Harley-Davidson’s first started offering customers sidecars back in 1914 and has since then provided them with numerous models that fitted its line of heavyweight motorcycles.
The company also announced that 2011 will be the final year it offers sidecars as a factory option, and that no new sidecar orders will be taken after that.
However, the manufacturer will continue to work closely with its dealers in order to support existing sidecar owners. “Harley-Davidson is committed to continued support of its dealer network and customer support for sidecar owners and will support current customers by continuing to honor warranty repairs and supply service parts and technical support,” the company statement reads.
“This news comes on the helm of Harley-Davidson's recent Q2 report. Harley reported that sales were down 5.5 percent worldwide, 8.4 percent in the United States, at the close of the second quarter of 2010,” the statement explains.
“But although sales are down, Harley says everything is flowing in a positive direction. The Motor Company reported a second-quarter revenue in 2010 of $831.6 million, which is up 2.8 percent compared to the same period last year.”
“Also, Harley shipped 59,046 motorcycles to dealers and distributors worldwide during the 2010-second quarter, compared to 58,179 motorcycles in the second quarter of 2009,” the company concludes the announcement.
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