Oracle 195 Posted September 16, 2014 Step into an "Adventure Bike" for $2800... http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/chinese-built-250cc-adventure-bike-coming-to-the-us/ Regardless of price, this is not my cup of tea. But I wonder if there will be a market for it here. I guess we'll find out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Czechsix 1 Posted September 16, 2014 I don't hold any high hopes...small displacement is one thing, but no product support is a deal killer. Seeing the past performance of Chinese bikes here....I'll watch from a distance while I try to find that killer deal on a Super Tenere or DL650.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted September 16, 2014 Half the torque and 12hp down on a klr while only weighing 27lbs less? Where do I sign up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted September 16, 2014 http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/ccm-gp450-adventure-us-distribution-confirmed/2/ CCM Adventure 450 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted September 16, 2014 http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/ccm-gp450-adventure-us-distribution-confirmed/2/ CCM Adventure 450 English review mid-way thru. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 512 Posted September 16, 2014 Ummmm.....I would never buy a bike made in China. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recycled 0 Posted September 20, 2014 I think I will be waiting for something around a 450 and under 300 lbs. from the big 4. Hopefully it will be under $8k if it ever happens. Another dream is a baby Tenere based on the FZ-07 engine. For now I have the 350exc in mind to replace to overweight DRZ that I got rid of in 2012, just have to wait for the budget to support it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Czechsix 1 Posted September 20, 2014 Yeah, I'm waiting to see if they do the 700-800cc Tenere that's rumored... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted September 20, 2014 Yeah, I'm waiting to see if they do the 700-800cc Tenere that's rumored... How about a 660?? Yamaha XT660Z Ténéré Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Czechsix 1 Posted September 20, 2014 Wouldn't mind trying one out...but don't want to move to Europe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted September 20, 2014 Why do those Adventure bikes look and sound so much like the KTM's ? Are the parts interchangeable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted September 20, 2014 Why do those Adventure bikes look and sound so much like the KTM's ? Are the parts interchangeable? Sounds like a KTM? Have you actually heard one run? I have not heard of any collaboration between KTM and Yamaha, so I'd have to say no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted September 20, 2014 Wouldn't mind trying one out...but don't want to move to Europe Yeah, that part does suck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted September 21, 2014 KTM has doubled sales volme since 2008, with 123,859 motorcycles sold worldwide in 2013 (107,142 units sold in 2012) KTM has contract manufacturing and their own manufacturing facilities in India, Malaysia and Colombia (of all places). CFMoto in China will produce KTM bikes and more factories are planned in Thailand, Brazil and the Philippines. The plan is to increase production to 200,000 motorcycles by 2016. . CFMoto in China will produce KTM bikes and more factories are planned in Thailand, Brazil and the Philippines. The plan is to increase production to 200,000 motorcycles by 2016. Wait... thats 547.9 bikes a day .? The collaboration is'nt between KTM and Yamaha,..its between KTM and CFMoto(in China) As far as Yamaha is concerned id like to see the XT660Z come to the states also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driss 0 Posted September 23, 2014 http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/ccm-gp450-adventure-us-distribution-confirmed/2/ CCM Adventure 450 English review mid-way thru. This guy is speaking German not English Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Czechsix 1 Posted September 23, 2014 http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/ccm-gp450-adventure-us-distribution-confirmed/2/ CCM Adventure 450 English review mid-way thru. This guy is speaking German not English Go about halfway in, the UK importer rep is giving a "review" of the bike - IOW, how awesome it is, how it fills a gap that no one else does, how much interest it's generated, how many dealers will handle it...oh, did I tell you how awesome it is? Well it is, it's awesome. Quite a review, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites