Originally Posted by
Kapusta
Yamaha is not leaving the US market. They are just not selling eBikes. Yamaha still has a ton of dealers in the US (the powersport dealers they were selling many of these through are not going anywhere). Plus, they are still making and selling these bikes elsewhere (Europe and Canada), so there will be no shortage of warranty parts. Plus, keep in mid that they also make motors for many other eBikes. And this is a pretty well establish company with a good reputation.
I would not be too worried about this.
Yes, Yamaha is leaving the US market. There is no doubt. They still promise parts support though. Yamaha has a bunch of powersports dealers but that was most of their problem. Cyclists dont go to motorcycle dealers to buy bikes! I went to motorcycle dealers when they begged me to take bikes from their stock because they couldnt sell them. I think that is the biggest reason their business plan failed in the US.
As for the other branded bikes, you have to buy parts for them from Giant. Same for Haibike and BH but thats a big problem since they left the US.
-SP