brownie0486
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Sorry, but I can’t imagine a worse time to be launching a luxury vehicle of any kind here in the states than right now.
The economic shock of this past month(s) will be profound for some time to come. I just don’t see many folks opening up their wallets for expensive Nostalgia toys through The end of 2020.
Wether you like it or not this thing is a pure indulgence, in a market segment that has been Steadily contracting.
IMO this bike is about 10 years late. Looks good, but don’t see the strategy. It’ll be interesting to to see how it plays out.
On the contrary, some like myself, may be waiting for motor shops/sales to reopen because after losing sales during this crisis, there's likely going to be some very good deals made on motors. Dealers should be willing to deal to move inventory and regain some of the capital lost. I've been looking for a second bike for a several months now, just haven't pulled the trigger. If there's deals to be made to move inventory, [ and I'm not talking this new r18 ] I'll be a cash buyer.