info on these cheap supermotos?

[silvy1200]

but has anyone ever ridden one of these or has ANY info/review on these bikes?

Q-Link XF 200
http://www.qlinkmotor.com/product.php?id=46

or

United Motors Smf 200
http://www.umamerica.com/site/usa/motorcycles/dp/features/features2.html#usa_motodp2

it seems like a decent bike for the price. It does have a decent warranty but I am unsure if it is worth it.

the back story on why I am considering this is my mom recently just passed away 2 weeks ago and my dad has been really bummed, he has been really interested in LEARNING to ride lately and I am thinking something like this should help him cheer up a bit. he is 65 and should be retiring next April. I currently don't have extra cash to buy another bike so I am looking into financing something cheap. I could buy something better/pricey but my wife and I are house hunting. I could also sell one of my TTR's (125L & 230) and use the $$ towards something nicer, but would rather not go that route. I've wanted a street legal SM for a while and I figure with something like this I can't go wrong if my dad decides he does not want it. any input would be appreciated.. thanks!

i also posted in supermotojunkie.com and have been getting good replies  [moto]

[He Man]

Sorry to hear about your mom.

That bike actually looks like a very decent package. Its got a suzuki based engine,mikuni carbs, with a stylish body.

I cant find the price though. How much is it?

[silvy1200]

thanks, she was suffering a lot the past few months from cancer. she is DEFINITELY in a better place now resting.


about the bikes, they are each about $2500-2800 at the local dealers.

the suzuki motor on the qlink is whats really selling me. tons of adaptable parts out there for these!

[He Man]

$2500? if your local dealer is selling them, id look around for a used one that someone never rode.

Hell for that price, im really tempted to pick one up. but you can also get a DRZ-400  for about $3300 used (much better quality probably since its an actual suzuki).

[Le Pirate]

between the two...

I'd go with the UM

that q-link doesn't even have a disk on the back...it's drum. the front rotor looks really small too.

The UM looks like a better bike, just looking at the pics...not really reading much on them

[silvy1200]

well, i went to the two local dealers here in san diego- one for UM the other for QLink. Turns out the UM is not CARB legal and will not be sold street legal for CA anytime soon 

went to the QLink dealer and test drove the XF200, I was really impressed on the little bike. it handled very well and the power is very similar to my TTR 230. this bike is well made for the price, so I made a good offer and they took it  [moto]. those things are being sold fast, i witnessed 3 sales in about 2 hours not including mine. i'll be picking it later on today  now we just wait and see how well it holds up!

[Scottish]

I think I researched United Motors once. It seems I remember it being a rebadged Hyosung.

[Le Pirate]

I think I researched United Motors once. It seems I remember it being a rebadged Hyosung.

I was downtown in Oklahoma City yesterday and saw a UM sport bike. I didn't know what it was right off so I checked it out...It looked just like a Hyosung sport bike I saw a few years back.

[55Spy]

UM and hyusong were originally made on teh same lines, not sure now.

They looked like decent bikes for the $, just realize with either one you aren't in the bike for 30k miles, As a once every now and then ride you probably did really good,

Hopefully it puts a silver lining on the cloud over your pops.

[silvy1200]

My dad rode the XF200 after we picked it up. he LOVED it, I think its perfect for what he is going to be riding. after that he couldn't stop smiling! so I think that bike already served it's purpose!

[Scottish]

  That's really the reason any of us ride anyway. Who cares about the brand name wars and what-not as long as it makes ya smile.

[red baron]

My dad rode the XF200 after we picked it up. he LOVED it, I think its perfect for what he is going to be riding. after that he couldn't stop smiling! so I think that bike already served it's purpose!

That's really cool.

[Jarvicious]

Requirements:  Two wheels and a motor (brakes optional ).  That smile from your dad must be priceless!  Enjoy!

[silvy1200]

he must of rode for about an hour nonstop around the neighborhood [moto]
I thought I was going to have to remind him about the controls, but he just picked up and took off! he was asking me what we should start modding too! so yeah, I am SO happy about the purchase!

I rode that thing home from the dealer, it was so much fun! now I'm thinking of getting one for myself! it rode really well, the only thing I noticed was I need to change the mirrors-they really suck! I think the top speed I hit going downhill was about 75-80. regular cruising speed was about 65. so yeah, we gotta start modding that thing to get the ponies going.

here he is with an ear to ear smile

[ducpenguin]

You did good!!!  That smile is worth every penny and then some!  Well done!