11-26-2013, 04:26 AM
Ultimately the market determines the price. Any fresh new motorcycle will get an initial burst of early buyers, who generally pay close to list and get on the wait list. But then, the market calls the price. Look at the VFR1200. A great bike, but at $15K and up, virtually no market in the US. You can still find 2010's in crates or on the floor for $10K, and lo mile used ones go for $8500. That's a heck of a lot of bike for the money, if you like the bike.
I don't think the CB1100 is priced too high for the quality and style it delivers. It's at the high end of the retro- standard competitive set, but actual transaction costs are pretty much in line. You can get a Bonnie or V7 for less, or a bunch more BHP for less in more modern, liquid cooled stuff like an FZ09. But, if the CB11 floats your boat, it's worth the dosh.
I don't think the CB1100 is priced too high for the quality and style it delivers. It's at the high end of the retro- standard competitive set, but actual transaction costs are pretty much in line. You can get a Bonnie or V7 for less, or a bunch more BHP for less in more modern, liquid cooled stuff like an FZ09. But, if the CB11 floats your boat, it's worth the dosh.