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Join Date: Feb 2012
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another new guy
Hello everyone!
I'm looking at making my first Chinese bike purchase. I'm in the market for a dual sport or supermoto. I can't quite decide. No dealers around me that I have been able to locate but I have found a few used bikes that are within a reasonable driving distance. So I am left with purchasing used or buying online. I really dig the xf200, though I have also found a LF200GY-5, and an older united motors bike. Any help would be great! |
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Welcome to the forums!
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Welcome to here. I would consider the United Motors if it was the later enduro/motard (I believe 2006 to 2009). The GY-5 is a great bike, too. Post the links (assuming they are on CL) and we can give you the heads up as to whether or not the bikes are worth looking at.
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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![]() gy5 http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/mcy/2837040344.html xf http://hickory.craigslist.org/mcy/2775344973.html um http://swva.craigslist.org/mcy/2824845292.html The gy5 and xf are the ones that I really like. |
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Nice bikes! I guess it boils down to whether you want a true dual sport or a super moto
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
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My last Q is back for sale on CL here:
http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/2846779289.html I recommend the XP. Just as good on the street plus it can go in the dirt, quite well actually. The reverse can't be said of the XF. Welcome to the forum. Bill ![]()
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Welcome; we are glad you joined us!
![]() Of the bikes you listed, I think the Lifan GY-5 and QLink XF200 are the better buys. I also think the QLink XF200 is better built than the Lifan GY-5. However, as with FastDoc, I much prefer a dual sport motorcycle to a supermoto bike. ![]() ![]() Spud ![]()
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Altamont, Kansas
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The price on the GY5 is too high in my opinion, but it is a good bike. It will require more upkeep than the xf. If you plan to ride mostly street go for the Q.
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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No, I am too far to buy them out from under you
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Agreed. The Q certainly seems to be the better bike (from the reports I've read here), and the GY-5 is a little high. I'd jump on that GY-5 for around the $900 mark.
I love the Supermoto look, but it's really a single purpose bike.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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I definitely think the QLink XF200 is a good buy, and the best manufactured bike of the three listed.
![]() ![]() The 17-inch wheels of a supermoto offer less performance off road. But the greatest disadvantage is the lack knobby tires for the 17-inch wheels. ![]() Spud ![]()
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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Thanks everyone. I believe I will check out the xf as it will mainly just be a street bike and I already have several dirtbikes for when I want to hit some trails.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Of course, it couldn't hurt to haggle a little on the price...
edit--I looked at the ad again--it comes with saddle bags! Cool extra, considering these bikes did not have a luggage rack (I think someone did find racks for these a few years ago) I know that some were pointing toward the dual sport, but you made a good point about having dirt bikes for that already!
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