Chinese Import looks interesting

[TerryA]

Here's a neat looking machine I came across. I am trying to find out if they are currently being sold in North America. I will try to find out this week and post it . It's a shame we can't manufacture these things on this side of the big ponds.



BONAI 8x8 800CC amphibian ATV
Product Details:
Transmission System Chain Drive
Brand Name BONAI
Place of Origin Zhejiang, China (Mainland)
Model Number 2009 JET AMPHI 800 EFI
Brake Hydraulic
color cam
LOAD CAPACITY (ON LAND ) 750kg (6 passengers)
HORSEPOWER 36 HP/26.7 KW
Displacement >400cc
body FRP or Steel
LOAD CAPACITY (IN WATER) 650kg (6 passengers)
Transmission Type Automatic
Engine Type 4 Stroke
Displacements >300cc.

[atvrider93]

so its a cheap knockoff of an avenger 8x8 with knockoff ITP blackwaters

[TerryA]

I'm new at the whole amphibious ATV thing so I'm happy to have someone tell me what they are trying to copy. I don't have any idea about price, options, sizes on wheels or tires, chain, etc; I don't even know if you can buy one of these in the US. I just came across it thought it was an interesting looking machine. Maybe someone out there knows more about it. I'm sure there aren't any parts available down the street.
Thanks, Terry

[mudbug3]

I don,t know what size tires are on it, but looking at the red one from the side,,the tires are really close to each other.

[dezi]

I wouldn't ride one....... More afraid to sink it than anything.. I like that we have our Argo's and they are built in CANADA... Sorry... People that copy people like that are no good.

[george_pimpdaddy]

looks to be a poor copy too.. but i do like the winch being mounted inside of the tub offering it more protection and what not

[6X6]

There was a debate on these a while ago. But while there was a very Pro- china-Copy-AATV member, they ultimately did not buy one, at least to my knowledge. If there's anyone out there with one, who has USED it (as in not like the demo videos, but really used like we do here, or better yet, like the Carolina boys do or our Deep-woodsmen neighbors to the North) I want to hear how they handle to abuse. Now I would pony up the extra $$$ for an Argo (or Mudd-OX) because this is a stolen design, I'm sure Ontario Gear and Drive isn't seeing a penny, it's just a blatant rip-off. I've nearly broken my hand working with tools made in China. (ALERT MANY CRAFTSMAN HAND TOOLS are now made in china read the cards ) and my statements aren't hate, aren't trying to scare others, but are MY EXPERIENCES!! Members have been using the Powermax or similar engines that are Honda Clones, with good success. I just haven't had that success. This is why there are die-hard Ford guys and Die-Hard GM guys. I never had a Chevy let me down, in 12 years and 5 GM cars only tow I ever needed was a pothole taking out BOTH right side tires, and a jump from a dead battery (Battery terminal was the fault, not the auto) So guess what I am

[Mike]

There are already a couple of threads on these things:

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/other-aatvs/3690-china-aatv.html

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/other-aatvs/9822-another-argo-ripoff-china.html

These threads always turn bad really quickly and become about China manufacturing instead of AATVs. Let's not repeat the past and leave well-enough alone.

Edit: That's not directed towards anyone in this thread just the topic in general.

Thanks,

Mike

[Noel Woods]

I think its best to keep an open mind about the Chinese and their products. I have several pieces of Chinese made equipment and I would rate them on par with my American and Japanese equipment. We live in a world economy these days, we are soon to see Chinese made GM vehicles, Indonesian made Chevy Colorados, and who knows what else. I prefer to buy American when possible, but sometimes there is no domestic alternative. Competition is what made America strong once upon a time, when we set up trade barriers our manufacturers got lazy and didn't keep up with the products American consumers wanted. I say let the Chinese raise the bar a little bit and let's see what America can come up with.

[KRRZ350]

Based on my experience with the chinese knock off dirt bikes & atv's I...........................


WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE BUY ONE. EVER. PERIOD.

It seems like you are saving money, but you will REALLY regret that purchase soon. Google some stuff about how junk and DANGEROUS Jianchi's are (Not sure I spelled it right)

Knowing how bad they are, how easy they break, and don't take to normal riding nevermind abuse, I imagine an AATV version would be 10 times worse, will probably break FIRST time out, and good luck getting parts!

[jerseybigfoot]

My two cents.
What I don't like about the Chinese import AATV's is the profit motive. The AATV club is very small and the Domestic manufacturers are enthusiast. You can see this dedication with RI, Argo, Mud Ox etc. They produce the machines for such a limited market I'm sure its a struggle. I don't know anyone on this forum who would want to see a Chinese AATV take one sale away from Matt, RI or Argo. We all will feel it if RI closes it's doors.
Please try to buy American/Canadian.

[robertkbush]

Lets just talk whipper in to making his own aatv he just need to come up with his own body. just say no to the chinese

[Roger S]

Let's see china DESIGN their own aatv, and not copy argo or anyone else.

[atvrider93]

I agree with roger s 100% if they make one from the ground up through design and R&D, they I would give them some credit. but I don't consider taking the design from argo "raising the bar"

[mudbug3]