Topic: kiss the 1100 goodbye

[tramp]

can the markets be that different between us and europe?

[tortelvis]

please don't laugh but i thought the wee ninja (250?) could be a fun bike. sure, at 5' 10/11" and 190 lbs. i might be a tad big for it. but it's got more oomph than a bunch of classic bikes and handles much sharper. a great in town bike?

so, any thoughts about the wisdom of offering a range (displacement, etc) of standards rather than one do or die model?

It's my firm belief (backed up by experience) that the 250 is only still alive not only because it is an entry level bike, but in the last two years we have sold close to 200 in this are alone. Even had to contact corporate directly to order more as well as the upcoming 09 model pre orders.

I have set up so many that I could literally do it blindfolded. Crate to road.

As for the diverse model offering....

If someone were to offer, lets just say twins, in a wide variety of sizes ranging from 250cc to 900cc options combined with standard riding positions as well as aftermarket parts for "cafe" style riding positions:

Well you might be on to something.

Maybe one of the Chinese makers will jump on this idea!

[tortelvis]

Yes, but comparing the U.S. with the rest of the world isn't fair.  Only in America are motorcycles considered recreational.  The rest of the world truly uses bikes for transportation.

Amen! 25 years of daily riding in the UK, all year, all weathers. There has been a time or two over here as well when all I had was a bike for transport.