Which engine?

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by Gramigno

I was wrong, I do apologize,

Because it's a work tool, it could be anything, I said OHC because I didn't know that OHV maybe even more reliable, I said 250cc just because I'm very heavy and I thought with a smaller engine the bike wasn't able to move me,, and I said Zongshen just because I thought that brand was very reliable, but if I'm example Lifiag that I read here for the first time has prove as well good I'm interested in it too and so on.
I'm reading pretty much everything I find on this forum and the more I learn, the more I realize I still know nothing on this topic.



The other thing like been simpler, off road capable,, durable, reliable, with good mpg was correct, I still think it

The Overhead Cam engines are just as reliable (Zongshen). Just keep good oil in them, and don't abuse these little engines/transmissions and they will run well for many many miles.

I would really check out the Zongshen 250 when you get there (if I was you). $2000 is a LOW price, and I really think it will be just as good as Hawk, Templar, and other bikes you hear about on this website.

[Gramigno]

Originally Posted by Thumper

The Overhead Cam engines are just as reliable (Zongshen). Just keep good oil in them, and don't abuse these little engines/transmissions and they will run well for many many miles.

I would really check out the Zongshen 250 when you get there (if I was you). $2000 is a LOW price, and I really think it will be just as good as Hawk, Templar, and other bikes you hear about on this website.

I will, mate!
It's a great value for money, but because I'll check every single bike available in town before making a decision I'd like to get some more advices, and to learn as much as possible about the topic, in this way I hope to recognize the single bike even rebranded and have a little bit of knowledge to get the best one for the job

[rideoutadv]

Originally Posted by Gramigno

I will, mate!
It's a great value for money, but because I'll check every single bike available in town before making a decision I'd like to get some more advices, and to learn as much as possible about the topic, in this way I hope to recognize the single bike even rebranded and have a little bit of knowledge to get the best one for the job

I would heavily consider what kind of roads and speeds people are travelling. Motorcycles are tools, and while some can do a lot, there is definitely such thing as the wrong tool for the job. I have heard (but haven't had the pleasure of seeing for myself) that third world countries have a lot of dirt roads and consequently low travel speeds. If that's the case, an aggressive knobby tire, and low gearing will feel right at home. If you end up needing to take the highway on a regular basis, having a bike with 6 gears might be a smart choice. Just try to think about the reality of the riding you'll be doing and match it with what you prefer in a motorcycle.

[Gramigno]

Originally Posted by rideoutadv

I would heavily consider what kind of roads and speeds people are travelling. Motorcycles are tools, and while some can do a lot, there is definitely such thing as the wrong tool for the job. I have heard (but haven't had the pleasure of seeing for myself) that third world countries have a lot of dirt roads and consequently low travel speeds. If that's the case, an aggressive knobby tire, and low gearing will feel right at home. If you end up needing to take the highway on a regular basis, having a bike with 6 gears might be a smart choice. Just try to think about the reality of the riding you'll be doing and match it with what you prefer in a motorcycle.

True, I'll be a rider in the way a delivery boy is, I mostly will ride on tarmac be cause I'll be in the city, often off-road just for fun, sometimes highway use because from town to town they have a motorway and the Pan American road with 55moh speed limit, semi and heavy truc included.


Mostly.on road because riders work inside the city limits,, weekends trips on motorway, after hours off road in the jungle









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