10-15-2020, 03:37 PM | #1 |
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Time to add another section for the Benelli TRK502?
The CSCs have company in the USA now. The Benelli TRK502 and TRK502X are now available. $6000 MSRP, including hand guards, crash bars, swingarm-mounted hugger fender, and a rear luggage rack.
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10-15-2020, 03:40 PM | #2 |
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I guess we'll have to be adding a Benelli TRK502 section soon.
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10-15-2020, 11:32 PM | #4 |
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I was thinking there will have to be a few different sections, as the Lifan KPT450 is theoretically coming, but Benelli gave us a pleasant, early surprise
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10-16-2020, 10:44 AM | #7 |
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For that matter, there's a whole batch of new "premium" Adventure China Bikes, such as the Zontes T310, the Voge 300DS/500DS, even the CFMOTO 650MT, that are starting to make a breach in the EU market, essentially picking up where the Zongshen RX3/RX4/RX4S left off, and with a (relative) emphasis on quality and base equipment levels.
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10-17-2020, 11:31 PM | #9 |
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This is definitely a good idea since I do not anticipate a whole slew of Chinese adv bikes of one particular brand that is not CSC's RX3 or RX4 dominating the discussion. I picture it like the 'Dual-Sport' section with a range of bikes discussed. And as ChillRider mentioned there are already alternative Chinese brands already released in Europe, so, combined with the Benelli, there will theoretically be people already with these bikes out there wanting a place to discuss them.
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10-20-2020, 05:36 PM | #10 |
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Cleveland cyclewerks
Looks like Cleveland Cyclewerks is considering bringing in an adventure bike next year. The company is not the best at following through with their announcements but who knows there could be one more to add to the mix.
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10-20-2020, 09:49 PM | #11 |
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Do you have a link? I looked on their site, and the only thing I could find was their Hooligun which is an Asiawing bike which are also sold via SSR Motorsports and Christini. A few years back, on Asiawing's own site, they did show a rally bike which was designed by their French distributor which is the only thing I can think of they might bring here as an adventure bike. Yeah, I wouldn't hold my breathe...
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10-21-2020, 10:58 AM | #13 |
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It's weird how they started out selling Heists and were seemingly as honorable as CSC or Peace. They had a great reputation. Then, things went downhill for them in the reputation department. Not sure exactly where they lost it, but, yes, I wouldn't consider their bikes, with the exception of the FXXr. But--overpriced...
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Like I said, their Hooligun was announced 10 or so years ago. Heck, the current one available elsewhere in the world is an Asiawing bike. Those are EPA certified here as 'Offroad dirtbikes' available via SSR, and EPA/DOT certified as 'On-Highway motorcycle' via Christini in 2 wheel-drive form. So, the bike can and has been EPA/DOT certified here. And, like you mentioned the 500cc Misfit. Neither materialized. The only bike I think is interesting, but WAAAAAY overpriced is the FXX. We had those here via Orion Powersports as well in the low $1k range (no longer), but CCW wants $3k!? NOPE!
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