Harley-Davidson Faces Antitrust Suit Over Right-to-Repair Claims

Harley-Davidson Inc. is facing federal antitrust litigation in Milwaukee over warranty terms that allegedly forced bikers to buy its branded replacement parts, the same policies the iconic motorcycle maker pledged to end in a recent settlement with federal regulators.

The lawsuit accuses the company of cornering the aftermarket through restrictive terms that remove warranty protections from bikes if they undergo independent repair work. The market is allegedly “vast” thanks to the intense loyalty of riders who keep their Harleys on the road for many years.

Dealers have gone even further, designating bikes as out-of-warranty for minor modifications like mounted American ...