Quote Originally Posted by MJH View Post
There might be a better comparison to the drop in motorcycle sales to that of the increased sales of video games, then to that of the increased sales of IPADS. It is possible that the thrill has become virtual for some young people? The IPAD is primarily about information and communication, it does not offer the same thing, it does not offer an adrenaline rush.
To the author it does not seem to be about thrill, it seem more about image?

I am fairly sure of what is behind the desire for a sport bike, is not really image, the image does come legitimately as the image is inherent, it comes through the actual desire, that being you are what you do, if genuine, otherwise its a matter of insecurity. If you want a Ducati to impress people your seeking something very shallow.

These guys are all about and write about motorcycles as an image, they reveal it in their articles, its not flattering to them at all.
Actually adventure motorcycle sales is one of the few motorcycle categories growing. http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...011/18550.html