Jinlun 250 Sport Bike? (Chinese/UK?)

Pyrofallout · 03-02-2011, 03:26 PM

A family member is looking for a cheap 250 for a starter bike. They asked me about Jinlun, which I have never heard of before. They appear to be from the UK, but possibly Chinese made. Anyone here know anything about them good, bad or otherwise? Thanks!

BRYAN · 03-02-2011, 03:29 PM

does Junlin sound british to you? LOL!

china bike right tharr friend!

zerobounds · 03-02-2011, 03:34 PM

super cheap ninja knockoff.

less power, better off buying a 250 honestly. lots of manf problems.

Pyrofallout · 03-02-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by baditalian00

does Junlin sound british to you? LOL!

china bike right tharr friend!

Well I figured as much, but considering the manf website is .co.uk I am pretty sure they are at least based in UK, even if the bikes come out of China.

Pyrofallout · 03-02-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zerobounds

super cheap ninja knockoff.

less power, better off buying a 250 honestly. lots of manf problems.

I figure at the bare minimum buying parts for it will be utter .

Rana_250 · 03-02-2011, 03:44 PM

I remember hearing about those when I was getting ready to purchase my bike but then stuck to the Ninja 250 instead. They have almost horrible reviews with NO manf support.
Def is Chinese lol If your family member wants to start out on a lower CC bike. Then Lifan isnt as bad .Just another Chinese model and they have a Houston warehouse which I can help you if you want their info. Best thing is go with a KAWA Ninja 250 .

Doesnt have to be new. Ride it. Get the feel of how to control the bike n then UPGRADE ...

Cheers mate !

Pyrofallout · 03-02-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rana_250

I remember hearing about those when I was getting ready to purchase my bike but then stuck to the Ninja 250 instead. They have almost horrible reviews with NO manf support.
Def is Chinese lol If your family member wants to start out on a lower CC bike. Then Lifan isnt as bad .Just another Chinese model and they have a Houston warehouse which I can help you if you want their info. Best thing is go with a KAWA Ninja 250 .

Doesnt have to be new. Ride it. Get the feel of how to control the bike n then UPGRADE ...

Cheers mate !

Ya I hear you. That was my best suggestion was a Ninja 250, even if it's an older style. She just wanted some info on these bikes, I guess she saw one for sale near her or something. Right off the bat, I would be reluctant just because of the name, but she wanted me to look into them, so I am.

BRYAN · 03-02-2011, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rana_250

I remember hearing about those when I was getting ready to purchase my bike but then stuck to the Ninja 250 instead. They have almost horrible reviews with NO manf support.
Def is Chinese lol If your family member wants to start out on a lower CC bike. Then Lifan isnt as bad .Just another Chinese model and they have a Houston warehouse which I can help you if you want their info. Best thing is go with a KAWA Ninja 250 .

Doesnt have to be new. Ride it. Get the feel of how to control the bike n then UPGRADE ...

Cheers mate !

i would stay away from lifan also..part of being a new rider is wanted something new rider friendly, in the sense of maintenance and costs.

Rana_250 · 03-02-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by baditalian00

i would stay away from lifan also..part of being a new rider is wanted something new rider friendly, in the sense of maintenance and costs.

Rana_250 · 03-02-2011, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyrofallout

Ya I hear you. That was my best suggestion was a Ninja 250, even if it's an older style. She just wanted some info on these bikes, I guess she saw one for sale near her or something. Right off the bat, I would be reluctant just because of the name, but she wanted me to look into them, so I am.

Heres the promb best place as far as the info your looking for ...

There's a user club at : http://www.jinlun-owners.co.uk/ There's lots of help and advice available there

Rana_250 · 03-02-2011, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baditalian00

i would stay away from lifan also..part of being a new rider is wanted something new rider friendly, in the sense of maintenance and costs.

I drove a lifan for about 2 weeks starting out . LMAO The turn signals would go ''Beep Beep'' . that was annoying

The exhaust sounded like a fart can also.
HAHAHAHAAA Good ol Days'

BRYAN · 03-02-2011, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rana_250

Heres the promb best place as far as the info your looking for ...

There's a user club at : http://www.jinlun-owners.co.uk/ There's lots of help and advice available there

even the owners club site is GARBAGE!

Trini · 03-02-2011, 05:26 PM

Hey Pyro, my 500 is still for sale. Give me a shout if she's interested.

triumphant675r · 03-02-2011, 05:52 PM

there's always hyosung, I've heard good things about them.

Rana_250 · 03-02-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by triumphant675r

there's always hyosung, I've heard good things about them.

YUP !

Pyrofallout · 03-02-2011, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triumphant675r

there's always hyosung, I've heard good things about them.

Yes I have already suggested that to her as well.

cedestech · 03-02-2011, 11:20 PM

Honestly, they'd be better off with a 10 year old EX250....

Lokati · 03-03-2011, 01:13 AM

Ya I bought one of these bikes a while back on the super cheap (250$) to resale it. It had some idle issues if I recall... it is a total piece of . The fit and finish on the pieces is horrible, I wouldnt trust one of these things going over 20 mph..

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BRYAN Big and Cranky... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: halfway to nowhere Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 3,295 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): Trackbike: 11' ZX-10R Streetbike: 14' Monster 1200 Mtnbike: Felt 29er	does Junlin sound british to you? LOL! china bike right tharr friend!
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zerobounds Captain Concussion Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Katy Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 5,279 Experience: 3 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 70	super cheap ninja knockoff. less power, better off buying a 250 honestly. lots of manf problems.
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Rana_250 ......................... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 132 Experience: 4 years Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): 2008 Ninja 250R/2009 T-ReX 2002 Ninja 250 2005 Yamaha R6 2004 CBR 600	I remember hearing about those when I was getting ready to purchase my bike but then stuck to the Ninja 250 instead. They have almost horrible reviews with NO manf support. Def is Chinese lol If your family member wants to start out on a lower CC bike. Then Lifan isnt as bad .Just another Chinese model and they have a Houston warehouse which I can help you if you want their info. Best thing is go with a KAWA Ninja 250 . Doesnt have to be new. Ride it. Get the feel of how to control the bike n then UPGRADE ... Cheers mate !
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Trini Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SE Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 594 Experience: 5 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 07 Ninja ZX6R Fiddy	Hey Pyro, my 500 is still for sale. Give me a shout if she's interested.

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cedestech . Join Date: Sep 2008 Feedback Rating: (12) Posts: 8,303 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+	Honestly, they'd be better off with a 10 year old EX250....

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Lokati Not-a-squid Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Spring/Woodlands Feedback Rating: (4) Posts: 2,072 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 06 ZX6r (the last of the 636) ---------------------- Previously owned (most recently at least): 09 ZX10r, 08 250r, 08 Busa, 07 GSXR 600, 06 CBR 600rr, a couple 50s, 02 R6, '00 Mille, '00 R1	Ya I bought one of these bikes a while back on the super cheap (250$) to resale it. It had some idle issues if I recall... it is a total piece of . The fit and finish on the pieces is horrible, I wouldnt trust one of these things going over 20 mph..