Asian 450cc ATVs and motorcycles?

I saw this posted over on a pit bike/mini bike forum that has some forums dedicated to the Asian pit bikes.  There are reports of spy photos of the Asians trying to enter into the lucrative ‘big bike” market, more specifically the 450cc class.  Doing a bit of searching there apparently is a 450cc water cooled ATV out in the midst as well.  Below are some photos lifted from www.planetminis.com.  The motor appears to share some design characteristics with Honda’s Uni-cam design.  Very little info is known at this time, but apparently they have been spotted in Australia of all places.  I bring this here as things like this intrigue me as it appears that the Asians are getting more serious about entering the performance market.  Only time will tell if their designs will be met with good reception.  I personally think its generally good as it gives the consumer more choices as well as more competition.  Its obvious that the Asian market of ATVs and motorcycles will take a while to gain the momentum and recognition, similar to what Japan did/had to do in through the 60′s.  The Asian manufactures (mostly American companies using Asian manufacturing plants) have steadily gained momentum in the mini/pit bike market bringing some pretty high quality stuff at very reasonable prices.  Anyways for your enjoyment here are some photos of what could be coming from Asian in the near future.

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