If you want a 30 HP, 120 kg trailbike you need to show me the numbers. As importer I need to do a type approval, marketing material etc. My first guess is that we need to move 1000 units a year inside the EU's jurisdiction for five years.
Six different Enfield 350's that we are making anyway in India that'll appeal to all those baby boomers who can no longer get an R1250RS off It's stand I can see will fly.
Who do I sell the unicorn overland bike to? The Starbucks ADV crowd will call it underpowered for their Sunday afternoon blast round the M25 to get home in time to watch the antiques road show. Training companies and pizza delivery see no need for the additional running costs. Actual overlanders will look at the price tag and decide to wait until a three year old one comes up.
Anyway, I disagree with the spec, no one needs more than 9.7 HP and I'm *****d if I'm spending all day letting a clutch in and out by hand like it's 1940
Andy
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