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If less muss and fuss is your goal, then definitely take the advice of either a Lifan bike or the CSC TT250. Heck, even the Bashan bikes are worth a look. They are kind of the middle ground. Bikes like my Hawk CAN be very good, but they also require the most attention at first. Both in self-quality control (something I recommend on every brand of bike anyway) but also "owner warranty service" aka, you are on your own, figure it out.
That being said, as long as you aren't constantly tinkering on it like me, and just want to ride it, you just have to get through what I call the "break in" period, which is not just the engine/trans, but sorting out the little bugs and foibles that come up during the first thousand or so miles. Once I had my Hawk sorted out, I rode it almost daily for many thousands of miles with no more than regular oil changes, occasional spoke checks, and a quick "critical fastener check" once in a while due to the engine and tire vibrations. Even with thread locker and lock washers these bikes can still shake a bolt loose, something Harley owners know a lot about lol.
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