New Girl in the Group!

[MJH]

@ Humanbeing: that Yingang is not a very good-looking bike and not really what i'm looking for.. also am not planning any trips by motorcycle to Tibet anytime soon.. but thanks anyway!

i don't think i'll get anything under 200-250cc, and will continue searching for bikes in that range.

@ MJH: i do like the look of that Yinxiang! would it be a similar anomaly as the Zhongshen, as it doesn't really fit into the category of motard or enduro?

It is a near copy of a Yamaha TW200 and it has it own set of attributes and shortcomings. Like the ZS200GY it would be good off road and better in some circumstances then traditional dirt bike and not as good in other circumstances.

[MJH]

The Yingang has crash bars so if it fell over it would fall on them, it also has a great amount of carriers built on it. I like it a lot, I encouraged them to sell that in the USA and they are! But the Americans look away or have not really seen it yet? It is only a 200cc but for many that is enough, it only is limited by not being able to go on the interstates(highway, freeway).

[MJH]

The travel has to do with the bikes ability to absorb impact and that’s about going up a hill and flying into the air and landing. It also can extend if a rut is hit hard….something tells me that you are not going to be that aggressive on your off the pavement adventures…but I could be wrong?

[MJH]

If I was you I would just get to as many location that sell the bikes as possible, I would not rule out any until you look at them in person. Yingang seem to be very well organized….they impress me and they have many models.

[Ekkicore]

seems like a lot of chinese bikes are based on the yamaha TW200..!

you're right in that i shouldn't cross anything off my list until i've seen it in person, though from the pics i definitely don't feel anything for this particular yingang model. perhaps i shall take a look into other models, and will definitely keep my eyes open for this brand when visiting dealers!

[nycsumo]

you can always lower a bike always maybe not as low as you neeed like i have 32" inseem so i lowered my bike to 31 3/4 get it there is an adjustment ring on rear shock that comes off the swing arm i have 2800 km on my 2009 xf200 bought it for 2300usd welded on after market fmf shorty pipe to improve exhaust flow gor rid of big ugly stuff on the rear end and you can put som ktm decals i got free from ktm and fisher price my first moto was born and i love it i blew out the alternator but easy fix

[MJH]

seems like a lot of chinese bikes are based on the yamaha TW200..!

you're right in that i shouldn't cross anything off my list until i've seen it in person, though from the pics i definitely don't feel anything for this particular yingang model. perhaps i shall take a look into other models, and will definitely keep my eyes open for this brand when visiting dealers!

Only those two that I am aware of, the YinXiang has a different engine the Zong has copied Yamaha engine.

Pictures are misleading.....I look forward to seeing what you find, if you find one you like even if you never heard of it let us know there are 100 of models.

[MJH]

It seems to me that with the ridiculous production numbers that bike shops would be all over china? Part of the thrill is shopping for that first bike, make it last and gather information, keep practicing on the scooter meet the people in local riders club ask if you may ride some of theirs? Build some confidence and search for your perfect bike.

[euphonius]

Yinxiang clip in Youku

nice little video clip indeed, for a chinese motorcycle company. i've never seen anything like that here in china -- an attempt at actual marketing!

(too bad the rider has no riding skills! he almost crashes in one of the final sequences, sitting on his saddle while riding through sand...)

cheers

[jape]

I like that kind of practical farm bike too, but agree, not a looker unless you like retro style! if you want a laugh, do the other link http://motorcycle.sh.cn/t_16805663.htm with Google translate: makes complete nonsense, starting with 'Why did the stains I was nurtured here, enjoy this kind of model suitable for motorized brigade'. And what does Ding Ding Ding have to do with it, let alone a 'push fart' ? That last sounds a bit messy. Oh well, I will find out more when I come over.