Chinese motorcycle: 'Lucky Punk' by Super Motor Company

We hear a lot about the rise of the Chinese-built motorcycle, and how it's going to change the industry in the western world. Well, this is the story of a westerner trying to beat the Chinese at their own game. And yes, it’s messy. The star of this cautionary tale is Dimitri Hettinga, who runs Holland’s Super Motor Company. (You may know Hettinga from his previous appearances on Bike EXIF, courtesy of a pair of sharp-looking Super Cub customs.) The bike in question is a beautiful production-ready lightweight called ‘Lucky Punk.’ “Building a bike in China?” says Hettinga. “How hard...