Can you ride a motorcycle in China? While there are lots of fans of motorcycles in China, it is legally prohibited in most areas since in most major cities, if not all, motorcycles are illegal.
One of the main reasons is that motorcycles are responsible for too many accidents. For those people who haven’t seen the reality of traffic in China, it is very common that if the local government cared so much about accidents, they probably would put more enforcement.
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Motorcycles are also seen as nothing more than a cheap transportation option for poor people, while motorcycles are considered a kind of hobby and purchased by enthusiasts and hobbyists in the West.
However, this situation has changed. Even though there are still a lot of cities banning motorcycles, more and more Chinese people, especially Generation Z in China, are becoming enthusiasts of motorcycles, not for transportation but for fun.
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There are various Chinese motorcycle brands fulfilling this need in China and I’m going to bring the list of best Chinese motorcycle brands, to see if you’re interested in them.
- KIDEN (启典)
- CYCLONE (赛科龙)
- BENDA Motorcycle (奔达摩托)
- CFMOTO (春风摩托 / 春風摩托)
- VOGE (无极摩托 / 無極摩托)
- KOVE (凯越机车 / 凱越機車)
- Motrac (摩瑞机车 / 摩瑞機車)
- Chang Jiang (长江 / 長江)
- ZONTES (升仕)
- Lifan (力帆)
- SYM (三阳 / 三陽)
- Loncin (隆鑫)
- Jialing (嘉陵)
- Qingqi (轻骑 / 輕騎)
- Where to buy motorcycles parts in China?
- Is there a 250cc motorcycle and how fast is it?
- FAQ: About Chinese motorcycles
KIDEN (启典)
Guangdong Daye Motorcycle Technology Co., Ltd., a Sino foreign joint venture, was established in 2003 with a total investment of RMB 2.6 billion. Jiangmen has obtained the customs AEO advanced certification.
It covers an area of 600 mu, has nearly 1600 employees, and 60% of them have a college degree or above. KIDEN is one of the brands of Guangdong Daye Motorcycle Technology Co., Ltd., positioning medium and small-displacement motorcycles and mini cars.
Best Motorcycle: KIDEN 150G1
Even though it’s a vintage car, it still impresses us with its design. Are you serious? What retro pays attention to is an original style, which is more an expression of feelings.
However, KIDEN 150G1 is completely beyond it, making this model, which should have been relatively introverted, have an extremely avant-garde performance. Now I can see the retro type of motorcycle should not only express simplicity but also integrate with fashion avant-garde.
CYCLONE (赛科龙)
CYCLONE brand, established in 2016, is a motorcycle brand of Zongshen Industry Group. It has won the 2015 America’s most valuable vehicle award of American media motorcycle. Today, CYCLONE is a domestic motorcycle enterprise possessing a medium and large-capacity product system.
Best Motorcycle: CYCLONE RA2
The cruiser type of motorcycle normally was used to be tall and powerful, but this CYCLONE RA2 with Harley style is more focusing on a compact design, but even so, this car still has the domineering flavor of the cruiser motorcycle, which will give people a feeling of impress.
BENDA Motorcycle (奔达摩托)
Founded in 1994, BENDA motorcycle, formerly known as Zhejiang Zhongnan Motorcycle Co., Ltd., is one of the four backbone motorcycle enterprises with the longest history in Zhejiang Province, with independent motor vehicle production qualification and export qualification.
In 2012, after restructuring and transformation, the traditional product line was completely replaced by an independent heavy machinery R & D department and engine business department.
It is an enterprise with complete whole process manufacturing capabilities such as vehicle design, power R & D, power manufacturing, and vehicle manufacturing.
Best Motorcycle: Chinchilla 300
The appearance of this motorcycle makes Chinese people understand the unique charm of cruiser motorcycles. Before that, BENDA launched another one called GV300s which has impressed lots of people, this “chinchilla ” obviously has its unique attraction. It is plump but not bloated, compact but coordinated, you just can’t keep your eyes off it.
CFMOTO (春风摩托 / 春風摩托)
CFMOTO’s main business is the R & D, manufacturing, and sales of all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and aftermarket supplies.
They focus on the core competitiveness of large capacity water-cooled power technology, create unparalleled control, and driving fun with an enterprising spirit. Just let the details show the sense of science and technology that keeps pace with the times.
Best Motorcycle: CFMOTO 250SR
The sports motorcycle may emphasize more on the performance of acceleration and extreme speed, but if it does not have the stylish design, it may not be truly called a perfect motorcycle. The CFMOTO 250SR obviously knows it.
It not only ensures the performance but also optimizes the design, making this motorcycle looks more all-around type.
VOGE (无极摩托 / 無極摩托)
VOGE, a high-end locomotive brand of Longxin General Dynamics Co., Ltd., was launched at the 15th Chongqing International Motorcycle Expo on September 21, 2018. The new VOGE is intended to bring consumers a high-quality, cost-effective, and fun sports locomotive brand.
Not only focus on technical parameters but also on the humanization of science and technology, from high-tech tools such as intelligent 64 channel high-speed strain test system and intelligent automatic driving test system to technical cooperation with foreign top technical teams including Siemens in the United States, Siemens in Italy, Ricardo in Germany, Reino in Germany and AVL in Austria.
Best Motorcycle: VOGE 500DS
VOGE series models have always been famous for their stylish design and affordable price.
This VOGE 500DS should be the most representative one. In terms of quality and performance, it is actually quite outstanding. Its service life, performance, and stability are very reliable, and the engine guard bar is equipped as standard, covering the mailbox. It can also effectively protect the locomotive.
With a fuel tank capacity of 17.2l, it can last more than 300km, even for long-distance travel.
KOVE (凯越机车 / 凱越機車)
Tibet Everest (Summit) Colove Motorcycle Co., Ltd, is set in Chongqing by Tibet New-Everest Industrial Group as a division of medium & large displacement motorcycles to cope with the coming medium & big displacement trend in China.
Best Motorcycle: KOVE 500X
After KOVE launched 500X, it attracted the attention of many riders in China with its cost-effectiveness. Soon after, it launched the retro model KOVE 500F and launched the 500X with a single rocker arm version.
The classic KOVE 500X power is equipped with a two-cylinder water-cooled engine with an actual capacity of 471cc, with a maximum power of 35kw / 8500rpm, a maximum torque of 43n · M / 7500rpm, KYB full preload/damping, adjustable damping, all LED lighting, ABS, three optional boxes, etc.
Motrac (摩瑞机车 / 摩瑞機車)
Shenzhen Motrac Hechuang Information Technology Co., Ltd., mainly engaged in Motrac locomotive, is an earlier motorcycle enterprise in China that focus on the field of differentiated fans in product positioning and R & D, aiming to make everyone enjoy the fun of subverting locomotive.
The series of models designed and produced in 2008 have been affirmed by friction powder at home and abroad.
Best Motorcycle: Wolverine
This Wolverine motorcycle is possessing the V-cylinder water-cooled 800cc engine platform, the same sense of muscle and satiety. Delphi EFI system, adjustable inverted damping, adjustable rear damping.
The front brake adopts opposite four-piston radial calipers, equipped with double floating discs and a standard ABS system, with 42kw / 6000rpm maximum power and 70nm / 5000rpm maximum torque.
Chang Jiang (长江 / 長江)
Chang Jiang (simplified Chinese: 长江; traditional Chinese: 長江; pinyin: Cháng Jiāng) is the transcribed brand name of motorcycles that were once manufactured by the China Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Company. Chang Jiang is probably one of the most well-known Chinese manufacturers thanks to their honesty.
They make replicas (direct copies!) of old-school Russian and German motorcycles. It takes its name from the Chang Jiang River.
Best Motorcycle: Chang Jiang 650
It has been years since the birth of Chang Jiang 650. It has continuously improved its products and has well grasped the specific needs of consumers for side three wheels. This year, it has successively launched the Bobbie series with a strong retro style.
The newly designed boat side bucket and bobber style stand-alone are disconnected from the old Changjiang 750 due to the instantaneous improvement of its appearance, it also marks that the Changjiang 650 series has completely stepped out of the road of imitation.
ZONTES (升仕)
Guangdong Daye Motorcycle Technology Co., Ltd., a Sino foreign joint venture, was established in 2003 with a total investment of RMB 2.6 billion. It has obtained the AEO advanced certification from the customs.
It covers an area of 600 mu, has nearly 1600 employees, and 60% of them have a college degree or above. ZONTES is one of the brands of Guangdong Daye Motorcycle Technology Co., Ltd., positioning large and medium capacity motorcycles and microcars.
Best Motorcycle: ZONTES 310S
As far as Chinese motorcycles go, ZONTES 310S is pretty forward-thinking in the styling department. I think the best thing about ZONTES 310S is keyless ignition. This is a great tailored function for China’s national environment.
In the future, the road administration and traffic police can’t pull out your key when checking the car. I want to buy it for that alone and hope all motorcycle enterprises can keep up and completely solve the most painful pain points of motorcycle riders in China.
Lifan (力帆)
The line of Lifan bikes includes different classes of mcies (from enduro up to choppers), and they all are sufficiently cheap from a perspective of buying as well as in service.
At the same time, the experience of owners shows: Lifan mcies do not break often. Lifan bikes are cheap, but, in the majority of cases, are very practical.
SYM (三阳 / 三陽)
These motorcycles from Taiwan are manufactured only there; they hold the top mark among similar analogs from China. It is due to their original design and relatively low price, which is clearly below analogs.
In a case, if a means of transport for every day at a low price and of a decent look is necessary, SYM motorcycles will perfectly fit.
Loncin (隆鑫)
Loncin was founded in 1993 in Chongqing. Loncin is an Original Equipment Manufacturer for some engines of BMW.
In 2012, Loncin became the second-biggest producer of motorcycles in China, then its volume of production became more than 1,5 million units. The producer is also the biggest exporter: 45% of its products go for export.
Jialing (嘉陵)
China Jialing Group is a national large-scale enterprise group with motorcycle and its engine, special equipment, optical optoelectronics, automobile, and motorcycle parts as the leading industries.
China Jialing Group, formerly known as the Jialing machinery factory, was founded in 1875 in Longhua Branch of Shanghai Jiangnan manufacturing Bureau of the Qing government.
It is one of the earliest ordnance enterprises in modern China. After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, it was moved to the Bank of the Jialing River in Shapingba, Chongqing in 1938. In 1979, Jialing implemented the “military to civilian” development and production of motorcycles, which is the founder and guide of China’s motorcycle industry.
Qingqi (轻骑 / 輕騎)
Qingqi Group is the first enterprise in China to produce civil motorcycles. It was founded in 1956 and is now a super-large enterprise group.
It is one of the major enterprise groups supported by Shandong Province and the first enterprise in the motorcycle industry to pass the ISO90001 international quality certification.
The business areas include the development, production, and sales of motorcycles, automobiles, electric vehicles and engines, real estate development, international trade, etc.
With one national enterprise technology center and one enterprise postdoctoral workstation, it is one of the national pilot units of technological innovation.
Where to buy motorcycles parts in China?
If you’re looking for motorcycles parts in China, I recommend you to buy online and because it’s just really hard to find a motorcycle mortar and brick store in China. Here are some websites that may help you out.
- VMC Chinese parts: click to check
- CMPO: click to check
- AliExpress: click to check
- Made in China: click to check
- Alibaba: click to check
Is there a 250cc motorcycle and how fast is it?
The obvious solution is a 250cc motorcycle, which offers the perfect blend of small-capacity simplicity but with enough grunt to tackle the job at hand. While the 250cc motorcycle market has a big presence all over the world
The average 250cc motorcycle will have a top speed of around 130 km/h or 80 mph. The weather and road conditions will have an impact on the top cruising speed as well as the load being carried. A change of tire, sprockets, or a tuning kit can increase your top speed.
FAQ: About Chinese motorcycles
China is to ban motorcycles from the sprawling southern city of Guangzhou to cut the accident rate and reduce robberies. The ban has been in effect since 2007, with the first restrictions taking effect within three months.
In some wild west areas of China, there is no real restriction on riding motorcycles and perhaps you can ride a motorcycle. But still, it is legally prohibited in most areas of China.
