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Q. How many *major* motorcycle brands manufacture motorcycles entirely in the USA?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 7
D. 15

(Answer in replies)

Lots of talk about tariff's today and how it will affect the motorcycle industry with new bike prices, parts, availability and the big one, how many How many major motorcycle brands (Honda, BMW, Suzuki, Harley-Davidson, Indian, Yamaha, KTM...) manufacture motorcycles entirely in the USA?

Remember, anything not entirely made in the USA will be subject to some sort of tariff.

Entirely made (according to ChatGPT)

1. Zero Motorcycles - Known for their electric bikes, they started in Santa Cruz, California.

Both Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle have significant manufacturing operations in the USA but not entirely made in the USA:

Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson produces motorcycles in several locations within the United States:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: The primary headquarters and home to the historic Potawatomi plant.

York, Pennsylvania: Specializes in the assembly of touring, CVO, and trike models.

Kansas City, Missouri: Focuses on producing Softail and Cruiser models.

Indian Motorcycle
Indian Motorcycle's main manufacturing facility is located in:

Spirit Lake, Iowa: This factory is responsible for the assembly of Indian motorcycles. The facility employs skilled professionals who take great pride in each detail of the assembly process2.

While these companies strive to source as many components domestically as possible, it can be challenging to find a motorcycle that is 100% made in the USA due to the global nature of supply chains. However, these brands come pretty close!