Cruiser brand? [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

Guzza

28th June 2009, 18:16

Anyone heard of this brand?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-223811784.htm

Mom

28th June 2009, 18:22

Anyone heard of this brand?

Looks like something to stay well clear of to me.

mattian

28th June 2009, 18:28

any brand new bike that only has a 3 months warranty for parts has got to be pretty suspect.

Edbear

28th June 2009, 19:01

Guzza

28th June 2009, 22:19

I was thinking Chinese too. Just curious about it.

Motu

28th June 2009, 22:45

It's a BMW F650CS.....that the Chinese copied,and didn't pay BMW a cent for all their hard work.

Vern

29th June 2009, 14:02

Another Chinese import by the looks of it. I'd suggest getting a late model Jappa.

A mate of mine bought a brand new Chinese bike as a commuter over a second-hand Jappa and now regrets it. And the Chinese bike was a brand now well established in NZ - Lifan.

My daughter has a liffan 250 cruiser and it is a brilliant bike.I just rode it from Palmerston North back to Napier and was a sweet ride, it is just on 10,000 k now.Vern

Edbear

29th June 2009, 14:06

My daughter has a liffan 250 cruiser and it is a brilliant bike.I just rode it from Palmerston North back to Napier and was a sweet ride, it is just on 10,000 k now.Vern

I've heard a few reports praising the 250 Cruiser so have to take your word on that, the bike my mate bought was, I think the 150cc sports bike. He's had a few issues with it.

nallac

29th June 2009, 14:19

Previous thread about em,
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=98000&highlight=bmw+rip

YellowDog

29th June 2009, 14:25

My daughter has a liffan 250 cruiser and it is a brilliant bike.I just rode it from Palmerston North back to Napier and was a sweet ride, it is just on 10,000 k now.Vern
I wouldn't trust one myself however we do need to remember that there was a time when everything that came out of japan was cheap crap that fell apart after short time.

If the Chinese are starting to improve on quality then that has to be a good thing.

caseye

29th June 2009, 19:52

My wifes 2008. TLC 250LF = Lifan cruiser has not yet done 600 K's it's a bloody marveleous bike.
I can tell you that on the motorway it's more than capable of getting to and or exceeding by days the legal limit.Thats without making it work too hard, I'm being kind to it at the moment just in case running in is still a good idea.
She has ridden it on road for the first time recently and really enjoyed herself.
The bike is well made, doesn't rattle, and rides superbly.
Our investment was a good one and this little machine will do her for the foreseable future, well, till she gets the bug at least.
I can't say what the ? sports Lifans are like but I've seen a few of these cruisers and the owners have all reported favourably, Lifan, Keeway, TLC are all made by Lifan and badged differently.
Having given the buggers (Lifan/TLC, Keeway Cruisers at least ) a glowing reference that thing above looks weird as and I'd still be taking Mom's advice!

Headbanger

29th June 2009, 20:18

Im impressed, It has the ugliness of the BMW and the quality of the Chinese.

mattian

29th June 2009, 20:37

Edbear

29th June 2009, 20:43

I ride a Kymco "venox" 250. Kymco is a Taiwanese scooter company and the Venox is the only motorcycle they make. Against some advice I went ahead and got it anyway.......
From my learners through to my full licence 40,000 kms later, it has never missed a beat and, I can't fault it at all. For learning on and commuting 5 days a week to work and back its been absolutely ideal.

Haven't had anything to do with Kymco but Taiwan are usually up with the rest of the world in quality these days. When I worked for Sulco the Taiwanese tools were very good as long as you got the quality brands. Like everywhere I guess you can get cheap "quality" as well as good.

Bend-it

29th June 2009, 21:48

It's a BMW F650CS.....that the Chinese copied,and didn't pay BMW a cent for all their hard work.

with 12.2kw!?!? That's less power than my kitchen blender!

retro asian

29th June 2009, 23:21

Its a scooter with chain drive...see the exhaust:

<img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/11/88367311_full.jpg">

cs363

29th June 2009, 23:52

Kymco, like PGO is a global company with very good quality control and proven long term sales in many markets.
These things look dodgy and would be a risk buying one IMO, not least because of the short warranty period and lack of dealer/service network.
It's seriously underpowered and for $3800 including ORC I would think there are better deals out there.

But, that said - it depends on how you intend using it and what your resale expectations are, if the answers to those two questions are mild and low, then it may be worth taking a punt......maybe...

vindy500

30th June 2009, 01:22

why does it have a seat on the tank?

YellowDog

30th June 2009, 06:19

why does it have a seat on the tank?
Not only soed it have a seat on the tank, but also grab rails around it.

How are you supposed to see with someone sitting in front of you?

xwhatsit

30th June 2009, 08:07

Not only soed it have a seat on the tank, but also grab rails around it.

How are you supposed to see with someone sitting in front of you?
It's for carrying beer, you palooka.

This, in itself, makes it a manly, noble bike; worthy of our praise and adulation.

caseye

30th June 2009, 16:51

A Palooka! no Less, nice.
Well if it can carry man and BEER it must be OK.

Bend-it

1st July 2009, 16:26

It's a BMW F650CS.....that the Chinese copied,and didn't pay BMW a cent for all their hard work.

Pay for the BMW F650CS design eh? BMW should pay these guys compensation for leading them astray and suggesting that that's a nice design!

That's one of the 2 ugliest bikes I've ever seen that I can remember... the other is the BMW F650CS...