Just got back from a visit to the Heist dealer at Fort Myers Beach. He just started handling the Heist. The salesman said the engine was made by Honda.:rolleyes1:
The forward controls are about the same as far as I can see.
The frame on the DF is larger diameter tubing.
The seat on the DF is much superior to the seat on the Heist.
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DF speedometer/odometer
The odometer on the Heist is KM while the DF speedometer/odometer is pure MPH/miles.
DF has a trip odometer.
The chain on the Heist is not a 530 but a 420 or 428.
Th Heist does have more spokes per wheel but the DF has plenty.
The Heist does have a larger diameter front disk.
The Heist has a much quieter muffler which is nice.
After comparing the two bikes and prices, the owner of the shop said he would look into getting the DF to add to his line of bikes. He said he would retail the bikes at the same price since they are so similar but felt the DF would appeal to the old school riders while the Heist would attract the younger rider.
I did not get a test ride because he does not allow test rides but he does rent 50cc scooters so go figure. Anyway, IMHO there does not appear to be much difference one way or the other between the two bike. Some pluses for the Heist and some pluses for the DF. Both China bikes.
