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6doublefive321 · 07-22-2010, 01:34 PM

Most bikes' price level is a function of the market, not of the manufacturing cost. Good examples are the first generation VMAX and several Ducati models. Both examples had tons of components that were over 10 years old, but still commanded a premium price. In other words, the manufacturers will charge what they can get. BMW probably breaks even or even loses for each S1000 they sell, but look at it as the cost of doing business.

07-22-2010, 01:34 PM	#6
6doublefive321 Resident Droog Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern burbs, Atlanta Moto: 625 SMC, '08 Tuono R Posts: 471	Most bikes' price level is a function of the market, not of the manufacturing cost. Good examples are the first generation VMAX and several Ducati models. Both examples had tons of components that were over 10 years old, but still commanded a premium price. In other words, the manufacturers will charge what they can get. BMW probably breaks even or even loses for each S1000 they sell, but look at it as the cost of doing business. __________________ I'm sick and tired of being bored.