I beg to differ, or at least put things into perspective. Many new riders who buy a new CBR will sell within in two riding seasons. Those people who will likely pay over $5000 OTD, will lose roughly 40% of their initial investment in a year or two. Financially speaking, you can't make a worse decision than to buy a brand new bike just to sell it in a year or two.
Now obviously, there is more involved than just finances.. The enjoyment of owning and riding the bike is a big part of it and your personal finances have a lot to do with it but over all, buying a brand new bike is not always a smart way to go... Buying a brand new bike when you've never ridden a bike before is an even worse idea... and finally buying a $3000 TV is the worst idea of all because you are wasting $3000 and wasting hours watching a lot of garbage that is designed to sell you useless crap, brainwash you and destroy your life through the promotion of immoral, unethical, violent and perverted behavior.
At any rate, I understand the urge to buy a nice shiny bike but I've learned to control the impulse. There are insane deals on the used market. I'm considering buying a KLX250S... $5000 new and I can get one with 2500 miles on it for $2600.
$4000 may seem like a no brainier to some people with no brain but not to those of us with a brain

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Don't take that last comment seriously.. Just having some fun. Just because I wouldn't buy a new bike if you pointed a gun at my head doesn't mean I have a problem with other people making poor decisions!

Actually I'm thankful for the impulse buyers, they make it possible for me to buy many bikes without breaking the bank.