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www.chinamotorworld.com ISSN 1992-3961 Issue No. 73 January 2012 THE SADNESS SPONSOR: HONG KONG HUILONG CULTURE PUBLISHING CO., LTD. OF HEAVY BIKES ADD: ROOM 1701, 17/F, HENAN BUILDING, NO. 90 JAFFE ROAD, WANCHAI, HONG KONG TEL: +852- 5804-2046 FAX: +852-3115-8812 IN CHINA HONORARY PRESIDENT: LI JIANLONG DISTRIBUTION: YANG FANGFEI MINI n article concerning the regulation of high-end motorcycles OPERATION AGENT: is quite popular in many Chinese websites these days, the CHONGQING HUILONG CULTURE & MEDIA CO., LTD. original title is “IT WILL BE THE NEW CONCEPT TO ADD: 8-2,NO.73,KEYUAN 1ST ROAD,JIULONGPO DISTRICT, A CHONGQING, CHINA. REGULATE THE HIGH-END MOTORCYCLES IN VARIED PRESIDENT: GUO CHANGJUN LEVELS”, CHINAMOTOR also included the article in this issue, CHIEF EDITOR: JIANG LEI which was given a new title “New Concept of Managing High-End ASSOCIATE CHIEF EDITOR: YANG XIAOYONG, QU YONGTAO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: ZOE Motorcycles”. For the heavy bike builders seeking for market in China, EDITOR: CELIA it must be a complicated feel after reading the article. JOURNALIST: GORDEN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR : CHEN ZHAODAN ARTISTIC EDITOR: REN YI ZHANG LINA The original title may seem a bit confusing, to make it easier for readers to understand, the author throws out a beautiful hope that the INT'L CONSULTANT: DAVID MCMULLAN (UK) CONTRIBUTOR: DOUG STABLER (USA) government may take another no-so-tough way to treat the heavy bikes MIKE BADJIN (UKRAINE) against the macro background that motorcycles are banned and restricted DAVID MCMULLAN (UK) TEST RIDER: JEREMY HAMILTON in many cities instead of treating them like normal gas-burning bikes. Of PROMOTION CENTRE: YANG JIAN LEI LIN course, this tragedy only happens in China for the time being. In most WANG SHAOKAI LIU DIANBO LI HAO LIN YONGGANG areas of the world, motorcycles are deemed as the token of culture, taste, LIN XIAODONG MU XUANWEI freedom, passion and manlihood, which is proved in many Hollywood INTERNET DEPT: MENG YANG TANG JIAN films. Black-leather dressed, a man with dark sun-glasses riding on a DISTRIBUTION DEPT: JIN HONG YANG YONG big bike has been a classic image long since in the movie. However, this image won’t appear in Chinese movies, at least at present. Because they China Business: [email protected] just can not ride legally in many Chinese street, I know you will think International Business: E-mail: [email protected] this is quite ridiculous, but after all, it is truly happening here at the very MSN: [email protected] moment. Europe and Africa: E-mail: [email protected] MSN: [email protected] The poor Chinese motorcycle enthusiasts especially of the big bikes in South Americas and North Americas: many cities can only sneak around on their beloved bikes at night or in E-mail: [email protected] MSN: [email protected] the wilderness or when the traffic policemen were nodding off. Here, Asia and Oceania: please close your eyes and imagine the picture in your head…… For E-mail: [email protected] MSN: [email protected] the bike enthusiasts in the small countryside and counties, they can ride china Taiwan: legally in the streets, but their pockets are not so deep to afford a big e-mail: [email protected] Tel: +886-0935947786 bike. A lot people of China’s motorcycle industry always throw out a lot usa: e-mail:[email protected] tel: 1-916-922 3333 soothing slogans, such as “Industry Upgrading and Industry Transition”, germany: e-mail: [email protected] tel: 49-17661094497 but if a ride cannot even ride a big global brand legally in the street, it TEL: +86-23-68703520 / 68960918 FAX: +86-23-68960788 is just a joke to talk about the alleged “Industry Upgrading and Industry Transition”, please never take it seriously. Certain contents of the articles in CHINAMOTOR Magazine are cited from the internet or other publications. If there involves the copyright of the writers, please contact us, and we will arrange the payment following HuiLong the relevant remuneration standard of our company. 4 www.chinamotorworld.com 5 Contents P10 Cover Story Luoyang Northern Ek Chor Motorcycle Co., Ltd. Luoyang Northern Ek Chor Motorcycle Co., Ltd (Northern Ek Chor) is a large scale motorcycle manufacturer jointly set up by Luoyang Northern Group of China Ordnance Equipment Group Corporation (COEGC) and the Ek Chor Investment Co., Ltd of Thailand Chia Tai Group. It was put into operation in March 1992 with a total investment of USD 105.97 million, and a registered capital of USD 56.31 million. It has nearly 3,000 employees by now. ... ... P42 36 Ukrainian & Eastern European Motorcycle Market Review 42 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow Review 46 2012 YAMAHA Zuma 50F Review 50 2012 Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000i Review P46 54 2012 Polaris Ranger RZR 570 Review 58 2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 750 4x4 Review 62 2012 Yamaha Apex Review 66 2012 Ski-Doo GSX LE 1200 Review P54 P62 6 Contents www.chinamotorworld.com 7 ontents C P72 72 October, a Time for Outsiders 78 AN OVERVIEW OF THE GLOBAL EMISSIONS STANDARDS SITUATION 82 Who is James Ruesch? 84 CHINA vs JAPAN Who can be winner in this competition ? 90 David’s Post Box 92 Global Professional Motorcycle Exhibitions in 2012 96 Chinese Motorcycle Output, Sales & Exports in November 2011 102 KYMCO Makes a Gorgeous Transformation with the Help of HP 108 Lifan Motorcycle Adjusts Product Structure & Seeks Industry Upgrade 118 Number of Harley-Davidson Dealers in China to Double 124 Ultimate Builder Bike Show Dallas Results 2011 128 Test Riding the XY200GY-9 132 China Jincheng Motorcycle Team Heads for the 34th Dakar Rally P128 156 Öhlins Launches World's First Aftermarket Mechatronic Suspension to USA 160 India Metro Tyres Develops Tubeless Tyres for Motorcycles with Continental 162 The Comprehensively Designed SCM Controlled Ignition for Motorcycles 166 The Maintenance of Motorcycle Chain Wheel & Chain 170 MIC launches detailed tire guide for consumers 171 Pakistan MSPIDA: High taxes encourage smuggling P166 8 Contents www.chinamotorworld.com 9 Cooperative Enterprises Ad Index — P1---Guangzhou Haojin Motorcycle Company Limited P3--Chongqing Shineray Motorcycle Co.,Ltd. P5--Zhuhai Zhujiang Vehicle Co.,Ltd. P7--Zhejiang Jonway Motorcycle Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. P9--Zengcheng Benma Industrial Co.,Ltd. P17--Walbro Tianjin Industries P19--Guangzhou Sanya Motorcycle Co.,Ltd. P21--Zhejiang Zhongneng Industry Group Co.,Ltd. P23--XGroup Corporation P25-Zhejiang Taizhou Wangye Power Co.,Ltd. P27-Chongqing Yingang Science&Technology (Group) Co.,Ltd. P29--Guangzhou Dayun Motorcycle Co.,Ltd. P31--Heshan Guoji Nanlian Motorcycle Industry Co.,Ltd. P70--Chongqing Loncin Import & Export Co.,Ltd. P76--Chongqing XGJAO Motorcycle Co.,Ltd. P81--Kawai Motor Industry (Guangzhou) Co.,Ltd. The above brands are listed in no particular order. P87--Jiangsu Sacin Motorcycle Co.,Ltd. P88--Chongqing Yinxiang Motorcycle (Group) Co.,Ltd. P97--Chongqing Jialing-Jiapeng Industrial Co.,Ltd. P99--BENH Group Zhejiang Lingyu Vehicle Industry Co.,Ltd. P100--Jiangsu Xinling Motorcycle Fabricate Co.,Ltd. P106--Zhejiang Jiajue Motorcycle Manufacturing Co., Ltd. P149--Zhejiang Kaikai Meiduo Locomotive Co.,Ltd. P151--Chongqing Kington Liyang Motorcycle Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. P154--Guangzhou Z-wing International Trading Co.,Ltd. P155--China Kama Carburetor Co.,Ltd. P157--Zhongshan Thor Security Science&Technology Co.,Ltd.(China) P158--Chongqing Astronautic Bashan Motorcycle Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. P161--Zhejiang Lingyu Machinery Manufacturing Co.,LTD. P163--Foshan ABC Shock Absorber Co.,Ltd. P165--Chongqing Mingda Motorcycle Parts Co.,Ltd. P167--Taizhou Huangyan Wuxing Vehicle Co.,LTD. P169--LFF Security Equipment Co.,Ltd. P173--Chongqing Jiaquan Import & Export Trade Co.,Ltd. P174--Chongqing Wanlijiangfa Sprocket Co.,Ltd. P175--Chongqing Unionstrong General Motor Parts Co.,Ltd. 10 Contents www.chinamotorworld.com 11 Cover Story Cover Story and equipments from Japan, Germany, Sweden and America to form many production lines including engine production, motorcycle frame welding, painting, parts die-casting and motorcycle assembly lines. Northern Ek Chor established a few complete and reliable sets of technology, R&D, inspection and quality management systems. Its annual output of 'Dayang' branded motorcycles (50ml, 70ml, 90ml, 100ml, 110ml, 125ml, 135ml, 150ml, 175ml and 200ml) is over 1 million units. Its motorcycle products are sold to over 80 countries and regions in the world, creating satisfactory economic and social benefits. The company has trained a batch of talents that know technology, management and can carry out motorcycle Luoyang Northern Ek Chor Motorcycle Co., Ltd. uoyang Northern Ek Chor Motorcycle Co., Ltd (Northern Ek Chor) is a large scale motorcycle Lmanufacturer jointly set up by Luoyang Northern Group of China Ordnance Equipment Group Corporation (COEGC) and the Ek Chor Investment Co., Ltd of Thailand Chia Tai Group. It was put into operation in March 1992 production related activities in the way of lean thinking with a total investment of USD 105.97 million, and a and actions by absorbing advanced production and registered capital of USD 56.31 million. It has nearly 3,000 operation management concepts, carrying out guiding employees by now. principles and target management, and adopting the policy of solving problems by using systematic methods. After its establishment, Northern Ek Chor invested The company adopts the operation concept of creating tens of thousands of dollars to engage in fully upgrading