The economics of pandemic spending have ended. Honestly, they end probably two years ago, as folks began to rein in their fun purchases and get back into the mode of saving every penny. That's in large part due to the economy just not being as strong as Washington D.C. politicians would like you to believe.
And that goes for both sides of the aisle.
But the reality was clear as day, as the demand for high-priced powersports machines—your big-bore adventure motorcycles, the go-fast side-by-sides, and mountain-ready snowmobiles—all began to collect dust on dealership lots across the country, and indeed the world. It's the reason KTM got into the mess it was in just a few short months ago, as demand fell off the face of the planet for the brand's sky-high MSRP motorcycles.