First initially sales were around 4000 per year, today that has dropped to around 1000 per year. Kawi was happy with 4000, not so much at 1000.
Are these world wide or U.S.A. numbers? They seem high
(well, to me they do) for USA only. If world wide numbers, then they will take a significant dip
without Europe.
Still at 1000 per year, they could get rid of a lot of parts inventory just by assembling them. As warrantys start expiring the need for new parts will diminish significantly
as those seeking repair will turn increasingly to the ebay/used parts market just to keep the repair prices inline with the decreasing value of their older bikes. No?
I don't see myself buying a new bike
(unless before then, my current C14 suffers significant damage, and I don't.) before 2021-2022 after my warranty runs out. Then I will
be old enough that I may be ready for a Goldwing with a car tire. However I do hope that they decide to keep competing with Yamaha, and that the younger generations decide
that they want to cut back on all the finger swiping lifestyle and just go ride somewhere. With self driving vehicles increasing, I worry more for all of motorcycling than I do for just the Sport-Touring segment.