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This shootout, and the common theme of the reader
feedback tells me that the manufacturers are serious about attracting new riders. American motorcyclists are not getting any younger and unless Honda, Suzuki, Harley, etc. are tooling up for bass boats and Winnebagos, they'd better start marketing to Gens X and Y. By the looks of it though, they're doing fine. Almost every make has multiple entry-level bikes in almost every genre. MO could do multiple multiple-bike shootouts to review them all. When I made the transition from dirt bikes to street bikes in the late 80's, there were only a few outdated entry-level bikes to choose from. Now there are modern, exciting bikes to fit every taste and budget. Back then you had all of 2 choices in riding gear, full leathers or levi's and a biker jacket. Today, the aftermarket is as strong and diverse as the motorcycles themselves. The motorcycle industry is stronger than it's ever been, and I like it!
feedback tells me that the manufacturers are serious about attracting new riders. American motorcyclists are not getting any younger and unless Honda, Suzuki, Harley, etc. are tooling up for bass boats and Winnebagos, they'd better start marketing to Gens X and Y. By the looks of it though, they're doing fine. Almost every make has multiple entry-level bikes in almost every genre. MO could do multiple multiple-bike shootouts to review them all. When I made the transition from dirt bikes to street bikes in the late 80's, there were only a few outdated entry-level bikes to choose from. Now there are modern, exciting bikes to fit every taste and budget. Back then you had all of 2 choices in riding gear, full leathers or levi's and a biker jacket. Today, the aftermarket is as strong and diverse as the motorcycles themselves. The motorcycle industry is stronger than it's ever been, and I like it!
