The inscription "Made in China" today is located, perhaps, on most consumer goods. Clothing and shoes, electronics and tools, haberdashery and industrial equipment. Cars of various classes were no exception. Off-road vehicles and tractors, agricultural and construction vehicles, special equipment, public and passenger vehicles. And, of course, Chinese motorcycles. They will be discussed.
Which manufacturers supply
Chinese motorcycles and spare parts to the domestic market? What models are popular with consumers? How practical and reliable are Chinese motorcycles?
I will not take the liberty and give an unambiguous assessment about the quality and driving characteristics of Chinese motorcycles. As in the situation with the domestic auto industry, each consumer has a lot of arguments for plus and minus Chinese products. Therefore, it makes no sense to talk about whether Chinese motorcycles are good or bad. Let us dwell on the fact that they exist as a commodity, which means that there is a demand for them.
To begin with, we note the fact that, as in other industries, motorcycles with the stamp "Made in China" can be divided into several categories.
- The first is the products of well-known concerns whose plants are located in China. This allows brand owners to reduce labor costs and produce products that fully meet all the quality and safety standards accepted in the world.
- The second is a true Chinese work. Successful enterprises in the country develop and produce their own products. Goods (including motorcycles) are obtained not only cheap, but also quite high quality.
- The third combines the products of labor of rather dubious quality, but of very low cost, due to which they find their buyer.
- The fourth category is somewhat vague and relevant only for Russia. Motorcycles of fairly well-known domestic brands are assembled in China from Chinese spare parts and transported for sale in the Russian Federation.
Today you can find Chinese motorcycles manufactured under the trademarks of Keeway, Stels and Yamasaki, Sagitta and Irbis,
Zongshen and Baltimors. The lineup includes both traditional road bikes and more aggressive Chinese
cross-country motorcycles designed to ride more extreme and “tough”. Almost any company that has taken on the job of producing motorcycles has at least one crossover model.
For the most part, Chinese motorcycles are a revised and simplified variation of models produced under more eminent brands. This is calculated
products to the buyer are picky and limited in funds. Those who prefer to buy, if not the best, but a new motorcycle, find the Chinese "chekushki" quite an acceptable option. Despite certain doubts about the reliability and durability of such an “iron horse”, he can become a means of transportation for a beginner motorcyclist.
Buying a motorcycle from an official representative of the company, a careful study of the reviews of those who have already purchased a similar model will allow you to buy a Chinese motorcycle, which will not be a disappointment.