400cc Cruiser - Page 2

wheelbender6 · 07-20-2021, 04:54 PM

It was a Pavlovian response.

culcune · 07-22-2021, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

I don't think they will shipped that from Australia to the US.

Someone inquired about these a few weeks ago on another thread, from the BraapUSA site. That site is from the US, according to their name and contact phone# (303 area code) but I did not look into detail. Of course, they might not be available, and are in pre-order status, but the $4500 MSRP seems 'American' vs. Australian dollars. I think wheelbender should call the number and let us know what the deal is from them directly.

**JerryHawk250** · 07-22-2021, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

Someone inquired about these a few weeks ago on another thread, from the BraapUSA site. That site is from the US, according to their name and contact phone# (303 area code) but I did not look into detail. Of course, they might not be available, and are in pre-order status, but the $4500 MSRP seems 'American' vs. Australian dollars. I think wheelbender should call the number and let us know what the deal is from them directly.

Ahh! I just noticed that it is a US dealer. Looks identical to the Austrian site.

Merlin · 07-22-2021, 03:55 PM

They do not have stock yet but they told me they should in around 60 days. Nice bike. Man would I love to be riding one of these.

Gbp1 · 07-23-2021, 10:03 PM

Appears they're also selling a sport bike with the same engine for the same price. Not sure if any are available yet but it's great to see more online ordered bikes with more than 250cc.
https://braaapusa.com/products/braaap-moto4-400cc

culcune · 07-24-2021, 04:56 PM

I called them and spoke to a guy whose name I did not get. We talked about the bike(s) (he mentioned the sportbike) and explained that Braap is wanting to expand. I get the feeling that some (maybe a bunch) of their bikes will possibly end up here. He did say that Braap is an Australian company that manufactures in China, as opposed to a Chinese company sold via Braap; my guess is this might be somewhat true, and they will be part of the movement of having quality bikes available from China here in the US. He is supposed to email me information.

Edit--I forgot to mention; the guy I spoke with mentioned that supposedly 27 states are adopting CARB standards, meaning many bikes won't be '49-state' EPA/DOT certified. I am thinking there might be truth to that considering a few states are already giving a hard time to some 49-state EPA/DOT certified bikes, according to members here trying to register their bikes.

Joe Schutts · 07-25-2021, 06:35 PM

WOW...

NOW I'm sorry I bought the X22R... I should have saved up my money for this one... And it comes Backed by Lifetime Warranty??? I'm not even sure if Honda or ANY of the other makers would offer anything like this...

Very tempting...

Take care and ride safe...

Joe

culcune · 07-25-2021, 07:45 PM

It is up there in price compared to the X22. Now granted, Chinese bikes used to be generally $1500 for dual-sports and $2000 for street bikes (all in the '250cc' range), and the Dongfang street bikes have seen price increases thanks to companies like Venom, but your bike is a bit more than 1/2 the cost of the Braap, so you do have dollars in your pocket.

Wild Dog · 08-02-2021, 11:24 AM

The Chinese are going full force with the American style motorcycles

A few that arrived last year to my country

"Bobber 350"

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350CC 2 cylinders, carb.

"Sidecar 400-9"

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400CC 2 Cyl EFI

"Custom V800"

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800cc watercooled efi.

Just be aware they are not 1200 usd or 1500 usd... Still cheaper than any similar Honda, Yamaha, KTM, etc.

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wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	It was a Pavlovian response. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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07-22-2021, 03:55 PM	#19
Merlin Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,107	They do not have stock yet but they told me they should in around 60 days. Nice bike. Man would I love to be riding one of these. __________________ Bashan Blaze Mods: Alloy Rim's, Muffler, Mukuni VM26 Carb, Foam Filter, Tachometer, Volt Meter,LED Headlight, LED Blinkers
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07-24-2021, 04:56 PM	#21
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I called them and spoke to a guy whose name I did not get. We talked about the bike(s) (he mentioned the sportbike) and explained that Braap is wanting to expand. I get the feeling that some (maybe a bunch) of their bikes will possibly end up here. He did say that Braap is an Australian company that manufactures in China, as opposed to a Chinese company sold via Braap; my guess is this might be somewhat true, and they will be part of the movement of having quality bikes available from China here in the US. He is supposed to email me information. Edit--I forgot to mention; the guy I spoke with mentioned that supposedly 27 states are adopting CARB standards, meaning many bikes won't be '49-state' EPA/DOT certified. I am thinking there might be truth to that considering a few states are already giving a hard time to some 49-state EPA/DOT certified bikes, according to members here trying to register their bikes. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard Last edited by culcune; 07-25-2021 at 02:43 PM.
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07-25-2021, 06:35 PM	#22
Joe Schutts Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Camp Hill, PA Posts: 113	Backed by Lifetime Warranty??? WOW... NOW I'm sorry I bought the X22R... I should have saved up my money for this one... And it comes Backed by Lifetime Warranty??? I'm not even sure if Honda or ANY of the other makers would offer anything like this... Very tempting... Take care and ride safe... Joe
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07-25-2021, 07:45 PM	#23
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	It is up there in price compared to the X22. Now granted, Chinese bikes used to be generally $1500 for dual-sports and $2000 for street bikes (all in the '250cc' range), and the Dongfang street bikes have seen price increases thanks to companies like Venom, but your bike is a bit more than 1/2 the cost of the Braap, so you do have dollars in your pocket. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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07-23-2021, 10:03 PM	#20
Gbp1 Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 33	Appears they're also selling a sport bike with the same engine for the same price. Not sure if any are available yet but it's great to see more online ordered bikes with more than 250cc. https://braaapusa.com/products/braaap-moto4-400cc
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08-02-2021, 11:24 AM	#24
Wild Dog Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Argentina Posts: 756	The Chinese are going full force with the American style motorcycles A few that arrived last year to my country "Bobber 350" 350CC 2 cylinders, carb. "Sidecar 400-9" 400CC 2 Cyl EFI "Custom V800" 800cc watercooled efi. Just be aware they are not 1200 usd or 1500 usd... Still cheaper than any similar Honda, Yamaha, KTM, etc.
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