02-28-2009, 02:38 PM | #1 |
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Qlink has an interesting-looking line-up
http://www.qlinkmotor.com/
They have added a motard-y looking bike, and a naked and full-fairing 250 sport bike, and a 400cc scooter. Not sure who manufactures their Magelli lineup, but they still offer the XF and XP200 motard/dual-sport bikes. More interesting offering worth a look! |
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02-28-2009, 02:58 PM | #2 |
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I'm came real close to buying the XP200. In person they look pretty high quality. The other bikes in the lineup look nice as well.
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02-28-2009, 05:03 PM | #3 |
I like that Legacy bike. Someone in town here has one but I have never been able to get a close up look at it.
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02-28-2009, 06:22 PM | #4 |
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The XP/XF are very good Chinese dual sports, if not the best. The Chinese maufacturer, Qingqi, is the OEM for Suzuki's DR200, so you are getting a near-Suzuki bike for half the price (there are some variations, but overall, the people who purchased the XF/XP's seem happy with them). The MSRP went from $2099 a couple years ago, to $2800 the last year or so, but is back down to $2095, interestingly enough, while the new Magelli is listed at an MSRP of $2900.
Randy, the Legacy is also sold as the CFMoto (actually, CFMoto is the manufacturer-I bet you wished you bought one of those than all the crap you had to do for your Tank!). It is a scooter/motorcycle hybrid as it is automatic. Qlink also re-badged CFMoto's other automatic bike, but seems to have dropped it, as well as dropping their Legend 250 (the classic, manual-shifted bike). The Magelli line-up is actually a European company. Of course they claim they are manufactured in the UK, using Taiwanese/Chinese/etc. parts, but they are probably manufactured in China. Still an intriguing lineup added to Qlink! www.magelli.com |
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02-28-2009, 10:53 PM | #5 |
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I like the 250r, but the MSRP is only $500 less than a Ninja 250. 8O :?
I can't see many people paying that for a "near-Suzuki" bike. Not until the Ninja is closer to $5k.... I wonder how many FX-3 300's Pag has sold w/ a MSRP only $600 less than the Ninja. http://www.johnnypag.com/motorcycles/sport/index.php Oh well... I guess if they want to price themselves out of a market, that's their choice. Damn shame though.
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03-01-2009, 02:49 PM | #6 |
yea... the Tank caused me plenty of electrical problems, havent had any lately, so I hope I am over the hump...
I like the enclosed look of the legacy, also the auto transmission is interesting. I wouldnt mind getting one of those for my girlfriend since she has a tough time comprehending the shifting technique....
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03-01-2009, 03:26 PM | #7 |
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That 250m Looks great, Nice bike....I wanna try one out 8)
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03-15-2009, 12:29 PM | #8 | |
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Quote:
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03-15-2009, 03:42 PM | #9 |
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Here is a video on youtube of someone who bolted a camera on his Megelli motard, the 125cc version that is sold in Europe. Seems to have decent power for a 125, so I anticipate the 250 will have a better power to weight ratio.
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