The jet (as we call it) has been a welcome addition to the garage - I agree it's not a ten out of ten bike but nine ain't bad.
Build appears good and Mr Thomas can obtain all spares and gives a superb warranty - the package is way above Yamaha warranties, trust me, I had to try and claim off them once.

I first got my Hongdou 125 Classic from ebay for just over £1,000 registered in this country and it was brand new. This was my first bike. I am a woman who has been into bikes for over 25 years and never ridden a motorcycle till last year. I was afraid to until I was told if I wanted to go on a motorcycle, I had to learn to ride myself (no more pillion rides for me boohoo). All I can say is WOW. It was the best decision i've ever had made for me. I wanted to do full accsess but found it difficult to hold up the larger bikes as im small in frame and not very tall. My hongdou is ideal for the small person whether a man or woman. Ok for the boring parts it does about 65 mph and it takes very little petrol. Costs about £7.00 to fill the tank and you can get about 100mpg around town. Build quality is reasonable and the engine is based on a CG125. Servicing is simplicity itself (Even I can do it). It has a 5 speed box and a gear indicator. It also has a audio warning to let you know that your indicator is on. (no excuse for leaving them on) Has hazzard lights comes with auxillerary spot lights, rear crash bars with foot boards and a rack with cissy bar. All in all I think its excellent value for money.