If the only option was a brand new chinese bike

[MC900]

Which one would you buy and why? I am thinking if it come to it i would buy the lexmoto arrow, there doesnt seem to be much difference between the arrow and zsx (or any other chinese bike) apart from style and price.. Some dealer recommended the lexmoto zsx to me and even said its better than my YBR, i felt insulted tbh ;p.

Your turn..
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[Mudshark]

no idea, know nothing about Chinese bikes, however I was toying with the idea of a honda XL250 or similar for a second bike, so this might be ny choice

https://www.chinesemotorcycledealers.co.uk/superimg/XF250GY.png

probably horrible though
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[iginge]

I'd strongly avoid the arrow entirely and go with the ZSX based on the fact that despite it's cheap price point and overall cheaper to insure the arrow comes with a wide range of issues even when purchased brand new, build quality mainly, the gearbox as well is a huge pain and can often getting stuck in neutrals and hitting false neutrals when attempting to go from 1st to 2nd gear.

The arrow is also a lot slower on paper than the ZSX and from experience I can say that the arrow is dog slow (common is a 17t upgrade to increase speed, don't get a 16T only makes things worse if anything), breaking in period on the arrow is also a huge pain, gearbox did nothing but play up and only got 30mph at a push.

However I'd strongly advise getting the bike form a dealerships close to home so that in the event the bike breaks down you can push it there, not use a van like I have to.

I've never ridden the ZSX however it has always appealed to me if I where to change 125's it really depends what you're after form the bike, the ZSX has a nice few features over the arrow.. digital dash (partly), can install the XTRS lextek exhaust system, fancy-ish styling, SOHC engine over SOHV, seat storage.

I'd also advise getting at least TPFT with the ZSX as it looks similar to the keeyway RKV and that style of bike is a popular choice amongst joyriders/t-leafs, the nicer it looks the more they want it.

I've had experience with the arrow including a complete loss of power and breakdown suddenly without warning(a simple clean and re-connecting all wires solved it).

Go with the "safer" option and get something that's been recently made and looks a little nicer, you'll soon get bored of the arrow believe me, it's a no brainer IMO depending on your budget.

Also note with the pulse listed below it's also a popular joy ride and burn machine so ensure a decent TPFT cover, pulse and lexmoto are the same company operating under llexter (to my knowledge).

[M-C]

Only one I like the look of (purely looks):
https://www.nemc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/trackstar-125-right.jpg

However it's too expensive and I couldn't go back to a tiddler.

[wr6133]

Lexmoto vixen. No need to spend more, why pay for more complicated shit when it is built down to a stupidly low price, so the fancy stuff is just more shit to break. No matter what copy engine you get they all spit out around the same power so spending a load more to get one that is "faster" is a laughable fantasy.

Sinnis spam these forums and ignore difficult questions relating to the products they spam so I'd rather circumcise myself with a toothpick than give them money.

If they still made them I'd have another Jinlun jl125-11 but the 2nd hand ones now will be rough from the number of noob owners. I liked mine, with the right care it was a decent bike and my 250 I regret selling.

Beyond Chinese but still seen as cheap stuff. I'd like to try that sporty look Daelim (the 250 version) that reviewed well and the Hyosung Aquilla looks pretty impressive.

[ScaredyCat]

Quite like the look of those Mash ones that have been floating about here...

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/188253/_bcf/mash_roadstar.jpg
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[Rogerborg]

[wr6133]

[nowhere.elysium]

The Adrenaline's not too bad, as it happens. I had one, and aside from the comedy suspension, they're quite robust, and are high enough to give a bit of an advantage when looking through/over traffic. They also feel a bit more 'big bike' in terms of the chassis size, although the engine response soon puts paid to that
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[iginge]

[Rogerborg]

[wr6133]

[Snorty]

I know I wouldn't touch a Skyjet. Left my hands feeling so numb I thought I'd be doing 'the stranger' for the rest of my days. Vibrations are AWFUL.

Sinnis is the one brand which seems to have a better reputation but I have no first hand experience.
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Past: CB125TDC | TZR125 | GPZ500 | CBR600F3 | ZX9-R | GSXR1000 K4

[iginge]

I'd stick to lexmoto over sinnis, no experience of sinnis but if we're talking chinese then to me it's the ready available parts with a cheap price tag that makes them appealing.

Sinnis don't offer parts to be sold to riders via their ebay page, CPMO or their website where as pulse and lexmoto do therefore a dealership is the only way to get parts.

With all the mentioned above websites (not sure about CPMO) offering next day delivery if ordered before 3PM I know witch one appeals more to me.

Also whatever bike you get do purchase from a dealership and not learnerlegal, stray you away from that adventure

Also lexmoto released their n̶e̶w̶ lexmoto adrenaline, few upgrades over the pulse so if a pulse looks appealing then look out the lexmoto adrenaline, although it's b̶r̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶n̶e̶w̶ and would be surprised if there are any owners to provide an actual opinion.

[nowhere.elysium]

[iginge]

[ws4936]

A directbikes. Only because I bought one for the misses. First thing I done was strip it down to the frame, hammerited the fuck out of it, and replaced all bolts with stainless steel. It's due it's first mot this year, and still runs sweet. Only thing that failed on it was the headlight bulb about 3 weeks in, I bought two as they are weird car bulbs, and didnt know if it was going to be an issue - still have the spare.
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[nowhere.elysium]

[stevo as b4]

The cheapest little plastic twist and go I could get my hands on! Then id be saving up all spare cash and hoping it would last long enough to afford something second hand and decent from a European or Jap manufacturer.

I did always quite like the Korean Hyosong RX125, and comparing it to that Pulse Adrenalin, I can see why I liked the RX125 so much.

Very long way to go in my book before the average Chinese bike is going to have the status of a Korean let alone European bike. I know there must be exceptions but I bet there are plenty of Chinq bikes that are still nothing more than a worthless load of crap!

[iginge]

[wr6133]

[iginge]

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

[chickenstrip]

Brand new Chinese bike as my only option? Right now?

I'd.................give up riding.
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[Sable]

I would definitely go Sinnis again. My Trackstars been fantastic.