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Affordable Riding in the New Year

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jmdonald · 02-06-2013, 07:28 AM

What market data do the manufacturers really have? I wonder. Demographics, price points, production costs are but a few decision drivers. What do they really know and when did the know it? Very interesting.

The Spaceman · 02-06-2013, 08:00 AM

All the print mags are going on about the renaissance of low-cost bikes. I also read recently that for the first time in decades, the average age of m/c buyers was going down. It's not by much, something like from 42 to 40, IIRC. But the indication to the manufacturers is that there is a new younger buyer emerging who is driving the average age statistc down, and those buyers want/need less expensive bikes. Less expensive to purchase, to insure, and to operate. I remember when bikes were considered an alternative to a car that cost a lot less. Nowadays the delta between new bikes and cars just isn't that great; at the Scion dealer I was in Monday they had a little car on the showroom floor for under $14k. Brand new, 4 seats, a/c, stereo, etc. A 600 supersport costs $14k. Which is Dad going to help Jr. buy with that choice? But at under 1/2 the new price like these bikes, the motorcycle looks like a good alternative again.

That Enfield is a nifty looking bike!

jmdonald · 02-06-2013, 09:42 AM

[quote=The Spaceman;27994)
That Enfield is a nifty looking bike![/QUOTE]

The Enfield does have a good look. At one time you could buy one as a kit and do the assembly yourself. Inexpensive these days is 6 To 8 grand?

schizuki · 02-07-2013, 04:39 PM

"We MO staffers are glutinous consumers of motorcycle technology."

Glutinous?

Really?

seruzawa · 02-07-2013, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schizuki

"We MO staffers are glutinous consumers of motorcycle technology."

Glutinous?

Really?

Dey been etin' too much grits letely.

schizuki · 02-08-2013, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seruzawa

Dey been etin' too much grits letely.

Maybe they need a glutton-free diet?

The Spaceman · 02-08-2013, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schizuki

"We MO staffers are glutinous consumers of motorcycle technology."

Glutinous?

Really?

Well, maybe if they really like the bike:

glu·ti·nous/ˈglutnəs/ Show Spelled [gloot-n-uhs] Show IPA
adjective
of the nature of glue; gluey; viscid; sticky.

Can be confused: glutenous, glutinous, gluttonous.

schizuki · 02-08-2013, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Spaceman

Well, maybe if they really like the bike:

glu·ti·nous/ˈglutnəs/ Show Spelled [gloot-n-uhs] Show IPA
adjective
of the nature of glue; gluey; viscid; sticky.]

Ewwwwwww...

Tom Roderick · 02-08-2013, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seruzawa

Dey been etin' too much grits letely.

Yes, a misspelling got through editing. Change is coming.

02-05-2013, 02:00 PM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	Affordable Riding in the New Year Original Article: Affordable Riding in the New Year Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article Affordable Riding in the New Year in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

02-06-2013, 07:28 AM	#2
jmdonald Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 1,222	Cost? What market data do the manufacturers really have? I wonder. Demographics, price points, production costs are but a few decision drivers. What do they really know and when did the know it? Very interesting. __________________ Secede.

02-06-2013, 08:00 AM	#3
The Spaceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,387	All the print mags are going on about the renaissance of low-cost bikes. I also read recently that for the first time in decades, the average age of m/c buyers was going down. It's not by much, something like from 42 to 40, IIRC. But the indication to the manufacturers is that there is a new younger buyer emerging who is driving the average age statistc down, and those buyers want/need less expensive bikes. Less expensive to purchase, to insure, and to operate. I remember when bikes were considered an alternative to a car that cost a lot less. Nowadays the delta between new bikes and cars just isn't that great; at the Scion dealer I was in Monday they had a little car on the showroom floor for under $14k. Brand new, 4 seats, a/c, stereo, etc. A 600 supersport costs $14k. Which is Dad going to help Jr. buy with that choice? But at under 1/2 the new price like these bikes, the motorcycle looks like a good alternative again. That Enfield is a nifty looking bike! __________________ "This used to be a fun country before the conservatives ruined it."

02-06-2013, 09:42 AM	#4
jmdonald Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 1,222	I like it. [quote=The Spaceman;27994) That Enfield is a nifty looking bike![/QUOTE] The Enfield does have a good look. At one time you could buy one as a kit and do the assembly yourself. Inexpensive these days is 6 To 8 grand? __________________ Secede.

02-07-2013, 04:39 PM	#5
schizuki Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Just hangin' in Milan with Clara Posts: 4,997	"We MO staffers are glutinous consumers of motorcycle technology." Glutinous? Really? __________________ *Reverēre meam auctōritātem* "I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own."

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