The motorcycle industry is dying

[Henrik_imp]

Here is an interesting article to indicate that while the motorcycle market may be shrinking in the US, it is certainly not the case for the rest of the world: http://www.bikebandit.com/blog/post/inte...ed-in-2016

[Cormanus]

Interesting. Thanks Henrik. For information, in the 6 months to date, motorcycle sales in Australia are down 4.1% on Jan-Jun 2016. While Honda and Yamaha are the biggest sellers overall, Harley Davidson sells the most road bikes.

https://www.fcai.com.au/motorcycles/inde...rticle/493

[rustyski_imp]

as a 40 year older motorsickle enthusiast, i enjoy riding since I first stole my dads keys to his bike, i learned with friends. i picked up 2 wheels again after many years and when my youngest became a little older (6yr old, shes 13 now) ....... I like the freedom. i like that you can go around faster and seem like the other cars are on slow motion........ the CB's allows me to do that in the city on my commute.....

GUTH "I've long marveled over the declining significance of obtaining a drivers license amongst young people today. They aren't nearly as concerned about driving cars, let alone riding motorcycles, as I was 50 years ago. Kids in the city can get around via public transportation options, or they can arrange for a ride from Uber, Lyft and who knows how many other options right from their smartphone"

i find that to be true with my 2 current living in the house teen age boys, i got one to ride around the neighborhood, the other one is a lost cause LOL, and the eldest well he was the first one I taught to ride when he was 16 and now hes in the Navy, he rides and he loves riding....

HOLLYWOOD makes a new movie about all these motorcycles and guess what will have new generations of ridersLOL

[Stichill_imp]

When we were kids, we had to get out of our houses to meet people and see the world. Many of us lived in isolated suburban areas where you couldn't walk or ride a bicycle...it was too far or the roads too busy. You had to have a car to set you free.

Today's kids don't feel compelled to leave home. If they leave home, they lose broadband wi-fi. Why leave home and go out into the world, when the time spent getting there means you'll be disconnected and unable to use your device? You can travel the world virtually on the internet, watch amazing and entertaining videos, and stay in contact with your friends via social media.

Cars? Motorcycles? Who cares?

[Roper_imp]

It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. My CB1100 is the biggest bike I'll ever own.