Yeah I'd considered the Madass, and I notice there are even pannier racks available for it so it can take soft luggage. Also in that photo it looks like there's an ari intake set up quite high under the downtube (always good for fording rivers I guess. Can't say I'm keen on the look of the headlights, and being in France it reminds me of the teenagers on clapped out mopeds I'm exposed to everyday. But I reckon as a teeny tourer it could actually be quite good.

Only thing is I've already got a 125 Derbi Terra Adventure, and so I fancy something twist and go, for the challenge.

Another option you could try is contacting some of the importers of cheap Chinese/Taiwanese bikes. Kymco are making a big fuss about them making some parts for the new BMW singles so why not lay down a challenge. See if they put up or shut up.

Only problem is, there's a very real chance you may not bring it home!

I agree with Craig. There are actually 2 brands of higher end Chinese bikes that have warranties and pickup policies in case of breakdown.

One claims no matter where you are, they will tow your bike to the nearest dealer. Now this would be a true challenge to see if they would honor their warranty. Of course, their scooters are more costly than the "disposable"Chinese scooters, but you won't be stranded, either.

Read through this company's site

DIAMO Motors

and

::QLINK MOTOR::

The other option, and one in which I would consider because I have lusted after one since I was 10, is a clone of the Honda mini-trailbike CT70.

The newest wave have 110cc engines such as these on the front page of this site (unless you want the smaller Z50 replica)

Hooper Imports Experts on Chinese Motorcycles and Parts, Engines

One of the "better" brands of Chinese stuff has 125cc versions of the trail bike

2009 Pitster Classic 125

Honda brings back monkey bike - Motorcycle News

Or do a RTW trip on one of these and I promise I'll buy the DVD :Beach:

I guess Honda wanted to get back in on the action that the Chinese had gotten "cloning" Honda's bikes. :clap:

Hmmm, 282 mpg, well it'd be cheap, but at a max speed of 19mph, it might be a while before you get it mate.