Top Chinese motorcycle brands

In the time of 90's decade Japanese motorbikes were all in all. Honda HS100, Suzuki AX100, Yamaha RX100 were the king of that time. Beside these Honda S110, Honda CG125, Honda CD80 were also very famous. You can still find them on the road with proud air. After 90's decade Indian and Chinese bikes started to come in through the privet organization, previously Japanese bikes exported by Government organization names as “Atlas Bangladesh Limited”

Just only for few circumstances Indian bikes captured the market of our country. 1- Less export expense due to neighbor country, parts were available as well.

2- It was totally forbidden on the exporting of Japanese motorbikes, 2 stroke bikes also closed for different issue and no one try to export these later.

3- At the same time, Chinese corporate industries were very casual to export their bike in Bangladesh. Their focus only on the market of Latin area.

But now they are counting their loss. We have some heavy weight Chinese brand in our market but some of name/identity less Chinese brand makes a bad image in our mind on the Chinese motorbikes. On the other hand, Indian bikes makes a strong position in the market but many of their parts manufactured in the China and Chinese bikes making their heavy business in the Europe and America. Only because, they cannot make a good start in our country. Sometime we say about the Chinese bike that “Chinese bikes never live a long life” “there is no resell value of Chinese bike”.

The main scenario is different then what we are actually can imagine. China is one of the super power of the technology of the recent time. You cannot neglect their all rounding performance when they are ahead from all the side. At the same time, China is the only country who produce more then 30 millions of bike where 20 millions are produce by the rest of the world.

Yes, it is true that every one is going confess that Chinese bikes quality are increasing day by day. But not yet in the top which not means they can't. Whatever the brand you ride, some of the parts of it are made in China.

There is no way but to confess that, only a decade before China prefer easy rate bike then the quality. Actually they gone through a odd tactics of their business policy by serving some cheap product at first and gain the attention of their customers, gain a big amount of capital and then serve quality product. Just as like they done at the matter of Mobile/Cell phone.

The same thing they have done on the matter of motorbikes. In the region of Latin America, Africa, East Europe and South east Asian third worlds countries they have captured by serving cheap rate bikes. And now from the last few decade they are fighting with the Indian bikes in their own market specially in the Latin America.

“Marco Tarsa” is the corespondent of “ChinaMotor Magazine” in the Latin America says that, Indian bikes companies demanding the Chinese ground market. When the farmers have some extra money in their hand, they look for quality bikes at least better then Chinese low rate quality and the Indian bikes grab this opportunity very keenly. Chinese companies hit by a big hit with this incident and hence they started to improve the quality of their bikes. And now they charming again and again with the quality.




Lets take a look on some Chinese bikes which are in the center of discussion of the bikers:

Loncin
Loncin was founded in 1993 in Chongqing. Loncin is the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for some of BMW’s engines (the engine for the G650GS for example). They are available with both 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines . They are also known for being extremely reliable and fuel-efficient. Loncin was the second largest producer of motorcycles in China for 2012, making over 1.5 million units. Beside these, they use maximum technology as like “CNC lathes and machining”. They have the quality assurance certificate “ Loncin ISO 9002” and almost each of the models are certified by “European Union”. This is the first Chinese brand who compete in the MotoGP with own bike and team. The manufacturer is the largest exporter, exporting 45% of its production, including more than 35,000 BMW engines. An up and coming motorcycle from Loncin is the Loncin CR9 (also known as the LX650), which uses the licensed G650GS engine, unveiled at the CIMA exhibition in October 2012.

Lifan
Lifan started as a motorcycle repair shop in Chongqing in 1992 by former political dissident “Yin Mingshan” and 9 employees. The company has grown rapidly. In 2001, Lifan was the first Chinese motorcycle brand to be sold in Japan. In 2003 they started building buses and in 2005 they started to focus on automobile production. They have become the 3rd largest producer of motorcycles in China for 2012, producing just over 1.4 million units in 2012, and one of China’s top 500 companies. In 2011, Lifan started a strategic partnership with MV Augusta, which seems to be a move which will allow Lifan to improve QC issues and start producing larger displacement motorcycle engines.

CFMoto
This is one of the best Chinese brand and well known world wide very widely for its excellency. CFMOTO's research and development team made with 200 employees across five countries. The designers of this company pulled out all the stops in the art of vehicles and engine designing, they own more than 110 registrations patent and independent intellectual rights, and the drive for innovation also extends to its accessories. With the resources of advanced research and development facility, CFMOTO is striding forward towards the world-class manufacturer in the power sports industry.

Zongshen
These are made in partnership with Harley Davidson and Piaggio, which means that many of the important engine specifications are compatible with these manufacturers. That makes it a little easier to get the right replacement parts. In just 20 years, Zongshen Group produced over 1 million motorcycle units in 2012 and exports to over 70 countries. One motorcycle to look out for from Zongshen is the 250cc RX3 tourer, which takes design elements from the BMW 650GS and Suzuki V-Strom.

QianJiang
This one was founded in 1985 (hereinafter referred to as QJ) with registered office in Winling (Zhejiang province) is now one of the largest manufacturer of 2 wheeler in China. The U.S. $460 million QJ is a state holding enterprise with a 5 domestic subsidiaries, 10 branches, 1 overseas subsidiary and over 10,000 employees. In 2005 its named as the “Qianjiang-Benelli Motorcycle Group (QJB)”
when the whole company is been sold to the “Benelli”. Recently they have owned one of the most famous bike of this time “Keeway” and this bike mostly famous in Europe and America and it is exported more then 80 countries including Bangladesh.

Dayun
This company makes both motorcycles and motorcycle engines. There are actually several worldwide manufacturers that use Dayun engines for their motorcycles. They have more then 40 models in their list and have big market in the Europe, Middle east, north and south America and Africa. At the same time, customers are very much satisfied with the service. Each of the bike produced with quality for EU Market and E-mark label passed.

Jialing
Jialing is the oldest motorcycle maker of China, Established in 1875, Jialing began as a manufacturer of military hardware. This changed in 1975 with a pivot to producing civilian motorcycles and in 2012, Jialing produced almost 1 million motorcycles and exports its products to more than 90 countries. Jialing has been working with Honda since 1981, in the first international partnership signed by a Chinese motorcycle maker. Their 50/50 joint-venture has recently been solidified with the joint construction of a RMB 210 million (USD$35 million) new manufacturing plant in Chongqing which will add an additional production capacity of 900,000 units per year. They are keen to be seen as environmentally responsible, investing in ‘Green factory’ technology in their facilities (solar power, water recycling, reduced emissions) which is a nice touch.

Haojue
This company manufactures their motorcycles in partnership with the Japanese company Suzuki. They are widely known for their quality and advancements in technology. They are also relatively easy to purchase in China, as well as throughout the world. Haojue Holdings is the biggest partner of Japan’s Suzuki and produces 3 million Motorcycle a year with Suzuki & Haojue brand. Haojue exports to over 80 countries including Japan.

ZNEN
Zhongneng Industry is a Group Company which is known as ZNEN and it is a Chinese automobile manufacturing company in China and they are very well at their creations. Zhongneng Industry Group Company was founded in 1987. After few years of establishment ZNEN Company went into the two-wheelers business at the year 1998. From then this company has been dedicating itself in reducing the bad road condition and improving the enjoyment of traveling and riding with their products they create. At present this company is manufacturing Motorcycles, scooters, automotive and cars. In previous 20 years ZNEN Company assisted with the senior American motorcycle company very productively. This joint venture helped ZNEN to become one of the first Chinese motorcycle manufacturer which gained the American EPA and DOT certifications and also improved ZNEN's confidence to get bigger on the American market. As for its development in Europe, ZNEN expected at Italy which is known as the world's scooter birth place; ZNEN effectively developed a series of classical models including “F8” by assisting closely with the Italian motorcycle producer which has over a hundred years' production experience and which is Vespa's biggest competitor in Italy and also has the same history as Piaggio. Now ZNEN MOTOR's products are sold to nearly 138 countries and regions in the world.

Jianshe
One of the heavy weight companies of China providing products including motorcycle manufacturing, distribution, related services, automotive components, etc. 5,000 employees globally working and this one also a company Chongqing, China Founded in 1889, with experience over 120 years of experience in industry/manufacture and related services. Associated with JV cooperation and Yamaha Japan since 1980 as well as leading strategic partnership of Yamaha in China, Sold more than 14 million motorcycles. International sales to 87 countries and 6 continents.

At the last
Only for the heavy industrial growth, whole the world is looking at the China right now. They can provide quality product in a low rate and thats why from the “Apple” to many heavyweight company very much interested to deal with them. Same time, Chinese famous brands are also very well known over 100 countries. Recently many of the Chinese bike entering to Bangladesh. That only because its quality and why not people want this when original Chinese products specially bikes are very much demanded all over the world.