Hello! Newb to china bikes here

**cootees** · 02-12-2012, 10:17 PM

Hello everyone. I love riding dirtbikes and recently though that I would look into getting a dual sport or supermoto for my short commute to work on the warmer days. So I started looking and came across the china bikes. Being in dirtbikes, I am very familiar with Jap bikes and I did not think much of the china bikes but the more I started looking at reviews, for the money they didn't sound very bad. In fact I think they might be perfect for me.

So I began searching which led me here and I need help. I've found a couple used bikes that I like mainly the xf200 but also a LF200GY-5 and a united motors ds but I am not sure quality wise what would be the best bike for the money. They are all in the $1000-1500 price range used.

**euphonius** · 02-13-2012, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by cootees

Hello everyone. I love riding dirtbikes and recently though that I would look into getting a dual sport or supermoto for my short commute to work on the warmer days. So I started looking and came across the china bikes. Being in dirtbikes, I am very familiar with Jap bikes and I did not think much of the china bikes but the more I started looking at reviews, for the money they didn't sound very bad. In fact I think they might be perfect for me.

So I began searching which led me here and I need help. I've found a couple used bikes that I like mainly the xf200 but also a LF200GY-5 and a united motors ds but I am not sure quality wise what would be the best bike for the money. They are all in the $1000-1500 price range used.

Welcome to MCM, cootees, and glad to have you aboard. Spend a bit of time browsing through the various threads in here and you'll start to get a feeling for the various bikes. Then feel free to start asking questions. Take your time; there are tons and tons of bikes out there in craigslistland, so no need to rush.

Good luck and keep us posted!
Cheers