Chinese motorcycles are definitely good equipment. If only because it is the first for many. And this is explained by accessibility. Soviet models are intimidating for beginners, and Japanese, and even more so European and American, are too expensive to begin with. Then, of course, priorities change. Some are switching to powerful bikes. And for some, “Chinese” is enough. If you ride them carefully, don’t jump off cliffs and try not to fall, they cope with their task. And most importantly, periodic pre-trip inspections and maintenance. It is better to seal the nuts with thread sealant. Of course, you shouldn’t expect the reliability of the “Japanese” from the “Chinese”, or similar characteristics. But spare parts for equipment from the Middle Kingdom are several times cheaper.
As for diversity, Chinese motorcycles also have it. The most popular cubic capacity is 200-270 cm3. There it is still possible to maintain budget, and the engines vigorously pull Russian men weighing over 100 kg. There are different models in this category - road, street, enduro and cruisers. In recent years, even scramblers have been found. But there are no bobbers - not the right price category. And these motorcycles are specific, not for everybody. You have to redo it yourself, sometimes with almost zero budget. This is exactly what the hero of the video on the channel “#MIRACLES with Georgy Belov” does.
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