Let's see. The price of a 250cc motorcycle is $4000. Looking at the Elio I'd say $15,000 is more realistic. How many people would purchase one to replace a commuter car? Take the sales of Mazda 3 or Toyota Yaris as a benchmark. How much would you pay for an all weather vehicle for two people that gets 70 mpg and lasts 150,000 miles? It would have to ride like a Corolla and crash test as well or better than a Smart2.
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