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  1. #1 First time buyer needing some direction 
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    Looking to buy a general run about bike with hopes of doing some long trips in the future and absolutely lost on which way to go.

    I've been to the local bike shops here for a more hands on look and was totally disheartened by the sheer amount of copycat brands, HDNDA, JOC and endless no-name brands with similar decals and logos to the big brands.

    So, wheres a good place to start? I've read about the licence requirements and how loose they are, so I'm willing to take a risk with that but another issue I've forced upon myself is the desire to avoid buying the usual style of bike (at almost 40, I dont want the usual 17 year olds bike!)


    From this I ended up looking at the Super Cub style bikes, which I believe are slightly more difficult to ride than a normal scooter (but not as difficult as a motorbike)

    Anyone gimme a push the right direction?
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    Hi Ketaifu and welcome to MCM


    I read about the licence requirements and how loose they are, so I'm willing to take a risk with that
    Let's start and Stop you at this point IMO no need to think about a bike until you have completed and obtained a full Chinese Motorbike licences.

    You may think the law are "loose" in China but let's just see what happens "IF" you have a accident or "IF" you get stop riding a Motorbike without a licences ?
    Because in China on both counts there is no "IF" about it, but "WHEN"
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    well that's shot me down!

    The voice of responsibility is very loud here....off to re-read the sticky about obtaining a licence, and to apply oil to my bicycle.
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    Not trying to shot you down, just trying to give you good advise based on my years off riding in China.

    But you are over 21 with long trousers so do what you think is best for you.

    Have a good ride today
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    As prince says it is sadly just a question of when . Get a licence , it is not really difficult just a bit ma fan.
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    Like I said on the other thread, I wouldn't bother. I'm 41 and cycle 400km a week, I also have a 650cc motorcycle parked in the garage, for an occasional jaunt.

    You are absolutely not too old for a bicycle in fact late 30's is prime enduro physique. If your cycle is crap get a better one, spend over 10,000 yuan for something that can scream along a road at 30 plus kmh or a full suspension MTB if you prefer dirt.

    If however you are still interested in motorcycles-
    You need to do the medical test - 100
    Police photos - 100
    Computer Test - 100
    Practical Test - ??
    Insurance - 200
    Registration - 300
    Bike (recommend Jianshe Yamaha YBR125 or Sundiro Honda CBF150) - 10,000-13,000
    Clothing - 1000 plus

    Grand total - maybe pushing 20,000 yuan, and one to two months of your time.

    Then you'll probably have a few accidents in your first year, a low-sider and some collision with a car/ebike/cycle (will be their fault, but won't help you).

    Not trying to be negative or kill your dreams, just keeping it real and being totally honest.
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    Then you'll probably have a few accidents in your first year
    Only a few you are being kind .
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  8. #8 Re: First time buyer needing some direction 
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    I really think the position on a motorcycle or a super cub style scooter is more comfortable and easier to control then on a typical scooter with your feet forward. At least for me, I feel I have more control. Yes, you need to change gears but after a few weeks that will be muscle memory. So Super Cub would be a great way to go in my opinion. Honda has a great little 125 this style called the Innova. Not sure if it goes by the same name in China but I have seen several of them in Changchun. You also have the Suzuki FL 125cc cub style scooter and the Yamaha X1R 110cc. All three would be great choices and you should easily find parts for them here.

    As far as the license goes, if you plan to go back to your home country anytime soon, it is certainly easiest to take the motorcycle class in your mother country and come back here and have it transfered. If you speak good Chinese taking the class here may not be so bad. If not, finding someone that will let you take the class is very difficult, at least for me it was. You may be in a position where you need to bribe them to even allow a translator. Once the class is over, the rest is easy. You study, pass a fairly simple driving test and get your license. You can pay an agent to handle registering, inspection and everything else for your bike and enjoy your self.

    Everyone else is saying stick with your bike. I say do the work, get your license and ride! I ride every single day through the city and I feel that I could find no better way to start the day then my joyful cruise to work. I am with everyone else though, I have been in 2 small accidents already and I can only imagine the trouble I would have had with no license.

    Here are the bikes I mentioned:

    Honda Innova 125cc
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    Yamaha Xr1 110cc
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    Suzuki FL 125cc
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    You can get pretty sweet E-Bicycles for cheap also if your interested but they wont help with the long trips you mentioned in the other posts really. My friend has this bike and likes it a lot! I just looked it up on taobao, not sure if this is a trustworthy seller or best price but just so you can check it out if interested.

    https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?sp...s=1&abbucket=6
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    fully agree Asymptomatic. +1

    Only for the standard street bike I have different opinion.
    I would consider a GW250 Suzuki or a YBR250 Yamaha.

    These are strong and sustainable enough to bring you everywhere.
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  10. #10 Re: First time buyer needing some direction 
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    I am swallowing the facts that it's not going to be as easy as I thought, but I think I'll go the whole hog and get the lessons and licence. The cost isn't a problem, the language probably is but I can get around that and by the time I've done everything I'll have enough for a bike, probably.
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