I am directing this more to the Chinese-based members. What is the Hi-Bird story? They became well known in the US (and Canada?) around 1.5 years ago with their virtual clone (as far as shape and plastics) of the Lifan GY-2, right down to 163 FML engine.

They buzzed around Ebay as the poster boy for the discount bike along with some of the models of Shineray.

About a year or so ago, they introduced one of the first Chinese 250cc GY's available for a decent price.

The last few months, the price went down, and their 250 enduro has been selling like hotcakes here.

Going to their site, they show several EPA models, including a slick-looking chopper powered by a 250 V-Twin Zongshen powerplant.

My question; is this company predominantly set up as an exporter, or are people riding them in China? What is their story? They seem to have some capital backing them up, and far more EPA certified machines than Lifan--and far more interesting to boot!