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sfcdjevans · 10-29-2006, 05:56 AM

Isn't the "New" Concours already too big. I'd rather see a greater selection of standards and mid sized bikes. It's the market, right?

Buzglyd · 10-29-2006, 06:46 AM

I was told the Boomer market was dying. Why would Kawi pin its hopes on (gasp!) cruisers?

The_AirHawk · 10-29-2006, 07:04 AM

Because they didn't listen to the Resident Industry Expert - don't they know the V-Twin is Dead?

FX1200 · 10-29-2006, 07:06 AM

Does Kawasaki still have a motorcycle assembly plant in Lincoln, Nebraska?

maladg · 10-29-2006, 07:10 AM

We've been advised for generations that no one ever went broke overestimating the taste of the "Murrican consumer.

Cruisers are the final proof.

Buzglyd · 10-29-2006, 08:17 AM

Now we're gonna hafta see more burly guys in commercials talking about Kawi's "heritage."

macmanjim · 10-29-2006, 08:44 AM

or perfectly coifed goatees like in the yamaha ads. Like motorcyclists really look like a model wanna be's.

ksquid · 10-29-2006, 10:56 AM

Buz you are like your mentor Bill O'Rielly. Your analysis is shallow. Two key facts escape you.

1. "in response to surging demand in the US and Europe" .. I am sure Euorpe is not buying more cruisers.

2. "he heavy machinery manufacturer also aims to launch development of next-generation motorcycles, such as hybrid models and electric vehicles, in a bid to catch up to Honda Motor Co and BMW AG, it said." Nothing about cruisers is mentioned.

ksquid · 10-29-2006, 10:59 AM

kpaul says the "V-Twin is dying in motorcycle racing" he never said it was dead. kpaul is definitlely correct. Ducati pulled out of AMA superbike, World Supersport etc.

V-Twins will be used in applications where performance is not important. i.e. style is more important.

ksquid · 10-29-2006, 11:00 AM

Only for a few more years. Gen X and Y are not going to buy cruisers or HDs...

10-29-2006, 05:56 AM	#1
sfcdjevans Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 43.47N-76.48W Posts: 956	Re: KHI to Boost Bike Production. Isn't the "New" Concours already too big. I'd rather see a greater selection of standards and mid sized bikes. It's the market, right? __________________ 3425 miles from Reading, UK Why their heads on a pike of course. If I thought it would do any good.

10-29-2006, 06:46 AM	#2
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Re: KHI to Boost Bike Production. I was told the Boomer market was dying. Why would Kawi pin its hopes on (gasp!) cruisers? __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

10-29-2006, 07:04 AM	#3
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Re: KHI to Boost Bike Production. Because they didn't listen to the Resident Industry Expert - don't they know the V-Twin is Dead? __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

10-29-2006, 07:06 AM	#4
FX1200 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 22	Re: KHI to Boost Bike Production. Does Kawasaki still have a motorcycle assembly plant in Lincoln, Nebraska?

10-29-2006, 07:10 AM	#5
maladg Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rock throwing distance from Home Despot HQ Posts: 1,141	Re: KHI to Boost Bike Production. We've been advised for generations that no one ever went broke overestimating the taste of the "Murrican consumer. Cruisers are the final proof.

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10-29-2006, 08:17 AM	#6
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Re: KHI to Boost Bike Production. Now we're gonna hafta see more burly guys in commercials talking about Kawi's "heritage." __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

10-29-2006, 08:44 AM	#7
macmanjim Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 156	Re: KHI to Boost Bike Production. or perfectly coifed goatees like in the yamaha ads. Like motorcyclists really look like a model wanna be's. __________________ -- \"Insisting on perfect safety is for people who don\'t have the balls to live in the real world.\" -- Mary Shafer, NASA Ames Dryden 2009 R1200RT My Motorrad

10-29-2006, 10:56 AM	#8
ksquid Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: My new favorite site is CycleWorld.com Posts: 3,775	Facts and Data Buz you are like your mentor Bill O'Rielly. Your analysis is shallow. Two key facts escape you. 1. "in response to surging demand in the US and Europe" .. I am sure Euorpe is not buying more cruisers. 2. "he heavy machinery manufacturer also aims to launch development of next-generation motorcycles, such as hybrid models and electric vehicles, in a bid to catch up to Honda Motor Co and BMW AG, it said." Nothing about cruisers is mentioned.

10-29-2006, 10:59 AM	#9
ksquid Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: My new favorite site is CycleWorld.com Posts: 3,775	Facts and Data kpaul says the "V-Twin is dying in motorcycle racing" he never said it was dead. kpaul is definitlely correct. Ducati pulled out of AMA superbike, World Supersport etc. V-Twins will be used in applications where performance is not important. i.e. style is more important.

10-29-2006, 11:00 AM	#10
ksquid Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: My new favorite site is CycleWorld.com Posts: 3,775	Re: KHI to Boost Bike Production. Only for a few more years. Gen X and Y are not going to buy cruisers or HDs...