Is there such a thing as a Chinese motorcycle?
Obviously, these two are not competitors, but my point in comparing them is merely to illustrate what should be obvious: There can be a range in quality from one Chinese manufacturer to another, just like motorcycles from, uh… every other place. I mean, I sorta get the gist, but this is not confidence-inspiring. Photo by Lemmy.
Why are Chinese motorcycles get a bad rap?
Chinese motorcycles get a bad rap. This kind of reputation may be nurtured and overstated, but it can’t be entirely manufactured, right? Motorcycle companies in North America, Europe and Japan have a horse in the race here. Perpetuating the idea that Chinese bikes are trash helps the old-guard of motorcycling.
Why are Chinese bikes bad in the UK?
“Chinese bikes definitely got a bad reputation when they first hit the UK market, but I don’t think it was one that they deserved,” Nick explained. “The problem was that people were importing cheap bikes to make a quick profit, but not backing that up with the spare parts and service that the bikes needed.
Are there any 125cc bikes coming out of China?
It’s a subject that’s bound to provoke strong views on both sides of the argument, some more informed than others, and we recently took a look at some of the best 125cc bikes coming out of China. But what’s out there for the British biker looking for an affordable new bike with a little more history and heritage?
Why are there so many Chinese made bikes?
Chinese-built bikes have had a chequered history over the past decade or so due partly to a reputation for being cheap or poor quality copies of old Japanese designs – but that’s certainly changing for the good now.
Where can I buy a bike in China?
There are a few famous B2B/B2C wholesale platform in China which you could find plenty of Chinese suppliers/trading companies. Like Alibaba, AliExpress, DHgate and so on. If you want to buy bikes in bulk order, you can check our guide for buying Chinese wholesale bikes.
Why is there no bike sharing in China?
This is because, as soon as bike-sharing appeared in China and spread from city to city, instances of neglect reached incredible levels. Since the bikes aren’t “anyone’s”, the one responsible at the time was “nobody” because the system didn’t provide for a self-monitoring system for infractions.
Why did my friend buy his son a motorcycle?
My best friend’s son asked his mother for a motorcycle for his 11 [SUP]th [/SUP] birthday and of course she blames me. So for his birthday I bought him his own helmet and gloves and promised to take him on a friend’s crf70 since buying him a motorcycle was not an option. We spent the entire day on two 70s and had a blast.