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Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if worldwide the sales ranking was different.
Here are some interesting stats according to a consumer reports study.Reliablity by brandBrand Percent failedYamaha/Star 11%Suzuki 12Honda 12Kawasaki 15Victory 17Harley-Davidson 26Triumph 29Ducati 33BMW 40Can-Am 42With a larger sample size than in our previous motorcycle survey, now counting 12,300 motorcycles, we were able to add more brands and resolution this year. For this analysis, we adjusted for mileage driven over a 12-month period and estimated repair rates for 4-year-old models without a service contract.Reliability is but one measure. We found that owner satisfaction creates a much different picture...Owner satisfactionBrand Would definitely buy againVictory 80%Harley-Davidson 72Honda 70BMW 68Can-Am 67Ducati 66Yamaha 65Triumph 63Kawasaki 59Suzuki 58
We discussed this report some time ago and it's near useless.It's self selected bias is because the sample starts with CR subscribers, who self report, and is limited to a mere four years with no correction for number of miles ridden per year or total miles per bike, nor any real quantification of what constitutes a failure. Is an ignition problem equal to a blown fuse or a light bulb, or peeling paint?The only thing it shows is brand loyalty and perceived reliability mean little.
But if this reflects perception of the owner regardless of details behind it.. ultimately is it not perception that creates the sale if one has little tribal experience with a brand but considering the purchase?
Here are some interesting stats according to a consumer reports study.vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvOwner satisfactionBrand Would definitely buy againVictory 80%Harley-Davidson 72Honda 70BMW 68Can-Am 67Ducati 66Yamaha 65Triumph 63Kawasaki 59Suzuki 58
Maybe this is from the Australian version of CR ::) Dusty
I love my Trumpet. this Is my second one and it's been as reliable as an anvil.
Plus Triumph, as a brand, is considered cool. People want the t-shirts etc.
Personlly, I think that is one of the nicest faired motorcycles ever produced. Just gorgeous. There was a yellow and black one with low miles and in good overall condition that I took trailer to see last year and was ready to buy. Remember I am about 140lbs. stinking, soaking wet. I drooled all over my boots; yet, I was just too worried the bike was too big for my puny frame. Man oh man was it gorgeous and gave the impression of being built like a tank. Awesome.
My Tiger 1050 Sport. Sorry not available in the States.Not as soulful as the Guzzi but pretty damn fine all the same.
Is it just me, or do the multitude of visible bolts on the engine case distract others? My bud has a Street Triple, would lose my license in 2 months if I rode it.[/quoteCan't see 'em from the seat and don't care what others think!