I've started to notice a shift in the demographics. I was out for a walk after work and noticed a few dozen different bikes. There were still a fairly large percentage that were large Harleys or Japanese cruisers, but I did spot a larger than usual number of sportbikes and dual purposes, enough that I noticed.
The cruiser bikes were piloted mostly by guys in their 50s and 60s, while the smaller caliber bikes were generally younger riders with a fair number of women. Of the dualies several were KLR650s fitted with hard panniers.
How well is the Harley Street 750 selling? That was supposed to be Harley's attempt at bringing in new riders to their marque with a more affordable bike. I see the occasional one on the road, but no more than say the number of Honda Shadows or Suzuki Boulevards. I suspect it is selling in okay numbers, but is not setting any sales records.
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Bruce Clarke - 2020 Yamaha XV250
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