If you need a reliable and trusted dealership in the NYC/Long Island area (it's even worth it if you're in CT or NJ) go to Island Powersports in Massapeaqua.
I've been to another dealer in Bayshore, two dealers in Brooklyn, one in the Bronx and one in Queens. Even out-of-state, I went to the new and expanded Motorcycle Mall in NJ. While in the Garden State, I investigated the special price as a Costco member from the dealer in Metuchen NJ.
Although it's about 25 miles from my home, I felt Island Powersports had a professional and business-like atmosphere that I was comfortable with.
Being a Kawasaki awarded Ichiban Gold dealer gives the customer confidence knowing that they are engaging with the elite and upper echelon of quality dealers. It also ensures that the proprietor is motivated to generate continued sales in order to maintain that lofty status. In Japanese, Ichiban means first. That title is only given to the managers who ensure excellent customer service and highest month-after-month sales figures. Only 2% of Kawi dealers earn that award.
I'll give you a specific example. I was asked if I wanted to have the bike delivered. I immediately thought about the price range for that service and how I would decline it. I was told there was no charge. Nobody does that. That's the kind of thing that keeps customers loyal.
I left a deposit and should be able to use Showbucks from the Motorcycle Show three weeks from now in NY. Showbucks are a promotion from Kawasaki that takes $250 off the final price of a bike. This is from corporate and not the dealership. Not to get specific, with showbucks PLUS buying at the end of December during a light snow PLUS a no-nonsense dealer, I got the lowest OTD price I've seen on this forum for a non-ABS/SE model.
Buying a car or motorcycle is usually like preparing for combat. This experience was more like a picnic. There were no battle scars or war stories. It was so quick my wife didn't have time to get impatient.
I've been to another dealer in Bayshore, two dealers in Brooklyn, one in the Bronx and one in Queens. Even out-of-state, I went to the new and expanded Motorcycle Mall in NJ. While in the Garden State, I investigated the special price as a Costco member from the dealer in Metuchen NJ.
Although it's about 25 miles from my home, I felt Island Powersports had a professional and business-like atmosphere that I was comfortable with.
Being a Kawasaki awarded Ichiban Gold dealer gives the customer confidence knowing that they are engaging with the elite and upper echelon of quality dealers. It also ensures that the proprietor is motivated to generate continued sales in order to maintain that lofty status. In Japanese, Ichiban means first. That title is only given to the managers who ensure excellent customer service and highest month-after-month sales figures. Only 2% of Kawi dealers earn that award.
I'll give you a specific example. I was asked if I wanted to have the bike delivered. I immediately thought about the price range for that service and how I would decline it. I was told there was no charge. Nobody does that. That's the kind of thing that keeps customers loyal.
I left a deposit and should be able to use Showbucks from the Motorcycle Show three weeks from now in NY. Showbucks are a promotion from Kawasaki that takes $250 off the final price of a bike. This is from corporate and not the dealership. Not to get specific, with showbucks PLUS buying at the end of December during a light snow PLUS a no-nonsense dealer, I got the lowest OTD price I've seen on this forum for a non-ABS/SE model.
Buying a car or motorcycle is usually like preparing for combat. This experience was more like a picnic. There were no battle scars or war stories. It was so quick my wife didn't have time to get impatient.
