The Motorcycle That Runs On Anything (But Not Available in America)

Across Latin America, millions of people depend on motorcycles that cost around $1,800, yet these incredibly practical machines are almost completely absent from American roads. In this video, we uncover the strange economics behind the world's most versatile commuter motorcycles and explain why a machine built to run cheaply, reliably and almost anywhere became essential transportation from Mexico to Colombia, Peru and Brazil, while remaining largely unavailable to American buyers. In this video: ✓ Why $1,800 motorcycles became essential transportation across Latin America ✓ How tiny engines deliver incredible fuel economy and everyday reliability ✓ Why some of the world's simplest motorcycles can handle years of demanding use ✓ How fuel costs change the economics of motorcycle ownership ✓ Why simple mechanical systems make these bikes easy to repair almost anywhere The secret is not speed, luxury or advanced technology. It is simplicity. Small engines, low weight, inexpensive parts and mechanical systems allow these motorcycles to keep running for years with relatively little expense. In many parts of Latin America, a motorcycle is not a recreational toy. It is transportation, a delivery vehicle, a family asset and sometimes the only affordable alternative to a car. Watch until the end to discover why the motorcycle that seems too basic for America may actually be one of the most economically efficient vehicles in the world. Tell us in the comments: Would you consider owning a motorcycle this simple if it were widely available in America?