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China Rider 27 · 01-10-2022, 10:10 AM

To me the question is when are the Chinese going to go strong into that 300, 400, 450cc Dual Sport market at a good price and why have they not yet done so? Maybe it is EPA related. A bike with that powerplant AND a six speed transmission really does provide the next level versatility that many are seeking.

The NC 450 looks to be the engine, somebody just needs to put a good Dual Sport bike around it at a reasonable price. Lifan?

As far as Japanese bikes new, a 300 lists for $5900 but its $8000 out the door. $2000 buys a China bike with at least 70 percent of the capability.

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China Rider 27 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: PNW Posts: 982	To me the question is when are the Chinese going to go strong into that 300, 400, 450cc Dual Sport market at a good price and why have they not yet done so? Maybe it is EPA related. A bike with that powerplant AND a six speed transmission really does provide the next level versatility that many are seeking. The NC 450 looks to be the engine, somebody just needs to put a good Dual Sport bike around it at a reasonable price. Lifan? As far as Japanese bikes new, a 300 lists for $5900 but its $8000 out the door. $2000 buys a China bike with at least 70 percent of the capability.
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