05-27-2011, 01:35 PM | #1 |
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Yingang YG200-2F
Anyone have experience with the Yingang YG200-2F? Looks pretty cool....
Or Yingang or Massimo? Thanks, jerry |
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05-27-2011, 02:23 PM | #2 |
Welcome to the boards!
A lot of research done on Yingang by forum member Oengus found here. http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...972&highlight= |
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06-02-2011, 11:18 AM | #3 |
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I read that one.
They also have this bike that looks like the other gy200 /200gy bikes: Talked with Massimo (the US distributor), they seemed friendly. Any other input on Yingang or Massimo would be appreciated. Thanks, jerry |
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06-02-2011, 11:36 AM | #4 |
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That looks like a (heavy but) durable bike with a comfortable saddle.
I've asked before and will again, WHO NAMES THESE BIKES? :roll:
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06-02-2011, 12:50 PM | #5 |
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You would be smart to ask over on www.mychinamoto.com as well. There are several ex-pat (Europe and N. America) members who live and work in China and ride the 'local' bikes. Yingang/Massimo (Massimo have been around a few years, but dealt with different manufacturers and Yingang are new to them) and DongFang are two of the more recently imported (N. America) brands that seem to have done some homework and seem to have decent bikes overall. However, they are new here and don't have many owners, at least here on chinariders, other than the DongFang bobber which has a growing 'cult' following. One of the Chinese-based members of mychinamoto bought the 'naked' Yingang 250 sport bike and reviewed it on a thread. It seems to be a decent bike other than the very sloppy welding he found all over the frame on his bike; but he bought and owns the bike in China--but he does have direct communication with them, so that might help you out if Massimo didn't follow through with something...
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06-02-2011, 01:17 PM | #6 |
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Went to Massimo's site and read the specs of the Yingang bikes--the 200cc bikes use the tried and true 163 FML engine which is the pretty standard 200cc workhorse of many of the members Chinese bikes. I like that Yingang actually have designed different bikes than the standard GY-200 that most Chinese dirt bikes look like. Even the one that you stated looks like the other GY's looks a little different (in a good way) and looks similar to, dare I say it Spud, the Zongshen GY-2!!
The 2F model is based on the agriculture, or 'ag' bikes, seen in the parts of the world that have massively huge ranches that use them to get to remote parts of the ranches that ATV's find too far (for gas mileage purposes). Obviously, the racks are useful to us non-huge ranch owners for extra luggage on long trips! My only criticism is the YG-5 with a 200cc engine--that bike should have at least a 250 to compete with similar Chinese standard/cruisers. However, living so close to Mexico and seeing the multitude of Chinese bikes there (mostly under the Italika brand name), I could see that bike fitting right in around here, 200cc engine and all. I am intrigued by both of the Yingang 250 street bikes--the naked one because I like the look, and the sport one as it seems to be a viable alternative to the Ninja 250. The specs aren't clear on Massimo's site, but member Oengus/MJH (as he's known on mychinamoto) has stated something like 26 hp for the liquid-cooled fairing bike (he is able to find all kinds of info) which is pretty good for a Chinese bike if it's true!
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06-02-2011, 01:38 PM | #7 |
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OK, OK, one more post--but this is the thread from mychinamoto about the Yingang naked street bike...
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...-%28YG250-6%29
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http://www.massimomotor.com/productv...20Bike&pid=160 However, this bike definitely has a Honda cloned engine. I hope someone can give us a personal report on these bikes; they look very promising. Spud
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06-03-2011, 02:20 AM | #12 |
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Don't forget the name Roketa.
What a nice bike. I would probably name it: Mule M200 Load Runner LR200 Work Horse WH200 I would never insult the bike with the name, "donkey." |
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06-03-2011, 10:18 AM | #13 |
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Thanks everyone for the input. I am definitely leaning toward the 2f model. I'll keep you update, should I purchase one. My main use would be commuting to work and back.
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06-03-2011, 01:27 PM | #14 |
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Jaxtell, you don't say where you are located. I called up Massimo (thanks to you and this thread, now I am very interested and hooked on the idea of Yingang :x ) to see if anyone sells them in Arizona, and found out that ATV Discounter (or something like that) sells some of their products (they had the Massimo's '35' dirt bike on their site). According to the salesman I spoke with, they ordered a few of the 2F bikes that you are interested in, a few days ago from Massimo. If I get the time, I might drive the 3 hours to Phoenix to see one in person...
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