Originally Posted by metalangel

I wonder if they're basing this on the popularity and success of the similarly overpriced YZF125?

At an equally wallet-melting £2999, it's highly sought after by learners and new riders who are sure people will think it's an R6 and fail to notice the tiny little tires and L plates. They also ignore all advice to 'just get a crappy 125 until you pass your test' and 'save your money because for three grand you could do your DAS and have enough left over for a 500 or 600 that will completely outclass tha YZF125 in every conceivable way'