One good thing about the price of gas
#1
One good thing about the price of gas
This is going to put a demand on the dual sport market. I'll bet every dealer in WI will be out of dual sports by mid-May. That happened in 2008. Mopeds and dual sport bikes went like hot cakes. Hopefully, that'll trigger the manufacturers of bikes and aftermarket gizmos to make a wider variety of stuff to offer the expanding market.
#5
I don't want a whole lot of new people riding at once. If too many jump on the bandwagon, everyone's insurance goes up to cover the losses. And even if gas prices do hit the $4.00 mark again, I'm riding because I like the off road scenes.
#6
Dual sports, especially little ones like our 250s, are very comfortable to ride being lightweight and maneuverable. Cheap to buy, versatile in that they can be taken to the hills, and easy to justify vs. say a harley.
Little engine, luggage racks, and high mpg. Those big cruisers are pretty bad on mpg and up front cost.
Little engine, luggage racks, and high mpg. Those big cruisers are pretty bad on mpg and up front cost.
#8
That also means more demand on stuff to do with your dual sport bike. That's that many more people wanting a decent trail system, which we desperately need.
#9
Dual sports, especially little ones like our 250s, are very comfortable to ride being lightweight and maneuverable. Cheap to buy, versatile in that they can be taken to the hills, and easy to justify vs. say a harley.
Little engine, luggage racks, and high mpg. Those big cruisers are pretty bad on mpg and up front cost.
Little engine, luggage racks, and high mpg. Those big cruisers are pretty bad on mpg and up front cost.
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#10
So wouldn't you agree? That a new biker looking to save money would be better off with a cheap dual sport with only 250cc?
I have a coworker that tells me that his big twin cruiser gets worse mpg than many cars! It is a nice fast ride though.
I have a coworker that tells me that his big twin cruiser gets worse mpg than many cars! It is a nice fast ride though.