?) Big Dog M/C (Wichita) just filed for bankruptcy protection.

 

[wheatonFJR]

Is Polaris a solid company??

They've been around for 50 years, a world wide dealer network (not as big as some) if I read this right just shy of 150 million in profits last year. Read all about it here.

Thanks Rick...of course I know Polaris and snowmobiles...but I didn't know if this was a weak company buying a failed company. More power to them...

Time for the Yanks to make a great sporttourer as well...though I don't see the heritage in this company to go for that market.

 

[Bounce]

With as many forced relocations that the Indian marque has seen over the years, it would seem there might be more similarities than just name only.

Third Fourth Fifth time's a charm!

tell that to the Cherokees.