03-02-2021, 11:54 PM
Yes, Harleys are the predominant brand here, as well, although I suspect the numerical disparity between Harleys/other cruisers compared to sportbikes is much narrower here than in mickey's beloved southern Ohio. Sadly, that disparity has grown quite a bit ever since sportbike sales fell off a cliff. I'd say that ADV sightings are nearly as common here now.
In another recent twist, sightings of Euro sportbikes here now seem to be more frequent than those of Japanese supersports, and that certainly never used to be the case. I can't remember the last time I saw a new ZX-10R on the street, for instance. Seems like the only new Japanese race bikes I see now are R1s, the occasional CBR, and a smattering of GSX-Rs. Otherwise, it's nothing but older models. This is not the case, where the Euros are concerned. I see a decent number of new Ducatis and Triumphs. I probably see as many new Aprilias as I see new Kawasaki supersports.
The naked sportbike looks to have taken over from the hardcore Japanese supersport.
In another recent twist, sightings of Euro sportbikes here now seem to be more frequent than those of Japanese supersports, and that certainly never used to be the case. I can't remember the last time I saw a new ZX-10R on the street, for instance. Seems like the only new Japanese race bikes I see now are R1s, the occasional CBR, and a smattering of GSX-Rs. Otherwise, it's nothing but older models. This is not the case, where the Euros are concerned. I see a decent number of new Ducatis and Triumphs. I probably see as many new Aprilias as I see new Kawasaki supersports.
The naked sportbike looks to have taken over from the hardcore Japanese supersport.