Comments on: Motorcycle Sales Increasing, But Product is Running Short (Editorials) (News)

By: mike

mike — Tue, 31 May 2011 20:11:27 +0000

Ya, but they are drying up and there are very few 2010′s.

By: bikerrandy

bikerrandy — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:17:14 +0000

Really? Then why have been able to ride MCs for 47 years relatively cheaper than cars? But do admit that tire costs, etc., are no longer near as cheap as they used to be.

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By: Norm G.

Norm G. — Sat, 14 May 2011 20:50:35 +0000

it has never been written that motorcycling is a “cheap thrill”. it’s an expensive “priviledged” thrill for those who can afford it. unfortunately, not all can afford it nor are honest with themselves regarding this inability.

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By: Ryan D

Ryan D — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:49:30 +0000

The problem in my area (se idaho) is that your not looking at paying 5% more for items from a local mugger (dealership) your looking at 50-100% more on many accesory and apparel items, and paying sub msrp for anything but a last years model sled is nearly unheard of.

when I bought my 03 crf 450r I drove 90 miles to get it for msrp, local dealers wanted 300-500 above msrp with 400-500 in “dealer innvoicing and prep” thrown in ontop of it, when I asked what kind of deal they could make me, they promptly told me to try and find it elsewhere as they had no problem getting there asking price out of em..

if a dealer can get within 10% on tires filters goggle’s etc I’ll spend my money with them, the last time I bought anything major from a dealer I paid $75 more for an e-series exhaust (I smashed the stock header) had the silencer in a week and didn’t get the header until 3 months later… I could have ordered it from rockymountainmc and had it in 2 days for 75 bucks less shipped…

moral of the story is, it’s all dependant on the dealer, in this area the major volume dealers regularly screw you and tell you to like it…

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By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 13 May 2011 16:34:25 +0000

Small dealerships have been hurting for years. Too many customers are willing to buy mail order to save money & don’t seem to realize the impact of spending their dollars with Motorcycle Superstore, Cycle Gear, Jake Wilson, etc. It’s not a lot different than the WalMart effect…

Support your local dealerships – even if it costs 5% more, it’s worth it to have a place to hang out or to take your bike when you get over your head!

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By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 13 May 2011 16:30:21 +0000

Considering the Hyosung 650′s are heavily based on the Suzuki SV & have won the CCS Southwest Light championship, not to mention Thunderbike & ULW Superbike, they might be worth a look.
And Hyosung is built in Korea, not in China. Pretty strong quality control. Not quite Suzuki level quality, but not quite Suzuki price either….

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By: Norm G.

Norm G. — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:04:51 +0000

admittedly, i have not recently. something i will have to do. in the words of vincent vega, performance better than the japanese is a “bold statement”. without any kind of ongoing R&D (ie. the crucible of racing), my intial reaction is tall order this.

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By: Gary

Gary — Fri, 13 May 2011 11:19:25 +0000

Have you recently checked out any of their products? Some of the first ones were not so great, but depending on the brand, they now pretty much rival any one elses as far as quality and finish. Performance on the sport bikes are even rated better than comparable Japanese models.

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By: Norm G.

Norm G. — Fri, 13 May 2011 07:04:54 +0000

re: “Purchases are being made but not at retail.. not even close.”

great reminder, let us not confuse “revenue” with profitability.

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By: indyjones

indyjones — Thu, 12 May 2011 23:04:33 +0000

yeah I went to a honda shop the other day to look at race quads because the yamaha shop in indy said that they can not get any 2011 450′s. The sales lady said that honda does not make 450′s and has not since 2009, I thought it was a joke untill I looked on honda’s web site. Very strange.

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