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[ponch]

Originally Posted by redjay

Because of inflation I don't think there is much money left over for toys for the younger generation. Inflation has also taken a bite out of what people are trying to live on when retired and they are making their vehicles last as long as possible.

And the younger folks have different attitudes and tastes. In general, they aren't as motivated to get a license and drive let alone a motorcycle. Then there's the entry level salaries. Can they afford all of that? Insurance for people under 25 is quite high. Maybe the E Bikes will make inroads with the younger folks, who knows, but heavyweight cruisers, probably not and I'd bet Kawasaki and other marques understand all of this and more. I think it's why premiumization is a thing now. Milk the demo that buys these things as much as possible before they go away completely. Kawasaki and the other of the big 4 aren't chasing that demo anymore.

[The Black Knight]

Originally Posted by ponch

And the younger folks have different attitudes and tastes. In general, they aren't as motivated to get a license and drive let alone a motorcycle. Then there's the entry level salaries. Can they afford all of that? Insurance for people under 25 is quite high. Maybe the E Bikes will make inroads with the younger folks, who knows, but heavyweight cruisers, probably not and I'd bet Kawasaki and other marques understand all of this and more. I think it's why premiumization is a thing now. Milk the demo that buys these things as much as possible before they go away completely. Kawasaki and the other of the big 4 aren't chasing that demo anymore.

Ciao, amico mio. Sono totalmente d'accordo con Te e redjay.



Hi my friend. I totally agree with you and redjay.

[redjay]

Originally Posted by ponch

And the younger folks have different attitudes and tastes. In general, they aren't as motivated to get a license and drive let alone a motorcycle. Then there's the entry level salaries. Can they afford all of that? Insurance for people under 25 is quite high. Maybe the E Bikes will make inroads with the younger folks, who knows, but heavyweight cruisers, probably not and I'd bet Kawasaki and other marques understand all of this and more. I think it's why premiumization is a thing now. Milk the demo that buys these things as much as possible before they go away completely. Kawasaki and the other of the big 4 aren't chasing that demo anymore.

Insurance costs for all ages in Canada are high. For riders that don't do much mileage paying $1000 a year to ride 6 months of the year can be a deciding factor on whether to sell the bike or keep it for another year.