Kawasaki Concours Forum
Riding => It's not a Concours - other Bikes => Topic started by: lt1 on March 16, 2012, 10:24:44 PM
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http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/554/12527/Motorcycle-Article/Motus-at-Daytona-with-2012-Production-Plans.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/554/12527/Motorcycle-Article/Motus-at-Daytona-with-2012-Production-Plans.aspx)
I know a number of us have been following this for a while, but it looks like they are coming on line. Premium pricing - $31k for the base, and $37k for the upscale model. I wish them well, but it's a bit to rich for my pocket at this time.
(http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/motus-mst2012.jpg)
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That is so unfortunate, the company won't be around for long at those prices. ::) Why is it that American bikes have to be so damn expensive, especially when they are not superior to the competition? Confederate Motorcycles are still around however, I see this heading in the same direction.
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Wow! I actually agree with Pokey! :o
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Well Jay Leno will buy one (or two). A K16 will push $25-30k pretty hard, so they may pull a few of those away. CVO's run in the 30's, so some of the American-only part of the HD crowd may cross over. The EBR's are $40k, and some of the Italian exotics go for a tidy sum. The Robb Report crowd will pick up a few.
Also, if the engine alone is semi-affordable, they should pick up some revenue there.
Who knows if that will be enough to keep them in business for a while. If they can get production/sales to where they can sell them profitably for about $10k less, they may just pull it off.
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Its expensive! I like the look. My first thought was that it resembled a C 14. Modern sport tourer. Mostly bags and general shape. In reflecting about the bike I like being able to see the engine, puts the motor in motorcycle. I guess when compared to a Corvette the price is not bad.
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Very cool bike. I wish them well. But unfortunately there are a number of Japanese bikes that will deliver similar or better performance, probably better reliability at half the price.
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Comes from the factory with PR3's mounted? :o Nice touch! 8)
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Why is it that American bikes have to be so damn expensive, especially when they are not superior to the competition?
VOLUME!
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Interesting-nice looking bike, decent specs, and heated seats and grips an option for 36k before taxes ++........I'm sorry but if you are competing with the big (buck) boys you gotta bring it-they are keenly aware of this stuff or lack of it. Tourers anyhow..the H-D based guys will spend big bucks on looks.
Mike
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Volume and component sourcing. BMW GS650's engines (maybe more) are made in China now if not mistaken, and they are cheaper than ones made elsewhere a few years ago despite inflation. My guess is they are also sourcing the 1000 sportbike components offshore to keep them priced competitively. I was in Shenzhen a year ago and saw first hand how the deal works, sourcing molds for medical injection molding. Kind of like watching a beehive or anthill in action.
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I love the bike and it should be priced at about $20,000 to keep it realistic. All of us would atleast want to see it up close. With a price like it has, the magazine is close enough for me.
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Comes from the factory with PR3's mounted? :o Nice touch! 8)
Yes indeed!