Say it ain’t so, possible 457 Parallel Twin Guzzi?

[scottmastrocinque]

the Indian manufacturing process

I can't say about the US but in the UK the largest proportion of the high-end bikes here are in effect rented by middle-aged riders via PCP deals. In essence they pay for the depreciation only and change their bike every two or three years at least, hopefully using the excess of the actual value over the agreed minimum value as equity.

This disturbs me so much. It’s part of the new world order where those in power, want you to actually OWN nothing. You just rent everything. Your dwelling, your car, your motorcycle, literally everything. They speak in nothing but “monthly payment” and the gullible and those who are so stupid that they will arrive at 55 years of life, with nothing to show for anything. It’s a sick game and I cannot believe how they get so many people to play it. “Money factors” and other such bullshit terms have replaced the simple and easy to understand “Annual Percentage Rate” which is required to be disclosed in the USA for any money borrowed. Keeping the consumer ignorant of the true cost, is the secret to fleecing them.

Besides, it’s been known for 5,000 years+ that it is so much easier to keep the working class in subjugation if you keep the yolk of debt wrapped in velvet around their neck.

 

[James Guffman]

I'd rather they built a single if they feel they need an entry level bike... call it the Nuovo Nuovo Falcone.

This. I'm really liking the specs of the new very oversquare Ducati single. 75hp and revving over 10,000rpm would is just what MG needs as well for a return of their singles:

motorcyclenews.com/news/new-tech/ducati-superquadro-mono-engine/