China moto dealer, Chorrillos, Peru - Page 5

oldgringo · 03-08-2012, 06:59 PM

I went down to the Honda dealer today to check on the XRE 300, the salesman said they won't be sold in Peru, both the XR 250 Tornado & CBX 250 were in the showroom and discounted. I liked the CBX 250 a lot, great Honda quality and $4120 out the door, the drawback for me though is no fuel injection.

FastDoc · 03-08-2012, 07:27 PM

Well, that sounds like a great price for your area. I really really like FI but it tacks on the better part of a grand. Also, a carbureted Honda is always good to have. The FI's self adjusting properties are awesome when riding through diverse elevations and tempratures such as you do but the carb will be fine.

I still can't get over the difference between my carbureted YZ and Roger's FI KX when we switch back and forth between the two. Still, the price difference between our bikes was very substantial.

SpudRider · 03-08-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by oldgringo

I went down to the Honda dealer today to check on the XRE 300, the salesman said they won't be sold in Peru, both the XR 250 Tornado & CBX 250 were in the showroom and discounted. I liked the CBX 250 a lot, great Honda quality and $4120 out the door, the drawback for me though is no fuel injection.

The new, Honda CBR250R is fuel injected.

Is the CBR250R slated to arrive in Peru?

Spud

oldgringo · 03-08-2012, 08:35 PM

Doc, My amigo, Ron, checked the Honda prices in Quito,the CBX 250 sells for $6667 & they get almost $8500 for the XRE 300 (there is a 80% import tax in Ecuador). I'm thinking the 300 would sell for around $6000 if it was available here. I'm wondering why the Lima dealer has lowered the prices on the 250 XR & CBX, I think it possible that they want to clear them out because the new models are coming (maybe wishful thinking).

Spud, no the CBR250R is not available here but what a beautiful motorcycle!

SpudRider · 03-09-2012, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgringo

...Spud, no the CBR250R is not available here but what a beautiful motorcycle!

I agree; the Honda CBR250R is indeed, a beautiful motorcycle.

I hope this bike is soon available in Peru.

Spud

oldgringo · 03-22-2012, 08:26 PM

I've been here in Iquitos for few days (on the Amazon in NE Peru) and have seen several of these on the road, thought I'd post some photos. Both of these are water-cooled 250 cc motos with shaft drive. Interesting technology to say the least, the red one has a leading-link front suspension, otherwise they looked identical.

oldgringo · 03-22-2012, 09:08 PM

I don't know what this is but it is really different. There is a diesel engine under the front seat, a pulley is attached and it runs a metal belt to a second pulley that is attached to some kind of gearbox, a drive shaft runs from that gearbox to a rear differential My guess it was built here in Iquitos but I don't know that for sure.

FastDoc · 03-22-2012, 10:48 PM

What a HUGE radiator! That thing is made to work that's for sure. The Earles type fork is also very strong.

SpudRider · 03-22-2012, 11:36 PM

The shaft drive trikes are very interesting! As with FastDoc, I was also impressed with the size of the radiator! 8O As always, thanks for sharing photos of your interesting discoveries, OG.

Spud

Weldangrind · 03-23-2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgringo

I want one! I'd love to roll into the local lumber yard in that!

SpudRider · 03-23-2012, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I want one! I'd love to roll into the local lumber yard in that!

I would also love to own one of those shaft driven trikes! Do you see the radiator on that trike! 8O I love it!

Spud

Weldangrind · 03-23-2012, 02:15 AM

Maybe I should build one.

Thanks to Azriel Strife, I have a 400cc Honda twin engine that needs a good home, and that would be perfect.

katoranger · 03-23-2012, 02:40 PM

Build it and the parts will come.

FastDoc · 03-23-2012, 03:03 PM

That's a project I'd love to see!

katoranger · 03-23-2012, 07:55 PM

I see a rear axle from maybe an old corolla or datsun. Some tubing. Donar cycle frame. Honda 400 engine. You're almost there.

03-08-2012, 06:59 PM	#61
oldgringo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Azuay Province, Ecuador Posts: 319	I went down to the Honda dealer today to check on the XRE 300, the salesman said they won't be sold in Peru, both the XR 250 Tornado & CBX 250 were in the showroom and discounted. I liked the CBX 250 a lot, great Honda quality and $4120 out the door, the drawback for me though is no fuel injection. __________________ http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/
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03-08-2012, 07:27 PM	#62
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Well, that sounds like a great price for your area. I really really like FI but it tacks on the better part of a grand. Also, a carbureted Honda is always good to have. The FI's self adjusting properties are awesome when riding through diverse elevations and tempratures such as you do but the carb will be fine. I still can't get over the difference between my carbureted YZ and Roger's FI KX when we switch back and forth between the two. Still, the price difference between our bikes was very substantial. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-08-2012, 08:35 PM	#64
oldgringo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Azuay Province, Ecuador Posts: 319	Doc, My amigo, Ron, checked the Honda prices in Quito,the CBX 250 sells for $6667 & they get almost $8500 for the XRE 300 (there is a 80% import tax in Ecuador). I'm thinking the 300 would sell for around $6000 if it was available here. I'm wondering why the Lima dealer has lowered the prices on the 250 XR & CBX, I think it possible that they want to clear them out because the new models are coming (maybe wishful thinking). Spud, no the CBR250R is not available here but what a beautiful motorcycle! __________________ http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/
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03-22-2012, 08:26 PM	#66
oldgringo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Azuay Province, Ecuador Posts: 319	I've been here in Iquitos for few days (on the Amazon in NE Peru) and have seen several of these on the road, thought I'd post some photos. Both of these are water-cooled 250 cc motos with shaft drive. Interesting technology to say the least, the red one has a leading-link front suspension, otherwise they looked identical. __________________ http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/
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03-22-2012, 09:08 PM	#67
oldgringo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Azuay Province, Ecuador Posts: 319	I don't know what this is but it is really different. There is a diesel engine under the front seat, a pulley is attached and it runs a metal belt to a second pulley that is attached to some kind of gearbox, a drive shaft runs from that gearbox to a rear differential My guess it was built here in Iquitos but I don't know that for sure. __________________ http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/
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03-22-2012, 10:48 PM	#68
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	What a HUGE radiator! That thing is made to work that's for sure. The Earles type fork is also very strong. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-22-2012, 11:36 PM	#69
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The shaft drive trikes are very interesting! As with FastDoc, I was also impressed with the size of the radiator! 8O As always, thanks for sharing photos of your interesting discoveries, OG. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-23-2012, 02:15 AM	#72
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Maybe I should build one. Thanks to Azriel Strife, I have a 400cc Honda twin engine that needs a good home, and that would be perfect. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-23-2012, 02:40 PM	#73
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Build it and the parts will come. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-23-2012, 03:03 PM	#74
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That's a project I'd love to see! __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-23-2012, 07:55 PM	#75
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I see a rear axle from maybe an old corolla or datsun. Some tubing. Donar cycle frame. Honda 400 engine. You're almost there. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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