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2012 FJR1300 information released
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<blockquote data-quote="HotRodZilla" data-source="post: 936541" data-attributes="member: 13519"><p>Hahahahahaha...Crap! I hadn't thought of that. However, I donno if its as much the different wrapper issue as it is "late to the game" issue.</p><p></p><p>Like it or not, BMW really does have the big adventure bike market cornered. But now, people are going for the mid-weight 800s like the GS and the Triumph. Even there, Triumph started out strong, but I haven't heard much since the post debut euphoria. Same with the S10.</p><p></p><p>I'm wondering if the economy is really playing that much Hell with sales, or if the set icons are just keeping their market share as people are not wanting to wait for accessories to come out and get cheaper. In the mid size market, there's not much price difference, and they are a LOT cheaper than the 1200s.</p><p></p><p>Honestly, I still see tons of cruisers running around, but less new crotch rockets than in the past. I hardly ever see ST bikes, have never seen a Ducati Multi, a Triumph 800, or an S10. Maybe used bikes is where its at for a while...I guess I'm glad I'm not really involved in all of it depending on a paycheck.</p><p></p><p>I will say that our local BMW dealer has been very happy the last few months with new bikes selling like crazy. Maybe its a trend, or maybe its just his reputation, but I don't think they're taking the hit Triumph and Yamaha were hoping to create.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HotRodZilla, post: 936541, member: 13519"] Hahahahahaha...Crap! I hadn't thought of that. However, I donno if its as much the different wrapper issue as it is "late to the game" issue. Like it or not, BMW really does have the big adventure bike market cornered. But now, people are going for the mid-weight 800s like the GS and the Triumph. Even there, Triumph started out strong, but I haven't heard much since the post debut euphoria. Same with the S10. I'm wondering if the economy is really playing that much Hell with sales, or if the set icons are just keeping their market share as people are not wanting to wait for accessories to come out and get cheaper. In the mid size market, there's not much price difference, and they are a LOT cheaper than the 1200s. Honestly, I still see tons of cruisers running around, but less new crotch rockets than in the past. I hardly ever see ST bikes, have never seen a Ducati Multi, a Triumph 800, or an S10. Maybe used bikes is where its at for a while...I guess I'm glad I'm not really involved in all of it depending on a paycheck. I will say that our local BMW dealer has been very happy the last few months with new bikes selling like crazy. Maybe its a trend, or maybe its just his reputation, but I don't think they're taking the hit Triumph and Yamaha were hoping to create. [/QUOTE]
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