Where Are All The New Shipments?????

shakembakem · 10-06-2008, 11:52 PM

I remember at the beggining of the summer when i bought my komoto 250 (amazing bike btw) everyone was promising bigger better bikes by the end of the summer. I see nothing new, Not even a new shipment of komotos. Are chinese bikes soon to be a thing of the past?!? :?

red2003 · 10-07-2008, 08:00 AM

Between the big Quake, China's unsettled economy, and our (USA)current relations with them, we may never see $1000.00 shipped-to-your-door Chinabikes again. Glad I got mine when I did!

Kawazacky · 10-07-2008, 04:06 PM

The market will move to more expensive 400s, if we ever see a new shipment again.

SamM · 10-08-2008, 01:28 PM

Are there any new bikes on the market? I'm needing to upgrade.

SamM

IronFist · 10-08-2008, 01:35 PM

Darn Good to see your name up there brother. It's N2r!

Glad to see yer still kicking. Shipments have really dropped off, I haven't heard good news for a while now on that front, sorry.

katoranger · 10-08-2008, 02:57 PM

Welcome back Sam. How is the KLR doing?

Allen

Kawazacky · 10-08-2008, 04:54 PM

I talked to Ken Sakowski about this while ordering some parts from Coast to Coast Motorsports, in B.C.

He said they are bringing new 400s in, but also plan on selling the new Lifan 250s.

How long it will take those bikes to arrive here, I don't know, but I guarantee they will be more expensive.

Jim · 10-08-2008, 09:08 PM

Shawn at American Lifan figures they should have a 300 motard next spring, so long as things go well with the epa...

Dragon · 10-09-2008, 12:49 AM

Considering Suzuki charges $6000 for a 400-class dual sport, I reckon a 400cc china bike ought be priced in the 3 to 4 grand range. I would buy one for this price if it is as reliable as my Hi Bird (4000 miles, with a couple hundred miles of interstate, wide open throttle; and it still runs strong).

katoranger · 10-09-2008, 07:55 AM

The quality would need to be greatly improved for me to pay $4k for a chinese bike. I think that it can be done.

I don't need a high tech latest and greatest beast of a bike.

A simple easy to work on dual sport with about 30hp and a 6speed transmission that had good suspension and plastic that doesn't crack when sneezed on.

Allen

DDG1976 · 10-09-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

The quality would need to be greatly improved for me to pay $4k for a chinese bike. I think that it can be done.

I don't need a high tech latest and greatest beast of a bike.

A simple easy to work on dual sport with about 30hp and a 6speed transmission that had good suspension and plastic that doesn't crack when sneezed on.

Allen

4 grand for me would need a nice aluminium tig welded frame, enough horsepower that you had to watch the front end, and a far better electrical system.

katoranger · 10-09-2008, 12:53 PM

Yes that sounds good. I think the chinese can build a good reliable workhorse engine. Combine that with a solid frame, good electrical and decent suspension and price it about half of a similar sized Jap bike then maybe.

I would like to see a bike that just requires basic maintenance. Low tech, but reliable service.

Allen

shakembakem · 10-10-2008, 01:34 AM

I would just like to see some more chinese bikes in general. Is it even possible to mail order a street legal bike anymore?

mrhyak · 10-10-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragon

Considering Suzuki charges $6000 for a 400-class dual sport, I reckon a 400cc china bike ought be priced in the 3 to 4 grand range. I would buy one for this price if it is as reliable as my Hi Bird (4000 miles, with a couple hundred miles of interstate, wide open throttle; and it still runs strong).

The DR650's are running around $5,200 new (I paid $4,000 for my used DR650 w/3k miles). The new DR200 is $3,900 which is a better comparison to the China bikes then the water-cooled DR400.

elroyjetsn · 10-10-2008, 04:22 PM

This might be my next ride.

If they'd just send some to the states. :(

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shakembakem Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 64	Where Are All The New Shipments????? I remember at the beggining of the summer when i bought my komoto 250 (amazing bike btw) everyone was promising bigger better bikes by the end of the summer. I see nothing new, Not even a new shipment of komotos. Are chinese bikes soon to be a thing of the past?!? :?
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red2003 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Vermont, USA Posts: 1,247	Between the big Quake, China's unsettled economy, and our (USA)current relations with them, we may never see $1000.00 shipped-to-your-door Chinabikes again. Glad I got mine when I did! __________________ First Chinabike: 2006 Roketa RSX200E Current Chinabikes: 2023 Titan DLX & 2022 Lifan KP Mini w/ 210cc BRT kit, 22 RWHP!
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IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	Darn Good to see your name up there brother. It's N2r! Glad to see yer still kicking. Shipments have really dropped off, I haven't heard good news for a while now on that front, sorry. __________________ IronFist ___________________________________ The "chain" of command is used for beating spammers. ___________________________________
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Kawazacky Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Saint John, N.B. Posts: 279	The market will move to more expensive 400s, if we ever see a new shipment again.
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Kawazacky Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Saint John, N.B. Posts: 279	I talked to Ken Sakowski about this while ordering some parts from Coast to Coast Motorsports, in B.C. He said they are bringing new 400s in, but also plan on selling the new Lifan 250s. How long it will take those bikes to arrive here, I don't know, but I guarantee they will be more expensive.
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Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	Considering Suzuki charges $6000 for a 400-class dual sport, I reckon a 400cc china bike ought be priced in the 3 to 4 grand range. I would buy one for this price if it is as reliable as my Hi Bird (4000 miles, with a couple hundred miles of interstate, wide open throttle; and it still runs strong). __________________ Chinabikeless
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The quality would need to be greatly improved for me to pay $4k for a chinese bike. I think that it can be done. I don't need a high tech latest and greatest beast of a bike. A simple easy to work on dual sport with about 30hp and a 6speed transmission that had good suspension and plastic that doesn't crack when sneezed on. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Yes that sounds good. I think the chinese can build a good reliable workhorse engine. Combine that with a solid frame, good electrical and decent suspension and price it about half of a similar sized Jap bike then maybe. I would like to see a bike that just requires basic maintenance. Low tech, but reliable service. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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shakembakem Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 64	I would just like to see some more chinese bikes in general. Is it even possible to mail order a street legal bike anymore?
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elroyjetsn Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 629	This might be my next ride. If they'd just send some to the states. :( __________________ Wayne Wildfire WF300-SP
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