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    Bayride Motorcycles full of it, or what?

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    Can't seem to edit post title so I will put this here for now - I am not attacking Bayride Motorcycles as a business. I apologise to Bayride as that seems to be how this post was interpreted. For all I know, they're amazing. What woun
    d me up was that their advertising technique seemed a little dishonest... Unfortunately for Bayride at the time this combined with a few beers provided me with the perfect platform for launching from my soap box to my high horse at full gallop. If a mod could change the post topic to something less inflammatory that would be amazing..

    TL;DR Sorry Bayride I dont hate you just the wording of your ads

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    Was browsing trademe, as you do and came across an interestingly worded ad for a Yamaha R15... A bit of digging showed the exact wording on the dealer's website

    http://www.bayride.co.nz/new-bikes/y...150--2013_459/

    And Ill paste it here too :

    Quote Originally Posted by Bayride Motorcycles
    IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW 250cc MOTORCYCLE PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE.-

    This new Yamaha 150 has more horsepower than most 250s. It is only 2 hp less than a new Honda CBR250R and costs THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS LESS !!!!!!!!! Sporty styling, upright seating position, fuel injection. This is very smart buy for a brand new bike !!

    With the ability to cruise at 120kmh plus and return an average fuel consumption of around 45kms per litre, the R15 blends performance, reliability and low running costs. It is designed to appeal to riders looking for a practical motorcycle for every day riding that sports R-series trademark sharp looks.

    Tech heads are well catered for with a 150cc liquid cooled and fuel injected engine slotting into a Deltabox chassis boasting linked monocross suspension. R15 bristles with state-of-the-art technology also seen on the world’s best supersport bikes, such as a forged aluminium piston running in an all aluminium DiASil cylinder which offers the benefits of light weight, great heat dissipation, less oil consumption and high levels of wear resistance.
    Now the last two paragraphs are pulled straight from the Yamaha site, that's cool.. But is it just me or are the first two complete fiction? Last i checked, Yamaha R15 = ~16.8HP and CBR250 = ~23.7HP... a 6.9HP deficit.. NOT 2 as stated..

    Is this even legal? Im not looking to buy one, but surely anyone that bought one after reading that spiel would be rather disappointed?
    Last edited by helbnd; 26th April 2013 at 08:48. Reason: clarification

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    Meh, no big deal since most bikers with experience tend to shy away from bikes with horsepower ratings that involve a decimal place...let alone only two numbers in front of the decimal point

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    Christ 17Hp!
    I wonder if that'll get me off the mark without scootering it for a few meters.

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    I had one as a loner for a day or so, it got to 115 ok, but the bike would not be comfortable there for too long...a fun little bike in the tighter stuff if you lock it in 3rd and keep it around 8000 rpm.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phantom Limb View Post
    Christ 17Hp!
    I wonder if that'll get me off the mark without scootering it for a few meters.
    Only if you push off with both feet upon takeoff

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    Bayride's management are some of the straightest people I have enjoyed the pleasure of doing business with in both directions.
    If you have a problem call Lindsay on 07 5713040 ext 4 & take it up with the man directly.
    Im sure you will recieve both a plesant & humble reception from him & this very serious issue will be remidied forthwith.
    If it cant wait, post your phn number up & I could have him call you this arvo if you like.
    Im sure he would love to discuss the title of this thread with you, if nothing else.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sidecar bob View Post
    Bayride's management are some of the straightest people I have enjoyed the pleasure of doing business with in both directions.
    If you have a problem call Lindsay on 07 5713040 ext 4 & take it up with the man directly.
    Im sure you will recieve both a plesant & humble reception from him & this very serious issue will be remidied forthwith.
    If it cant wait, post your phn number up & I could have him call you this arvo if you like.
    Im sure he would love to discuss the title of this thread with you, if nothing else.
    Hahahahahahaha,This is Kiwibiker,That shit is just not gonna happen,Fully agree with you re the genuine folks at Bayride,But expecting a rational approach from a kiwibiker is asking a bit much Bob

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    Tell them that their ad is wrong and see if they're any better at fixing it than Colemans.

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    Hmmmmm....could be that a dyno test was done (somehwere) and those figures used. Who knows? Incidently the Yam comes in about 92 KW/t and the Honda 109 KW/t on manufacturers figures according to my ginger and thumb calcs.

    To OP: Are all the ads misleading, and (in your view) "full of shit"? or just this one? If it's just this one, then I'd say your title was factually incorrect. If however a nearby sewer has burst and flooded the premises..................
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    Quote Originally Posted by helbnd View Post
    Was browsing trademe, as you do and came across an interestingly worded ad for a Yamaha R15... A bit of digging showed the exact wording on the dealer's website
    The misleading advertising does not warrant a libelous comment in public forums.

    And the few posts you have made in the two and a half years since joining this site ... has not been enough to warrant any creditable support for your opinion.
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    I find McDonald's ads more misleading has anyone ever had their hamburger look like the pictures

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    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    The misleading advertising does not warrant a libelous comment in public forums.

    And the few posts you have made in the two and a half years since joining this site ... has not been enough to warrant any creditable support for your opinion.
    +1 to that.

    That advertising just seems like the standard "stretching the truth a wee bit" rather then blatantly false. Certainly, it's well below "does anyone really care" standards.

    If it bothered you that much, you would have been better off sending them an email pointing out they're stretching the truth a wee bit far.

    But lets be honest, does it really fucking matter? 2ponies 6ponies i doubt anyone is going to notice or care about the difference. It's nitpicking at best.

    Save it for when it matters.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rhys View Post
    I find McDonald's ads more misleading has anyone ever had their hamburger look like the pictures
    Never mind the smiling chirpy counter staff with clean pressed well fitting uniforms
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    Red face New R15

    It is worth noting that the New R15 (2013 model called R15D) should not be confused with previous R15's.
    The new bike is superior in every aspect.
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    Quote Originally Posted by helbnd View Post
    Yamaha R15 = ~16.8HP and CBR250 = ~23.7HP... a 6.9HP deficit..
    Thats just sad. My old 83 CBX250rs single had 33hp.
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    but once again you proved me wrong.
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    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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