Shares closed at $25.42 on Friday as broader US markets advanced, with the S&P 500 up 0.84% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average edging up 0.02%.
The gain outperformed the wider market and ended two straight sessions of declines for the motorcycle maker's stock.
Even after the rebound, Harley-Davidson shares remain 18.66% below their 52-week high of $31.25 reached on 17 September, while trading volume of 3.5 million stayed below the 50-day average.
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With profits plummeting and its core riders aging, can Harley's bet on cheaper bikes actually save the iconic brand?