I'm somewhat surprized at the price on this.

TeamCheap · 03-29-2009, 07:56 AM

So i was just looking at 110cc ATV's to see what CASPONE might have (yeah I'm bored right now

) and stumbled upon this bike which most of us have seen.

400cc Street Bike(400-GY)

It is a bit like a V-strom (I guess) but smaller engine but the thing that got me was the price I thought these were going to be sold for a bit more than that.

SpeedSouth · 03-29-2009, 11:17 AM

That's a great price.

I've only seen it on two other sites (where they are listed as a 400XY)

Rabbit - $2898
http://www.rabbitscooters.com/rabbit...oducts/766.htm

X-Treme Powersports - $3399
http://www.x-tremepowersports.com/in...S&Category=515

I didn't compare shipping but the one you linked says it's free. That's looking like a pretty sweet deal.

lego1970 · 03-29-2009, 11:58 AM

Those are nice looking bikes and the price is great. There was talk of this bike and a dual sport version last fall on this site and had it been for sale at the time, I would of picked up one. The only thing I don't like about this model is the tire size, and on the dual sport version they routed the water hose outside of the skid plate leaving it exposed right behind the front tire. Glad to see these bikes for sale, if I hadn't already bought a bike, I'd would of been very interested in this or the dual sport model.

TeamCheap · 03-29-2009, 12:45 PM

$2350 with FREE shipping is pretty good and I was wondering if they plan to sell the dualsport model.

I know nothing of that dealer but I'm sure if I were to get serious about buying from there I could find out enough.

culcune · 03-29-2009, 03:28 PM

If you email Xingyue, and ask the right questions, they will give you their wholesale prices. Two of the four 400cc models (this being one of the 2)wholesale for a couple hundred less than the dual sport model. The wholesale price is much less than this retail price, but involves a container of the bikes. This is a great price to get one!

Where are the members who said they would get a Chinese bike again when bigger engines were available for a decent price?

TeamCheap · 03-29-2009, 03:45 PM

Show me a dualsport model at this price and I might try to get one.

I was a bit surprized to see it and I'd bet there will be more later this year.

DefEddie · 03-29-2009, 09:02 PM

This is a great looking bike!
Awesome price,what is the engine and model brand?
Right up my ally price wise-i'm cheap.
I hate the idea of buying anything like that where I pretty much get what I get.
Being a dealer tech by trade I would much rather be able to kick some tires first.
Is there one of the "best" dealers that are dealing with this one?
By best I mean the known excellent dealers like EJ's,Phil,etc..
(I've noticed them on several other forums and i've never dealt with them but their good character "reek" on everything I read on all of them.

)
Anybody have a review?

DefEddie · 03-29-2009, 09:06 PM

http://www.olsonpowersports.net/i-mo...etbike200.html
I like the looks of this better but really need the 400cc.

culcune · 03-30-2009, 01:21 AM

The brand name is Xingyue--they are best known for their scooters in the US, but recently came out with their 400cc lineup. Roketa.com has all 4 bikes shown, but Roketa tend to get a little hopeful and will put bikes up on their site whether they actually have them in stock or are months away--but at least they show all 4 bikes.

Dragon · 03-30-2009, 11:02 PM

If this bike can do interstate all day long (75 MPH), then I'm so buying it! Anyone know if it can?

31" seat height is kind'a too low. :(

Their website wants to charge me 8% sales tax. Why?

culcune · 03-31-2009, 12:17 AM

Don't know why the 8% tax, but certain states feel entitled to sales tax from interstate deals, and Texas might be jumping on that bandwagon? However, that should take care of the tax when you go to register the bike at one of the state offices, no?

Here is a link to Roketa.com's page that has all four of the Xingyue bikes--the two adventure-touring 400's and the 2 dual sports. The dual sports cost several hundred $$'s more per bike wholesale when I enquired directly to Xingyue, so either there is better stuff on them, or they figure more people will want to jump on the dirt bikes--don't know? Teamcheap, you wanted to see the dirt bikes--maybe that place will carry them too?

I just wish that VBike would carry these!!

http://www.roketa.com/product/productlist/2628.shtml

Edit: Dragon the top speeds in the Roketa specs read 140kph which is around 85 mph, so a steady 75 mph should be obtainable--I couldn't see why a 400 couldn't maintain 75. If anyone starts to carry the dual sports, they have 34" seats-the wheels are the traditional 21"/18" versus the adventure bikes' 16"/16" wheels.

Dragon · 03-31-2009, 12:32 AM

Sales tax for motor vehicle in Texas is 6+%. I'll have to pay 6% at the tax office. This dealer's website (Olsonpowersports.net) wants to charge me another 8%. These guys don't know what they're doing! I also googled 'em, and found a bunch of bad review and not a single good one.

Dragon · 03-31-2009, 12:35 AM

I watched the video from Xingyue Canada. I'm not impressed by the sound of that engine. It sound just like my 250--noisy. It's a street bike, but it's not quiet like one.

culcune · 03-31-2009, 01:35 AM

Olson was a random find; don't undertand their 8% mentality if you have to pay another 6%? I do remember the video, and the sound doesn't sound as authoritative as the Asiawing 450

It seems like a decent bike for a commuter or even a budget cross-country cruiser. Don't talk yourself out of one yet, if you can find one at a better rated dealer for a similar price.

Dragon · 03-31-2009, 12:09 PM

Does this bike have balanced engine?

After driving a 250cc unbalanced engine for a year, I'm looking for something smoother.

03-29-2009, 07:56 AM	#1
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	I'm somewhat surprized at the price on this. So i was just looking at 110cc ATV's to see what CASPONE might have (yeah I'm bored right now ) and stumbled upon this bike which most of us have seen. 400cc Street Bike(400-GY) It is a bit like a V-strom (I guess) but smaller engine but the thing that got me was the price I thought these were going to be sold for a bit more than that.
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03-29-2009, 11:17 AM	#2
SpeedSouth Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 710	That's a great price. I've only seen it on two other sites (where they are listed as a 400XY) Rabbit - $2898 http://www.rabbitscooters.com/rabbit...oducts/766.htm X-Treme Powersports - $3399 http://www.x-tremepowersports.com/in...S&Category=515 I didn't compare shipping but the one you linked says it's free. That's looking like a pretty sweet deal. __________________ 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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03-30-2009, 11:02 PM	#10
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	If this bike can do interstate all day long (75 MPH), then I'm so buying it! Anyone know if it can? 31" seat height is kind'a too low. :( Their website wants to charge me 8% sales tax. Why? __________________ Chinabikeless
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03-31-2009, 12:32 AM	#12
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	Sales tax for motor vehicle in Texas is 6+%. I'll have to pay 6% at the tax office. This dealer's website (Olsonpowersports.net) wants to charge me another 8%. These guys don't know what they're doing! I also googled 'em, and found a bunch of bad review and not a single good one. __________________ Chinabikeless
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03-31-2009, 12:35 AM	#13
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	I watched the video from Xingyue Canada. I'm not impressed by the sound of that engine. It sound just like my 250--noisy. It's a street bike, but it's not quiet like one. __________________ Chinabikeless
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03-29-2009, 11:58 AM	#3
lego1970 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blue Springs, Missouri. United States Posts: 505	Those are nice looking bikes and the price is great. There was talk of this bike and a dual sport version last fall on this site and had it been for sale at the time, I would of picked up one. The only thing I don't like about this model is the tire size, and on the dual sport version they routed the water hose outside of the skid plate leaving it exposed right behind the front tire. Glad to see these bikes for sale, if I hadn't already bought a bike, I'd would of been very interested in this or the dual sport model.
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03-29-2009, 12:45 PM	#4
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	$2350 with FREE shipping is pretty good and I was wondering if they plan to sell the dualsport model. I know nothing of that dealer but I'm sure if I were to get serious about buying from there I could find out enough.
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03-29-2009, 03:28 PM	#5
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,055	If you email Xingyue, and ask the right questions, they will give you their wholesale prices. Two of the four 400cc models (this being one of the 2)wholesale for a couple hundred less than the dual sport model. The wholesale price is much less than this retail price, but involves a container of the bikes. This is a great price to get one! Where are the members who said they would get a Chinese bike again when bigger engines were available for a decent price?
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03-29-2009, 03:45 PM	#6
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	Show me a dualsport model at this price and I might try to get one. I was a bit surprized to see it and I'd bet there will be more later this year.
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03-29-2009, 09:02 PM	#7
DefEddie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12	This is a great looking bike! Awesome price,what is the engine and model brand? Right up my ally price wise-i'm cheap. I hate the idea of buying anything like that where I pretty much get what I get. Being a dealer tech by trade I would much rather be able to kick some tires first. Is there one of the "best" dealers that are dealing with this one? By best I mean the known excellent dealers like EJ's,Phil,etc.. (I've noticed them on several other forums and i've never dealt with them but their good character "reek" on everything I read on all of them. ) Anybody have a review?
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03-29-2009, 09:06 PM	#8
DefEddie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12	http://www.olsonpowersports.net/i-mo...etbike200.html I like the looks of this better but really need the 400cc.
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03-30-2009, 01:21 AM	#9
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,055	The brand name is Xingyue--they are best known for their scooters in the US, but recently came out with their 400cc lineup. Roketa.com has all 4 bikes shown, but Roketa tend to get a little hopeful and will put bikes up on their site whether they actually have them in stock or are months away--but at least they show all 4 bikes.
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03-31-2009, 12:17 AM	#11
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,055	Don't know why the 8% tax, but certain states feel entitled to sales tax from interstate deals, and Texas might be jumping on that bandwagon? However, that should take care of the tax when you go to register the bike at one of the state offices, no? Here is a link to Roketa.com's page that has all four of the Xingyue bikes--the two adventure-touring 400's and the 2 dual sports. The dual sports cost several hundred $$'s more per bike wholesale when I enquired directly to Xingyue, so either there is better stuff on them, or they figure more people will want to jump on the dirt bikes--don't know? Teamcheap, you wanted to see the dirt bikes--maybe that place will carry them too? I just wish that VBike would carry these!! http://www.roketa.com/product/productlist/2628.shtml Edit: Dragon the top speeds in the Roketa specs read 140kph which is around 85 mph, so a steady 75 mph should be obtainable--I couldn't see why a 400 couldn't maintain 75. If anyone starts to carry the dual sports, they have 34" seats-the wheels are the traditional 21"/18" versus the adventure bikes' 16"/16" wheels.
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03-31-2009, 01:35 AM	#14
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,055	Olson was a random find; don't undertand their 8% mentality if you have to pay another 6%? I do remember the video, and the sound doesn't sound as authoritative as the Asiawing 450 It seems like a decent bike for a commuter or even a budget cross-country cruiser. Don't talk yourself out of one yet, if you can find one at a better rated dealer for a similar price.
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03-31-2009, 12:09 PM	#15
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	Does this bike have balanced engine? After driving a 250cc unbalanced engine for a year, I'm looking for something smoother. __________________ Chinabikeless
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