04-16-2015, 03:41 AM
I think it's possible there won't be many retro 70s models in the future, except H-D of course. I think that market has been tapped and wasn't widely successful. I'm just glad I could finally afford the bike of my dreams when the CB11 came out.
Soon, any "retro" models will probably steal more from the 80s and 90s in the upcoming years. Motorcycle buyers are so fickle. I have no idea how manufacturers decide what to make and what not to. Everyone is very eager to say what they want (PS: I want a round headlight naked 300-500cc or a straight from factory Supermoto that I can fit on) but to actually get people to put their hard earned money down is a whole 'nother thing. It's not like cars which most people have to have anyway...
I'm glad Honda took a calculated chance on the cb11 and it seemed to be a love affair by the designers which I appreciate. But really, Honda is a company that I think will continue to focus on well made, not too expensive, worldwide models.
Soon, any "retro" models will probably steal more from the 80s and 90s in the upcoming years. Motorcycle buyers are so fickle. I have no idea how manufacturers decide what to make and what not to. Everyone is very eager to say what they want (PS: I want a round headlight naked 300-500cc or a straight from factory Supermoto that I can fit on) but to actually get people to put their hard earned money down is a whole 'nother thing. It's not like cars which most people have to have anyway...
I'm glad Honda took a calculated chance on the cb11 and it seemed to be a love affair by the designers which I appreciate. But really, Honda is a company that I think will continue to focus on well made, not too expensive, worldwide models.