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RE: A local steemit experienced descriminator in Japan offers a few observations and reflections after 26 years
great first post and I have to wonder if there are many Ducatti in Japan. was in Tokyo a few days in April and I don't even remember seeing any motorbikes.
The motorcycle industry has taken a major hit in Japan. In fact, of all Kawasaki sales, only 1 percent are sold in Japan, the remaining Kawasaki motorcycles sales are outside of Japan.
Ducati motorcycles sell but they are definitely a huge expense only the more wealthy Japanese men can afford to own. My son did work on a Ducati that cost the owner US$8,000 to repair. They buy the Ducati bikes as status, not so much to ride. That's sort of why I mentioned Ducati ownership would be worth an entire post because it is almost comical. My son's customers include many of these owners including several who own rare Ducati bikes manufactured in limited numbers.
Thanks and all the best from Tokyo.
Thanks. very informative.