Motomia Monza 250cc

[AMZ]

Has anyone ever had a look at this bike (Motomia Monza), or are we just throwing the generalized hatred of all things Chinese at it?

There is no "hatred" for all things Chinese from me. It is just that experience tells me what to buy and what not when it comes to bikes and Chinese is lowest on the list. Keep in mind you have come to a biker's forum asking for advice. You got that. I, me personally would rather do a Honda Twister.

That being said, a quick search of Hellopeter indicates that Motomia in South Africa is providing pretty good service and the specs show that the Monza is a nice enough bike, i.e. double discs in front. It looks modern and even exciting. It does look like it is using the Honda 250 engine as most Chinese small bikes use previous generation Honda and/or Yamaha engines anyway. Importantly, it carries a 2 year or 20 000km warranty which is excellent if the dealer will be around to honour the warranty (just saw Az said they will be around for some time). The 4000km service interval is better than most in its class. On the face of it, not a bad price at R18k.

So, basically you weigh to risks. The risk of how the second hand Twister was treated prior to you owning it, or the risk of owning a CHinese brand bike.

[Ares]

I have the 180 Pulsar and can cruise quite comfortably on the highway at 100...... and yes they are pretty indestructable (despite good attempts, I have not managed to wreck the bike or gearbox....... and I learned to ride on it as well).

Hi Solstice

Thank you for the info! I will definitely go have a look then!

[Ares]

Motomia is currently the strongest and best selling chinese brand in the Western Cape.
Their service may not be the best but I don't see them going anywhere anytime soon.

Are we talking about the service of the dealers of their wares?

[BikerMom]

I have heard that Motomia has been around for a while now, too.

[Ares]

There is no "hatred" for all things Chinese from me. It is just that experience tells me what to buy and what not when it comes to bikes and Chinese is lowest on the list. Keep in mind you have come to a biker's forum asking for advice. You got that. I, me personally would rather do a Honda Twister.

Maybe hatred was too strong a word....pre-conception?....

While I do not believe that it is undeserved (I remember fondly fixing the rear end of my brothers Chinese bike with my belt and a plastic shopping bag to get him home after it FELL OFF...) I want to be wary of assuming that they will always be the worst...

Being too wishful?

[AMZ]

I want to be wary of assuming that they will always be the worst...

One thing I can bet my life on, just like the Japanese and later the Koreans, they will most certainly not always be the worst.

[Ares]

ok, thanks to everyone for all of the posts.

Will go weight my options as AMZ said....

Has anyone noticed how these guys (Chinese bike dealers) never have a demo bike?!?!?! or is that just my experience?

Would have liked to test the Bajaj and the Motomia

[BikerMom]

I have a 1300 Chinese car with 6 airbags, mag wheels, power steering, ABS, sound system, electric windows, park assist, etc.
It goes the same as a 1999 1300 Corolla, performance wise and is much cheaper than the entry level Toyota base model. It looks like a Telly Tubby. I bought it as I don't put much mileage on my car and don't care about the looks when I sit inside.

The Chinese bikes do not have engine troubles, their speedometers stop working and their lights go wonky on some. If you are handy, that's not a problem.

I've heard some horror stories about Big Boys, Puzeys. A Migellie losing the whole brake calipers. Those are S.A. assembled.

So, weigh your options and it is your decision.

[Ares]

I've heard some horror stories about Big Boys, Puzeys. A Migellie losing the whole brake calipers. Those are S.A. assembled.

So, weigh your options and it is your decision.

....I was considering the Big Boy TSR250....until my dad had a look for me (Not being stuck behind a desk like me) and let me know that the MotoMia looks better (Quality wise) than the more plasticy Big Boy....

I remember my Chinese Gomoto breaking those stupid plastic indicator mounts whenever the sun hit it... but the engine never missed a beat until my friend had the inconvenience of hitting a wall that some inconsiderate soul placed in front of him...

[Ares]

FYI: I love the think bike forum!

THanks all

[LawMongrel]

Havnt seen a moto mia before but it looks nice enough in the link you posted.

[Smellentino]

I agree with LawMongrel, they definitely look good and it sounds like you're handy enough Ares after dealing with your Gomoto (I had a Freedom too and a lot of the same issues, ha ha) so I rate the MotoMia is a pretty good call, Amz is right on weighting things but if there is a warranty in place and a dealer network to support it which it sound slike there is, then I'd say it's a great call!

[Ares]

Interesting...

I was considering the MotoMia or the Big Boy TSR 250 (Supposedly a supermoto kinda thing)...'

Good thing I decided against the Big Boy....just check out the differences in comments on Hello Peter:

BigBoy:http://www.hellopeter.com/search-rep...eyword=big+boy
MotoMia:http://www.hellopeter.com/search-rep...eyword=motomia

[Buelligan]

But Motomia have been around for a while, and their 250 seems to be the only one capable of (maybe, possibly, hopefully, allegedly) cruising at 100 km/h and at 18 000 too...

http://www.motomia.com/monza.htm

Please inundate my thread with your wise and witty comments / advice regarding the bike, or other commuter options.

thanks all!

Do you have to say, "Warp speed, full ahead Captain"

[Ares]

Do you have to say, "Warp speed, full ahead Captain"

..well...uhm......HAHAHAHAHAHA... Ok, you got me...stupid punctuation...

[Buelligan]

..well...uhm......HAHAHAHAHAHA... Ok, you got me...stupid punctuation...

You did say, "Please inundate my thread with your wise and witty comments"

[Ares]

I did indeed...