[fastbaill2004]

While I was at my local dealership the other day, I talked to a guy who buys a new bike every couple years. he basicly leaves them stock, with the exception of sliders, and other minor mods.Anyway the guy tells me that with the constant improvements that sportbikes go thru ( redesign every two years) he just has to have the latest one.

So this got me wondering why don't the big 4 japanesse lease bikes? it seems that you could get new riders from the start. Sell them a entry level bike to cut their teeth on, then 2,3 years down the road, they turn it in and buy something bigger or faster or maybe a different style for bike.

Suzuki and honda lease cars, why not bikes. Of course there would be insurance requirements and other legal issues, but I don't see why this couldn't be done?

ANY THOUGHTS???

 

[Trip]

Only thing I can come up with is that the life of a bike is a lot shorter than the life of a car. I guess it could be possible, but I just don't see them doing it.

 

[Gas Man]

Only thing I can come up with is that the life of a bike is a lot shorter than the life of a car. I guess it could be possible, but I just don't see them doing it.

:iagree: plus look at the clientel (sp?). I would say that like 50% of all new sportbikes are down within the first 6 months... And we all know how a good majority treat leased cars :nonod:

 

[R1up0n1]

+ it's way too easy for a bike to be totaled out.

 

[DLIT]

+ it's way too easy for a bike to be totaled out.

Yeah, there would be some serious GAP payments being issued.

 

[marko138]

I def. dont see this happening for the simple reason of crashes and the amount of $$$ damage when one goes down. Perhaps a good idea but far too much risk/loss for the dealer.

 

[bumblebee]

Yeah, there would be some serious GAP payments being issued.

:iagree: :iagree:

 

[Gas Man]

Yeah, there would be some serious GAP payments being issued.

:withstupi :iagree: NO DOUBT!