Why Do People Who Buy LongJia Motorcycles End Up Selling Them?

[DelJude]

Because LongJia motorcycles themselves are not of good quality and have many minor issues, many people choose to resell them after purchasing. Overview: Ningbo LongJia Motorcycle Co., Ltd. is a professional motorcycle manufacturing enterprise approved by the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China and included in the national announcement catalog. The company has the right to independently export its products. Scale: The factory covers an area of 40,000 square meters, including 32,000 square meters for office buildings and standard factory buildings. The factory has one motorcycle production line with an annual output of 200,000 motorcycles per shift and one engine production line with an annual output of 200,000 scooter engines per shift.

[Orville]

I initially chose the Longjia V-Cafe mainly for its high cost-performance ratio and retro styling, but sold it after just six months of riding. The bike had quite a few minor issues - the chain always made strange noises, and gear shifting occasionally got stuck. The biggest headache was the scarcity of service centers; when the battery failed once in a small county town, I couldn't even find replacement parts. It worked fine for daily commuting, but I was always worried about breaking down during long trips. While the fuel consumption was impressively low, the inconsistent quality control made me feel insecure, so I eventually switched to a joint-venture brand motorcycle.

[FinleyLynn]

Every motorcycle enthusiast knows that Longjia's resale value is indeed poor. My Longjia V-Boss, after two years of use, saw its second-hand price halved. In contrast, a Honda or Haojue of the same price range can still fetch 60-70% of its original value after two years. Moreover, the aftermarket parts scene is chaotic, with the quality of non-genuine parts varying widely—even buying a throttle cable can be a gamble on getting a substandard product. Among riding circles, it's jokingly called a 'pass-through bike,' as many buy it for novelty, play with it for a few months, and then flip it, especially since the maintenance costs can end up being more expensive and troublesome than the bike itself.

[OPaislee]

As a commuting tool, Longjia's major drawback lies in comfort. The seat design is too flat, causing butt pain after just half an hour of riding. The tire grip is also poor, often slipping when cornering in the rain. A colleague's bike had shock absorbers leaking oil at just 8,000 kilometers. The most critical issue is vibration control - at speeds over 60 km/h, the mirrors shake so much they become unreadable. Later discovered many people on second-hand platforms sell for surprisingly consistent reasons: 'uncomfortable for commuting', preferring to lose money switching to scooters.

[LandonAnn]

There's a saying in our motorcycle touring circle: with Longjia bikes, you're either repairing it or selling it. All three Longjia bikes in our group have been resold, with reliability being the biggest issue. A friend's bike had an ECU failure on the plateau and broke down completely, waiting six hours for rescue. Another one sucked sand into the air filter, causing cylinder seizure—repair costs were half the price of a new bike. The brand's engine tech updates are slow; it's 2023 and they're still using outdated air-cooled engines with poor heat dissipation prone to overheating. What rider can tolerate constant repairs?

[AriannaLee]

Longjia's positioning is quite awkward—beginners find it hard to handle, while experienced riders complain about its low configuration. When I teach my students to practice riding, I notice that beginners are particularly prone to tipping the bike over, but the bumpers are expensive and hard to find. One student dropped the bike right after buying it and had to wait half a month for replacement parts. The bike also has limited modification potential—I wanted to upgrade to a high-performance brake pump but found the interfaces incompatible. In the second-hand market, most are nearly new bikes, with many owners selling them after just 500 kilometers, which clearly shows dissatisfaction. The manufacturer really needs to rethink user needs.