They way I see it I have several options, some easier than others, some cheaper, some more rewarding than others.

I like to ride my big bike, in this I agree with butch, for this I have two options:

1. buy a very expensive bike in China, with local registration.

2. take my bike to China, at a high price, but, probably is the cheaper option to ride a big bike, considering that I don't have to buy the bike as I already have it. The question is if it is possible. And if it is possible to ride it there and have it properly registered.

Then there is the option of the local small bike. I will like to take one of these bikes back home sooner or later, mostly for fun riding in the country side (or what's left of it and still allowed for bik riding).

Thanks for your ideas.

Honestly, if I were you I'd buy that 2nd hand F650CS, Chinabiker mentioned, or buy a Jialing JH600. If you really have lots of money you could buy a BMW new.

If you are staying in China a few years it is better to wait before buying a Chinese made bike, because the quality is improving, fuel injection is becoming more common and the engines are getting more powerful, plus there are more choices all the time.

G'Day,

Now that's what I call a really fugly bike!!! Comes very close to the ridiculous BMW C1 scooter years ago.....

Down in Shanghai, recently I have seen a few second hand BMW GS650 and KTM offroad (Enduro) bikes for sale but no idea on the pricing.

Best Regards, Seasons Greeting's! BUTCHMAN

ps: visited the official Ducati Shanghai dealership today as I had a meeting within walking distance and was priced 275000 RMB + 40000 RMB (Shanghai "A" rego / license plate) for a Ducati Hupermotard 1100S......

I dont see the point to waste my weekly income for a Ducati in China, when I can be just as cool with just my license plates :P

http://www.ohnezoll.de/bike/pic/g317/_9032528.jpg

I am more interested to post the picture of my JH600 here than arguing what is best for riding around in China:punk:

I don't think that the issue is "what's best for riding in China" but rather, "what is it that we like to ride on, be in in China or else where" :mchappy:

I'd like to ride on this, but I think that the bike might be wrong for Chinese streets..............:innocent:http://www.gsxr.es/wp-content/upload..._1-500x333.jpg

What exactly do you want to ride? :confused1: from your message it is not THAT clear. :innocent: