Why doesn't Harley-Davidson make cars?

[Jim S]

For the same reason that Maytag does not build rockets and Dell does not build houses. Every business has its market and either stays there or finds a new one. BTW, Ford made a Harley edition truck that Harley licensed.

[Vintage Kawasaki Man]

Why don't companies like HD, Kawasaki, etc. make cars?
And why don't companies like Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, etc. make motorcycles?

[Jim S]

For the same reason that Maytag does not build rockets and Dell does not build houses. Every business has its market and either stays there or finds a new one. BTW, Ford made a Harley edition truck that Harley licensed.

[Dating Coach]

They stick to what they like & know most about.

(Have fun).

[LEARNER]

because that would cost money to make both.... LOTS OF MONEY so why do something that might cost more.... they risk a chance of losing money.... their better off sticking to making money

[David P]

Companies do what they are good at.
Kawasaki make ships, heavy machines and motorcycles.
Suzuki have cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Honda have electronic parts, cars and motorcycles.

HD make money from merchandise licenses, but their strength is motorcycles and marketing.

[Francis]

what and ruin their image ?? any way have you ever tried to kick start a truck ?? jump starting can be a real problem too , unless you parked the right way on the hill ,

your answer ? oh o k specialisation equals quality , usually you find that companies that diversify go bust because the upper management don't understand the alternative product or try to produce too cheap , Japanese seem to do it fine though honda cars / honda bikes

[Ayla 999]

Would you buy an Indian car?