I bought a Jetmoto 150 and 200 two years ago and haven ridden them quite a bit. They are great when they run but always seem to have something going wrong that needs a small tweak or a part here and there. I have not owned a big four quad but it just seems like the things that plague the jetmoto would not happen nearly as often. If at all possible I'd take the extra time and look for a used big four quad in well kept shape. The economy sucks and these toys will go before empty plates at the table. I would not be surprised if you find a clean but old one for the same price as a chinese quad.
Parts and service can be a huge thing no matter if you take it to the shop or fix it yourself. EVERY time I go into a shop and look for parts it is a hassle since no one inventories chinese quad parts or even knows the brand. The only place for sure is the distributor or the dealer you got it from. The big problem here is if you need parts while on a trip, you are likely screwed unless it is a swappable part like chains, filters, etc. I could not even get a gas cap replacement from one shop which seems like a no brainer.
Still, I still stand behind my decision two years ago as getting two chinese quads was the only way to get me and my son in the dirt. Jetmoto has provided super support to me and if you go chinese, they are at the top.
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