I'm fairly loyal to Suzuki for a couple of reasons, but I'm not blind, nor do I refuse to own anything else. And the biggest issue with them from 99% of people dogging them, is the lack of "finish quality". Perhaps that's why they are usually the cheapest. Equating to "bang for buck" in my opinion.
I believe you are correct, they go like hell and your performance comes at I feel a very reasonable purchase price when compared to others.
My point however is that should you be unfortunate enough to pay 20k for a bike that they then summerfest for 17k they just wiped and extra 3k off your resale for you. It seems to happen a lot more with Suzuki than other brands - on the face of it.
Buying any bike new is going to cost you obvioulsy, but it makes it worse when your dealer is working against you.
At a guess i'd say Suzuki will be updating the 600/750 GSXR range next year so keep a lookout for the 09 model deals this summer.
Prob the same for SV runouts,also Bandits and Boulevards always feature.
Maybe DRZ,s to as i think Suzuki are replacing them with an RMZ enduro range.
I am just speculating/wishful thinking...worth waiting for tho.
The 'midrange' bikes are gone from our shores.
400 - 500's don't sell in NZ and this is the range that would be $8k ish
25 years ago the 400 cc class was big in NZ with the big 4 all offering tasty rides - parallel twins, inline fours and a V from Yamaha. Still huge in Japan and I notice Honda offer the tasty CB400 in Aussie (just under $10k there I think).
600's are hyper sports racers and cost accordingly.
There is the Kawa and Suzuki 650 twins - very good in their own right but only a bit cheaper than a 'big' one.
In reality there is probably not a huge cost difference in making say a $12k or $8k bike so why cut your own profit in half by offering one.
The japanese market is huge for mid capacity bikes but mainly due to their licensing systems. Oh to have a new vfr400...mind you they went for a pretty penny when they were brought out new.
Hyosung have some good prices on the bikes in their range, but with the introduction of FI that is bound to go up.
Bring back the mid range I say!
The reality is that there are just as many parts in a 400-650 cc machine as in a 1000cc machine and they cost about the same to make. To achieve a price disparity they have to be of lower specification. Or be made in a country where they pay slave labour rates and use materials sourced from re-consituted weetbix. Stay away from the mainland Asian offerings or make sure you have really good cellphone coverage and lots of patience....
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