None of the Chinese or Taiwanese builders are members of MIC. The Japanese, Germans and Italians are. I surmise that saying scooter sales are down is a misrepresentation of reality.
Here will be the next dent in their sales.
http://www.killermotorsports.com/Pit..._Pro_s/393.htm
Most dual purpose bikes in this size cost upwards of $5000. I don't think that everyone needs or wants a competition ready machine to explore some dirt roads. Once people get wise to this those numbers will probably creep down also.
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2008 Eagle Milano 150- 9,679 miles
2009 Honda Rebel 250- 10,434 miles
2009 CF Moto Fashion- 16,023 miles
2009 MC-114 50cc Cub Clone- 4,317 miles
twowheeler.yolasite.com/
That's 30,049 China Scootin miles and Counting.
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