My New Tmecc200 SuperMoto (Pics!)

So I decided to pull the trigger on a new Chinese Supermoto. Its called the Tmec200. It has the proven Zongshen engine, and the overall build quality is honestly better than I was expecting. I had it shipped to my workplace, built it up yesterday and rode it around our industrial area for an hour while breaking in the engine. Did the 20mile oil change, and so far just loving this thing. Unbelievable how much bike you get for the money.

Many people dont seem to get these bikes, but that is okay. The best way I can explain then is that they are not Performance machines, the are just plain fun! Yes, Im sure there may be some issues, but I have enough mechanical background that Im not worried about fixing something here or there. So for now, Ill just use it as my commuter / toying around vehicle. The one thing I do need however is a smaller rear sprocket, this thing is gear'd for pullin eliphants out of cement or something lol. Anyways here are some pics! I plan on doing a full video review soon, after its been properly broken in.

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looks good man, best of luck with her

Oh man, took out the Baffle on the exhaust and this thing sounds amazing! Before it sounded like a damn 50cc moped lol, but now it sounds like a performance thumper! So mean. Heres a pic of the removed baffle.

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Ill try to get a video up soon!

Mike, does it say on the box where "Tmec Power" is?

Well I know that Tmec is a Chinese brand, but the USA wholesaler is in Alabama.

Dear Tmec200,

TMEC is the wholesaler and is the US brand, not the Chinese brand. This is almost certainly a rebadged and possibly modified Zongshen. If you don't mind, is it possible to take a picture of the registration plate on the frame up near the head tube? That will show the VIN number, and a manufacturer and place of manufacture. It'll probably list TMEC, but it very well could list Zongshen. The VIN will also lead us to truth about the origins of the bike, as our boys TD_ref or MJH can put the number through the EPA database check.

I'm very curious whether the Zongshen variant of the bike is actually being sold in China, and whether it can be registered here. There are quite a few would-be riders here looking for a bike in that class, and there's a lot of confusion because of new stricter emissions controls (China3) implemented at the end of 2010.

As I said, it's a bloody handsome piece of iron!

cheers

Ahhhhh right, Its 100% rebranded bike, Im 99% sure its a Zongshen engine, thats even what the whole saler was telling me. Ill take a pic of the headbadge today. The bike can be plated, they are currently being sold at multiple dealers in Washington. Nearest to me is in Seattle Area See Link:

http://seattle.ebayclassifieds.com/m...ty/?ad=9106092

Thats a place called scooters for commuters. My paperwork to get it plated etc will be here Friday. So far Ive been very pleased with the overall finish and quality of the bike. And now with the baffle out it sounds as good as it looks. I'll try to get a quick video up today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF83tfBQzDo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF83tfBQzDo

Manufacturers Name: TMEC POWER (USA) INC.
Engine OEM MFR: WUXI TMEC POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Vehicle OEM MFR: WUXI TMEC POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Displacement: 196.4
Rated power: 10kW @7500 RPM
Models certified by EPA: TMEC200-1, TMEC200-2, TMEC200-5
WMI: L6M
ftp://ftp.nhtsa.dot.gov/mfrmail/ORG4410.pdf

TMEC Power (USA) INC. Imported those in 2009 the EPA certificate number is 9TMPC.196TP1-00.

There is a certificate for 2010 as well. ATMPC.196TP1-00, but not for 2011.

TMEC showed up at the Indianapolis motorcycle show in 2009….there are photos of them on this site.

Here is another option but it does not have the 17” rims and street tires.

YG200-9

LY4 Chongqing Yingang Science & Tech Group
EPA certificate 9YNGC.200SAA-001 (2009)
197cc 11.5kW@8000 rpm

Yingang does not have a VIN coding document on file with the NHSTA.

But they have an active website.


They are all bikes in box….the Yingang is only $1,450.00

Nice bike and good skills on road tyres there !!

Dear Mike,

Wow, that video made my day! Awesome shooting and brilliant edit, and you've even synced the video to the music. Sheesh. Something tells me you do this video stuff for a living. If not, you probably should.

Can you give some hints about what editing platform you use?

As for the bike, well, it looks like you and the TMEC were born for each other. She sounds excellent.

thanks again! cheers!

Thanks EUPHONIUS!

Yeah I dont do this for a living at all, just hobby. I have a little bit of a nac for editing vids. This was just self filmed during my hour lunch break. As for the bike, I honestly cant believe this bike, feels nice and sturdy, reliable, and just damn fun to ride. Id recommend this bike 100%, or at least from my experiences so far ;)


Oh yeah, more videos to come. I should have the papers to get it plated by Fri, then Ill get some around town riding as well.

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Originally Posted by Tmec200

http://seattle.ebayclassifieds.com/m...ty/?ad=9106092

Thats a place called scooters for commuters.

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I have seen their ad before...I am curious as to the knobby tires they offer. I know people here and on chinariders have been looking for 17" knobbies, if that is what they are advertising.

Its look pretty cool bike, its too stylish and attractive bike, the color scheme of your bike is amazing, the style of fairing of your bike makes look good, i like it very much, thanks for sharing.

Any chance of a walk through on how to remove the baffle? My bike is the 125 version and sounds like an asthmatic doing the 100m. :( Amazing looking bike also :)

Tmec200,
Nice video.

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What is that little black bike in the left of this photo?
Two smoker?
Thanks,

I have found a distributor for the TMEC200 bikes and will soon be taking the plunge on one (I told you, Carl, that I would get another bike in the next 10 years or so...). I might actually ride it home the 200 miles or so if I can convince the distributor to break it in properly for me, while filming video and snapping photos for a thread. Will keep everyone posted on mychinamoto.....