Number of UK bikes

[Rasher]

Came across this on another forum:

http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/

Looks like a mere 550 UK Tenere's

http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/yamaha_xt_1200_z_super_tenere

More interesting is that the 2010 BMW 1200GS only outnumbers it about 5:1, although I think the GSA is a separate model so maybe nearer 8 or 9:1 overall - still the BMW owners would have you believe there are a thousand GS sold for each Yamaha.

The latest GS is not shown, but assuming similar sales ratio's maybe @500 sold this year, and more problems from 500 bikes under a year old than the 500 Yamaha's which are up to 3 years old, makes me very happy to know how rare my bike is, and how reliable it is compared to the best selling "unstoppable" bike out there

 

[GrahamD]

In Oz it's was about 3:1 until the new 1200GS came out.
Then they reeled in a whole new catch of suckers waiting for the all fixed much improved nothing to worry about now model.

So sounds about right.

Still never see GS's on dirt roads or far from the city.
The last trip I did a few weeks ago, I saw a Ducati on a dirt road though.
Really makes you wonder about the GS crowd. They must have a BMW assist out of range warning light that goes off or something.

 

[Mikeybikey57]

I'm so very proud to be part of such an astute minority. ;D

 

[webbel]

I will be joining the minority in two weeks time ::014::

 

[Tremor38]

I will be joining the minority in two weeks time ::014::

Good on ya!

 

[fjrden]

Have had one for two years after Fjr1300*3 and a BMWK1300gt. I honestly can say I love it. Have considered new XT1200ZE but will await publicity from rideouts. Cheers YAMAHA ::021:: ::022:: Also the people on this forum are very Subjective and helpful.

 

[stutrump]

A Super Tenere meet up in the UK would be good!!

 

[Mikeybikey57]

Count me in on a meet up. Would be great to meet with similarly minded, non herd following eccentrics.

 

[Didg]

I'm so very proud to be part of such an astute minority. ;D

+1

 

[spasm]

im in ::008::

 

[woodgnome]

Been in the minority for over 2 years ::012:: ::012:: ::012::

 

[jameskaya]

I'm in. Based in Cornwall

 

[Higstatic]

I'd certainly consider it, depending on which date gets chosen

 

[Didg]

I'd certainly consider it, depending on which date gets chosen

Same here.

 

[fjrden]

Would consider it

 

[big dave]

we could "flash mob" this event

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/hubbuk-2014

imagine outnumbering the GS/GSA 's - what a hoot

 

[GrahamD]

we could "flash mob" this event

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/hubbuk-2014

imagine outnumbering the GS/GSA 's - what a hoot

What an excellent idea. ::008::

 

[stutrump]

Big Dave. I notice you've got a Beta 4T. I used to do loads of trials myself, especially when I lived in Hong Kong. Still got my Gasser now but have to work most Sundays ow. Back on topic....Heres to a uk Tenere meet up one day!!

 

[Didg]

What an excellent idea. ::008::

+1

 

[viewdvb]

I'm in providing I'm not already somewhere in Europe. Considering the wide geographic distribution, it needs to be at least an overnighter somewhere in the middle of the country.