No disrespect intended, but I’ll be glad to see the back of my current bike, an old Suzuki Bandit. Not that there is anything wrong with these bikes, just the expense of it all. I recently had to buy two new brake discs for the front. Pricey..at £120 per disc. Yes a wapping £240 for the pair.
Goodbye Japan Hellow China
Posted in Motorbike Production, Pioneer with tags Costs on August 9, 2008 by southcoastbikerPioneer Nevada 125 Cruiser
Posted in Pioneer, Reviews with tags chinese motorbike, chinese motorcycle, Pioneer Nevada on July 18, 2008 by southcoastbiker
Inspired by the cruisers of the latter part of the 20th century, the Pioneer Nevada 125 is a whole load of fun in a great package. Now don’t think the company is paying me to say that, it’s not (though a few quid wouldn’t go amiss lads).
Chinese Bikes In Devon Press
Posted in Uncategorized on July 9, 2008 by southcoastbiker
The Midweek Herald newspaper, which covers Axminster and the surrounding area in Devon, carried a story about the advantages of using two wheels and the attraction of the Chinese motorcycles and scooters over their more expensive rivals.
OK, it was written by yours truly. But at least the message is slowly getting out there that the Chinese made motors have improved their effeciency and their reliability.
New bikes on the streets
Posted in Motorbike Production with tags Chinese Motorcycles, Manufacture, New motorbikes on June 27, 2008 by southcoastbiker
China, the fastest growing economy on the planet, is now one of the largest producers of motorbikes on Earth. Whilst many bikers in the UK still opt for the fantastically reliable Japanese bikes such as Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Yamaha, it is the Chinese Manufacturers who will dominate the market in the not to distant future.
