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Reform and opening up has brought about vigorous economic development, but it has also brought about a temporary trend and fashion.
Just like people in the 80s of the twentieth century, they often took pride in being able to own a motorcycle, and even felt that it was a symbol of status and glory.
The Suzuki King GS125 that is all the rage
If you ask which motorcycle is the most handsome and sassy in the eighties and nineties of the last century, the Suzuki King series must be among the best.
From the F421 model, to the F406, to the GS125, every Suzuki King series is designed to be handsome and stylish, and some friends who have some spare money are eager to fill their parking spaces with GS125.
But having said that, the Suzuki King GS125 is not something that people can have if they want to have it.
In the eighties and nineties of the last century, the price of this series of Suzuki King was as high as 30,000, and from the perspective of purchasing power alone, it was even comparable to the million-dollar luxury cars under BMW and Mercedes-Benz today.
So much so that in the eighties and nineties, this expensive motorcycle, has become a symbol of the identity and status of countless people, if anyone can be lucky enough to get one, then can not be displayed in front of relatives and friends?
Chongqing Yamaha 80
We all know that Yamaha is the largest musical instrument brand in Japan, but few people know that Yamaha actually has a company specializing in the production of engines and motorcycles.
In the seventies and eighties of the twentieth century, Yamaha, which specialized in motorcycle production, began to send people to China to discuss cooperation after perceiving the excellent development prospects of the Chinese market, so there was this small and exquisite Chongqing Construction Yamaha 80.
It is also interesting to say, although Chongqing Construction Yamaha 80 limits the speed that the motorcycle should have, but thanks to its safety, it is used in combination with the elderly, women, and children.
Chongqing Construction Yamaha 80, a relatively low-priced motorcycle, actually sold quite well in the eighties of the twentieth century, and even reached a terrifying point where supply exceeded demand, which shows how much people love it.
Honda CG125
Everyone knows that the motorcycle has to be equipped with a starter, but Honda's CG125 and 145 series are not brought, and it has to let the driver step on it hard before it is willing to "catch fire".
Doesn't that sound like a bit of a hassle? But if you look at its performance configuration, you'll know what's so good about it.
As one of the few motorcycles with a four-stroke top rod engine in China at that time, compared with other motorcycles, Honda CG125 is not only ridiculously fast, but also quite fuel-efficient, and even one of the few motorcycles that does not smoke, so it is also regarded as the "dream goddess" of motorcycles by countless riders.
In addition, in the eighties and nineties, the Honda CG125 was not imported too much from the mainland for some reasons, in that era, whoever could get away with having a "Honda CG125" could be the most beautiful boy in the whole street and even the entire company.
Sanyang luxury wolf 125
When the motorcycles of the 90s were all the same straddle shape, this Wolf 125 from Taiwan, the treasure island of the mainland, was unique in its racing car appearance with a fairing.
Regardless of the performance of the motorcycle, if it comes to the appearance of the fuselage, in the entire decades, it is almost difficult for a motorcycle to compete with it, a handsome word, can already explain a lot.
So much so that at the beginning of the meeting, many spiritual guys, even at the cost of bankruptcy, had to buy this Sanyang luxury wolf 125 that would make the "anti-race" to the extreme.
What is it for? Isn't it just to be in front of fox friends and dogs, to make a considerable limelight?
Jialing Honda 70
If it is said that the motorcycle in the eighties and nineties of the last century is the most cost-effective, I am afraid that the Jialing Honda 70 is called the second, and no one dares to call it the first.
Jialing 70 is a motorcycle product produced by Jialing Company and Honda Company of Japan, although it was produced in 1983, but even today it still has excellent quality and cost performance.
Although the exterior design is still the same straddle shape, the paint of the body is very beautiful, coupled with the body weighing 80 kilograms, and the four-stroke engine type, after starting, it looks like a male lion hunting prey on the grassland, looking domineering.
Therefore, it is also deeply loved and sought after by riders.
However, it is a pity that when the Jialing Honda 70 just had a lot of popularity, the cooperation between the two sides broke down due to the distribution of interests, which led to the Jialing Honda series being forced to cut in half, which can be regarded as a kind of fly in the ointment.
Honda GL145
In 1984, a new Honda called the Honda GL145 caused great waves in the Chinese motorcycle market, and as for the reason, it was because of the word "expensive".
Like its curious local luxury gold design, the Honda GL145 is also expensive to the point that it is out of reach for many people.
Think about it, in 1984, when the salary of senior workers was only 25 to 40 yuan a month, Honda GL145 was sold at a sky-high price of 5,700 yuan in China.
But having said that, the Honda GL145 isn't unreasonably expensive.
Although the price is extremely high, the performance of the Honda GL145 is excellent.
It was a revolution of its time, with an air-cooled, four-stroke, two-valve OHC platinum ignition engine that could make 15 horsepower, or even a terrifying 16 horsepower.
You know, at that time, the horsepower of most motorcycles was less than ten horses, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the performance of the Honda GL145 is a dimensionality reduction blow.
In addition to horsepower, the Honda GL145 is also equipped with the most advanced front disc and rear drum brakes, air shock absorbers and other advanced equipment at the time.
It can even ensure the performance of the fuselage at the same time, but also ensure the user's experience, and safety, so it is also in the user group, with a very high evaluation, the only drawback, is only more expensive "100 million points".
Happiness 250
Happiness 250 years in the eighties and nineties, is the most classic domestic motorcycle.
Although it is a car that has been produced as early as 1964, it is far from the handsome shape of Nissan and Russian, the performance is strong, and even the fuel consumption is terrifying, but the price of this car is still low and affordable.
As a result, many families who lack means of transportation still choose to buy this car in the eighties and nineties.
However, in addition to the low price, this car does have a lot of advantages.
One is safety, the other is convenient to carry passengers, as long as the back seat of the car plus a board, one time can carry three or four people.
For our people, it is also very cost-effective.
Tianjin Honda Tianhong 90
Although it is just a Honda brand name, the quality of the Rainbow 90 has given the motorcycle industry a most unexpected surprise.
Compared to those motorcycles weighing 80 or 90 kilograms at the same time, the Rainbow 90 is small and lightweight, and even on top of that, it still maintains a very high quality.
What's more, compared to the domestic motorcycles of the same period, this Rainbow 90 is much better than them.
Although it is equipped with an 85 displacement cylinder liner, with the ingenious transformation of the inside of the fuselage, the emission of the Rainbow 90 is actually not much, which can be said to be the same as the most prestigious Jialing 70.
What's more, while driving at breakneck speed, drivers can hardly hear the roar of the Rainbow 90's engine, and all that comes to their ears is a negligible rustle.
And because of this, the Rainbow 90 has been praised as a god car by the Chinese people for a long time.
The only drawback is that the price of this car is too suffocating, it was sold for tens of thousands of dollars in the eighties alone, if it is not a true love fan, who can buy this car that makes people's hearts bleed?
Epilogue:
Whether it is the Rainbow 90 or the Suzuki King GS125, it is a symbol of an era and a memory of an era.
Every time I think about it, I feel that time has passed quickly.
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