OK Gents,
I am glad there is so much interest.

I did read Franki's comments on the plastic panniers being flimsy but I bought the bike fully equipped to get other things already installed such as the engine guard, black frame, graphics, 12V Electrical outlet for GPS, Pannier support framework. I saw that AW and Franki had their's custom built. I had a hard enough time finding a guy who understood that a set of tools required more than 2 vise grips and a hammer so I elected to get the fully loaded version knowing some things would not last. So far, I only see that the plastic panniers themselves are not up to the design level I need. Everything else is pretty good on the Euro model.

The standard lights I have are good at night. To be honest, I have not really looked. Pretty sure they are not halogen though. I am happy with the performance whatever they are.

The center stand is included

Based on the threaded valve stem, I am sure my tires have tubes. Sorry, but everything in the manual is in Chinese and I have not studied it with my wife around to translate. I wanted to ride more than learn this last weekend.

Sorry about the pictures, I have no patience with Microsoft ar any software packages for that matter. I will try and figure out a way to fix per the instuctions given when I have some time.

and finally, Franki, you are correct about the cans but becasue of the expo in Shanghai?, three different Nanjing gas stations would not leven et me buy cans to fill a liter, I live in a logic free zone. They said it was for security. As noted by you, sometimes it is easier to accept and find another way which I did.

Bottom line the bike is pretty good. Especially considering the limited options here in China.

DT