Main3s Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 So I'm looking for a bike and run accross this... http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/1696729844.html I've never even heard of a ZongShen!? $1850 for brand new 08 that has 2 miles on it Sure it's a 250 but for a 1st bike why not. Seems like a cheapo bike that will probably be worthless in a year or 2 or fall apart... am I wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 That's not even a Kia, it's a Lada. But for $1850 it looks like a nice learners bike. You can buy a gently used Ninja 250 for that price too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Problem with that is you wont be able to find parts, or even anyone willing to work on it. Save your pennies for a honda/yam/kaw/suzuki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted April 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 That's not even a Kia, it's a Lada. But for $1850 it looks like a nice learners bike. You can buy a gently used Ninja 250 for that price too. Hahah, yeah that's what I thought. But it's cheap and looks pretty damn good actualy. I'm just thinking re-sale. I know there's always a decent market for beginner bikes, I had just never heard of this company. Buy it this year for $1800 sell it next year for $800. At least the Ninjas hold their value I've seen a few nice ninjas on OhioRiders. Not sure if I want to go with a 250 or not. I guess a first bike is a first bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Looks like a can of tuna, which you'd probably be better of buying. But for the price...shit i dunno thats cheap for it being that new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 buy my sv650.. great running bike, great bike for a beginner, and its alot of fun. its in the for sale section not to much more in price than that korean thing you found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted April 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 by my sv650.. great running bike, great bike for a beginner, and its alot of fun. its in the for sale section not to much more in price than that korean thing you found. I know, I've seen it there and for the price and maintenance it's a really good deal. I do like it, I'm still in the shopping around stage though. If it’s still available when I’m ready to buy in early June I’ll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 You can get a Ninja 250 for that price, ride the shit out of it and sell it for what you bought it for. 2,000 miles and 2 miles isn't a whole lot of difference, and you'll get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 do not buy Junk ass chinese shit wont last a year. Better to get a EX250/500 or fzr400, something that will last and hold value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 dont buy any 250....i cant believe people still buy these things...get the sv650, perfect starter bike that you will enjoy for a few years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 dont buy any 250....i cant believe people still buy these things...get the sv650, perfect starter bike that you will enjoy for a few years! x2 on this. I love mine. Think I'ma keep it instead of jumping to an I4 anytime soon. Too much fun to be had on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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