Quote Originally Posted by ZMC888 View Post
So according to you a Chinabike Zongshen has well damped shocks, but a Yamaha YBR250 has badly damped shocks? Hmm, I disagree, I suspect that the difference is just suspension travel. YBR250 is about 120mm travel and the Zongshen, not sure maybe 150-180 range. That suspension travel makes a more comfortable ride and faster ride over rough ground, I just can't buy that it has much to do with the situation. That is really all down to rider skill and tire choice.
If the bike is still going up and down on the shock for 3 or 4 cycles after the bump. Yes I would say it has a dampening problem. Uncontrolled travel is useless no matter how much you have .

The Ybr is built to be comfy around town and it is. But it is softly sprung and under dampened on both ends and having ridden mine for 4000km (before it got nicked) that is simply my opinion.

I have also ridden the Rx3 and it feels taught and under control. I know which one I would prefer to ride down a typical Chinese country road. Also simply my opinion.

As for getting a lemon , well it has a two year 20k warranty...