09-12-2016, 05:59 PM | #1 |
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Chinese racebike?
Are you guys ready for a Chinese roadracer?
http://www.motorcycle.com/features/k...25-review.html I was hoping it was a 2 stroke but alas a Yamaha cloned 125. Still good but not as thrilling. Looks like a great time for little money. The Chinese are good at cloning Yamahas; witness Spud's Zong.
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09-12-2016, 09:33 PM | #2 |
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This would be a good business opportunity for rent-a-racer outfits!
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09-13-2016, 11:07 AM | #3 |
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It would!
We have a go-kart racetrack in town. Maybe someone will pick up on that idea.
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09-13-2016, 11:50 AM | #4 |
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looks like fun
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09-13-2016, 12:26 PM | #5 |
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What a brilliant idea opening up an entire global market. Kids-in-training. Just like auto racing, the younger they start, the better they become.
Plus, making it affordable for the middle class guy and his kid to spend time on a Saturday. Brilliant.
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09-13-2016, 04:16 PM | #6 |
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I agree!
My only 'beef' is that they could have made a 2 stroke, an 80 or 125, for the same or less money with much more of a thrill, and cheaper rebuilds for the owner as well.
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09-14-2016, 05:35 AM | #7 |
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Isn't that essentially a pit bike with supermoto wheels and fairing?
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09-14-2016, 07:22 AM | #8 |
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sport bike geometry and suspension, slicks, full fairing, the only thing in common with a pit bike is the power plant.
I didn't see much info on the quality of the suspension. I would hope it was good or it would seem a bit overpriced for a kickstart 125 with 12" wheels.
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