07-05-2013, 11:08 AM
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Cleveland Cyclewerks Hooligun reviewed
http://canadamotoguide.com/2013/07/0...th-a-hooligun/ Some might be interested in this
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07-05-2013, 08:36 PM
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Great article, Zac! Thanks for sharing it with us. I have trouble swallowing the claimed 43.5hp, but I bet it's knocking on 40. Do you know what the engine is based on?
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07-05-2013, 10:07 PM
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http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=11982 link to an earlier thread . should be based on a honda 450
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07-06-2013, 01:26 AM
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I like it! I think the price will need to be adjusted downward. The Xingyue 400 is about half the price (and possibly better than it used to be from its Pitster Pro days) which is realistically the competition for this bike. If I am financing, which I would have to do for the Suzuki or CCW, I would pick the DRZ.
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07-06-2013, 06:50 AM
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Thanks for posting the link to your interesting, informative review, Zac.
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07-06-2013, 08:21 AM
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2012 Kawasaki Versys 1984 Honda Magna V65 2016 Rhino 250 2016 Tao Tao 125D Last edited by david3921; 07-06-2013 at 05:57 PM. |
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07-06-2013, 01:43 PM
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Man, that is a shameless copy! It's one way to ride a CRF450 on the street.
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07-06-2013, 05:55 PM
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07-07-2013, 04:45 AM
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It's obvious where the Chinese received their inspiration. However, looks can certainly be deceiving.
I wouldn't count on parts compatibility between this bike and the Honda, until somebody proves it. Also, given the small price difference between the two bikes, I would certainly choose the Honda. Nevertheless, I'm glad the Chinese are manufacturing this motorcycle.
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07-07-2013, 06:12 AM
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You can get a SM Christini for less than the Honda at $8195. The DS is cheaper at $7695
http://www.christini.com/bikes/christini-awd-450sm They actually have the Honda motor. Oh yeah, they also happen to be AWD.
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07-07-2013, 06:21 AM
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i drool over the christini before the other bikes. AWD must be such a good feeling :-) i m not sure i would trust it before i rode it for a while though :-)
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07-07-2013, 11:22 AM
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The Christini is certainly an interesting motorcycle.
However, I didn't see Christini claiming their bikes had Honda engines at their website; perhaps I missed it. Do we know for certain the Chrisitini bikes have Honda engines?
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07-07-2013, 11:26 AM
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http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/03/26...t-look-review/ us military is counting on them to hold up . hope our tax dollars are well placed
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07-07-2013, 01:29 PM
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Quote:
http://canadamotoguide.com/2013/01/1...ing-to-canada/
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07-07-2013, 01:34 PM
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By the way, the Christini and the CCW have the same clutch cover. Some other bits like the exhaust and turn signals are the same also. Are they all Honda engines? Where is the CRF450X made?
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