Sinnis Trackstar 125cc

[easyrider]

http://www.sinnismotorcycles.com/motorcycle.php?motorcycle=Sinnis Trackstar 125cc

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/b...ckstar-125-2010-current/Sinnis/_/R-EPI-125728


Produced by Brighton-based Sinnis, but manufactured in China, the Trackstar is a cheap, trendy 125cc alternative to the CG 125 or the Virago. It’s very easy to control and manoeuvre, making it an attractive option for learners or novice bikers. It’s also got the looks and charm to interest scooter riders, commuters or city-dwellers who are won over by its unassuming, low-power appeal. Price is the biggest selling point, at £1,549 new it’s unparalleled, and if sales take off Sinnis may just redefine our perception of Chinese-made bikes.

Thoughts on a First Bike?

 

[Vince]

I know nothing about bikes but how can they build and sell these for £1500... thats seriously cheap no?

 

[Morbius]

I know nothing about bikes but how can they build and sell these for £1500... thats seriously cheap no?

The cheaper Chinese bikes tend to use lower grades of materials to try and cut costs. It reduces the life of some of the components somewhat though and they can also rust more quickly.

 

[easyrider]

It comes with a 24month Warranty

 

[4T5]

Is it made in the Jin Leng (sp?) factory ? If so they have been producing bikes for quite a while now & are getting better & better.

 

[d_brennen]

Wouldn't fancy a 70mph downhill sprint on one tbh. China = crap quality to most people so I'd be interested in reliability figures. Mega cheap though

 

[easyrider]

Is it made in the Jin Leng (sp?) factory ? If so they have been producing bikes for quite a while now & are getting better & better.

Sinnis is the UK arm of Jinan Qingqi MotorcycleCo apparantly

 

[Maccapacca]

Pretty much all copied designs, cg 125 engine etc so should be sound engineering, however they have a bad reputation with material quality and will depreciate like a stone.

Don't expect refinement or longevity of life, treat them as throw away.

 

[Mucky_Pup]

I personally wouldn't trust a Chinese bike, not with the amount of problems my mates have had with them.

 

[PardonTheWait]

I know nothing about bikes but how can they build and sell these for £1500... thats seriously cheap no?

Because it's a cheap piece of **** which is essentially a massive mess of counterfeit parts made out of low grade metal which will rust away and fall to bits.

That's how they can build and sell them for £1500. That's all they're worth, brand new.

 

[easyrider]

Because it's a cheap piece of **** which is essentially a massive mess of counterfeit parts made out of low grade metal which will rust away and fall to bits.

Is it though?

Anyway I have decided to get a Suzuki RV125 Van Van

Did my CBT today

 

[DWorrall]

Vanvan... tiny petrol tank... big wheels is all i can say lol.

 

[Maccapacca]

Is it though?

Yes it'll fall to pieces in 3 yrs and be worth a fart, good choice on the VV though

 

[easyrider]

Vanvan... tiny petrol tank... big wheels is all i can say lol.

and?

 

[easyrider]

Yes it'll fall to pieces in 3 yrs and be worth a fart, good choice on the VV though

Perfect for my commute into work on the country lanes in the sun

 

[PardonTheWait]

Is it though?

Yes, it is!

Anyway I have decided to get a Suzuki RV125 Van Van

Much more like it!

However... any particular reason why you decided against doing a DAS course and straight onto a bigger bike?

 

[easyrider]

Yes, it is!




Much more like it!

However... any particular reason why you decided against doing a DAS course and straight onto a bigger bike?

I just fancied getting a 125 for the summer and save on fuel and miles on my BMW E46. I ave been promising myself to do the CBT for years and never got around to it...I did it today and really enjoyed it.

Where I live I have no interest in going fast...Tbh I do that much motorway driving for personal reasons it will be nice to pootle along and enjoy the scenery on the way to work

 

[Morbius]

I just fancied getting a 125 for the summer and save on fuel and miles on my BMW E46. I ave been promising myself to do the CBT for years and never got around to it...I did it today and really enjoyed it.

Where I live I have no interest in going fast...Tbh I do that much motorway driving for personal reasons it will be nice to pootle along and enjoy the scenery on the way to work

There's no rush to move on to a bigger bike. This way you'll be able to learn at your own speed and you don't have the pressure of a looming test. One bonus you'll have is that should you ever want to move up, you'll have the extra confidence from all the riding that you'll have done.