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Why are bikes so god damned expensive?

ALEXIS_DH

Tirelessly Awesome
Jan 30, 2003
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Lima, Peru, Peru
with so many high-end off-the-rack made-in-china bicycles breaking the $10k barrier... I present:

yamaha r1m
http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/products/motorcycles/supersport/yzf-r1m.aspx
https://rideapart.com/articles/2015-yamaha-r1-r1m-specs-closer-look-video

6-axis computer monitoring traction/stability control, telemetry with android connectivity, magnesium wheels, lots of carbon, electronic ohlins suspension, titanium exhaust and; the most important detail of all, a 200hp/liter engine with a gearbox.
for how much??
22 grand.

makes, even the most advanced bicycle in the market, look like a ridiculously overpriced ancient relic.