Cf Moto 450mt - Page 3

XLsior · Yesterday, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport Rider

less than $6800 US. that's a good price!

Considering taxes and the 1 year ride way...It's incredible value.

XLsior · Yesterday, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdano711

Ah, this is the China spectacle bike. This is THEE one to gauge how much people are willing to spend on a China bike. This bike is not shipped in a crate to your house, is it? This bike is ONLY being sold thru dealerships, right? I think it might be a little too soon for China to make this move because at that price, I'm looking at Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, anything OTHER than a China bike.

Well, the truth is I ain't even looking 'cause I can't afford that and not being eligible for a loan makes it impossible.

The Australian Dealership pretty much confirmed they cannot keep up with the demand...The Bike is out selling major brands.

I didn't have loan access or a major deposit saved up either...

All it took me was $250 to get me on the hook and less than $50 per week on finance...Granted the interest rate will be drink spurting, but Pretty sure I could make additional payments along the way when funds allow it.

I came to realize my XL185/CG250 just isn't worth registering for the road, not enough bike for the fees...

It was a good learning experience...

bigdano711 · Today, 12:22 AM

You make a compelling argument. By going to dealerships, payment plans can be worked out. Of course they get you on interest, but that's the way the game is rigged. Interesting.

XLsior · Today, 01:38 AM

10% for the Big Guy

XLsior · Today, 02:22 AM

I just looked at used honda CB500X as a possible alternative comparison...

Depending on year and mileage you're spending about as much or more for a 23/24 model with low miles...With a bike that you could argue might not be as good...you have to go back to 10year old models to make a considerable saving.

As mentioned before I've done the whole used banger motoring for many years now I'm heading towards 44 and its about time I spoil myself and double down on a mid life crisis...

With the way the economy is going who knows how much things will cost a year or few from now....

The thing is though It would take me a couple of years to save up the funds for an upfront purchase...So financing was the only real option to replace my current bike before it needs re-registration, which I'd rather put the $ towards new wheels...

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XLsior Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,367	I just looked at used honda CB500X as a possible alternative comparison... Depending on year and mileage you're spending about as much or more for a 23/24 model with low miles...With a bike that you could argue might not be as good...you have to go back to 10year old models to make a considerable saving. As mentioned before I've done the whole used banger motoring for many years now I'm heading towards 44 and its about time I spoil myself and double down on a mid life crisis... With the way the economy is going who knows how much things will cost a year or few from now.... The thing is though It would take me a couple of years to save up the funds for an upfront purchase...So financing was the only real option to replace my current bike before it needs re-registration, which I'd rather put the $ towards new wheels...
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