I have become acquanited with a few lads living in India who say that the poor paint is due to humidity. Still, for the money spent on this bike, it is still a great bargain. My biggest complaint is that they removed the kick stand. I am looking into getting the side panel for the right side sent over from India so that a kick start can be installed... however, I need to find out if the yoke is present in the N. American & EU versions before I do. No point wasting money.
As for rust, I have noticed that the Bazooka silence is looking worse for wear behind the protective heat resistant shield. It rains constantly in Ireland, so no surprise. It is actually holding up much better than my previous Kawasaki or Moto Guzzi... so on that note, si la vie.