US stocks are set for a generally lower open and in focus before the bell was legendary motorcycle maker Harley Davidson Inc (NYSE:HOG).
The group is heading electric too and has revealed it would sell its first electric motorbike next year.
It is part of the group's new product strategy, which includes expanded access and an improved dealer network that it hopes will generate more than US$1bn in new annual revenue in 2022.
Shares eased of the pedal by 0.49% on Friday.
Elsewhere, and sticking with the somewhat vehicular theme, Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) shares ramped up 2.93% to stand at US$146.74 in New York pre-market deals as it posted second quarter earnings, which surpassed Wall Street expectations.
It's a positive as the firm's shares have slid nearly 10% this year as a whole.
Earnings per share (EPS) for the three months came in at US$2.97 per share, compared to the US$2.73 per share, which had been expected by analysts. Revenue was US$14.01bn versus the US$13.89bn, which had been expected.
Meanwhile, Loews Corp (NYSE:L) saw shares shed 0.96% to stand at US$49.29 each before the bell.
The conglomerate reported second quarter net income of US$230mln, which was essentially unchanged from US$231mln seen a year ago.
Also in focus before the bell was KBR Inc (NYSE:KBR), which saw shares add 2.08% to stand at US$19.10 in pre-market deals as its second quarter earnings beat Wall Street expectations for revenue and net income..
The engineering, construction company posted revenue of US$1.27bn in the period versus expectations of US$1.19bn.
The group expects full-year earnings for the three months to be in the range of US$1.40 and US$1.50 per share.