beansbaxter
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posted September 01, 2004 01:04 PM
2007 ZX-6R
This is the first time in my moto riding life that I've been part of model changes happening every two years and I am so lovin it. I look forward to the new 05 6R, but with 2 years out of the way, shouldnt we start worrying abut the 07 model run?
   
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fish_antlers
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posted September 02, 2004 08:39 AM
Why do you think you get a new model every 2 years?
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swft
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posted September 03, 2004 09:10 AM
Where can I sign up to 'get a new model every two years'??
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted September 14, 2004 03:21 AM
your local Kawi dealer swft, I am sure they can help you with a 2 year plan....lol
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swft
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posted September 14, 2004 05:41 AM
Ah yes...But the operative word is 'get' , not 'buy'. 
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beansbaxter
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posted September 17, 2004 10:56 AM
I read that manufacturers have to keep a model on the market for at least two years in order to break even on r&d costs, but more importantly, to make sure there is enough replacement parts on the market, meaning a two-year run at minimum is required.
That said, if a model changeup is going to be significant, it has to be done at least with two years minimum on the previous model. This does not include subtle changes, but major changes and such.
The 6R went from 2003-2004, and now for 2005 there is a new model. So the earliest next model 6R wont come out till 2007 at the earliest.
Suzuki has done the same thing with the last couple generations of the GSXR1000...
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