Perhaps I overreacted to the lack of a mud flap; however, it certainly is a design error to consider, and correct.
The post to which I referred considers different options for fabricating a mud flap. I suggest you look at the bikes you are considering, and decide for yourself which bike would most easily accept a fabricated mud flap. You certainly do need a mud flap to prevent damage to the shock absorber.
Spud
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"Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience."
Mark Twain
2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3)
2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200)
2005 Honda XR650L
2004 Honda CRF250X
1998 Kawasaki KDX220
Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2:
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894