interesting bike from Genuine Motorcycles - Page 2

wheelbender6 · 11-14-2015, 09:21 PM

Genuine Scooter Co will offer a G400C small motorcycle in 2016.
Looks like Genuine has given up on producing a maxi scooter.
Unlike their scooters, it appears that the G400C will be built in mainland China, like the Mash Five Hundred.
http://www.scooterfile.com/oems/genu...ycle-for-2016/

SpudRider · 11-14-2015, 09:56 PM

Yes, that's a nice motorcycle.

There is another thread started on this topic at the following link.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15482

wheelbender6 · 11-15-2015, 08:40 AM

Thanks for the link, Spud.

Cyborg · 12-08-2015, 01:00 AM

The bike is made by shinray in China to genuines spec,,,the factory made the bike for honda ,,,I can't wait for one,,,,

SpudRider · 11-15-2015, 01:31 PM

You're welcome.

wheelbender6 · 11-15-2015, 08:39 AM

I believe the Genuine 400 is a single with dual exhaust ports, like the Honda XR 400 and the old XL500. That's what they told me on the ModernBuddy forum.

Weldangrind · 11-15-2015, 12:32 PM

That's what I figured. I wonder if an XR400 header would fit, rather than twin pipes. It would give it a scrambler look.

trailrider · 11-26-2015, 07:10 PM

Have any of you read about or seen the new "motorcycle" that Genuine Scooter Co. will soon be importing into the USA?

It's an updated version of the Honda CB400 from the 60's and 70's.
Read about it in C2W Magazine. A little bigger displacement, more horsepower and ride ability. A 400cc, 4valve, air cooled, both electric/kick start, thumper. Basically a modernized Hondaoid from the past. It supposedly will be available at Geniune's 200 USA dealers.

I'm looking forward to viewing and riding this new (old) Chinese motorcycle.

Mag00 · 11-26-2015, 08:03 PM

Weldangrind · 11-26-2015, 08:55 PM

Yes, I've seen it referenced on this forum before, but I'm always happy to chat about it.

The motor is closer to a CRF motor than a CB, since it's actually a single. I'm falling in love with it. I'm already visualizing it with a set of clip-ons and rearsets.

humanbeing · 11-26-2015, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

The motor is closer to a CRF motor than a CB, since it's actually a single...

It's powered by a NC38E clone

XR400M ('06-'08) had that engine

Barnone · 11-27-2015, 12:15 AM

Interesting new addition.

jct842 · 11-27-2015, 02:07 PM

Looks like genuine has more smarts than a lot of the japs. A maxie scooter is just a waste of every thing. They do nothing well and cost almost double or more than the new genuine 400. But for the uncorordinated who can't learn to shift and 10 grand of extra money......
I bought a majesty when my knee was so bad I wasn't sure I could hold a bandit up at a stop light, big mistake, should have waited till I had the knee replaced and kept the bike

Weldangrind · 11-28-2015, 05:16 PM

I like maxi scooters for what they are. If it's your only vehicle, it sure is handy to be able to transport groceries home on the hooks between your knees, in the trunk and under the seat. Forum member AtomicWedgie had a Silverwing 600, and it was a pleasure to ride. It cornered really well, and it had a nice low CG. It would cruise comfortably on the highway all day long.

A similar sized sport bike doesn't have any storage, unless you start adding tank bags, etc. I realize that a sport bike is built for a different purpose, but they're certainly far from utilitarian. A DS can be fitted with a trunk and panniers, but a maxi scooter is designed for cargo right out of the box. It just depends on what your needs are.

/hijack

keithmaine · 11-28-2015, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I like maxi scooters for what they are. If it's your only vehicle, it sure is handy to be able to transport groceries home on the hooks between your knees, in the trunk and under the seat. Forum member AtomicWedgie had a Silverwing 600, and it was a pleasure to ride. It cornered really well, and it had a nice low CG. It would cruise comfortably on the highway all day long.

A similar sized sport bike doesn't have any storage, unless you start adding tank bags, etc. I realize that a sport bike is built for a different purpose, but they're certainly far from utilitarian. A DS can be fitted with a trunk and panniers, but a maxi scooter is designed for cargo right out of the box. It just depends on what your needs are.

/hijack

I had a Burgman 400 and it was an awesome ride

11-14-2015, 09:21 PM	#1
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	Genuine Scooter 400cc motorcycle for 2016 Genuine Scooter Co will offer a G400C small motorcycle in 2016. Looks like Genuine has given up on producing a maxi scooter. Unlike their scooters, it appears that the G400C will be built in mainland China, like the Mash Five Hundred. http://www.scooterfile.com/oems/genu...ycle-for-2016/ __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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11-14-2015, 09:56 PM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Yes, that's a nice motorcycle. There is another thread started on this topic at the following link. http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15482 __________________ 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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11-15-2015, 08:40 AM	#3
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	Thanks for the link, Spud. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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Cyborg Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 7	G400c The bike is made by shinray in China to genuines spec,,,the factory made the bike for honda ,,,I can't wait for one,,,,
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11-15-2015, 01:31 PM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	You're welcome. __________________ 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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11-15-2015, 08:39 AM	#6
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	I believe the Genuine 400 is a single with dual exhaust ports, like the Honda XR 400 and the old XL500. That's what they told me on the ModernBuddy forum. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride" Last edited by wheelbender6; 11-15-2015 at 12:31 PM. Reason: spelin
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11-15-2015, 12:32 PM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's what I figured. I wonder if an XR400 header would fit, rather than twin pipes. It would give it a scrambler look. __________________ 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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11-26-2015, 07:10 PM	#8
trailrider Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Posts: 13	Genuine's 400cc Motorcycle Have any of you read about or seen the new "motorcycle" that Genuine Scooter Co. will soon be importing into the USA? It's an updated version of the Honda CB400 from the 60's and 70's. Read about it in C2W Magazine. A little bigger displacement, more horsepower and ride ability. A 400cc, 4valve, air cooled, both electric/kick start, thumper. Basically a modernized Hondaoid from the past. It supposedly will be available at Geniune's 200 USA dealers. I'm looking forward to viewing and riding this new (old) Chinese motorcycle.
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11-26-2015, 08:55 PM	#10
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Yes, I've seen it referenced on this forum before, but I'm always happy to chat about it. The motor is closer to a CRF motor than a CB, since it's actually a single. I'm falling in love with it. I'm already visualizing it with a set of clip-ons and rearsets. __________________ 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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11-27-2015, 12:15 AM	#12
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,348	Interesting new addition. Last edited by Barnone; 07-13-2019 at 09:15 PM.
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11-27-2015, 02:07 PM	#13
jct842 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: arkansas Posts: 297	Looks like genuine has more smarts than a lot of the japs. A maxie scooter is just a waste of every thing. They do nothing well and cost almost double or more than the new genuine 400. But for the uncorordinated who can't learn to shift and 10 grand of extra money...... I bought a majesty when my knee was so bad I wasn't sure I could hold a bandit up at a stop light, big mistake, should have waited till I had the knee replaced and kept the bike
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11-28-2015, 05:16 PM	#14
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I like maxi scooters for what they are. If it's your only vehicle, it sure is handy to be able to transport groceries home on the hooks between your knees, in the trunk and under the seat. Forum member AtomicWedgie had a Silverwing 600, and it was a pleasure to ride. It cornered really well, and it had a nice low CG. It would cruise comfortably on the highway all day long. A similar sized sport bike doesn't have any storage, unless you start adding tank bags, etc. I realize that a sport bike is built for a different purpose, but they're certainly far from utilitarian. A DS can be fitted with a trunk and panniers, but a maxi scooter is designed for cargo right out of the box. It just depends on what your needs are. /hijack __________________ 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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