Some of these new bike brands using chinese parts look great in the metal - I saw one (can't recall the make/model) parked up outside the supermarche and it really stood out. But let's face it, this one is hardly groundbreaking design.
I'm not really into purchasing new bikes - longevity and spares access for these low-production jobbys with chinese parts would worry me as a consumer. I mean I've literally never heard of 'Herald' before today, let alone seen one. 7k would put me off - it's not -that- good or desirable that a s/h japanese bike wouldn't fit the bill a lot better.
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Before they canned the 690 Duke you could buy them for less than that. Why anyone would have chosen the Herald/Fantic etc over the KTM I don't know. Better built, way more power, longer service intervals, Brembo's etc.
I wonder what every 3k servicing involves? If it's just an oil change,that's ok,but anything more suggests fragility to me and I'd be more than happy to let others tell me how they get on. It's a Zongshen engine,which I've heard of,but know nothing about.
I guess they are playing on the 'british' element of the build to justify the price. I would be interested to know what you can knock them down to at the dealers.
