i googled italika a few weeks ago, thinking they must be italian, but turned out italika is the largest mexican producer of scooters/motorcycles. jayg
The "motorcycle" man (bt) would know! But he wouldn't be caught dead riding one. He rides only the best. ____________________ It's true, Italika is a Chinese brand, made in China, assembled in Mexico. It is perhaps the most popular brand of cycles in Mexico. The same man who owns Elektra stores owns the Italika operation in Mexico. Italika has a mixed reputation, and probably is not up to the quality of Yamaha for example, but it's really, really cheap compared to the others; hence, the popularity. It's the volkswagen of motorbikes, in Mexico.
Interesting...I just checked Wikipedia and came up with the following: "Italika is the leading motorcycle brand and manufacturer in Mexico, with 200,000 motorcycles sold each year. In 2010, Italika made up 55% of the motorcycle market; in 2011 it reached a 63% market share, largely owing to low initial cost. Italika sold their one-millionth motorcycle on March 23, 2011. Early Italika motorcycles were designed jointly with Hyosung of South Korean and assembled using parts shipped from South Korea and China. All current models, however, are of Mexican design and origin[citation needed]. Italika maintains a motorcycle factory and parts warehouse in Toluca, Mexico, near Mexico City." Looks like its all "la patria" now...
