Bruce, Ridley is an American Made bike. Ridley stopped producing bikes in 2011, but still maintains strong parts and support. They are hoping when the economy picks up they can get back on their feet. My girl suffers from Authritis ( Or how ever it's spelled ) So she needed an Automatic. I think the Yamaha FJR1300 or the Honda DN-01 are better made automatic bikes , but she loves her Ridley.