Snake Motors

Timpo · 05-25-2018, 03:34 PM

Have you ever heard of Snake Motors in Japan?
http://www.snakemotors.com/

They claim their bikes are "Designed in Japan, Made in China" (yeah I know, very familiar phrase in the USA too)

Their motorcycles are Lifan powered 49cc, 124cc and 223cc engine.

As much as they do give classic & vintage look, my speculation is that the cost to produce these bikes are very low due to simple design and extensive use of Chinese parts.

The reason why they charge $3,500+ to $5,000 is because two very popular Japanese comedians, Takeshi Kitano and George Tokoro have been involved extensively to promote this brand on TV, social media and put their names on the bike as well.

However, those Japanese comedians mean nothing in the US and Canada.
I was wondering what would be an appropriate price for these bikes and if would be possible that any distributors in US or Canada considering bringing these bikes in?

Because in my eyes, they could be as low as $2,000 or maybe slightly below.

05-25-2018, 03:34 PM	#1
Timpo Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 43	Snake Motors Have you ever heard of Snake Motors in Japan? http://www.snakemotors.com/ They claim their bikes are "Designed in Japan, Made in China" (yeah I know, very familiar phrase in the USA too) Their motorcycles are Lifan powered 49cc, 124cc and 223cc engine. As much as they do give classic & vintage look, my speculation is that the cost to produce these bikes are very low due to simple design and extensive use of Chinese parts. The reason why they charge $3,500+ to $5,000 is because two very popular Japanese comedians, Takeshi Kitano and George Tokoro have been involved extensively to promote this brand on TV, social media and put their names on the bike as well. However, those Japanese comedians mean nothing in the US and Canada. I was wondering what would be an appropriate price for these bikes and if would be possible that any distributors in US or Canada considering bringing these bikes in? Because in my eyes, they could be as low as $2,000 or maybe slightly below.
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