SALB wrote on 04/01/17 at 09:08:46:If all else was equal, I might shell out a little extra for an American bike. The problem is, the only American bikes built right now are V-twin cruisers(with the exception of the Indian Scout).
Then you have a problem.
The US motorcycle industry is stuck with one staple idea in mind:
- big bore, slow revving V-twin engine,
- big, heavy, "feet forward" cruiser position and frame of mind.
No dual sports, no lightweight Street bikes, no crotch rockets.
No vertical twins, triples, fours.
No change since the Harley F-head other than improving an age-old design.
It's like riding a dinosaur with sneakers and a baseball cap.
Looks like a teenager but handles like my grandpa.
Either someone Forks out real fast a NEW bike, or used bikes will increase in price as new bikes will have import taxes levvied on them.
Europe can live without Harleys... can the US live without japanese and european imports?