You guys are missing the point...the price point that is. In the earlier years people bought bikes and got rid of them every 3-4 years like cars. Now there's 350 on the list that might fight to the death to release even one of our bikes. That doesn't bowed well for a manufacturer. They want you to recycle your cycle!
A price point under 12,000 for what this bike represents in today's technology is fine. I can't afford a BMW, and after ridden one...I'd buy 3 used GTS's to equal their price. But a new bike that would be all you desire Thor (less the naked chick tangent)...I'd pay 12,500...and I hope Yamaha knows that. The magic number isn't 10K...because you can't begin to compare this bikes manufacturing costs, safety features and technology to anything close to the iron horse of a Concours (no offense intended COG riders) Kawasaki can't sell their bike at $7,500...even though it's a pretty decent bike for that price...the GTS is far superior in every way...and I'm willing to pay for that if I ever need too Right now...she's sleeping in my garage though! SP --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 24.05.2002
