If you're swapping parts around with similar value, there's not necessarily a parts cost.
And if a bike is more original, it's much easier to be relaxed and confident about its quality and value - from a salesman's perspective.
A happy seller is more effective, that's for sure.
Tbf the original capri had class.
Not necessarily the class you were looking for, and certainly not the target class of the relaunch.
Usually a brand takes the name of a product with a good reputation and foists some lame-arsed designed-by-committee rubbish on the gullible
- this upends...
You call it
the Rangers vs Celtic Derby.
Teams come from all corners of the known universe to play against each other in a good natured and friendly game.
https://ebay.us/m/R7NRBZ
Updated from the original we all know and love, if at least for its almost complete lack of aluminium:
https://ebay.us/m/cWZTRD