Have you noticed that ever since Triumph came out with the new-retro Bonnevilles, others are jumping on the band wagon?
Motoguzzi sort of with the Roamer and Bobber.
Now Yamaha with the SCR950-look here
http://ridermagazine.com/2016/06/08/2017-yamaha-scr950-first-look-review/
If I remember right Honda started it with the CB1100, now out of production (after only 3 years) I think.
And Royal Enfield got in on it in 2015 when they established a presence in Milwaukee and set up a dealer network rather than going through a distributor and set up a dealer network. They are fuel injected now, more reliable than before and a blast to ride as long as you like 55 mph max cruise-they get buzzy as heck if you push them
The new Bonnies are sharp for sure and the Street Twin is competitively priced. The T 120 gets close to 12 thou and then the cost of bags if you want them.
None get the mileage we do and none have any kind of auto.
To me the look is cool (I do like the T 120 & Street twin) but I like my bike.
So whaddya think? Is it a fad and will it last? The Triumphs will stay but the rest?
Motoguzzi sort of with the Roamer and Bobber.
Now Yamaha with the SCR950-look here
http://ridermagazine.com/2016/06/08/2017-yamaha-scr950-first-look-review/
If I remember right Honda started it with the CB1100, now out of production (after only 3 years) I think.
And Royal Enfield got in on it in 2015 when they established a presence in Milwaukee and set up a dealer network rather than going through a distributor and set up a dealer network. They are fuel injected now, more reliable than before and a blast to ride as long as you like 55 mph max cruise-they get buzzy as heck if you push them
The new Bonnies are sharp for sure and the Street Twin is competitively priced. The T 120 gets close to 12 thou and then the cost of bags if you want them.
None get the mileage we do and none have any kind of auto.
To me the look is cool (I do like the T 120 & Street twin) but I like my bike.
So whaddya think? Is it a fad and will it last? The Triumphs will stay but the rest?