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How come there are no 125~400cc bikes in Canada?
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:37 pm
by waterloo
How come there are no 125~400cc bikes in Canada? With exception of Kawasaki 200cc. Honda CBR400RR isnt even available in Canada. Whats going on?
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:24 pm
by Gadjet
there are lots of 125cc - 400cc bikes available in Canada.
They're just primarily off-road only dirt bikes.
Unlike the UK, there is no limit here on the size of bike you can start riding on, and with the attitude leaching up from south of the border that "Bigger is Better", there is simply no demand for the smaller bikes.
simple matter of economics - the manufacturers aren't going to spend the money and effort to import bikes that won't sell, or at least won't sell enough to make the homologation process worthwhile.
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:18 pm
by Scott58
Under 600cc bike selection this side of the pond really sucks. There are a few to be sure, but i'd sure like the selection that they have in europe.
Re: How come there are no 125~400cc bikes in Canada?
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:05 pm
by shane-o
waterloo wrote:How come there are no 125~400cc bikes in Canada? With exception of Kawasaki 200cc. Honda CBR400RR isnt even available in Canada. Whats going on?
there arnt to many road bikes in those classes in australia either
Re: How come there are no 125~400cc bikes in Canada?
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:08 am
by TorontoBoy
waterloo wrote:How come there are no 125~400cc bikes in Canada? With exception of Kawasaki 200cc. Honda CBR400RR isnt even available in Canada. Whats going on?
I love small bikes. They're fuel efficient and great commuters. The Kawi you mention must be the Kawi Eliminator 125cc. I've not heard of a Kawi 200cc road bike. While this 125-400cc class is huge in Europe and Japan, there's nothing much in North America. If you persist in wanting a bike in this class you have 2 options: 1. Go used '80s UJM, or 2. Get a scooter. '80s UJM require maintenance but they are somewhat available. It's not ideal as they are a 20 year old design. The MC manufacturers are pushing us all to go scooter for small bikes. No shifting, no tank between your knees, but they are available in the 125-400cc class. Again it's not ideal because I enjoy shifting, but if you want a reliable and new bike, go scooter.
Re: How come there are no 125~400cc bikes in Canada?
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 6:04 am
by Gummiente
waterloo wrote:How come there are no 125~400cc bikes in Canada? With exception of Kawasaki 200cc. Honda CBR400RR isnt even available in Canada. Whats going on?
Suzuki Marauder 250, Suzuki DR200SE, Suzuki DR-Z400S, Kawasaki Eliminator 125, Kawasaki ZZ-R250, Kawasaki Super Sherpa, Honda CMX250C, Yamaha Virago 250, Yamaha TW200... or were you only talking about sport bikes like the old Kawi 250 Ninja?
Re: How come there are no 125~400cc bikes in Canada?
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:27 pm
by TorontoBoy
Gummiente wrote:Suzuki Marauder 250, Suzuki DR200SE, Suzuki DR-Z400S, Kawasaki Eliminator 125, Kawasaki ZZ-R250, Kawasaki Super Sherpa, Honda CMX250C, Yamaha Virago 250, Yamaha TW200...
Yep, that's pretty much the list. For road bikes you have 1 model per manufacturer, Kawi has 2. Total of 5 road MCs to choose from. You get 250ccs or go to 500ccs+ or get a scooter. For the 350M people in North America (Canada and US) that's not much of a consumer choice if you ask me. I ask the European, Korean and Chinese manufacturers to get their act together and give us more variety.