We hear the US motorcycle industry is in trouble, and manufacturers are responding with new, more affordable bikes like the 310. It appears, however, that many 310 R/GS buyers already have larger BMWs and are simply downsizing, which isn’t bringing any new, younger riders into the fold.
Is this perception correct? It seems the younger riders I meet on the road are still interested in the smaller Japanese sport bikes. Maybe the TVS 310 Akula would be a better bike to import to the US?
What are MOA members young relatives/neighbors/acquaintances actually buying these days as their first motorcycle? Dirt/street/sport/scooter? New/used? Comments?
Is this perception correct? It seems the younger riders I meet on the road are still interested in the smaller Japanese sport bikes. Maybe the TVS 310 Akula would be a better bike to import to the US?
What are MOA members young relatives/neighbors/acquaintances actually buying these days as their first motorcycle? Dirt/street/sport/scooter? New/used? Comments?