Chinese motorcycles often cause a storm of emotions. As a rule, negative. But the funny thing is that those who did not own it respond in this way. Such comrades interacted with motorcycles a long time ago, when Soviet models were in use. Like Izh, Minsk, Dnepr, Ural and Jawa. The latter are from Czechoslovakia, by the way. It is believed that these bikes are more reliable than Chinese ones. Let’s say right away that they are superior to models from the Middle Kingdom in the quality of metal. This cannot be taken away. And everything else is alas. A Chinese motorcycle will periodically break down due to small things, but it will run. Global troubles also happen, but less often than with Soviet technology.
As for those who tried to drive models from the USSR, China and Japan, they are mostly unanimous. The Celestial Empire has good technology, but at a certain level. It is ideal for the village - cheap and simple. And if you want to drive fast and far, it’s better to look for a “Japanese”. And you will see what a Chinese motorcycle is capable of on the “JAZZMOTO” channel. And yes – the bike for testing was purchased used and at the low end of the market. The condition is far from ideal. And see for yourself how the technique will manifest itself. This or a similar model in this condition costs 25-35 thousand.
The best Soviet motorcycles – “Minsk” and Izh Planeta-5
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