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submitted 2 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson has become the latest manufacturer to drop diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives amid sustained pressure from anti-DEI activist Robby Starbuck.

In a statement Monday, the Milwaukee-based company said it has not operated a corporate DEI function since April, no longer has minority-owned supplier goals and plans to exit socially motivated training for employees.

Harley-Davidson’s statement, posted on X, said that it sees “every leader’s role to ensure we have an employee base that reflects our customers and the geographies in which we operate” – and the company would limit training to legal requirements.

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[-] magnetosphere@fedia.io 112 points 2 months ago

As a company, we take this issue very seriously…

…by abandoning it completely. Fuck you, Harley-Davidson.

[-] Marthirial@lemmy.world 23 points 2 months ago

Peddling Chinese made toys for low energy, post manhood, American "patriots" living in a distopian freedom fantasy.

[-] XOXOX@lemmy.world 110 points 2 months ago

I can't wait for those noise polluting fuckers to go out of business when the boomers die.

[-] Dud@lemmy.world 38 points 2 months ago

I rode a Honda Shadow, fun little cruiser until an old lady took me out. The false ego and grand standing from the Harley guys was fuckin obnoxious, nearly as bad as the coal roller bros.

[-] marx2k@lemmy.world 29 points 2 months ago

I, too, rode a Honda shadow. I quickly grew tired of that upright sitting position on classic cruisers. Longer rides made my spine feel every fucking bump.

On a separate note...

Fuck all of those Harley bitches that bought into the lifestyle riding around without helmets on the weekend.

[-] Dud@lemmy.world 25 points 2 months ago

Judging by the damage to my helmet I would not be typing right now if I didn't roll out in full gear every time.

[-] Cadeillac@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

I hope you got a new helmet

[-] Dud@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

Nope, no new bike either though. Between being out of work for 6 months for physical recuperation and the mental toll it took on me it's taking a long time to bounce back financially. Doubly so with rent sucking my soul out on top of it.

[-] recapitated@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

Sshhh don't tell them about helmets

[-] c0smokram3r@midwest.social 70 points 2 months ago

Can’t wait to see this company go bankrupt as all da boomers die off. Good riddance.

[-] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 months ago

My understanding is, the engineering of their bikes is sub-optimal

[-] nerdschleife@lemm.ee 24 points 2 months ago

Intentionally, as their fanbase thinks development is communist propoganda

[-] BassTurd@lemmy.world 64 points 2 months ago

Haley-Davidson, by racists for racists.

[-] Rhaedas@fedia.io 63 points 2 months ago

Why do they say anti-woke when they can just say asleep?

[-] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 65 points 2 months ago

you spelled 'racist' wrong

[-] worldwidewave@lemmy.world 27 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

well, some of them are misogynists too

[-] Mac@mander.xyz 1 points 2 months ago

don't forget bigots.

[-] halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago

"Wake up sheeple!"
"No, not like that!"

[-] ByteOnBikes@slrpnk.net 63 points 2 months ago

I'm okay with boomer company disappearing in the market.

Always been a fan of Japanese bikes anyways.

[-] nonailsleft@lemm.ee 29 points 2 months ago

Do you think Japanese companies are big on DEI?

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 19 points 2 months ago

They're fine with a diversity of people who are ethnically Japanese.

[-] Kaboom@reddthat.com 26 points 2 months ago

Who the fuck did they think was buying their motorcycles? Sure as hell wasn't 20 year old lefties.

[-] marx2k@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

They did try for a lower cost entry model that was more sporty. That didn't Pentwater the market at all. Like..at all at all.

Once these helmetless boomers die off, that company is up shits creek.

Fuck 'em.

[-] odium@programming.dev 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

They do have an electrical motorcycle branch that might keep the company alive if they lower prices. https://www.livewire.com/

Definitely won't be as big as it is now though.

[-] marx2k@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Cheapest is 14.5k?? I get it's electric but God damn my Yamaha FJR1300 was 13k with 0 miles off the damn showroom floor (also, pro tip... don't ever buy a brand new bike) ;)

Edit: just looked at Yamaha website. A new FJR1300 is now 18.3k

wtf has everyone gonna insane???

[-] Mac@mander.xyz 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

"wtf has everyone gonna insane???" (sic)
Yes

Also fun fact the HD Livewire had a range of 75mi. lol

[-] marx2k@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

What's in those? A couple of D cells?

[-] Mac@mander.xyz 2 points 2 months ago

I double checked because my comment was based on memory.

LiveWire S2 Del Mar Zack from RZ got 66 miles to a "tank". lol
It has a 10.kWh battery. Estimated range from manufacturer: 113 miles.

There are four different models from LiveWire. Three of them have that same 10.5kWh battery.
One has a 15.4kWh battery. Estimated range: 146 highway/95 city miles.

So yeah, clearly only a couple D cells in those things. Cool bikes though, i will say.

[-] letsgo2themall@lemmy.world 22 points 2 months ago

Harley's are hot garbage boomer bikes anyway. Get a Honda.

[-] partial_accumen@lemmy.world 17 points 2 months ago

Harley-Davidson’s statement, posted on X, said that it sees “every leader’s role to ensure we have an employee base that reflects our customers and the geographies in which we operate”

.... "which means white and male only. Minorities and women need not apply." -Harley Davidson probably

[-] Kbobabob@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Someone's gotta sell all their shitty merch

[-] Cadeillac@lemmy.world 16 points 2 months ago

This reads like satire. I saw someone say the opposite of eating the onion was crying

[-] militaryintelligence@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago

If trump wins and fascism comes back, companies will be heiling. No surprise

[-] Freefall@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Something something...Weak men doing nothing...

Cowards.

[-] finickydesert@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 months ago

That's it, we got to all make our own bikes: playing cards and all!

[-] OutlierBlue@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 months ago

Yeah but hearts and diamonds only. We don't need any of those black suits forced on us.

[-] jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Stupid Harley-Davidson sleeping activists can't even do anything lol

[-] callouscomic@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago

Again with this Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Let him rest in peace with his face in a steering wheel in turn 4.

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