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From: bobf@drutx.UUCP (FormhalsR)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: 450 Rebel - Price
Message-ID: <564@drutx.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 10-Apr-86 14:28:10 EST
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Posted: Thu Apr 10 14:28:10 1986
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After a long winter of waiting the new Honda Rebel 450 is
finally in the showrooms.  Unfortunately I had been led to
expect a price in the range of $1600 - $1900.  A quick survey
of actual going prices with four local dealers turns out to
be around $2300, with one at $2400.  Since this bike does not
have any ultra-current or sophisticated components, )the engine
dates back to the old 350cc, no fancy suspension, chain drive, etc.)
I can only speculate that Honda is hoping to rip off the people
who would like to own this bike.

Who would like to own one?  Well with a seat height of 25.6 inches
it is the only bike I am aware of that would safely serve the
riding needs of someone who is 4'10".  There are smaller 250cc
bikes that are low enough but they are too underpowered.

What about prices in other parts of the country?  The above
mentioned prices are from Denver area dealers.

My plan now is to wait longer.  I don't believe that $2300 is a
competitive price and expect it to drop later in the season. :-(

Bob Formhals