Harley-Davidson president retires

Considering the state of the American motor industry, combined with Harleys own stagnant offerings it is unlikely that they are meeting their own targets for growth.

Combine this with the purchase of MV and it is quite likely that he was persuaded to do the honourable thing.

While Harley may well have a better chance of turning MV around than the previous owner, Proton, it is by no means certain. (What did happen to all the money Proton invested in MV?) Especially when getting rid of Tamburini, which seems extremely short sighted, yet they kept Claudio?

There is an old riddle that may well be adapted here,
“Question -How do you make a small fortune?
Answer - Start with a large one and buy MV."

No doubt that the investment MV need from Harley will be hurting an already beleaguered bottom line. Under those circumstances not surprising he has gone.

(I guess we can take it as a given that Claudio won’t be offering to work for a dollar a year!)