250cc Street Cruiser Motorcycle

The Chinese have come a long way in terms of improving the quality of their products. Many big, reputable factories are now ISO certified for quality in their manufacturing processes. How can you know if a Chinese motorcycle that you are looking at is a good choice? Well, it's hard to say for sure, but if you can find out the name of the manufacturer and try to do some research on the internet, then that can be helpful. Look to see if the factory is ISO certified. Also, try to find out how many units are produced. That can give you an idea of how big they are. In many cases, the larger factories probably have tighter systems in place for quality control in their manufacturing processes. Also, if you are able to check out the chinese motorcycle in person, then check out obvious things like weld quality. See if all the welds look neat and well formed. Also, check for basic fit and finish of the different components. How is the paint job? How well do parts fit together? How does the quality of chromed parts look? Details like that can help give you a general idea of the overall quality and attention to detail put in by the manufacturer.

Another big question you should ask yourself while shopping for Chinese motorcycles (whether it be online or in person), is regarding parts supply. This is a big one! You need to make sure that whatever you buy will have parts accessible in the future so that you can repair & maintain your Chinese motorcycle and keep it going. It doesn't matter how cheap the initial purchase was if later your motorcycle becomes inoperable because you can not get a simple $5 repair part! Don't just take the word of the seller. Try to get proof that parts will be available for any Chinese motorcycles that you are considering to purchase. Do your homework and research the manufacturer. Fortunately, many of these Chinese motorcycles are copied heavily from Japanese designs, so it may be possible to get engine parts and others from one of the big Japanese dealers, but just be sure to question the sources of parts so you can be better assured that your motorcycle will be able to serve you for many years to come.

Some people may be a bit apprehensive regarding these low cost Chinese motorcycles. In some ways, it is similar to the early years of Japanese vehicles in the US. Initially, some people were skeptical and critical of those machines - with good reason. Some of the products were a bit questionable early on and with no track record, how could anyone know for sure what to expect. Well, as it turned out, the Japanese motorcycle industry exploded and has proven itself well over decades of producing great products. The Chinese motorcycle manufacturers seem to be in the early stages of a similar business model. Time will tell for sure, but the writing on the wall is clear... the Chinese are a formidable worldwide force in the production of motorcycles! So, the next time you see one of these machines, take a closer look. You might be surprised at the good quality and low price that you see!