Looking for a bike in Kunming, Yunnan

[andre555]

Living in Yunnan and locking for a Dual Use Motard.
The Shineray looks fine, Qingqi as well. Dont intend for the long haul, maybe occasionally for the weekend into the mountains...otherwise around town to the office, supermarket and so on.
Any recommendations on registerable bike?

btw. I have residence permit and Chinese Driving License.

[slabo]

I am also in Kunming, also have a resident permit, and also looking for a bike. Driving license coming soon!!
Ideally, what i wanted:: a Honda Transalp, or a Kawasaki KLR 650. But, that's almost not possible in China, as i understand from many people.
So, moving on.. to Chinese motorcycles. I went to 金世纪摩托车配件批发城, some area in Guandu district with a lot of motorcycle shops, most motorcycles, not scooters. I remember seeing a Shineray (army color) and some other brand dual sport for (14000 ~ 16000) RMB, i dont remember the exact number. I did not find any Jialing or Lifan, however. I did not find that a very good deal, comparing to what I could buy for the same money, a second hand Honda anywhere else in the world, for example.
So I am still not sure what is my best choice, for that i think i should start a new thread.

But we should team up, since we are both in Kunming, it would be nice to work together on this, maybe get a discount for getting two bikes...

Good luck anyway.

[andre555]

Hi Slabo, good to see other guys around from south of the clouds...
I'm not in town the next weeks, but we should meet when I'm back, somewhen mid of June.
Lets see what we can find...

[andre555]

I found the Asiawing contact in Kunming:
the address is: C1-6,Jinshiji motorcycle spare parts sales city,Guandu,Kunming
the phone No.:0871-7384111
contact person: Mr. Wangshiyuan mobile:13888279327

[slabo]

Hello Andre;
What about license plates?
I hear kunming you cannot get new plates issued, but can only buy used bikes with existing plates. That is the official version from The Traffic Control department. I just found this out today. You know how to get the registration done ?
I will also go check the used motorcycle market, but i am really dont want to buy second hand. I will check more shops over the holiday.

Also,I found the Yamaha dealer and was very impressed with the YBR125, 9000 rmb (the yamaha version of a Nighthawk).
They also have a dual sport. The bike looks good, down to small details. Cost 9500 rmb [ATTACH]Yamaha YBR125G[/ATTACH].
They also had a good work shop.
I dont have the address now, i will post it later.

[slabo]

Hello Andre;

The Yamaha dealer 云南雅马哈商务有限公司
address: 昆明市滇池路西贡码头迎海路3号
Phone: 0871-4320655
http://www.yamaha-motor.com.cn/dealer/0003.html#yn

Right next door to it is Suzuki. They were asking 6900 RMB for their GN125H.

Good luck!!

[ZMC888]

YBR 125 for over 9,000? Last time I saw it about a year ago it was around 7,000. Be careful you are getting a good deal!

[andre555]

For everyone interested the contact for the Kunming GALAXY dealer:
contact person: Mr He (in chinese name:何仲玉 )
Tel:0871-2166344
Mobile:13518721188

They have two specifications a XTR250 and TGR250