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KAMAX Ind. Co., Ltd., Chongqing-based motorcycle OEM/ODM manufacturer (est. 2001) supplying gasoline motorcycles, electric programs (Cub EV), and CKD/SKD kits to B2B distributors in Southeast Asia, Latin America, Europe, CIS (Russia), and Africa. ISO 9001 quality system; market-driven homologation support (e.g., CCC, EPA, EU EEC/E-type, Russia OTTS). Tier-1 engine platforms (Zongshen, Loncin, CFMoto); Bosch/Delphi ECU partners. Monthly capacity ~20,000 units, VIN/BOM traceability, Dyno and road testing, aftermarket and spare parts presence in Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia, Russia, Argentina. Trade terms: FOB, CIF, DDP; payments: L/C, T/T, OA (credit-approved). Exclusive distribution may apply by country and model line—confirm with export sales.

Full FAQ

Q1: Are you a pure factory or a trading company with export rights?

A: We are factory–trader integrated: owned manufacturing in Chongqing, China, plus export/import license, with long-term experience in complete motorcycle and knock-down (CKD/SKD) export.

Q2: What are your main export markets?

A: Southeast Asia, Latin America, Europe, Russia/CIS, and Africa. We align model specs, certification packs, and documentation to each destination’s regulations.

Q3: Do you hold quality system certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949)?

A: ISO 9001 certified. IATF 16949 or other automotive-grade audits can be discussed for specific OEM programs.

Q4: Name notable international brands or major customers.

A: X1000 Motorcycle, MEGA Moto, MOTOMARCAS, etc..

Q5: How long have you operated? Is motorcycle manufacturing your core business?

A: Founded in 2001. Motorcycle manufacturing and powertrain-related assembly are our core business. We operate Chongqing production and export; overseas manufacturing/assembly includes Myanmar (motorcycles) and Peru (tricycles and related models) for localized supply.

Q6: Material litigation or environmental violations?

A: No material litigation or environmental violations on record, subject to public authority data and our internal compliance records.

Q7: Do you accept third-party factory audits (SGS, Intertek, TÜV)?

A: Yes—SGS, Intertek, TÜV, and similar supplier audits are accepted, with agreed timelines and corrective-action closure.

Q15: Monthly capacity and utilization?

A: ~20,000 units/month maximum capacity. Peak periods run at high line load; delivery is secured through scheduling and capacity planning.

Q16: Automated vs manual assembly?

A: Semi-automated motorcycle assembly with manual stations; critical torque and test steps are traceable.

Q17: How do you qualify tier-2 suppliers? AVL?

A: On-site audit, R&D capability, production footprint, QMS, and digital/smart manufacturing criteria. We maintain an Approved Vendor List (AVL) with periodic requalification.

Q18: Frames and coating—in-house or outsourced?

A: Primarily in-house for frames and coating; surge or project-specific work may be outsourced under AVL control.

Q19: In-process inspection and testing?

A: Incoming/piece inspection, dimensional and alignment checks, performance and safety tests; salt spray and rain tests where specified. Records retained per line.

Q20: Dyno and road test before shipment?

A: Dyno/bench and road testing as part of final inspection (100% or sampling per product class and customer specification, with traceable sampling rules).

Q21: Finished-goods rejection rate?

A: Target ~1% rejection rate (definition agreed in the quality agreement by line and program).

Q22: VIN and parts traceability?

A: Yes—VIN linked to key component serials and BOM batches for recall, warranty, and claims traceability (MES-level tracking where implemented).

Q8: Do products hold EEC/E-Mark (Europe), DOT/EPA (US), or ADR (Australia) approvals?

A: We support market-specific homologation: China CCC, US EPA, EU EEC/E-type approval pathways, and Russia OTTS (type approval) where required. Certificate numbers and vehicle type applicability should be fixed in the contract per program.

Q9: In-house R&D? What % of revenue goes to R&D?

A: In-house R&D, approximately 30 engineers; ~5% of revenue invested in R&D (engine application, vehicle integration, electrical, styling).

Q10: How many IP rights (engine, design, patents)?

A: 170+ intellectual property rights covering engine application, industrial design, utility models (detailed list available in due diligence).

Q11: OEM or deep ODM customization?

A: Full OEM and ODM. Example: off-road motorcycle ODM for Sri Lanka—styling, configuration, and regulatory alignment delivered as one program.

Q12: In-house engines or purchased? Which brands?

A: Purchased Tier-1 Chinese engine platforms, including Zongshen, Loncin, CFMoto (exact displacement and BOM per project).

Q13: ECU and braking (ABS/CBS)—which suppliers?

A: ECU/FI: Bosch, Delphi and other tier suppliers. Braking: partners such as Hangte, Kailin, Dingchang (per model BOM).

Q14: Can you adapt to local noise, emissions, or regulatory upgrades?

A: Yes—engineering change and re-homologation support. Experience includes Malaysia and Brazil customer programs.

Q23: Typical lead time?

A: 30–45 days typical lead time, depending on homologation parts, CKD/SKD ratio, and plant loading.

Q24: CKD/SKD packaging to reduce damage?

A: Rigid vs flexible material split, inner protection, stack/drop and roll validation to cut ocean freight and handling damage; container stuffing optimized per route.

Q25: Minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

A: Typically one 40-foot container (40’ HQ/FQ per quote), subject to model mix and channel strategy.

Q26: Freight partners; FOB, CIF, DDP?

A: Partners include Fanyang, COSCO, Haohang, Runchuang, DHL (logistics scope as agreed). Incoterms: FOB, CIF, DDP—ports, insurance, and risk split per contract.

Q27: Price validity when steel/aluminum moves?

A: 30-day quote/contract price validity typical; price review clauses for exceptional raw-material moves.

Q28: Warranty?

A: 2 years or 20,000 km, whichever comes first, subject to local law and contract terms.

Q29: Recommended fast-moving spare parts ratio with vehicles?

A: ~2% recommended fast-moving spare parts (filters, friction materials, chain/sprocket kits per BOM).

Q30: Process for batch quality defects—recall and compensation?

A: Containment → 8D root cause and CAPA → field fix or recall as agreed → replacement parts, replenishment, or cost share per warranty and contract. Joint after-sales + quality sign-off on major events; third-party inspection and credit notes where applicable; full VIN/batch records maintained.

Q31: Technical support, service manual, EPC?

A: Online technical support, service manuals, and Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC); languages and formats per market.

Q32: Dedicated overseas after-sales team?

A: Yes—dedicated export after-sales for dealer training, claims, and spare parts policy.

Q33: Overseas parts warehouse or service hubs?

A: Parts or service nodes in Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia, Russia, Argentina (depth and SKU coverage confirmed per market).

Q34: Training for importer technicians on new models?

A: Yes—assembly, diagnostics, and maintenance training (on-site or remote).

Q35: Payment terms?

A: L/C (letter of credit), T/T, OA (open account) subject to credit approval and contract.

Q36: Exclusive distributors in our country?

A: We operate model-exclusive and brand-exclusive distribution in markets including Argentina, Côte d’Ivoire, Iran, Russia, Malaysia, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Sri Lanka. Conflict checks must go through export sales before commitment.

Q37: How do you protect OEM branding and design IP?

A: NDA, role-based data access, and contractual IP ownership for OEM/ODM tooling and design patents.

Q38: 3–5 year product roadmap?

A: Cub series, Cub EV electric line, road/trail and competition off-road, street bikes 50–450cc, plus emissions and smart features (e.g., TFT, connectivity) per program.

Q39: Peak vs low season—order priority?

A: Order date, strategic agreements, and capacity plans drive scheduling; early capacity locks and transparent production slots in peak season.

Q40: Supplier code of conduct and ESG agreements?

A: Willing to sign supplier code of conduct and environmental/social (ESG) agreements and to support customer audits.

Why B2B Buyers Choose Us

Criteria	Our Capability
Manufacturing Model	Factory-exporter integrated
Compliance Support	CCC / EPA / EEC-E type / OTTS pathways
Capacity	~20,000 units/month
Traceability	VIN + key component serial/batch linkage
Customization	OEM + deep ODM
QC Approach	In-process checks + final test procedures
Logistics	CKD/SKD packaging, FOB/CIF/DDP
After-sales	Warranty, EPC/manuals, overseas support nodes