In my other hobby which is audio, except for a few boutique makers in America, Europe and wealthier parts of Asia, most products under $10,000 may be designed in their home country, but are made in lower cost Asian countries. It simply comes down to price competition and costs of production. So, no reason why motorcycles should be any different. Don't most of the Birt Bikes now come from factories in Asia? If MG hopes to lure in younger riders, it has to offer bikes they can afford, just no way around it. This doesn't mean I love the idea, but just acknowledging the reality.