tank khaos 250 vs. Lifan 200GS

[Oengus]

There are lots of bikes in Florida…..you should get a better bike with less miles in that area, because there are so many bikes.

I cannot find that many used 250cc options on bikes in my area, that GZ is totally a sweet little bike.

If you are going from a scooter to a bike, then its logical to get a 250cc and one that has good resale if you want to eventually move up from that.

I would not assume any resale value on the Chinese bikes, people will immediately assume you had problems with it and are trying to unload it. The new bikes are heavily discounted and why would people buy used when new is everywhere and all for very low prices?

Here is a GS250 for $1,500.00, its not a “copy of a Ninja” its engine is a copy of a Honda 230cc engine and has about 18hp.

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/mcy/1769817530.html

If you buy a used bike you can take it to a mechanic they can check the bike over, less than $100.00 dollars.
There has to be a parts book, owners manual and service manual. If it ever needs anything then its a matter of contacting a dealer and or distributor.

If you buy Chinese check that on the bikes, call or find the people that you would need just in case. Zongshen America operates out of Miami.

If you are stuck on a Chinese street bike, that style bike that’s the one to go with being in South Florida.

Then you can have this
http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/mcy/1738183185.html

To bad its Orange….. :o

[bonedog74]

I think after all of the advice, I will probably buy a used Ninja 250. I just have to find one I like for the right price. I just don't like that they have such an out-dated body style. You can't really tell '07 from a '00, because they never updated until '08. Now THAT is a bike I would buy in a heart beat if I found one under $2,000. But that will be a few more years. By then I might be looking at a 600cc, though.

[katoranger]

Buy the ninja and then upgrade in a couple years. You should be able to recoup most of the money back then.

Allen

[SpudRider]

I think you are wise to get the used Ninja. The older version of the Ninja is much easier to work on. In particular, the valve adjustments are far easier on the older Ninjas.

Once again, I'm not trying to steer you away from here; we will love to have you post in our "Other Stuff" Forum. However, you should check out the Nina 250 forums on the web; they have a wealth of information available on them.

Spud

[katoranger]

This looks like a pretty good deal.

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/mcy/1771888804.html

[michel-laws]

can i purchase it online

[bonedog74]

Originally Posted by michel-laws

can i purchase it online

You can purchase both the zongshen and lifan online. You cannot buy these at your regular motorcycle dealer. If you find one online, and live near the dealer, you can buy it in person. Anything on craigslist, you have to contact the seller.