Sym Wolf Classic 150 on the way.

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Big part of the problem is the fact that it's a 'Sym.' Terrible name, zero brand awareness, advertising, recognizable heritage, or dealership support. In the fickle US market, those things are critical. Maybe not to us cognoscenti, but to broader consumer base. Success will, hopefully, come in time, as bikes like this deserve to do well.

I recall one of my neighbors in the late '90's, pulling up in his new Daewoo Leganza. I couldn't help chuckling...Who let that name happen???

Yep, like Yugo, or many others. It's really marketed to the scooter crowd but it's a true classic motorcycle.

The US buyer can usually always afford to finance something more expensive and would rather have a Honda, etc. But I am told Sym is selling a ton of these to the urban rider who doesn't want a scooter. The small bike market here in the USA is terrible, everyone wants to start on a CB1100 or GSX-R 1000 so they won't have to trade up, and if you are breathing, you can usually get qualified.

I'm told that Sanyang (SYM) is a pretty old company, going back to 1954. We'll see how she holds up after a few miles.