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[ms51ves3]

I know it's a cheap chinese 'bike but my god is this cheap.

£399

Now I know loads of people are going to say 'why don't you buy a cg125?' but this has an electric start aswell.

I just always look at this and think you could loctite every bolt and ride it until it explodes and you wouldn't care because it's so cheap.

[spikenipple]

It has drum brakes.
'Nuff said.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

It'll rust into the ground and be a liablity after 6 weeks. You could damage yourself or someone else if it explodes or something too. All for the sake of it being "cheap"

Buy a proper bike.
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[Kal]

£449 if you include registering for UK use plus cost of the numberplate.

I'll let you off the transport as you'll have to transport most bikes you see.

Electric start is great until it stops working.

You already know I'm going to say that your average CG125 of the same value will still be going when this has been buried.
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[ms51ves3]

I know the indicators will work as I have the same ones on my Yamaha

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[Itchy]

its Chinese tat, as said buy a CG125 cheap stuff like that is a false economy , I watched a chinese copy of a CG like that park next to me at work, over 6 months I watched it turn from silver to rust,

and as such its very much a false economy.
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If something sounds too good to be true....it probably is.

You get what you pay for, buy a cheap £20 suit and it'll fall apart sonn enough, or spend £200 on one that will last longer than you...
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[Itchy]

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[garth]

My ex has one and has done for near 2 years with 10k miles and few problems aside some bolts undoing.

Cheap
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[kitty kat]

By the time it was delivered to you it would probably be rusted to hell

I saw a very rusty Chinese bike parked next to my 6 year old fazer, I had a look at plate, it was 12 months old but looked worse than a lot of neglected 15 year old Jap bikes.

Wouldn't touch Chinese bikes with a barge pole, cheap tat IMO
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[garth]

Starter motor and rubber bung to check / oil chain.
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[ghettostan]

nope...

dont like the style anyway. lol

[colin1]

better to spend the same money on an old cg125 in my opinion
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[Hetzer]

"Since its first introduction, HUONIAO/Hongdou has always been ultra reliable the 125 has gained Europe’s respect and admiration as one of the greatest all-round transporters, commuter learner bikes in the 125cc class. A bike that gets the job done with no hassle runs for years on end while requiring the bare minimum of care and maintenance. From UK to Germany and all over Europe the HUNONIAO/Hongdou 125 has been a starting platform in putting commuters on two wheels.
Styling is minimal forming the basic solid performance and design, the 125 has always provided the fundamental necessities sought in a good, low-cost motorcycle. Those being strong, electric start and all round performance, plenty of riding comfort and convenience with a factory fitted rack as standard and—above all—bulletproof reliability no matter what roads it’s called upon to travel dirt track to dual carriage ways. So, it comes as little surprise that in virtually any long-term evaluation to be found, in any language and however the points are given, the 125 always comes out on top with high marks for lasting quality value and long-term satisfaction.
The 125’s low cost have also made it a popular vehicle for use in riding schools, where its design forgiving operation in stall new learner riders with a much needed feeling of confidence in their abilities early in their training, while giving fun into their introduction to the joys of motorcycling .
One of the motorcycling world’s best-kept secrets is the fact that the 125 is also quite a powerful and quick-performing riding machine for its displacement class, and even experienced riders are often unexpectedly surprised by its peppy acceleration and agile, sure-footed handling. And what it may lack in top speed and power it more than makes up for in economy, dependability.
With its attractions of low cost and easy operation, the 125 has been targeted mainly toward entry riders and urban commuters, on a budget although its charms has been much more widely accepted by riders of all ages and tastes looking for a light and entertaining motorcycle, either as a second bike or as their main mode of transportation. Still, the CTM has noticeably lacked a few creature features that have become synonymous with ‘real’ motorcycles, and this absence has left this sturdy and dependable little bike looking somehow incomplete compared to its stable mates. Primary among these shortcomings have been its lack of both a convenient starter motor and a more powerful front brake, rubber mounted indicators these were the first things replaced on in its new redesign.
For its new 2008 model, the new 125 was first fitted with an all-new electric starter with one-touch starting ease to this popular machine and still keeps the kick start as back up.
The 125’s reliable air-cooled overhead valve single cylinder engine has certainly proven itself over years world wide simplicity equals a long lasting product.
The OHV engine configuration and 5-speed transmission easy and smooth shifting".

and

"Unless specified elsewhere in the listing, our warranty is parts only. These products are very straight forward and are easily serviceable by anyone with the least mechanical background".

= Fvck off, you lying, whoring scumbag.
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[garth]

Same thing happened when the japanses bikes came over. Give them ten years,
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[Hetzer]

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[garth]

Wow tin of worms open. I'm just saying IMO in a few years the qualty will improve - I reckon theres alot better to come.

I know it's not the same, but look at the Hyosungs, Korean, and they're getting there.

Makes me want to buy one just to piss people off.
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[LeeR]

Did a very similar thing here a couple of months ago...
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[Ravo]

https://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews97959.html

To me, if it's a matter of "I need dirt cheap transportation now and can't afford something bigger" than go for it. The time and money saved when riding the thing for the whole of it's 12 month life span can be put into a better bike, and if it doesn't die by then, even better!

Buying a Chinese bike is kind of it like an AMF era Harley Davidson. You knew what you wrought when you paid for the bike. It'll have something wrong with it right off the line and you'll have to wrench it all the time, but buy the right bike for you and you'll love it regardless.