We completed an analysis of Indian Motorcycle's current situation since being acquired by Polaris. We completed market research, conducted interviews with Indian fanatics, collectors, dealers, etc., competitive analysis, and watched "The World's Fastest Indian", starring Anthony Hopkins.
Indian Motorcycle has a fantastic legacy, and our research proved that they are in a unique position to capitalize on their brand and position themselves into a market that allows them to regain an identity that has been lost, modified, and adjusted over the past 100 years.
This presentation is a simple and visual aid we used to tell the story of Indian Motorcycle and to make our recommendation.
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Indian Motorcycle Strategy Presentation
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2. “The most important thing to consider about the
acquisition of the Indian Motorcycle Company is that we
gain a brand. A brand with a living history. A brand that
means something to people. A brand that stirs passion
in hearts of the motorcyclist ...This is what we are
selling. The brand image, the feeling”.
- Scott Wine, CEO Polaris Industries
26. $4 BILLION
U.S. HEAVYWEIGHTS
$400 - $600 MILLION
(PREMIUM MARKET)
*SOURCE: IBIS, “Motorcycle, Bike & Parts Manufacturing in the US,” March 2012. Datamonitor,”Motorcycles in the United States,” September 2010. U.S. Census Bureau 2010. Income based on number of
households 45 to 64 earning over $100,000 per year.
28. MATURE MARKET
Harley Rider - Average age increased ~45 to 49 over the last five years.
*SOURCE: NY Times, “Harley, You’re Not Getting Any Younger,” March 2009, JD Power and Associates 2010 U.S. Motorcycle Competitive Information Study.
41. “NOT a fan of the soccer mom on a Harley.”
– Shelly Maynard, California
“It’s probably just a ploy to bring the yuppie styles
back to buying since sales are down.”
– President, Springfield, Ohio Chapter
*SOURCE: HDForums, “United by Independents” campaign