Here is the new Hi-Bird bad boy chopper!!

culcune · 01-23-2009, 10:03 PM

Check this out--looks pretty good...

DDG1976 · 01-24-2009, 12:30 AM

I like it alot better than those mini-choppers, looks like it has plenty of power too. When do we get one?

kmoore · 01-24-2009, 08:29 AM

it is available now thought about trying to open dealership but cant get the funding at this moment.

Hello Ray,
Our chopper and ATV are the only models available in the US at the moment. The dual sport just finished production and the price will be released when we have finished the cost analysis.
The chopper dealer cost is $3000 minimum order quantity is 5 units. We are selling samples at $2800 limit of two per client.
The 250cc ATV dealer cost is $1000 minimum order is two units.
If you would like I can mix an order for you to get started.
I have attached a dealer application for you please fax or email it back.
If you wish to place an order please give me a call or email me and let me know.

SpeedSouth · 01-24-2009, 01:09 PM

Am I the only one struggling to convince himself that this is indeed a 250cc engine in the video?

It doesn't sound like it to me, but then I haven't heard them before....so I'm just making assumptions on how I think it might sound.

It is deffinately different than the Pag 300 choppers...but those aren't V twins, they are parallel.

In the end, if it is what it claims to be, I like!

$3000 dealer cost is not too promising though. Cheap for a V-twin chopper for sure...but will it really be cheap (and dependable) enough to gain a following is yet to be seen. And they have to get them here and in the eyes of the buyers before it will have ANY chance.

At least w/ the Pag bikes I can hit a local dealer and see them up close. Maybe one day I can do the same w/ the HB's too.

culcune · 01-24-2009, 01:18 PM

On blind faith, Hi-Bird has proven itself as a low-cost, reliable bike company with their Lifan GY-2 "replica" (remember that one, anyone?--Ebay galore, but reliable), their sport ATV's which people beat up, and it held up for under $1k, shipped, and last spring, when several members bought their 250 enduro, culminating with one member riding cross-country.

I think that this bike should be stout enough, but they will need physical dealers so people can see the bike in person.

I like this bike, but am not a huge chopper fan, so anticipate the enduro set for release, and their imitation sportster, which sports the same engine as this bike.

culcune · 01-25-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedSouth

$3000 dealer cost is not too promising though. Cheap for a V-twin chopper for sure...but will it really be cheap (and dependable) enough to gain a following is yet to be seen. And they have to get them here and in the eyes of the buyers before it will have ANY chance.

At least w/ the Pag bikes I can hit a local dealer and see them up close. Maybe one day I can do the same w/ the HB's too.

one dealer lists this bike at $4800--a little steep I think

http://www.motortoyshop.com/HBMOTO-H...oke_p_186.html

dsrt4 · 01-25-2009, 02:15 PM

Wow! That is pretty High!

I hope the xr750 style bike isnt near that!.

SpeedSouth · 01-25-2009, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by culcune

one dealer lists this bike at $4800--a little steep I think

http://www.motortoyshop.com/HBMOTO-H...oke_p_186.html

Wow! I can't see them selling many at that price.

I found something worth a bit of a chuckle there too...
On their main street bike page - http://www.motortoyshop.com/Street-Bikes_c_15.html

They show the chopper in the "Items on Sale" section. 8O
So I guess we're to assume $4800 is the sale price?

Ummm....no thanks.

culcune · 01-25-2009, 03:28 PM

edit-see next post

culcune · 01-25-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmoore

The chopper dealer cost is $3000 minimum order quantity is 5 units. We are selling samples at $2800 limit of two per client.

You could always be a "dealer" and get wholesale price... :wink:

katoranger · 01-26-2009, 08:22 AM

It looks nice. At least a full size bike. Not really my thing, but I would ride it.

I could see them selling for $3500.

Allen

KentuckyDonkey · 03-08-2009, 01:18 AM

Much better deal from Vbike for $1699!! (That's more like it!)

http://www.vbike.us/index.php?page=s...s=&pz=&scid=69

culcune · 03-08-2009, 12:33 PM

The Hensim is a good buy. The Hi-Bird is a little expensive, IMO, but it is in a niche more for showing off a little bit. The better bet is to get dealer pricing, which Hi-Bird is allowing people to do, but the Hensim seems to be a good commuter bike, for 1/2 price. It's a matter of what you want the bike for, and how much you are willing to spend.

View Poll Results: What do you think of this new chopper? (the chopper, not the crappy video)
I want it!	5	38.46%
It looks ok	5	38.46%
I've seen better	3	23.08%
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01-24-2009, 01:09 PM	#4
SpeedSouth Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 710	Am I the only one struggling to convince himself that this is indeed a 250cc engine in the video? It doesn't sound like it to me, but then I haven't heard them before....so I'm just making assumptions on how I think it might sound. It is deffinately different than the Pag 300 choppers...but those aren't V twins, they are parallel. In the end, if it is what it claims to be, I like! $3000 dealer cost is not too promising though. Cheap for a V-twin chopper for sure...but will it really be cheap (and dependable) enough to gain a following is yet to be seen. And they have to get them here and in the eyes of the buyers before it will have ANY chance. At least w/ the Pag bikes I can hit a local dealer and see them up close. Maybe one day I can do the same w/ the HB's too. __________________ 2008 American Lifan LF200 GY-5 (930 km) - Sold 2007 Kawasaki EX250 - Sold 2006 Kawasaki EX650R - My new ride! 2005 Kawasaki EX250 - A new project
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01-26-2009, 08:22 AM	#11
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	It looks nice. At least a full size bike. Not really my thing, but I would ride it. I could see them selling for $3500. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-24-2009, 08:29 AM	#3
kmoore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: lawrenceburg, tn Posts: 122	it is available now thought about trying to open dealership but cant get the funding at this moment. Hello Ray, Our chopper and ATV are the only models available in the US at the moment. The dual sport just finished production and the price will be released when we have finished the cost analysis. The chopper dealer cost is $3000 minimum order quantity is 5 units. We are selling samples at $2800 limit of two per client. The 250cc ATV dealer cost is $1000 minimum order is two units. If you would like I can mix an order for you to get started. I have attached a dealer application for you please fax or email it back. If you wish to place an order please give me a call or email me and let me know.
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01-24-2009, 01:18 PM	#5
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	On blind faith, Hi-Bird has proven itself as a low-cost, reliable bike company with their Lifan GY-2 "replica" (remember that one, anyone?--Ebay galore, but reliable), their sport ATV's which people beat up, and it held up for under $1k, shipped, and last spring, when several members bought their 250 enduro, culminating with one member riding cross-country. I think that this bike should be stout enough, but they will need physical dealers so people can see the bike in person. I like this bike, but am not a huge chopper fan, so anticipate the enduro set for release, and their imitation sportster, which sports the same engine as this bike.
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01-25-2009, 02:15 PM	#7
dsrt4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 267	Wow! That is pretty High! I hope the xr750 style bike isnt near that!.
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01-25-2009, 03:28 PM	#9
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	edit-see next post
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03-08-2009, 01:18 AM	#12
KentuckyDonkey Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 331	Much better deal from Vbike for $1699!! (That's more like it!) http://www.vbike.us/index.php?page=s...s=&pz=&scid=69
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03-08-2009, 12:33 PM	#13
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	The Hensim is a good buy. The Hi-Bird is a little expensive, IMO, but it is in a niche more for showing off a little bit. The better bet is to get dealer pricing, which Hi-Bird is allowing people to do, but the Hensim seems to be a good commuter bike, for 1/2 price. It's a matter of what you want the bike for, and how much you are willing to spend.
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