Newsgroup: it.hobby.motociclismo
Titolo: Prezzi moto in USA

Ciao to all!!
volendo vedere il prezzo della mia Suzuki Bandit 400 negli USA, mi
sono imbattuto in questi dati :
Motorcycles 
with displacement from 300 to 750
made by suzuki : 
Manufacturer: Suzuki
Model: RF600RS 
Price: $6699
Engine: dohc, 16-valve, inline-Four
Bore x stroke: 65.0 x 45.2mm
Displacement: 599cc
Carburetion: (4)  33mm Mikuni
Transmission: 6-speed
Wheelbase: 56.3 in.
Seat height: 30.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 429 lbs.
Caption: The 600cc sport-bike class is one of the most competitive
categories in motorcycling, and the exciting RF600R is Suzuki's most
recent entry in the battle. Designed alongside the stunning RF900R,
the
smaller version sits out of the racer-replica wars and instead deals
very
well with everyday life. A rigid twin-spar frame with a single-shock
rear
suspension keeps it firmly planted through the canyons, and is
comfortable
enough to want to commute in. The RF's radical styling seperates it
from
every other bike out there, except the larger RF 900. Rumor has it
that
the RF's styling will be Suzuki's look of the future. 
Manufacturer: Suzuki
Model: GS500ES
Price: $3849
Engine: dohc, 8-valve, Parallel-twin
Bore x stroke: 74.0 x 56.6mm
Displacement: 487cc
Carburetion: (2) 33mm Mikuni
Transmission: 6-speed
Wheelbase: 55.5 in.
Seat height: 31.1 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 372 lbs.
Caption: An excellent bike for beginners to grow with, but not outgrow
in
a year. The little GS is slim, light and easy to handle for beginners
thanks to the wide, upright handlebars, flat seat and lots of legroom.
It
will remain fun through the years with features like a six-speed
gearbox,
high-rpm redline, rigid box-section frame and hard-stopping front disc
brake. All of which makes this Suzuki a backroad fun machine that both
entry-level riders and veterans will like. 
Manufacturer: Suzuki
Model: LS650PS Savage
Price: $3999
Engine: sohc, 2-valve, single-cylinder
Bore x Stroke: 94.0 x 94.0mm
Displacement: 652cc
Carburetion: Mikuni BS40SS
Transmission: 5-speed
Wheelbase: 58.3 in.
Seat height: 26.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.5 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 342 lbs.
Caption: For 1995, Suzuki brings back the venerable 650 Savage. This
classically styled cruiser features electric-start, a five-speed
transmission with a low maintenance belt drive system, and classic
twin-shock rear suspension. A teardrop-shaped fuel tank with
flush-mounted
speedometer, classic spoke wheels, and a fat 15-inch rear tire give
this
bike a nostalgic flair that's reinforced by its $3999 sticker price. 
Manufacturer: Suzuki
Model: DR350SES
Price: $4199
Engine: ohc, 4-valve, single-cylinder
Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 71.2mm
Displacement: 348cc
Carburetion: (1) 33mm Mikuni
Transmission: 6-speed
Wheelbase: 56.9 in.
Seat height: 35.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.4 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 287 lbs.
Caption: This is the motorcycle that set the standard for all
contemporary on-/off-road machinery, a genuine street-legal dirt bike.
Suzuki started with its DR350 off-road machine, made some minor
changes--such as mounting street-legal tires, an electric starter,
lighting equipment and instrumentation--and came up with the DR350SE.
The
result is a machine with bump-eating long-travel suspension, and the
nimble, lightweight feel of a real dirt bike.  Suzuki didn't forget
that
the DR350SE needed to work on the street, however.  The DR350SE has
electric starting and a smooth running, single-overhead-cam,
four-valve
engine that thumps out generous torque.  The only problem is deciding
where to ride first. 
Manufacturer: Suzuki
Model: DR650SES
Price: $4599
Engine: ohc, 4-valve, single-cylinder
Bore x stroke: 95.0 x 90.4mm 
Displacement: 640cc
Carburetion: (1) 40mm Mikuni 
Transmission: 5-speed
Wheelbase: 59.6 in.
Seat height: 35.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.2 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 357 lbs.
Caption: One of the biggest on-/off-road bikes available, the DR650SE
is
also one of the most versatile motorcycles on the market.  Here's a
bike
that can serve as an everyday commuter or get you across the country,
plus
one that can tackle a twisty backroad or even carry you far off road.
At
its heart beats a 640cc, single-cylinder engine--with a deep-breathing
four-valve cylinder head that supplies tremendous low-end torque and
healthy midrange power.  Large-diameter wheels and long-travel
suspension
soak up bumps and make off road work not only possible but enjoyable.
For
1995, the DR650SE features a user-friendly electric starter.  Consider
the
DR650SE as the two-wheeled equivalent of a four-wheel drive Suzuki
Sidekick sport-utility vehicle: loads of fun wherever you go. 
Manufacturert: Suzuki
Model: GSXR750
Price: $8499
Engine: dohc, 16-valve, inline-Four
Bore x stroke: 70.0 x 48.7mm
Displacement: 749 cc
Carburetion:  (4) 38mm Mikuni
Transmission: 6-speed
Wheelbase: 56.5 in.
Seat height: 31.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.5 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 439 lbs.
Caption: It's hard to believe that a company that originally built
weaving
machines and then made a name for itself making small two-strokes
would end
up building the GSXR line of motorcycles, the four-stroke that changed
the
sporting world when introduced in 1986. Since then, Suzuki GSXR750 has
become synonymous with road racing, and for good reason. The GSXR's
rock-solid motor, highly adjustable chassis and ample brakes keeps the
GSXR
on the cutting edge of four-stroke performance and in the winners
circle--Suzuki has captured the coveted AMA 750 Supersport title the
past
two years with their GSXR750.
Manufacturer: Suzuki
Model: 1997 GSX-R600V
Price: $7,699
Engine: Four stroke, liquid cooled DOHC inline four
Bore and Stroke: 2.579 by 1.752 (65.5 by 44.5mm)
Displacement: 600cc
Carburetion: Four Mikuni BDSR36
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh
Wheelbase: 54.7 (1390mm)
Seat Height: 32.7 (830mm)
Fuel Capacity: 4.8gal (18l)
Claimed Dry Weight: 174kg
Caption: The 1997 GSX-R600 shares the advanced technology that made
the
1996 GSX-R750 such a potent racing weapon. Featuring an all-new,
extremely compact, lightweight, 599cc liquid-cooled engine with
double-overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and digital
direct ig
nition. 36.5 Mikuni downdraft CV carbs and Suzuki Ram-Air Direct
(SRAD)
inducti on provide precise throttle respnse. The lightweight twin-spar
aluminum frame i s suspended on 45mm cartridge forks with a
single-shock
rear suspension system. 
 
Manufacturer: Suzuki
Model: 1997 GSX-R750V
Price: $9,199
Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled DOHC inline four
Bore and Stroke: 2.834 by 1.811
Displacement: 749cc
Carburetion: Four BDSR39
Transmission: 6 speed, constant mesh
Wheelbase: 55.1 (1400mm)
Seat Height: 32.7 (830mm)
Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gal (18l)
Claimed Dry Weight: 394 lbs (179kg) CA 396lbs (180kg)
Caption: The compact 4-stroke, liquid-cooled short-stroke GSX-R750
engine
is fitted with 39mm Mikuni downd raft carburetors featuring an
electronically-controlled throttle slide vacuum ch amber for
outstanding
throttle response. The air box is positively charged by S uzuki’s
Ram-Air
Direct (SRAD) induction system for maximum performance. A ligh tweight
aluminum frame wraps around the motor and supports aerodynamic
bodywork.
Fully adjustable 43mm inverted forks on the front and an adjustable
Showa
shoc k on the rear keep both ends firmly planted. The GSX-R750 weighs
less than 400l bs dry and delivers a stunning power-to-weight ratio of
3.08 poiunds per horsepo wer. 
Ora, supponendo la veridicità dei prezzi, qualcuno mi sa giustificare
la loro differenza rispetto a quelli italiani?
Ciao, Mauro!

la loro differenza rispetto a quelli italiani?
facile...
1) L'america e' L'America (USA) quindi le tasse le decide Clinton e non Prodi
&C.!
2) Gli States sono piu' vicini al JAP per cui avranno anche meno spese di
IMPORT!
3) Viva gli USA e le Highway! =:]
Bandit400?...bella moto! =:]
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=2E..purtroppo non e' solo questione di tasse!!!!
Diciamo pure che anche noi ci facciamo trattare da fessi, altrimenti
non sarebbe possibile che con 20.000$ negli States ti ci compri
l'equivalente di una Lancia k (tanto per fare un esempio). Comunque la
media dei prezzi e' di circa 2/3 con punte del 50% in meno...
A proposito, mi presento: mi chiamo Pino e possiedo un Dominator NX 650.
Un caro lampeggio a tutti.
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