Quote Originally Posted by TexasAggie View Post
In 1970, I was racing motocross on a Spanish made Bultaco against Swedish made Husqvarna, Czech made CZ's, German made Maico's, and other European makes. We laughed when the Japanese introduced theirs, Hell, the Suzuki motocross bikes often broke frames upon landing after a small jump resulting in loads of laughs for all of us snobs! Within 8 years the Japanese were kiciking the European's asses. Today the Japanese rule the market and all the European models I mentioned above are gone completely or just a former skeleton of the glory days. Don't count out the new guys just because they are Chinese or new out of the norm design.
In 1970 I was racing on sand (beach racing) riding BSA twins,great bikes and very competitive,the Japanese tried to get there noses in but really the light weight power of the twin with low down torque always ruled the beach,,did not save BSA though....There time was UP!!!! Regarding this new bike ,,I wish it every success,,as I have just returned from China ,I am gutted I misssed this event,I love to be around bikes and meet motorcyclists..And as I have issues with my new Honda NC700X,s forks I would be interested in this new approach.I think this is the line Chinese bike manufacturers should take ,do something just different,,abit offf the wall,and not the same old Hon/Suz/Yam/Kaw copy..But maybe this bike looks too much alike its chinese competitors,in that its a 125cc sports bike same look as a million others..Maybe for around the same development costs(I know nothing about cost ,but what the heck) they could have made a big bike ,Maybe using the Jinlin big single..Not sports orientated,but a practical everyday kind of bike...OK enough of my waffling,,, to all ,have a good day!!!