Lifan vs SunL

razorbacksrule · 01-26-2009, 09:52 PM

Iwas thinking of ordering a Lifan 200cc dualsport but a local dealer sells a SunL 200cc bike cheaper and he has parts on hand and offers a warranty . Are SunL as good as Lifan ?

culcune · 01-27-2009, 10:31 AM

Since you have a dealer, with parts, I would go with the SunL--Lifan doesn't have the best reputation in the US

phil · 01-27-2009, 06:41 PM

i would look more at the dealer than the bike i would have to give the lifan a better quality but if the dealer is good that most important

Jim · 01-27-2009, 07:14 PM

I haven't had any experience with SunL, but I've owned 2 Lifan's, and had others I know own Lifans, with no major issues.

AZ200cc · 01-27-2009, 07:30 PM

I can't recall reading very much on here that was positive about SunL...I do recall plenty that wasn't.

pizzarider · 01-29-2009, 09:54 PM

I have a SUNL/HSUN and it I delivered pizzas on it in summer and fall and put over 3000 miles on it in 2 months and it is still running great after 6 months of hard wear and tear.

SpeedSouth · 01-29-2009, 10:08 PM

The fact that it's a bit cheaper than the Lifan should be a small indication that it's not quite on par for quality, but as others have mentioned....having a dealer w/ parts close by can be worth a lot....IF you have problems.

And that's the real unknown. Any bike can be a lemon. Most of the life expectancy of a bike is in it's care/neglect and use/abuse. But, sometimes stuff happens. When stuff happens, you'll probably want a dealer near-by. If stuff never happens...well, just be happy.

Best of luck with the decision. Let us know what/when/how it goes....and PLEASE post pictures!
We love pictures!

SpudRider · 01-29-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedSouth

...Best of luck with the decision. Let us know what/when/how it goes....and PLEASE post pictures!
We love pictures!

Yes, please post photos! We love to see photos!

Spud

01-26-2009, 09:52 PM	#1
razorbacksrule Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3	Lifan vs SunL Iwas thinking of ordering a Lifan 200cc dualsport but a local dealer sells a SunL 200cc bike cheaper and he has parts on hand and offers a warranty . Are SunL as good as Lifan ?
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01-27-2009, 06:41 PM	#3
phil Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: wise va Posts: 636	i would look more at the dealer than the bike i would have to give the lifan a better quality but if the dealer is good that most important __________________ halls auto l coolster, modcycles, yanmar & zongshen, dealer fired roketa,lifan and jet moto and apollo quit me who's next
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01-27-2009, 07:14 PM	#4
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I haven't had any experience with SunL, but I've owned 2 Lifan's, and had others I know own Lifans, with no major issues. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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01-27-2009, 07:30 PM	#5
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	I can't recall reading very much on here that was positive about SunL...I do recall plenty that wasn't. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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01-29-2009, 10:08 PM	#7
SpeedSouth Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 710	The fact that it's a bit cheaper than the Lifan should be a small indication that it's not quite on par for quality, but as others have mentioned....having a dealer w/ parts close by can be worth a lot....IF you have problems. And that's the real unknown. Any bike can be a lemon. Most of the life expectancy of a bike is in it's care/neglect and use/abuse. But, sometimes stuff happens. When stuff happens, you'll probably want a dealer near-by. If stuff never happens...well, just be happy. Best of luck with the decision. Let us know what/when/how it goes....and PLEASE post pictures! We love pictures! __________________ 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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01-27-2009, 10:31 AM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Since you have a dealer, with parts, I would go with the SunL--Lifan doesn't have the best reputation in the US
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01-29-2009, 09:54 PM	#6
pizzarider Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 144	I have a SUNL/HSUN and it I delivered pizzas on it in summer and fall and put over 3000 miles on it in 2 months and it is still running great after 6 months of hard wear and tear.
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