Source: Ji Dong. The City on a Motorcycle. Southern People Weekly, 2008
Before reading this article, please click "Follow" to facilitate the continuous push of such articles for you in the future, your support is the motivation for Xiaobian to insist on creating.
Text丨Shangguan Gu Jiu
Editor丨Shangguan Gu Jiu
Preface
"Big brother in hand, pedal on a small motorcycle. ”
If you go back to the 80s of the last century, you can often see people dressed like this on the road, and even envy them.
In those days, anyone who owned a motorcycle was a symbol of their status and status, and even when they got married, they asked if they had a motorcycle at home.
Even now, the classic motorcycles of the 80s are still being talked about by people, and everyone knows how many of them?
Yamaha
In the history of Chinese motorcycles, the construction of the Yamaha 80 in Chongqing is undoubtedly an important milestone, and people often debate about its legend whether it is the "originator" of the curved beam motorcycle.
In fact, the earliest curved beam motorcycle in China should belong to Jialing Honda Company's Jialing JH70, commonly known as the "Honda Beast", this motorcycle has been out in the early eighties, using the more advanced and fuel-efficient four-stroke engine at that time, and the appearance design is also quite distinctive.
Despite this, due to the limited knowledge of motorcycles at the time and the preference for straddle models in Eastern Europe, the Jialing 70 did not achieve the expected success in the market.
On the other hand, Chongqing Construction Yamaha 80 came into being at this critical moment and quickly became the darling of the market. Although it is equipped with a relatively fuel-efficient two-stroke engine.
But in the context of that era, this engine provided unmatched low-torque performance, allowing the Chongqing Construction Yamaha 80 to easily handle all kinds of complex road conditions.
In addition, the model's three-speed clutchless design is simple and intuitive, whether it is a woman or the elderly, it can be easily controlled, it is worth mentioning that the exterior design of the Chongqing Construction Yamaha 80 is also unique, especially its curved beam design, which can be described as unique at the time.
This design is not only practical, but also aesthetically pleasing, making it a beautiful sight to behold. In those days, it was undoubtedly an enviable thing to own a Yamaha 80, wear sunglasses, and ride on the streets.
Of course, the Chongqing construction of the Yamaha 80 was not flawless, for example, at high speeds, due to its light body structure, there may be a lack of stability.
However, this does not prevent it from becoming a classic in the hearts of a generation, especially for those who love to drive, Chongqing Construction Yamaha 80 represents not only a motorcycle, but also an attitude to life and the memory of the times.
Chongqing Construction Yamaha 80 Although it has been a huge success in the field of curved beam motorcycles, it may be a bit far-fetched to call it the "originator". But it has left a strong mark in the history of China's motorcycle development and has become a milestone that cannot be ignored.
Honda 70
In the 80s and 90s of the 20th century, motorcycles occupied an important place in Chinese transportation, especially those models that were both practical and economical.
Jialing-Honda JH70 is undoubtedly a classic of that era and is known as the "king of fuel economy". This motorcycle not only met the needs of people at that time for affordability and high efficiency, but also led the development trend of China's motorcycle industry.
As early as 1983, Chongqing Jialing Company and Honda Company of Japan signed the "JH8302 Technical Cooperation Contract", marking the official opening of the in-depth cooperation between the two companies in the field of motorcycles.
This collaboration introduced the technology of the 70 type four-stroke motorcycle from Honda of Japan, and thus gave birth to the Jialing-Honda JH70. The model adopts the joint logo of Jialing and Honda, showing the results of the cooperation between the two parties.
Prior to this, Jialing Company had cooperated with Honda Company to produce Jialing-Honda CJ50 motorcycles, and CJ50 once achieved good sales in the market with its affordable price.
However, over time, many of the CJ50's shortcomings were gradually revealed, including small displacement, low performance, rugged styling, and poor comfort. In addition, the high failure rate of the CJ50 also makes consumers quite dissatisfied.
At that time, the Chinese market urgently needed a higher-grade and better-performing motorcycle product, and in this context, Jialing and Honda joined hands again to jointly develop a new motorcycle that meets the needs of the Chinese market - Jialing-Honda JH70.
In order to meet the needs of consumers at the time for price, power, fuel efficiency and durability, the partners decided to install the engine of the Honda CD70 on the frame of the CD50 after in-depth research and careful selection, so as to create a new motorcycle with both power and cargo functions.
Since its inception, Jialing-Honda JH70 has won the favor of the market with its excellent performance and quality, it not only has strong power, good fuel economy, but also low maintenance costs, so it has an excellent reputation among consumers.
Especially in rural China in the 80s, owning a Jialing-Honda JH70 is undoubtedly a proud thing, and although this car is not of a high grade, it does bring convenience and financial burden to many families.
In the 90s, the price of Jialing-Honda JH70 experienced a significant increase, from the initial 2800 yuan or so all the way up to more than 7000 yuan, despite this, its market performance was still stable, becoming the first choice for many families at that time.
The practical design of Jialing-Honda JH70 makes it a powerful assistant for law enforcement departments such as the police, and some police stations with tight funds even use Jialing-Honda JH70 as the main means of transportation when dispatching police, and its excellent carrying capacity has been fully reflected.
Jialing-Honda JH70 plays a pivotal role in the history of China's motorcycle development, which not only met the actual needs of consumers at that time, but also promoted the technological progress and market expansion of the entire industry.
Happiness 250
In China in the last century, there is one motorcycle that is revered for its durability and versatility, and it is the motorcycle known as the "Happiness 250".
This motorcycle is not only the right-hand man of the urban post and telecommunications office, but also an indispensable production tool in rural areas, its powerful 12 horsepower engine and excellent sonic performance make it stand out from many other means of transportation.
However, despite all its advantages, it is not an easy task to use, especially since the start-up process is quite difficult, requiring long pedaling to start, and due to its heavy weight, the consequences in the event of an accident can be unimaginable.
Despite this, Happiness 250 still had an important position and value in the society at that time, which not only brought convenience to people's lives, but also made great contributions to economic development.
In China in the last century, there was one motorcycle that was revered for its durability and versatility, and it was the motorcycle known as the "Happiness 250". This motorcycle is not only the right-hand man of the urban post and telecommunications office, but also an indispensable production tool in rural areas.
Its powerful 12 horsepower engine and excellent sonic performance make it stand out among many means of transportation, however, despite its many advantages, it is not easy to use, especially since the starting process is quite difficult, requiring a long pedaling to start, and due to its heavy weight, in the event of an accident, the consequences are unimaginable.
Despite this, Happiness 250 still had an important position and value in the society at that time, which not only brought convenience to people's lives, but also made great contributions to economic development.
Jialing 50
Jialing 50 is a landmark product in the history of Chinese motorcycles, originated from the Japanese Honda PA50 locomotive, after the careful research and development of Jialing company, China's first civilian motorcycle - CJ50, that is, Jialing 50.
With its unique charm and excellent performance, this motorcycle has achieved great success in the Chinese motorcycle market, and the development process of the Jialing 50 is full of challenges and perseverance.
Through unremitting efforts, Jialing Company finally succeeded in developing China's first civilian motorcycle, which not only caused a sensation in China, but also shocked the Japanese Honda Company, which was thousands of kilometers away.
However, after in-depth research, Honda believed that the Jialing 50 had huge market potential, so it decided to establish a joint venture with Jialing to jointly promote the development of locomotive manufacturing technology.
From the point of view of technical parameters, Jialing 50 adopts a single-cylinder two-stroke 49CC engine, the maximum speed can reach 60km/h, the load is 110kg, and the weight is only 53kg.
These performance characteristics make the Jialing 50 stand out in the market, and it has quickly become a popular product in the market because of its lightness, flexibility and powerful performance.
The success of Jialing 50 is not only reflected in the sales performance, but also in the emotional value it carries, many old motorcycle friends have deep feelings for Jialing 50, they believe that Jialing 50 is a symbol of that era, accompanying their growth.
Jialing 50 is not only a locomotive, but also a carrier of memory, a kind of emotional sustenance, of course, Jialing 50 has also encountered some problems in actual driving, such as some users reflect high fuel consumption.
However, these problems did not affect the overall reputation of Jialing 50, on the contrary, Jialing 50 has won the trust and support of consumers with its excellent quality and good user experience.
Jialing 50 occupies an important position in the history of Chinese motorcycles, which not only represents the progress of China's motorcycle manufacturing industry, but also witnesses the growth and changes of a generation.
Although the Jialing 50 has gradually faded out of people's attention with the passage of time, its position and influence in the history of Chinese motorcycles are still irreplaceable.
epilogue
With the development of the times, our way of life is constantly changing, and motorcycles have gradually been replaced by electric vehicles from the main mode of transportation in the past, and have become a hobby or collection for a few people.
However, no matter how time passes, those classic vintage motorcycles will always occupy a place in our hearts, and they carry the dreams and memories of our youth.
【Disclaimer】The process and pictures described in the article are all from the Internet, and this article aims to advocate positive social energy and no vulgar and other bad guidance. If it involves copyright or character infringement issues, please contact us in time, and we will delete the content as soon as possible!