Hello, I'm looking for some reliable information regarding motorbikes in China. I'm just about to buy my first ever bike and in a couple of years want to do a cross country trip.

I know I need to get it registered and plated to travel on toll roads, but do all roads allow bikes, and if so, do they have to be of a certain size and above? Or do (some) cities require them to be below a certain size?

I'm thinking a powerful dirt bike might be a good idea seeing as there is such a variety of terrain, but I would also like to buy a big street/cruiser type machine, 1000cc plus (not yet, in time). If I did, would I be able to ship it out the country when I leave? Also what are the +s and -s of this type of bike? I live in China and am not planning on leaving for at least 2 years.

Is there anything else I need to know?

Anyone here in or know about biking contacts in Dongying, Shandong Province?

A lot of questions, I know, but I'm just getting started with bikes and would like to be able to know where to go to get reliable information.

Thank you.