[QUOTE=Lain;52911]I appreciate the direct feedback, certainly the issue of bike prices is a common sense matter as it is almost a requirement that ANYTHING not made in China will cost more than it does in the country where its made...got several pairs of Levis jeans on a trip back to the US last December, only 135rmb in the US...700rmb in China...the wife was pleased.

your right! things of quality are much cheaper in the states. I was there around new year's and bought three types of riding boots at the BMW dealer which he gave deals, the genuine stuff, as compared to Guangzhou prices and quality if'y...at best. I also picked up at genuine KTM jacket for 200 usd as compared to Guangzhou..probably knock-off for 160........when i say Guangzhou, im talking about the 'wholesale' motorcycle market....( i can give address if anyone is interested).

all the Benelli looks 'hot'...i saw at the Canton fair...i would recommend a visit there if you are a moto nut and thinking of buying a chinese bikes...as thats all that they have...some models are export only though