Loncin, kind of have a mediocre reputation, but they are fairly OK, my mate has had a Loncin 150cc cruiser for 6 years, its on it's last legs from abuse more than anything else.

The consensus is that the joint venture bikes that have a connection with a Japanese company usually make more reliable and better quality bikes, and are usually easier to find parts for, such as Qingqi.

There's advantages and disadvantages, it's lovely to be able to afford a new bike. But then is a 2nd hand 2 year old Honda going to last longer? As most Chinese bikes are pretty well dead in 5 years.

Also many Chinese bikes have old engine designs, so despite the displacement being 250cc or 200cc, they actually put out less power than their Japanese cousins. A regular Chinese 250cc engine will usually put out the same amount of power as a 150cc-200cc regular Japanese bike, worth bearing in mind.