PopJack
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Beautiful bike. I know you are anxious to get it.
And WHY is that? Because most Americans and Canadians are brainwashed on the image thing, ever since Hollister, way back whenever. The major manufacturers know it is an uphill battle. You gotta have a Harley to have that big bad image, and of course, wear all the stupid Harley logo leather gear with a beanie helmet, or none, to show you are a real man. Then there's those that need all that plus the EXTRA loud pipes, just so you'll be sure to see them, when really, their "manhood" SHORTcomings are the source of their belligerence. I have come to detest that crowd more every year.Motorcycles are not advertised well in the US.
# 1 on that.And WHY is that? Because most Americans and Canadians are brainwashed on the image thing, ever since Hollister, way back whenever. The major manufacturers know it is an uphill battle. You gotta have a Harley to have that big bad image, and of course, wear all the stupid Harley logo leather gear with a beanie helmet, or none, to show you are a real man. Then there's those that need all that plus the EXTRA loud pipes, just so you'll be sure to see them, when really, their "manhood" SHORTcomings are the source of their belligerence. I have come to detest that crowd more every year.
Another +1 on that. The USA will always be a huge cruiser market because of Harley, for better or worse.And WHY is that? Because most Americans and Canadians are brainwashed on the image thing, ever since Hollister, way back whenever. The major manufacturers know it is an uphill battle. You gotta have a Harley to have that big bad image, and of course, wear all the stupid Harley logo leather gear with a beanie helmet, or none, to show you are a real man. Then there's those that need all that plus the EXTRA loud pipes, just so you'll be sure to see them, when really, their "manhood" SHORTcomings are the source of their belligerence. I have come to detest that crowd more every year.
The price for a new ST is laughable compared to the other brands. I really don't think Honda is trying to sell ANY STs in this country at all. If they are, then they need to have their heads examined because they are WAY out of touch. Name and reliability history can only carry you so far and the price of a new ST lies outside those boundaries for most Americans. I know my Level 5 dealer was very happy to sell the "birthday bike" they had on the showroom floor for almost two years. They're aren't getting any more."Price it properly and give it some modern upgrades."
BINGO!!! WE HAVE A WINNER!!!
The ST is priced too high compared to the competition. Yamaha and BMW have cruise control and heated grips, suspension adjustment, and some other minor things I can't remember. Traction control is one, a selection of riding modes by a switch of a button too. ABS is standard and has been on BMW's for years. The ST is just priced too high, absent all those extras that are standard on the competition. Heck, it doesn't even have cruise control, for crying out loud! A Touring bike without cruise control is a joke! My dealer will not even stock them anymore. Plus, he also sells BMW's...and has no problems selling them either.
Hey AMERICANS, why aren't you buying this model in quantities large enough to make it worth our while to import it?
--Mother Honda
Yes, confirmed today for pick up this FridayMeanwhile, back on topic...
Trevor, any update on your new ride?
Good word for MileEater's comment . . . . but . . . it's HERESY!!!HERESEY!