I think the media can do a better job of pointing out the good budget bikes. See Andrews fine articles on the subject.
I also think some manufactures shoot themselves in the foot chasing new concepts/designs when there are very good proven designs that are passed over or forgotten. All that effort just chasing "new" costs money that needs to be recovered, lower expenditure means they can sell at a lower price.
The typical shop bro doesn't help the situation much either. Someone walks into a shop and get's the impression that the sport can only be done on 6-7k super bikes.
Nov. 8, 2017, 1:36 p.m. - earle.b
I think the media can do a better job of pointing out the good budget bikes. See Andrews fine articles on the subject. I also think some manufactures shoot themselves in the foot chasing new concepts/designs when there are very good proven designs that are passed over or forgotten. All that effort just chasing "new" costs money that needs to be recovered, lower expenditure means they can sell at a lower price. The typical shop bro doesn't help the situation much either. Someone walks into a shop and get's the impression that the sport can only be done on 6-7k super bikes.