We’ve talked about Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Dayang when it launched its ADV 350 scooter very similar to a Japanese model. It was evident that Dayang had taken a page out of Honda’s book. To add, the company included sophisticated technology, such as built-in cameras, that Honda did not have.
And Dayang is back with its own “interpretation” of a cruiser with a twin-cylinder engine, doing very little to keep its American inspirations a secret.
Dubbed the TMV 450 Timo, this bike follows a series of style cues from American cruisers, like Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle. Its low stance is characteristic of an American V-twin bike and, in my opinion, it looks like a mix of elements found in bikes like the Harley-Davidson Nightster and Indian Scout Bobber.
However, it is smaller than the bikes it idolizes, seeming to fit into the same segment as bikes like the Honda Rebel 500. It is important to note that mid-displacement cruiser bikes like this have been emerging in recent years, with notable entries in the market including the Kawasaki Eliminator and the CFMOTO 450 CL-C.
What makes the Dayang TMV 450 Timo interesting, however, is the technology that lies beneath the surface. Although it may be considered an obvious reproduction of American cruiser motorcycles, Dayang has made a great effort to give more substance to this machine. For starters, it is equipped with a 450cc twin-cylinder engine – a clear departure from the medium-displacement cruiser motorcycles with twin cylinders that we currently see.
Like a true cruiser motorcycle, the TMV sends power to the rear wheel through a final belt drive. Dayang has also included some extras, such as traction control, ABS, and a color display. The suspension consists of a pair of rear shock absorbers and a robust-looking inverted fork at the front.
In fact, it is easy to be captivated by motorcycles like this, especially when their prices are a fraction of those of their more common rivals. In the case of Dayang, the TMV 450 Timo does not yet have a set price for the global market, but if and when it is released, it is likely to be one of the most affordable options in the entry-level cruiser market.
