0
![Not allowed!](http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/images/buttons/down_dis.png)
![Not allowed!](http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/images/buttons/up_dis.png)
When I pre-ordered a V-Strom ABS, the issue was that there was a ship load of VStroms enroute to the US. IIRC there were 940 bikes onboard, some lesser number being ABS (about 20-30%).
The issue was that at the time Suzuki had 930 dealers (now substantially reduced), and some of them were multi-location dealers. The 128-group dealers had ordered zero, while Nault's had ordered seven, including two DL650A. No one seemed to know when the next ship load would arrive.
So I can see how when a manufacturer is filling the pipeline, initial supply is subject to dealer accounts payable standing, volume of orders, any Gold, Platinum, or Five Star status, local market demand, and dealer sales manager's expectations. And I'd expect the northern parts of the country to be last in line for all those reasons.
It seems a bit silly that there is no built to order system in place in the motorcycle industry like there is in the auto industry.
2023 KTM 890 Adventure R
'20 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro / '19 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE / '11 Triumph Tiger 800 XC / '01 Triumph Bonneville cafe
My ride reports: Missile silos, Labrador, twisties, and more
Bennington Triumph Bash, Oct 1-3, 2021
We also don't get the base version, which does not have ABS or traction control. They build it, they just don't sell it here. For the rest of the world there are three option levels; base, ABS+TC, ABS+TC+DSG.
I've seen the base discussed at length by AUS and NZ riders. One of the nits is that the base has incandescent turn signals while the other trims have LED. Much discussion as to which indicators the US market will get.
That said, AUS and NZ are not in Europe. So maybe that's the gotcha here.
'20 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro / '19 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE / '11 Triumph Tiger 800 XC / '01 Triumph Bonneville cafe
My ride reports: Missile silos, Labrador, twisties, and more
Bennington Triumph Bash, Oct 1-3, 2021
Meh. I'm perfectly okay blaming the US gov't. I believe the story that its an inflexible, antiquated DOT rule.
My 2008 Z1000 had LED turn indicators. I can't quite wrap my head around why the Japanese motorcycle industry embraces proven technology at such a glacial pace.
2023 KTM 890 Adventure R
Spy shots from a new Yamaha FZ7 Tenere
MO Espionage: Yamaha FZ- 7 Tenere Spy Shots
Saw that. Kinda sexy. Naturally, I want.
Make it Yamaha, make it!
I love how the pubs keep calling it FZ-07 or MT-07. I can't imagine Yamaha wouldn't put this in the XT model lineup just like every other dual-sport/ADV bike they've made in the last 30 years. FZ/MT is their naked sportbike designation (depending on what continent you're on).
But regardless, it's nice to see a test mule. This bike has been rumored in some form for years. Will be interesting to see what Yamaha actually brings to market (and critically, what it will weigh).
--mark
'20 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro / '19 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE / '11 Triumph Tiger 800 XC / '01 Triumph Bonneville cafe
My ride reports: Missile silos, Labrador, twisties, and more
Bennington Triumph Bash, Oct 1-3, 2021
I read somewhere that Europe got first-year dibs on the CRF1kL RWB Tricolor scheme because they pushed hardest to get the bike made, and that the U.S. should be able to get it in the 2017 model year. But hey, internet gossip, so who knows.
-Jared
ZX-4RR, R1200GSW, 701 E/SM, Hyperstrada 821 (FS!)
Just got confirmation that my Africa Twin is finally en route to my dealer. Of course I'm leaving on a trip day after tomorrow, so I won't be able to pick it up till June 11... but at least I can make firm plans now!
--mark
'20 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro / '19 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE / '11 Triumph Tiger 800 XC / '01 Triumph Bonneville cafe
My ride reports: Missile silos, Labrador, twisties, and more
Bennington Triumph Bash, Oct 1-3, 2021
if you want you can arrange it so i can pick it up for you while you are away!![]()
Gino
HAWK GT Racer Expert #929
2012 CCS LRRS ULSB Champion
2012 CCS LRRS P89 Champion
2008 CCS ULSB National Champion
ECKRACING Bridgestone Street & Competition Woodcraft MOTUL On Track Media Pine Motorparts Vanson Leathers
Weymouth Honda has one on the floor, silver, manual.
I'm 5'11" with a 32" inseam and it was tippy toes. But it is a big, badass bike.
Oooohh stopping in tomorrow!
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
Gino
HAWK GT Racer Expert #929
2012 CCS LRRS ULSB Champion
2012 CCS LRRS P89 Champion
2008 CCS ULSB National Champion
ECKRACING Bridgestone Street & Competition Woodcraft MOTUL On Track Media Pine Motorparts Vanson Leathers
Oooohh stopping in tomorrow. Same measurements. I'm not worried about stopping😊
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
Gino
HAWK GT Racer Expert #929
2012 CCS LRRS ULSB Champion
2012 CCS LRRS P89 Champion
2008 CCS ULSB National Champion
ECKRACING Bridgestone Street & Competition Woodcraft MOTUL On Track Media Pine Motorparts Vanson Leathers