Moto Mash

[Krasi_BG]

These French guys are quite "new on the block", but they offer some really interesting stuff:

Retro:



Cafe Racer:


And an adventure:


Apparently they all are Shinray-made. They all seem to be air-cooled, some have 125cc, 250cc and 400cc versions, while the adventure seems to be only 400cc. I found these 2 reviews of the retro models:
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/20...ery-86222.html
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/mash-roadstar-400-review/

Manufacturer's site is only in french apparently, but pictures and specs are "universal"

http://www.mash-motors.fr/

[Huck369]

Nice looking bikes, and a 400cc is about what I think would be a perfect Adventure Bike!

[Weldangrind]

I like them all, but I wish the café had rearsets and clip-ons.

[wheelbender6]

I like the "retro" version. You could make a nice scrambler or street tracker with it.

[SpudRider]

I like the engine in the Shineray adventure bike, but I hear the rest of the bike has some problems.

[linuxyeti]

Hi All

I have one of the Roadstar's, which I've had since July 2015. So, how does the bike perform?? Flawlessly, in a word.

The gear changes are very smooth, the acceleration is perfectly adequate, being a single, like my Enfield, whilst not super fast, you don't really slow down going up hills, either short and sharp, or long and steady !! The speedo appears to be relatively accurate, based on anecdotal evidence, as for example, when I slowed to an indicated 40mph for speed cameras, I kept parity with other vehicles around me doing the same.

So then, how does this compare to my other bikes, or bikes I've owned?? Well, I may possibly just have found my new favourite Chinese bike, finally pushing the Jinlun JL-250 off it's pedestal, no mean feat I tell you !! In many ways, Mash (Shineray) have realised the potential, that Enfield seem to be missing, by having an EFI 'classic' single at or below 400cc, and the difference in tax etc. It looks right, looks nice next to the enfield, and doesn't seem quite as flimsy as the Enfield, certainly gear changes are much smoother !! Obviously, for performance, it can't touch my since departed Honda XVS1300, or even my now gone Triumph America, probably not the Diversion I got rid of either. It is however a pleasure to ride, it's a bit bigger than the 125's I've owned, and although probably not a huge amount quicker, has a much better road presence, and has that grunt that gives you the confidence to go up steep inclines, and not to mention, it has character in spades !!

Now then, interest from other road users and pedestrians. My Jinlun used to get plenty of interest, my Enfield still does, and based on my riding so far, so does the Mash, with a combination on thumbs ups !!, and some quizzicle looks, as people try and make out what it is !!

The big question is, would I recommend it, so far yes absolutely, based on my for all intents and purposes nearly 3000km of usage

Anyhow, I think that's war and peace ended with !! So, have a look at some photos instead





















If you are in the west midlands (UK), and want a closer look at one, test ride one, or even buy one, I got mine from Chas Mann motorcycles in Kings Norton. Ian, the owner, is very helpful, and allowed me t buy my bike in installments, so I didn't have to go down the fince route. I should point out, I have no affiliation with Chas Mann motorcycles, just speak as I find. For you 125's he has some nice Keeway 125 Superlights in :-)

[Weldangrind]

That is a lovely machine. I'd love to swing a leg over one.

[FastDoc]

Very nice looking. Reminds me of the Yamaha SRX

[2LZ]

Is it me or does that cafe engine look like a SSR/QLink/Suzuki clone 250?

[linuxyeti]

Hi

Nope, it's essentially an Honda XBR400 engine, in fact the bike, very much owes it's lineage to the Honda CB400SS

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Is it me or does that cafe engine look like a SSR/QLink/Suzuki clone 250?

Originally Posted by linuxyeti

Hi

Nope, it's essentially an Honda XBR400 engine, in fact the bike, very much owes it's lineage to the Honda CB400SS

I've been following the development of this 400cc Shineray engine for a while. You can read more about the engine at the following thread.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=12001