Harley-Davidson rolled into Tianjin with a bang on 16th April. A searing blast of rock and roll, high speed bikes and plenty of attitude blew attendees away at the latest Harley Davidson opening ceremony. The new dealership burst onto the world’s stage as the latest of the Harley Davidoson dealerships in China. The Tianjin dealership is the twelfth shop in China and was graced with the heavy hitting presence of Wisconsin governor Scott Walker to usher in the new store. The Harley-Davidson brand is growing in China as biking culture is slowing starting to find its way on the mainland. 2012 sales were up in China, as well as the Asia Pacific region as a whole. This is not only the result of a long process of lobbying by American officials to open up China to freer motorcycle usage, it is a drive by Wisconsin to get one of its most famous brands up and running in China. Walker also introduced the gathered crowd to a Wisconsin brand of Ginseng. Although none was on sale at the event, it shows the continued interest of American states in turning China into a market for American goods.
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The local HOG (Harley Owners Group) chapter was out in force with riders sporting their leathers and pristine bikes. The dealership, located in Hexi district, has over 2000m2 and not only sells bikes like the Sportster and Dyna models, but also sells rider accessories, like the eternally fashionable leather biker’s jacket.   Â
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Harley-Davidson rolled into Tianjin with a bang on 16th April. A searing blast of rock and roll, high speed bikes and plenty of attitude blew attendees away at the latest Harley Davidson opening ceremony. The new dealership burst onto the world’s stage as the latest of the Harley Davidoson dealerships in China. The Tianjin dealership is the twelfth shop in China and was graced with the heavy hitting presence of Wisconsin governor Scott Walker to usher in the new store. The Harley-Davidson brand is growing in China as biking culture is slowing starting to find its way on the mainland. 2012 sales were up in China, as well as the Asia Pacific region as a whole. This is not only the result of a long process of lobbying by American officials to open up China to freer motorcycle usage, it is a drive by Wisconsin to get one of its most famous brands up and running in China. Walker also introduced the gathered crowd to a Wisconsin brand of Ginseng. Although none was on sale at the event, it shows the continued interest of American states in turning China into a market for American goods.
