Chinese bikes are not a new phenomenon for the Indian automotive industry. Chinese bikes first entered into Indian market way back in 2002. Two Chinese bike companies, China Jaialnag Industrial Company Ltd which was the largest enterprise in the area of motorcycle manufacturing in China and another major Chinese player Chongquing Kinlong Motorcycle Manufacture Co Ltd, launched their bikes in 2002. Though, they did not achieve much success, yet they were talked about because of the low price they were offering.
Year 2007 again witnessed renewed attempts by Chinese bike manufacturers with better quality and low cost bikes.
Three Chinese bike manufacturers,
Cixi Kingring Motorcycle Company,
Huzhou Jiajieshi Machine & Electric Company
and Xindayang Group Company Ltd.
came up with new offerings of Jinlun 162 FMJ Cruiser, 125cc gearless scooter, 125cc bike respectively.
Thereafter, another company called Dayang Naga-kawa Motors launched two bikes under the brand name of Nagakawa.
The bikes are four-strokers and are available in100cc and a 125cc. These Chinese bikes have raised handlebars that give a semi-cruiser-type riding appeal to it. One of these Chinese bikes is called the NK 100 and it is powered by a 97.3cc single-cylinder. The bike has a conventional set-up of an SOHC and two valves. Another Chinese bike that is called NK 125 has a similar kind of a set up except for the larger displacement of 124.6 cc. Both these bikes have this antediluvian box type headlight which gives a classic feel to them. Good acceleration, short gearing and a responsive characteristic is what is noticeable about them.
Both NK 100 and NK 125 contain Chinese rubber which is manufactured by a Chinese company Huaya. This rubber is thick enough and apt for Indian roads. NK 100 is affordable at around Rs. 30,000 while the NK125 costs around Rs. 42,000. These Chinese bikes have a digital gear indicator, a tachometer, and alloy wheel apart from an electric remote start which is the attractive feature for many. The finishing that is given to these bikes is good enough. They also have a tail light which is really catchy during night rides. On the performance front, both bikes are reasonably good while the look and the feel given to them are pretty attractive |
