26-04-12, 06:26 AM
mike
I dont have figures for how many components are imported or UK produced.But the price hikes seem suspiciously to be less to do with fluctuating exchange rates but IMO on the back of milking good sales.Part of my general angst is the drift upwards of prices must ultimately be self defeating.Its interesting to note comments on the new explorer for example..when dave compared to the GS, things like buying british had no real part in the choice, hence without a price differential, buying choice is literally down to direct comparisons, in itself no ostensibly bad thing...but I do fear triumph may be risking sales when for the last few years they have had a substantial price advantage. I want to see the company maintain its success.I still rate the product , but for me, to spend 12k on a bike , its now a choice which includes a vast array of machines. TBH maybe too many !
I would not suggest any company should adopt George whites antics here, I certainly am not suggesting Triumph should sell below cost at all...dont think you know my economics background at all here m8 ! ...
I dont have figures for how many components are imported or UK produced.But the price hikes seem suspiciously to be less to do with fluctuating exchange rates but IMO on the back of milking good sales.Part of my general angst is the drift upwards of prices must ultimately be self defeating.Its interesting to note comments on the new explorer for example..when dave compared to the GS, things like buying british had no real part in the choice, hence without a price differential, buying choice is literally down to direct comparisons, in itself no ostensibly bad thing...but I do fear triumph may be risking sales when for the last few years they have had a substantial price advantage. I want to see the company maintain its success.I still rate the product , but for me, to spend 12k on a bike , its now a choice which includes a vast array of machines. TBH maybe too many !
I would not suggest any company should adopt George whites antics here, I certainly am not suggesting Triumph should sell below cost at all...dont think you know my economics background at all here m8 ! ...