A new brand of chinese "sports bikes"?

[speights_bud]

Most people probably think I'm being an ass. But the way i see it is if my Son (or daughter) turned up having bought one they would get a boot in the bum. Firstly for not telling me they are buying a bike, then another for buying a piece of crap. These particular bikes are not up to a high enough standard for me to take the risk.

In a private message Sven has Invited me to come and have a look at the showroom and then depending on "who i am", he offered to take me out on the Track (Ruapuna) to see how awesome they are.

Perhaps a reputable KB member would like to do the honors and Contact him and do a review for us? I would talk to Kev at BRM but its not exactly a story i think they would be interested in covering.

[Milts]

I was going to say, everything points to the quality being rubbish but we won't know for sure until someone rides one.

I was hoping someone would know one of the two founders and be able to vouch one way or the other. As it is I guess someone will just have to take a bike to the track... how tragic

[ducatilover]

I'll ride one when they're up here and do my best to break it (I'm pro at breaking shit, everyone knows that) just to help you guys out.

[russd7]

Most people probably think I'm being an ass. But the way i see it is if my Son (or daughter) turned up having bought one they would get a boot in the bum. Firstly for not telling me they are buying a bike, then another for buying a piece of crap. These particular bikes are not up to a high enough standard for me to take the risk.

In a private message Sven has Invited me to come and have a look at the showroom and then depending on "who i am", he offered to take me out on the Track (Ruapuna) to see how awesome they are.

Perhaps a reputable KB member would like to do the honors and Contact him and do a review for us? I would talk to Kev at BRM but its not exactly a story i think they would be interested in covering.

my father told me i wasnt allowed to get a motorbike, the fact that i had just come out of hospital with a smashed arm and water on one knee and a thrid degree burn behind the other from putting my mates brother cr250 through a barberry hedge may have influenced his statement, but anyway, guess what my first vehicle was

[speights_bud]

my father told me i wasnt allowed to get a motorbike, the fact that i had just come out of hospital with a smashed arm and water on one knee and a thrid degree burn behind the other from putting my mates brother cr250 through a barberry hedge may have influenced his statement, but anyway, guess what my first vehicle was

Yep my Ma and Pa said the same. I grew up on a farm, but Dad didn't start road riding until he hit 40. Then i won an A100 in a bet with a mate, bucketed it and the rest is history... I remember telling Mum "Well I'll buy the leather pants for racing the bucket, and if i ever do get a road bike then they'll be good for that too..." This was just after she told me she didn't want me road riding haha

[98tls]

Interesting thread really,hopefully someone does indeed take up the offer of riding one.Over the years ive read countless threads on countless forums re chinese and quality mostly re aftermarket bits ie knock-offs etc,whats provided the most mirth was the fact that the Chinese knock -offs were still far superior to the parts there Japanese motorcycle left the factory with not to mention far cheaper when it came to replacing.

[speights_bud]

Interesting thread really,hopefully someone does indeed take up the offer of riding one.Over the years ive read countless threads on countless forums re chinese and quality mostly re aftermarket bits ie knock-offs etc,whats provided the most mirth was the fact that the Chinese knock -offs were still far superior to the parts there Japanese motorcycle left the factory with not to mention far cheaper when it came to replacing.

Yep, like Japan i think china is on the verge of producing some good products. It just takes time to develop a quality industry. Top gear did a good episode on how far china has come.

As i said to Sven, my concerns are not with how well the bikes perform but how long they will perform for, a little thing overlooked can potentialy be disasterous...

C'mon Chch riders, go test ride one for us or we can all chip in and hire you one to thrash at the local BMX track for the weekend

[EJK]

Yep, like Japan i think china is on the verge of producing some good products. It just takes time to develop a quality industry. Top gear did a good episode on how far china has come.

As i said to Sven, my concerns are not with how well the bikes perform but how long they will perform for, a little thing overlooked can potentialy be disasterous...

C'mon Chch riders, go test ride one for us or we can all chip in and hire you one to thrash at the local BMX track for the weekend

I have life insurance so I volunteer. How can I contact this Sven dude?

[98tls]

Yep, like Japan i think china is on the verge of producing some good products. It just takes time to develop a quality industry. Top gear did a good episode on how far china has come.

Actually mate you just said what i was trying toNicely put.Awhile back i found a carbon front guard to suit GSXR on Ebay for fuck all inclusive of post,had to buy it as i had fitted GSXR forks to my old TL,expecting rubbish i was well chuffed to receive a quality part in good time,whilst ive been burned before i have to admit as you say times past and theres some good stuff to be found.

[MarkH]

I was going to say, everything points to the quality being rubbish but we won't know for sure until someone rides one.

Surely from riding one you can only know how well it rides.
To really know how the quality is you would have to own it and ride it for a few years. If the bike stands the test of time then you can say it is good.

[speights_bud]

I have life insurance so I volunteer. How can I contact this Sven dude?

Private message him direct through the facebook page is what i did

[AllanB]

THat cheap arse swingarm many refer too looks like the swingarm on some of the 'economy' based Suzukis.

[ducatilover]

THat cheap arse swingarm many refer too looks like the swingarm on some of the 'economy' based Suzukis.

Looks better than the one on my GN600 so do the brakes...
And, well everything else.

[unstuck]

Best thing to do would be to nick one, cos its always a good way to see what they can take. Ride it like you stole it and all that.

[Glowerss]

While not one of these dodgy little 250s, it seems China is starting to produce some quality bikes.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...tion-610491046. is the first Chinese big bike i've seen. It's a total copy of kawasakis ER6n, but by most accounts it's a fairly well built machine. And it costs as much as a hyodung 250.

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/fi...k/viewall.html is an aussie article on it.

I've seen it in the flesh, and while it was only a quick peek, the thing looked OK. It looked fairly decent actually.

Personally, I welcome the chinese and hope they can introduce some QC into their goods. Bike prices here are stupid, and if the Chinese can eventually produce it similar quality for less, than I'm all for it.

*edit, spotted they have these too http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-591512345.htm . Lot of kit for the price. Not a bad looking tourer either.