Damn it Kawasaki

[Shift]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

On the issue of the Ninja 250R, I had a quick chat with my dealer buddy about that. He actually told me it has nothing to do with the market. He told me that they are actually producing less than last year!!! You thought it was hard to find one last year... good luck this year. You want one, get on the list NOW!!!

Did he actually show you any official paperwork from Kawasaki stating their production numbers. If I worked at a dealer I'd tell someone the same thing in order to make a sell now and get them on the waiting list like the rest of my suckers. The increase in MSRP is normal just like every other year to adjust for inflation. I Just bitched about it in this thread because I actually had somewhat intention of buying a new one if I could get what i felt would be a good deal for one.

And on a side note, Motorcycles/ATV's/Etc are the smallest part of Kawasaki. They pail in comparison to the other Big 3 Japs where in comes to recreational motorsports.. So I don't think they would ever look at the tiny baby profit they get from the 250R as big bucks in their payroll

[Porkchop]

Nah, he is my friend. Not trying to sell me one at all. He actually wants to sell me a bigger bike (commission). But i'm not buying thru a dealer used. They are such a rip off. I mean i know they have to make money, but come on, all these docking fees, assembly fees, handling fees, inspection fees, cleaning fees etc etc etc....

But even though it is a small percentage of their overall production, any good business would want to maximize profit to the most of their ability, even if it is one model. You have to think about that model size in a macro perspective as well... But then again materials are getting more expensive....

[Sixxxxer]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Nah, he is my friend. Not trying to sell me one at all. He actually wants to sell me a bigger bike (commission). But i'm not buying thru a dealer used. They are such a rip off. I mean i know they have to make money, but come on, all these docking fees, assembly fees, handling fees, inspection fees, cleaning fees etc etc etc....

But even though it is a small percentage of their overall production, any good business would want to maximize profit to the most of their ability, even if it is one model. You have to think about that model size in a macro perspective as well... But then again materials are getting more expensive....

Of course he wants to sell you a Bigger Bike...More money in His Pocket.

Lol