Thanks for the replies! If it were up to me, I'd go for the YBR 250 (or another option), but sadly my wife has put my budget at 10,000 or under. I don't really think I'll be doing too many long hauls, more just urban commuting and an occasional ride in the suburbs.

I went to where the motorcycle shop was a few months ago and... the building is half torn down. Not surprised. While wandering back to the bus stop, I found their new shop! They didn't have any Jialings, but the lady showed me a Lifan KP-150 (little sportbike) and a Yinggang 150X (enduro). The Lifan was 7800 and the Yinggang was 9800 without trying to haggle (I was just window shopping, so I usually save the energy for when I'm ready to buy). 京B plates 1500. Out of curiosity, I asked about 京A plates... dagai 90,000. Each bike comes with a 2 year warranty on the engine and 6 month warranty on other things (as far as I could understand her... my Chinese isn't stellar!)

I can't find much on the Lifan... what do you guys think of those bikes? I will go check out another shop nearby tomorrow after work, still hunting for that Jialing JH150 to see it in person.

I'm in no huge hurry... waiting for my aerostich to come anyway. Too damn cold outside.