Random International News thread

[becham_79]

V Star 1300 Deluxe and Yamaha FJR1300Amorewww.starmotorcycles.com.

From cycleworld: 2014 Yamaha Star Bolt and Bolt R-Spec- First Look Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxgnUg9M2sA

[B7ACKTHORN]

Topic approved and moved to Random News Abroad.

During this restructuring period, Suzuki will cease to sell automobiles. The application for this Bankruptcy protection was filed sometime around Oct-Nov, 2012. Its just "approved" now. And this is not affecting Suzuki motorcycles' Sales and parts supply negatively.

By the way, Suzuki US was definitely struggling since last 4-5 years, mostly with cars. Kizashi is almost a failure, maybe due to the fact that its production edition is so so different from the concept that got everyone hooked. Ultimately, practicality wins over imagination.

When your machines get some things wrong, but they retain a USP, they will still sell somehow. But when a USP is absent, you got a big problem, is what I believe.

Suzuki's been for decades, it's just that their 4 wheeler segment is in the back burner as of now, stumbling the growth of the entire company. But as long as motorcycles aren't affected, there is always a sweet spot for us.

I think.

Cheers!
VJ

[Samarth 619]

Topic approved and moved to Random News Abroad.

During this restructuring period, Suzuki will cease to sell automobiles. The application for this Bankruptcy protection was filed sometime around Oct-Nov, 2012. Its just "approved" now. And this is not affecting Suzuki motorcycles' Sales and parts supply negatively.

By the way, Suzuki US was definitely struggling since last 4-5 years, mostly with cars. Kizashi is almost a failure, maybe due to the fact that its production edition is so so different from the concept that got everyone hooked. Ultimately, practicality wins over imagination.

When your machines get some things wrong, but they retain a USP, they will still sell somehow. But when a USP is absent, you got a big problem, is what I believe.

[NewsReaper]

Source: Bankruptcy Court Approves American Suzuki's Chapter 11

[NewsReaper]

Test post test

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In India the Government wants to make it compulsory for a helmet to be given along with the purchase of a new two-wheeler!

Some places give a 'Free Gun' along with your new bike!!!

Florida dealership offers free handgun with motorcycle | Hot Topics | a Chron.com blog

Oh my! Only in AMREEKIA

Cheers!
VJ

[The Monk]

In India the Government wants to make it compulsory for a helmet to be given along with the purchase of a new two-wheeler!

Some places give a 'Free Gun' along with your new bike!!!

Florida dealership offers free handgun with motorcycle | Hot Topics | a Chron.com blog

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Unlike India, the law enforcement ishtyle doesn't work like that in abroad, especially in the developed countries & most importantly N.amreeika.

Violate law, get tickets; get 7 tickets, license gets cancelled for a year; per the number of tickets the insurance premium increases; license cancelled...insurance companies even hesitate to renew existing. Without insurance, one cannot ride/drive. Without riding/driving, it's impossible to get around, because the public transport is worst making life even more miserable.

Actually I must have said that ISHTYLE was for Indians not AMREEKANS. I must have made myself a little clear on that one above, though appreciate your effort for the heads up. Of course, you do your jingalala abroad and you get screwed. I mean, gimme a break, the bike the cops there have. Don't even get me started on that one.

Cheers!
VJ

[aargee]

But seriously, do we need law. We can do that just by our instincts, INDIAN ISHTYLE!

Unlike India, the law enforcement ishtyle doesn't work like that in abroad, especially in the developed countries & most importantly N.amreeika.

Violate law, get tickets; get "n" (7 times) tickets, license stands cancelled for a year; next year, apply for license with more stringent test by paying more; also one has to attend mandatory riding class (decent enough to pinch one's pocket); also, per the number of tickets, the insurance premium also raises; if license cancelled...insurance companies even hesitate to renew existing. Without insurance, one cannot ride/drive. Without riding/driving, it's impossible to get around, because the public transport is worst making life even more miserable. Too complex!!!

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http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/253...ed-lights.html

But seriously, do we need law. We can do that just by our instincts, INDIAN ISHTYLE!

Cheers!
VJ

[aargee]

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/25363-law-nebraska-will-allow-motorcyclists-jump-red-lights.html

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Hey VJ,

Where did you read this news? I can't find it anywhere on the internet except at the above link. Even Yamaha website still has it in their product portfolio.

thanks

There you go! That is the same link even where i happen to read it, Monk. Indeed I happen to read it, way before the above person's post, just a few days back. 100% sure I just don't know. Rumor mills keep churning out the same too. But let's see.

Yamaha MT-01 discontinued

Cheers!
VJ

[The Monk]

Yep. Read the sad news yesterday. I don't think it is any more profitable for them, but that sure is one helluva headturner!

Cheers!
VJ

Hey VJ,

Where did you read this news? I can't find it anywhere on the internet except at the above link. Even Yamaha website still has it in their product portfolio.

thanks

[Prakritij]

they have a MT 03 which I think is still in production in Europe. But the MT 01 cannot be replaced I think.



RIDE SAFE

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Yamaha MT-01 discontinued according to motoroids
Heres the link : Yamaha MT-01 discontinued

Yep. Read the sad news yesterday. I don't think it is any more profitable for them, but that sure is one helluva headturner!

Cheers!
VJ