Might be.. it is a hybrid. So if they get the right combo of electric motor and gas powerplant with some nice batteries... might eat Can-ams on the track. But will probably also carry a equivalent price tag.Hmmm. A Can Am beater?
I forget which moto-journalist wrote this but it seems spot on: "Honda seems to be building bikes for the customers it wishes it had"Kind of makes me think Honda would rather explore a new market area than try and keep loyal riders happy by replacing/upgrading an aging existing market.
I guess it depends on your point of view. Without the editorializing the same journalist could with complete truth write: "Honda is the unrivaled #1 manufacturer of motorcycles in world. No manufacturer has has many customers as Honda has."I forget which moto-journalist wrote this but it seems spot on: "Honda seems to be building bikes for the customers it wishes it had"
In corporate circles it's known as expanding market share. That doesn't happen by catering to the same old customers."Honda seems to be building bikes for the customers it wishes it had"
If it were a significant market to Honda there would be a new ST and the more significant the sooner we'd see it. As it is Honda is courting a younger more open minded customer with new designs in products rather than upgrading an existing product for an aging small market.than try and keep loyal riders happy by replacing/upgrading an aging existing market.
I'm with you WJ.Uggghhh. More weirdness from Honda. Just build us a frickin' new ST!!!