Why Americans REFUSE This $850 Motorcycle (15M+ Sold!)

The Honda CG is the most produced motorcycle in human history. 15 million sold in Brazil alone. Yet Americans can't buy one. Here's the shocking story of why. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction - The unknown motorcycle 0:46 - The legend vs. reality (origin story) 1:04 - Honda engineers' 1974 field trip to Asia 1:35 - The problem: maintenance issues observed 2:00 - Design philosophy: "Assume nobody will maintain it 2:20 - CG launches in Thailand (1975) and Brazil (1976) 2:40 - Engine specs: overhead valve, pushrod design 3:19 - Why gear drive matters (not timing chains) 4:05 - Performance specs (11 hp, 10 Nm torque) 4:30 - Brazil: CG becomes infrastructure 5:05 - Market dominance stats (60% market share) 6:05 - Pakistan's Atlas Honda production 8:06 - Nigeria and Africa's adoption 8:35 - China: technology spreads to Chinese manufacturers 10:30 - Durability and reliability evidence 12:11 - Why Americans can't buy it (3 reasons) 12:19 - Reason 1: EPA/safety certification costs 13:05 - Reason 2: Emission standards conflict 13:29 - Reason 3: Market doesn't want it 14:23 - Myth: CM25 wasn't a CG 16:27 - Outro: Global majority vs. US market 15+ million built in Brazil (since 1976) $850 price tag in Pakistan (new) 60% of all motorcycles registered in Brazil 90+ MPG fuel efficiency Still uses 1976 design in base markets    / @mrroad-s7d   #motorcyclehistory #HondaCG #globaleconomics #mrroadbeast