Originally Posted by ezee

+1 re. "on-par" notions!

Analogous to saying for example, that a decent Hyundai is on par with Lexus (or BMW for that matter) because of similar steel material, somewhat similar hood/headlight, rear trunk & tail-light designs, all having 4 wheels, airbags, a-c, etc... you get the idea.

For sure, the Hyundai will get the job done & get you from point A to B, for many years, at a fraction of the price of the Lexus or BMW.

Are they "on par" with each other? Depends on what your definition of "on par" is. One thing's for sure- They're definitely not on par at the used car lot!

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This is a fun comparision; but it would only be valid IF: all cars used the same engine, transmission, wheels, tires, seats, streering wheels, brakes, and on and on.

Most items on bikes are the same; especially those items where the money goes. Most bikes the wheels cost more than the frame. Many Many bikes the crannk is more oem than the frame. In fact the sum of the components is always more oem by many times than the oem frame cost.

When you look at two bikes and the only difference is the frame - it is much easier than comparing cars.

If you want to be objective; it is much easier with bikes than with cars.

On resale; it is true that Honda is normally much better than Ford -- but not if you could get the Ford at half price and had to pay list for the Honda. But this is not a big point as very very few bikes are resold for any meaningful amount.

Performance for the price is our thought about Value.