Large motorcycles have bigger displacement than kei cars, yet…
only two people can ride them…
hot in summer, cold in winter…
mostly ridden solo…
can’t carry much cargo…
fuel economy isn’t that impressive…
maintenance costs add up…
Iron horse? Aluminum horse? So owning one really does come with its challenges.
I just hope people will see them through to the end…
Motorcycles are designed as a complete package, engine and all—beautiful to look at, thrilling to ride, and endlessly customizable to your taste. Isn’t that what captivates people?
The term neoclassic is catching on and spreading…
In the end, I want to ride the real thing…
For that reason,
demand for genuine air-cooled Z bikes and the like is probably rising.
The same might be true for bikes like the RZ250 4L3 and NSR250R that we enjoyed in our younger days.
Basically a contrarian who wants what they don’t have
Back in the analog heyday of the ’90s, we’d say cutting-edge technology
and the latest is the greatest! ♪
We had an era when we’d savor top speed and maximum horsepower.
In recent years, technology has accelerated even further, and bikes have become incredibly convenient in ways we couldn’t have imagined.
That’s true…
we’re already in the 21st century…
From modern bikes that start effortlessly without a second thought, to classic bikes that require preparation before you even ride them—I find myself wanting to work on them, wanting to own them.
It’s going backward in a way, but maybe that inconvenience is part of the charm, the beauty of analog.
Like vinyl records… like drip coffee…
maybe those extra steps, that extra effort, are what make it enjoyable.
