Quote Originally Posted by PeteZ View Post
From what I've read about the LX650 on Chinese forums, it's a complete lemon with numerous engine and electrical problems and I have a sneaking suspicion that part of the reason for that is because the bike cannot be exported due to a contractual agreement with BMW.
All these Chinese companies suddenly go all slapdash and lethargic (more than normal) when making a bike for their domestic market. Weird, for Triumph the British market is as or not more important than any other. Local customer loyalty can save an ailing company from financial ruin when times get tough.