01-29-2017, 04:53 AM
Yep I think it is a low demand bike so big market program costs will not be recovered by increased sales. I also think the bike appeals to an older demographic and hence many can not ride as much as they want for various reasons and when they can not ride for various reasons low mileage bikes are then sold at low prices.. Hence all of this results in poor resale values. I do think new it is fairly to slightly high priced but one has to consider it is Japanese made not in other lower cost countries. This results in higher cost product.
The younger generation of riders are not attracted to this bike and they are cash strapped for a recreational toy.
I just figure it is what it is and I can afford whatever I want. I think the bike is a fantastic buy at the current low prices.
A smart young man would buy one and store it away as a possible GB500 type situation in 20 years. But I'll be 81 in 20 years and could give a darn if I am still alive.
So bottom line, buy what makes you happy and can afford. But a CB1100 new for $5500 is a bargain when I see 30 year old bikes that will need thousands in rubber parts replaced and dry grease in the bearings that sell in the $3-4K range and they are still not as good in breaking, or performance.
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The younger generation of riders are not attracted to this bike and they are cash strapped for a recreational toy.
I just figure it is what it is and I can afford whatever I want. I think the bike is a fantastic buy at the current low prices.
A smart young man would buy one and store it away as a possible GB500 type situation in 20 years. But I'll be 81 in 20 years and could give a darn if I am still alive.
So bottom line, buy what makes you happy and can afford. But a CB1100 new for $5500 is a bargain when I see 30 year old bikes that will need thousands in rubber parts replaced and dry grease in the bearings that sell in the $3-4K range and they are still not as good in breaking, or performance.
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