New bikes on the streets

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.

We aim to cover the story of this growth and review some of the best bikes from the People’s Republic to hit UK streets. Whilst some readers may question the need for this site, the truth is that what Japan, Italy, the UK and the USA have been producing and mastering in the 20th Century, the Chinese are copying, mastering and improving now.

The reliability of machines such as the Jinlun Marauder and it’s relatives is improving month by month, the other appealing thing about them is they are cheap. Sure there are hiccups, there are with any mass produced product, but all in all the bikes are becoming better. And like all bikers, those who own a Chinese biker are just as likely to customise, decorate or strip them down as any other group of bikers.

Keep your eyes peeled. That bike passing you in your car may look like a Harley, Honda or whatever, but it’s becoming more and more likely it is of Chinese manufacture.

Watch this space!