What do you value in a Dual Sport Motorcycle???

Designer Jake · 02-06-2013, 07:01 AM

Hello riders,

My name is Jake and I am currently doing a research report on what people value in Dual Sport Motorcycles and how that lead them to their purchasing decision. The report requires me to gather quantitative data from surveys, so below are a several question that you can answer on a scale of 1 to 5. I have some qualitative questions as well that are more open ended. I am also a rider, but my experience with bikes can only go so far, so I would really appreciate your feedback regarding the questions below.

Quantitative Questions:

On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often)

On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important)

1. How important is cost?
2. How important is power?
3. How important is suspension?
4. How important is aesthetics?
5. How important is comfort?
6. How important is customization/accessories?
7. How important is storage?
8. How important is weight?
9. How important is ease of maintenance?

Qualitative Questions:

How would you change current dual sport bikes?

What features sold you to the bike?

In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike?

Thank you!

Jake

ride4321 · 02-06-2013, 07:23 AM

On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) 5

On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important)

1. How important is cost? 5
2. How important is power? 3
3. How important is suspension? 3
4. How important is aesthetics? 3
5. How important is comfort? 4
6. How important is customization/accessories? 4
7. How important is storage? 4
8. How important is weight? 4
9. How important is ease of maintenance? 5

Qualitative Questions:

How would you change current dual sport bikes? I'm pretty happy the way they are.

What features sold you to the bike? Simple maintenance, low bike cost, low parts cost.

In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? This is fun!

DR650

DAKEZ · 02-06-2013, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by designer jake

hello riders,

quantitative questions:

On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) 5

on a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important)

1. How important is cost? 2
2. How important is power? 3
3. How important is suspension? 4
4. How important is aesthetics? 1
5. How important is comfort? 4 must be able to be easily modified.
6. How important is customization/accessories? 2
7. How important is storage? 1 that should be aftermarket
8. How important is weight? 4
9. How important is ease of maintenance? 4

qualitative questions:

How would you change current dual sport bikes? sell the one i have and buy another.

what features sold you to the bike? see above

in three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? in tune & alive

thank you!

Jake

DR650

CNS-IT · 02-06-2013, 08:02 AM

Quantitative Questions:

On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) = 5

On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important)

1. How important is cost? = 4
2. How important is power? = 3
3. How important is suspension? = 5
4. How important is aesthetics? = 2
5. How important is comfort? = 4
6. How important is customization/accessories? = 4
7. How important is storage? = 3
8. How important is weight? = 2
9. How important is ease of maintenance? = 2

Qualitative Questions:

How would you change current dual sport bikes?

What features sold you to the bike? Engine size, Adaptability to various roads and conditions

In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? Calm, Happy, Content

mamm · 02-06-2013, 08:15 AM

On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often): 5 (every day)

On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important)

1. How important is cost? 1
2. How important is power? 4
3. How important is suspension? 4
4. How important is aesthetics? 1
5. How important is comfort? 4
6. How important is customization/accessories? 4
7. How important is storage? 4
8. How important is weight? 5
9. How important is ease of maintenance? 4

Qualitative Questions:

How would you change current dual sport bikes? I'd make them all lighter (through better materials, better designs, etc).

What features sold you to the bike? The possibility of ignoring most pavement hazards (potholes, speedbumps, curbs, etc) and the fact that nothing breakes in a low speed fall (you just pick it up, readjust the mirrors and continue on your merry way).

In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? So long, cagers!

Hawk62cj5 · 02-06-2013, 09:05 AM

Quantitative Questions:

On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) 3 ..... At lest once a week

On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important)

1. How important is cost? 4
2. How important is power? 3
3. How important is suspension? 4
4. How important is aesthetics? 3
5. How important is comfort? 4
6. How important is customization/accessories? 4
7. How important is storage? 2 as long as I can mod to add my own
8. How important is weight? 3
9. How important is ease of maintenance? 5 not only easy but far between .

Qualitative Questions:

How would you change current dual sport bikes? Better factory seats , better electrical system

What features sold you to the bike? Cheap ,reliable , gas mileage , easy of maintance

In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike?

and "hey where does that do to , lets see. "

Thank you!

Spiritwalker2222 · 02-06-2013, 09:43 AM

Reliability should be added to the list.

Grreatdog · 02-06-2013, 10:03 AM

On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) 2

On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important)

1. How important is cost? 3
2. How important is power? 5
3. How important is suspension? 5
4. How important is aesthetics? 1
5. How important is comfort? 3
6. How important is customization/accessories? 1
7. How important is storage? 1
8. How important is weight? 5
9. How important is ease of maintenance? 3

Qualitative Questions:

How would you change current dual sport bikes? Japanese=less weight, more power & Euro=less cost

What features sold you to the bike? Suspension, power, brakes

In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? woo hoo

Alijonny · 02-06-2013, 10:11 AM

On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? 3

On a scale of 1-5, how important is:

1. How important is cost? 4
2. How important is power? 4
3. How important is suspension? 5
4. How important is aesthetics? 3
5. How important is comfort? 5
6. How important is customization/accessories? 4
7. How important is storage? 4
8. How important is weight? 2
9. How important is ease of maintenance? 3

Qualitative Questions:

How would you change current dual sport bikes? I can't think of anything to change them as of now.

What features sold you to the bike? Off-road capability if needed, higher seating position, size, accessory options, community, engine, etc...

In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? WEEEEE YIPEEEE YYEAAHHH!!!

squiffynimrod · 02-06-2013, 10:24 AM

[On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important)

1. How important is cost? 3
2. How important is power? 4
3. How important is suspension? 4
4. How important is aesthetics? 2
5. How important is comfort? 3
6. How important is customization/accessories? 4
7. How important is storage? 4
8. How important is weight? 3
9. How important is ease of maintenance? 5

Qualitative Questions:

How would you change current dual sport bikes? more durable, less electronic gizmos

What features sold you to the bike? Ease of mtce/ parts availability

In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? Free, alone, content

Thank you!

Jake[/QUOTE]

Idle · 02-06-2013, 12:09 PM

On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) 3

On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important)

1. How important is cost? 2
2. How important is power? 4
3. How important is suspension? 5
4. How important is aesthetics? 3
5. How important is comfort? 3
6. How important is customization/accessories? 2
7. How important is storage? 2
8. How important is weight? 5
9. How important is ease of maintenance? 3

Qualitative Questions:

How would you change current dual sport bikes?
I would make a kickstarter, 3 gallon tanks and 6 speed transmissions mandatory.

What features sold you to the bike? It's good power to weight ratio and how well put together it is.

High Country Herb · 02-07-2013, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Designer Jake

Quantitative Questions:

On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) 3

On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important)

1. How important is cost? 4
2. How important is power? 4
3. How important is suspension? 2
4. How important is aesthetics? 3
5. How important is comfort? 4
6. How important is customization/accessories? 3
7. How important is storage? 2
8. How important is weight? 3
9. How important is ease of maintenance? 5

Qualitative Questions:

How would you change current dual sport bikes? wider seat, less electronics, back up kick starter

What features sold you to the bike? reliability, simplicity

In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? alert, happy, curious

Thank you!

Jake

'83 Honda XL600R

Pantah · 02-07-2013, 10:31 AM

See below

Quote:

Originally Posted by Designer Jake

Hello riders,

My name is Jake and I am currently doing a research report on what people value in Dual Sport Motorcycles and how that lead them to their purchasing decision. The report requires me to gather quantitative data from surveys, so below are a several question that you can answer on a scale of 1 to 5. I have some qualitative questions as well that are more open ended. I am also a rider, but my experience with bikes can only go so far, so I would really appreciate your feedback regarding the questions below.

Quantitative Questions:

On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) 3

On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important)

1. How important is cost? 2
2. How important is power? 4
3. How important is suspension? 5
4. How important is aesthetics? 2
5. How important is comfort? 4
6. How important is customization/accessories? 3
7. How important is storage? 4
8. How important is weight? 5
9. How important is ease of maintenance? 2

Qualitative Questions:

How would you change current dual sport bikes? Make them lighter and travel better

What features sold you to the bike? Power, weight, suspension, chassis design.

In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? Fun Fun Fun

Thank you!

Jake

No False Enthusiasm · 02-07-2013, 10:35 AM

Quantitative Questions:

On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) 5 (almost daily...)

On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important)

1. How important is cost? 3
2. How important is power? 3
3. How important is suspension? 4
4. How important is aesthetics? 2
5. How important is comfort? 4
6. How important is customization/accessories? 3
7. How important is storage? 2
8. How important is weight? 3
9. How important is ease of maintenance? 5

Qualitative Questions:

How would you change current dual sport bikes? Build the mythic WR450R, FI, 6 spd wide ratio, 4 gals, etc.

What features sold you to the bike? Versatile

In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike?

With apologies to both Rodgers and Hammerstein... "Oh, what a beautiful mornin', Oh what a beautiful day!"

NFE

hooliken · 02-07-2013, 11:14 AM

uantitative Questions:

On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? 5

1. How important is cost? 3
2. How important is power? 3
3. How important is suspension? 5
4. How important is aesthetics? 4
5. How important is comfort? 5
6. How important is customization/accessories? 3
7. How important is storage? 5
8. How important is weight? 5
9. How important is ease of maintenance? 3

Qualitative Questions:

How would you change current dual sport bikes? Light weight, street legal, two stroke.

What features sold you to the bike? Engine Character, ergonomics, durability, capability.

In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? Relaxed, Focused, Stoked!

02-06-2013, 07:01 AM	#1
Designer Jake ^OP n00b Joined: Feb 2013 Oddometer: 7	What do you value in a Dual Sport Motorcycle??? Hello riders, My name is Jake and I am currently doing a research report on what people value in Dual Sport Motorcycles and how that lead them to their purchasing decision. The report requires me to gather quantitative data from surveys, so below are a several question that you can answer on a scale of 1 to 5. I have some qualitative questions as well that are more open ended. I am also a rider, but my experience with bikes can only go so far, so I would really appreciate your feedback regarding the questions below. Quantitative Questions: On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important) 1. How important is cost? 2. How important is power? 3. How important is suspension? 4. How important is aesthetics? 5. How important is comfort? 6. How important is customization/accessories? 7. How important is storage? 8. How important is weight? 9. How important is ease of maintenance? Qualitative Questions: How would you change current dual sport bikes? What features sold you to the bike? In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? Thank you! Jake

02-06-2013, 07:23 AM	#2
ride4321 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Binghamton, NY Oddometer: 1,185	On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) 5 On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important) 1. How important is cost? 5 2. How important is power? 3 3. How important is suspension? 3 4. How important is aesthetics? 3 5. How important is comfort? 4 6. How important is customization/accessories? 4 7. How important is storage? 4 8. How important is weight? 4 9. How important is ease of maintenance? 5 Qualitative Questions: How would you change current dual sport bikes? I'm pretty happy the way they are. What features sold you to the bike? Simple maintenance, low bike cost, low parts cost. In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? This is fun! DR650 __________________ “A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't.” ― Tom Waits ride4321 screwed with this post 02-06-2013 at 08:18 AM

02-06-2013, 08:02 AM	#4
CNS-IT Let Go Joined: Feb 2006 Location: USA, Arizona Oddometer: 496	Quantitative Questions: On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) = 5 On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important) 1. How important is cost? = 4 2. How important is power? = 3 3. How important is suspension? = 5 4. How important is aesthetics? = 2 5. How important is comfort? = 4 6. How important is customization/accessories? = 4 7. How important is storage? = 3 8. How important is weight? = 2 9. How important is ease of maintenance? = 2 Qualitative Questions: How would you change current dual sport bikes? What features sold you to the bike? Engine size, Adaptability to various roads and conditions In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? Calm, Happy, Content __________________ A motorcycle is not just a two-wheeled car; the difference between driving a car and climbing onto a motorcycle is the difference between watching TV and actually living your life. - Dave Karlotski

02-06-2013, 08:15 AM	#5
mamm < advertise here! > Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Floripa, Brazil Oddometer: 138	On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often): 5 (every day) On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important) 1. How important is cost? 1 2. How important is power? 4 3. How important is suspension? 4 4. How important is aesthetics? 1 5. How important is comfort? 4 6. How important is customization/accessories? 4 7. How important is storage? 4 8. How important is weight? 5 9. How important is ease of maintenance? 4 Qualitative Questions: How would you change current dual sport bikes? I'd make them all lighter (through better materials, better designs, etc). What features sold you to the bike? The possibility of ignoring most pavement hazards (potholes, speedbumps, curbs, etc) and the fact that nothing breakes in a low speed fall (you just pick it up, readjust the mirrors and continue on your merry way). In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? So long, cagers! __________________ Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think.

02-06-2013, 09:05 AM	#6
Hawk62cj5 2 Cheap 4 a KLR Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Southern Va Oddometer: 310	Quantitative Questions: On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) 3 ..... At lest once a week On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important) 1. How important is cost? 4 2. How important is power? 3 3. How important is suspension? 4 4. How important is aesthetics? 3 5. How important is comfort? 4 6. How important is customization/accessories? 4 7. How important is storage? 2 as long as I can mod to add my own 8. How important is weight? 3 9. How important is ease of maintenance? 5 not only easy but far between . Qualitative Questions: How would you change current dual sport bikes? Better factory seats , better electrical system What features sold you to the bike? Cheap ,reliable , gas mileage , easy of maintance In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? and "hey where does that do to , lets see. " Thank you! __________________ 09 Super Sherpa KL250 62 CJ-5 Trailering a bike is like hiring a prostitute just to jerk off in front of her .

02-06-2013, 09:43 AM	#7
Spiritwalker2222 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Ottawa, Canada Oddometer: 103	Reliability should be added to the list.

02-06-2013, 10:03 AM	#8
Grreatdog Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Oddometer: 5,908	On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) 2 On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important) 1. How important is cost? 3 2. How important is power? 5 3. How important is suspension? 5 4. How important is aesthetics? 1 5. How important is comfort? 3 6. How important is customization/accessories? 1 7. How important is storage? 1 8. How important is weight? 5 9. How important is ease of maintenance? 3 Qualitative Questions: How would you change current dual sport bikes? Japanese=less weight, more power & Euro=less cost What features sold you to the bike? Suspension, power, brakes In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? woo hoo __________________ KTM 640 LC4E KTM 200 MXC XT200

02-06-2013, 10:24 AM	#10
squiffynimrod maximum shrinkage Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Flatskatchewan Oddometer: 752	[On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important) 1. How important is cost? 3 2. How important is power? 4 3. How important is suspension? 4 4. How important is aesthetics? 2 5. How important is comfort? 3 6. How important is customization/accessories? 4 7. How important is storage? 4 8. How important is weight? 3 9. How important is ease of maintenance? 5 Qualitative Questions: How would you change current dual sport bikes? more durable, less electronic gizmos What features sold you to the bike? Ease of mtce/ parts availability In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? Free, alone, content Thank you! Jake[/QUOTE] __________________ Happily consuming fermented beverages since 1974. "We are of two groups: 1, beer drinking, mechanically inclined, semi-normal airhead riders, and 2. the others."- Mista Vern

02-06-2013, 12:09 PM	#11
Idle Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Northern California Oddometer: 426	On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) 3 On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important) 1. How important is cost? 2 2. How important is power? 4 3. How important is suspension? 5 4. How important is aesthetics? 3 5. How important is comfort? 3 6. How important is customization/accessories? 2 7. How important is storage? 2 8. How important is weight? 5 9. How important is ease of maintenance? 3 Qualitative Questions: How would you change current dual sport bikes? I would make a kickstarter, 3 gallon tanks and 6 speed transmissions mandatory. What features sold you to the bike? It's good power to weight ratio and how well put together it is.

02-07-2013, 10:35 AM	#14
No False Enthusiasm a quiet adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Small Town, Texas Oddometer: 3,434	Quantitative Questions: On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? (1 being not very often, 5 being very often) 5 (almost daily...) On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important) 1. How important is cost? 3 2. How important is power? 3 3. How important is suspension? 4 4. How important is aesthetics? 2 5. How important is comfort? 4 6. How important is customization/accessories? 3 7. How important is storage? 2 8. How important is weight? 3 9. How important is ease of maintenance? 5 Qualitative Questions: How would you change current dual sport bikes? Build the mythic WR450R, FI, 6 spd wide ratio, 4 gals, etc. What features sold you to the bike? Versatile In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? With apologies to both Rodgers and Hammerstein... "Oh, what a beautiful mornin', Oh what a beautiful day!" NFE

02-07-2013, 11:14 AM	#15
hooliken One finger braker! Joined: May 2007 Location: Smithfield, VA Oddometer: 2,104	uantitative Questions: On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? 5 1. How important is cost? 3 2. How important is power? 3 3. How important is suspension? 5 4. How important is aesthetics? 4 5. How important is comfort? 5 6. How important is customization/accessories? 3 7. How important is storage? 5 8. How important is weight? 5 9. How important is ease of maintenance? 3 Qualitative Questions: How would you change current dual sport bikes? Light weight, street legal, two stroke. What features sold you to the bike? Engine Character, ergonomics, durability, capability. In three words, please describe your primary emotions when you ride your bike? Relaxed, Focused, Stoked! __________________ "People in this country sleep peaceably in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell If Momma ain't happy ain't NOBODY happy! 2007 950R Super Enduro 2006 Buell XB12X

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