I thought the Honda Rune was pretty interesting. If Captain Nemo built a custom for Buzz Lightyear, it would probably look something like the Rune. Of course I have NO interest in owning anything like it.
I was suprised that KTM was not at the Atlanta show, considering that their sales numbers are up - maybe they were there and I just missed 'em. BMW's exhibit was just flat dull. These folks really need some new product-and I'm a bit predisposed to like Beemers. At least BMW's exhibit was not as boring as the Harley's.
Vendor exhibit numbers were down, too. MIA were MOTORPORT, KENDON, and numerous others.
Several posts have mentioned that Guzzi was MIA. Well, it is not the first time. Actually they have not been at the ATL show in at least 3 years.
We were pleased to FINALLY see an FJR1300. One of lifes little mysteries - why Yamaha has been so determined to make sure as few people as possible even see an FJR for so long. Hey suits, BRILLIANT marketing! For this late 40's, beltline challenged fellow, the ST13 felt a bit more comfy than the FJR, but the ST"s seat was in the max up position. I watched a Honda rep lower it, but did not try the lower position. I don't remember any mag testers mentioning the ultra sano way that the FJR's bags detach.
Friday attendance was light. A business friend reports same for Sunday. Hope it was packed on Sat. For about 4 years, ATL had NO BIKE SHOW. We don't want to be exiled back to show Siberia - ie- the awful and laughable local dealer show, featuring JB ******* and the Cheap Dumbass Band - you have to see em to believe it and revel in the utter awfulness of it all.
Bottom line - other than the FJR and ST13, not a lot to interest me - no eye candy at all, even at Aprilia. Ducati did not show - the ones I saw were there courtesy of a local dealer....not a great show this year. I suppose the down economy is mostly to blame. There is always next year!