200hp is fun.
100 hp is fun. Insurance needs to drop substantially. They're killing the industry more than any other reason here.200hp is fun.
Because the industry is killing its customers.
That's the problem when the industry's only marketing tool is horsepower and speed, and they refuse to change after 30 years of doing this. So now, we're at 200hp and what's next? 210hp.
Not a sustaining business model when bikes are no longer sold because they are fun.
Make it so noobs can't jump on a 1000. Tiered license like other places. slower delivery of Darin awards and a break on insurance if you don't ride like a jackass
True to a degree. I blame motorcycle mags that stupidly call a 500-600cc motorcycle a good "entry level" bike. They also glamorize speed and agility while casting dispersion on softer more comfortable suspensions that sacrifice handling for practicality. Still, motorcycle fatalities are lower than ever, riders are safer according to stats, yet the insurance industry continues to rip people off.
Make it so noobs can't jump on a 1000. Tiered license like other places. slower delivery of Darin awards and a break on insurance if you don't ride like a jackass
So, this is where I have issues with the "anti-cagers" and "Loud Pipes save lives" crowd. The reality is the biggest risks to a rider on the road are the personality of the rider and the ability of the bike to go faster. Most of these crashes are guys going too fast, or not in control. No one to blame but the riders, and the bikes.
Who cares what it looks like. I would like to throw a leg over it, ride the crap out of it and give a verdict when I'm done.
I actually do like the black version.
I actually don't like all the electronics. 1/2 decent riders will buy these, ride like a pro, then crash on an older liter bike with no electronic controls because they lack the ability to control the bike without the electronic help.
These new 200 hspr bikes should raise our insurance rates. Newbs will buy these and crash, without doubt.
I am waiting for the reverse camera and lane avoidance warning along with the cruise control option.
Oh, and headlights that turn with the corner also.
Oh, and make it automatic.
What? no coffee cup warmer? what are we, peasants?