So basically Ricoh USA are happy to retail 626 pounds less than in the UK and still make a profit as well as the retailers. Still not on-board with the value for money when there's a significant price variation across different markets.

The initial pricing was possibly a "buy into the market" approach to establish a decent market share/response. We saw huge variations with the 645Z pricing between the UK and other markets so the K-1 is not a one off example.

That said, the UK price is what it is. Travel these days is cheap and with such price differences around the world, opportunity for a bargain is always possible.

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Tend to agree Gareth but unfortunately it's needed to carry a camera, large chain lock, disc lock and from time to time my helmet sits in there with gloves etc. It also has my high level rear brake light incorporated. I see some motorcyclists wearing back packs, that can be quite dangerous in the event of a tumble depending what's in the back pack as can be a spine killer.

The rest of the rear chrome frames carry the side panniers when extra luggage capacity is needed.

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There's a couple of Norton's in there at the moment Don. The owner, Bob Wood, preps them and sponsors a team that competes at the IOM.

A couple of shots of Manx's from last October.

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With the Anglia police car in the back ground. link

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Took the W800 to Goathland and Whitby on Friday. Went via Helmsley where I was going to stop for a cuppa but forgot it was market day so town square was packed. On through Pickering to Goathland, then on to Whitby. Called in at the Whistle Stop Cafe for a brew. Great weather for a ride out. Took a Q + 5-15mm for snapping.













117 mile round trip, home via the North York Moores.

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A good capture Don.

Well photographed.

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For the very many times I've previously travelled, I have yet to see anyone declare a camera upon re-entering the UK.

I remember back in the early eighties when customs officers were always checking passengers at entry but for whatever reason now, the checks are very few and far between.

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I see that the new price for the K-1 is a pound shy of two grand. At the moment there's a free grip at some dealers. So another 229 pounds worth of kit if you want a grip? Full recommended retail in Australia is 1600 pounds body only. Again, one may question why four hundred pounds difference? If your there visiting and buy one, you also get a full 10% back as GST is refunded to non residents. So down to around 1455 pounds. The 550 pounds difference will cover the air fair....

Full price at B&H is 1374 pounds.

As ever Gareth, sterling work, professionally photographed.

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The first image is just so full of merit. It's a stand out photograph. Well done and very well photographed.

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Gritty texture with great contrast on the B&W's Peter. These are the types of images that inspire and challenge what we consider as good photography. The forum benefits from your input.

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