ATV Baltmotors STRIKER 500 EFI. 500 cc, injection, all-wheel drive, CVT

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On the ground, the metaphorical connection with the world of aviation was severed. The new machine is completely different from last year's ATV with the same name. To be honest, having seen enough of Russian-Chinese technology, for a long time I could not believe that the cute red quad that was given to me to be torn to pieces was designed and assembled here, albeit from Chinese components. Having long been accustomed to consider the ZIL refrigerator of stagnant times as a model of domestic products, I did not detect any clumsy design, no flash of poorly fitted cheap plastic, and not even a hint of poor quality assembly, characteristic of Chinese products. Surprisingly, it’s a fact - the “red” one earned a full “A” for aesthetics and tactile qualities: no cheap linings made of slippery plastic - everything was thought out no worse than on the “Japanese” and “Americans”.

Baltmotors BM500-Max ATV

An important detail: equipped with all lights, mirrors, turn signals and a horn, this quad is approved for use on public roads. We get a tractor license, register it with technical supervision - and you’re done, no headaches about a car with a trailer for delivering an ATV to the dacha.

In terms of hardware, everything is top-notch: massive aluminum suspension arms, adequate angles of the axle shafts at which the CV joints do not turn inside out, carefully insulated electric plug blocks, disc brakes on each wheel - in a word, it is clear that they did not skimp on reliability and safety. Not a small thing, but still nice.

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In the last days of hot April, our friends from Moto magazine, publisher Roman Sitnikov and photographer Roman Romanishin, came to visit us. We invited the guys to test our new product - a full-fledged quad, on which you can comfortably move on public roads. Of course they were interested.

And in the May issue of Moto, an article was published based on the test drive results. We invite you to read it.

Baltmotors BM500-Max ATV

You can kick me as much as you like, with sticks and other improvised means, but you cannot knock out the snobbery regarding the “yellow” technology. I admit: as soon as I warmed up the engine and turned on “forward”, I carefully looked for “jambs”. I searched in different modes, acceleration and braking, on and off roads, on dry land and ford, I burned half a tank of gasoline and... I finally found it! Sit down, take a deep breath and be horrified: the “glove compartment” does not close tightly - when washing and crossing water obstacles, water gets in there. This, to my surprise, was the end of the list of quibbles (although, as it turned out, the “general effect” still worked - but later).

Baltmotors BM500-Max ATV

Otherwise, everything is excellent: the balance of far from mediocre characteristics gives a sea of ​​positive emotions from riding. The engine loves revs, but also pulls from the bottom, and the elasticity of the torque characteristics is digested qualitatively, without unnecessary losses, by the variator settings. I give another “five” to the new Taiwanese power unit Kazuma, which replaced the Chinese CF-Moto. At first, the transmission mode switch, which seemed “wobbly,” was developed by the end of the test day and no longer caused any complaints. The brakes, too, having been rolled in, predictably stalled the un-utilitarian nimble machine on any ground. And the moderately dense and energy-intensive suspension well complements the damping properties of donut wheels.

Technical characteristics of BALTMOTORS HS500ATV

Devices Baltmotors BM500-Max ATV

The tidy is not utilitarianly generous with information about everything that happens to the quadric.
The tidy is not utilitarianly generous with information about everything that happens to the quadric.

So it turns out that each node of a quadric is like a node of a crystal lattice: everything is in its place and one complements the other exactly as much as it is needed.

...EASILY IN THE CASE OF DEFEAT

In order not to be lyrical and unfounded, here are a couple of real situations.

Arable land. Sandy dry soil. We turn on the rear-wheel drive, move back in the seat, having previously unfastened the passenger seat to load the drive wheels and, like a sportsman, we rush in a stance, raising clouds of dust. The photographer swears - he is allergic to dust. Therefore, we drive in a swamp, having previously engaged all-wheel drive, but without locking (it’s worth mentioning here that the transfer case control panel was copied or borrowed from a Yamaha Grizzly), so as not to lose control. The car overcomes muddy fords without the slightest effort, even leaving a low gear and differential locks in reserve. In the same stock there is a winch with a control panel on the steering wheel handle. Why then the stock? The answer forms itself when you look at the shiny bump of the tow bar.

Peculiarities

— The automatic transmission is a variator, transmits optimal traction to the wheels, and a lower gear will ensure confident movement on a steep climb or towing a heavy load.

— All-wheel drive transmission with separate connection of the front wheels and a locked front differential provides better traction and maneuverability in all conditions.

— Reliable disc brakes guarantee confident braking at any speed.

— 26-inch low-pressure WANDA tires with high lugs increase the ground clearance and maneuverability of the ATV.

— A high-power electric winch with a traction force of 3500 lbs (1589 kg) is included as standard and is a must-have attribute of a real SUV.

— A seat with a backrest and handrails allow the passenger to sit comfortably without disturbing the driver. If necessary, the seat back can be easily removed, and you can place additional cargo on the trunk or install a trunk.

— The 12V car power connector allows you to connect any device you need: a compressor, a coffee maker or a phone charger.

— A convenient glove box in the shape of a glass with a sealed lid will keep valuables and documents safe.

— A towbar is included as standard.

Handles Baltmotors BM500-Max ATV

The console shelf begins with the winch control buttons and ends with the choke lever.
The trousers transform into elegant shorts. And unlike the Diamond Arm, it’s easy and quick, freeing up a large trunk. The winch looks convincing and pulls confidently. The entire front guard is made of metal, no plastic. Inspires! The tie rod ends, unlike the driveshafts running from the transfer case to the axles, do not evoke a feeling of monumentality. The tidy is not utilitarianly generous with information about everything. The console shelf begins with the winch control buttons and ends with the choke lever. The trousers transform into elegant shorts. And unlike the Diamond Arm, it’s easy and quick, freeing up a large trunk. The winch looks convincing and pulls confidently. The entire front guard is made of metal, no plastic. Inspires! The tie rod ends, unlike the driveshafts running from the transfer case to the axles, do not evoke a feeling of monumentality. Tidy is not utilitarianly generous with information about everything,

Returning from the swamp, I caught myself thinking that I shouldn’t constantly demand from my favorite car that it jump above its head and dive below the baseboard. He has already proven that a quadric can do this. But in a quiet walking mode, driving is no more boring than “burning” - you can pay more attention to the nature of the region conquered from the Germans.

Remote control Baltmotors BM500-Max ATV

Does the remote control remind you of anything?
What if you take a closer look? I've already seen this somewhere - on a Yamaha Grizzly. Does the remote control remind you of anything? What if you take a closer look? I've already seen this somewhere - on a Yamaha Grizzly.

GENERAL EFFECT

But the bad head, as always, does not give rest; For a couple of spectacular shots, I again return to frisky (but not extreme) driving through fields and meadows. And then trouble happened: after a couple of spectacular “nickels” I felt that something was wrong: I turned the steering wheel, but the quad was moving first to the right, then to the left and it didn’t respond to the steering wheel at all. Having stopped and looked under the front end, I was dumbfounded: the tip of the tie rod had burst at the place where it was attached to the steering column, and the rod itself had pierced the CV joint boot with its sharp edge. This is how the cards turned out, that the winner was taken away from the battlefield as the vanquished.

Description

All-wheel drive Baltmotors ATV EFI ATVs with 400-, 500- and 700-cc injection engines are distinguished by their low weight, successful frame and suspension design, as well as extended standard equipment. ATVs made from Hisun components have long been known on the Russian market and have proven themselves to be high-quality, functional and reliable equipment . The concept of these ATVs is taken from the legendary Yamaha Grizzly. Affordable models combine excellent maneuverability, comfort and dynamics.

Baltmotors BM500-Max ATV

The trousers transform into elegant shorts.
And unlike the Diamond Arm, it’s easy and quick, freeing up a large trunk. The trousers transform into elegant shorts. And unlike the Diamond Arm, it’s easy and quick, freeing up a large trunk.

But what prevents me from criticizing this device to smithereens is not even the mass of positive emotions that shook my prejudices, and not feigned patriotism, and not pseudo-journalistic ethics, but the fact that we were given a pre-production sample for testing - including in order to identify weaknesses. And it’s great that there was only one such place, and even that was easily fixable. Indeed, the steering rod itself, as thick as a thumb, ends with a “dead” M10 thread, and it also seems to be cut and not knurled, which further weakens the metal. Wait, what did this connection look like on the previous sample, where, it seems, there were no such problems? We weren’t too lazy and rolled out last year’s model from the bottom of the hangar - and sure enough, the threaded part on the rods is thicker.

Baltmotors Hisun ATVs

Legendary ATVs with fuel injection.
Assembled in Russia! In 2015, Baltmotors resumed cooperation with Hisun Corporation , and now we are pleased to offer you a new product - all-wheel drive ATVs with 400, 500 and 700 cc injection engines! Today, HISUN is one of the leading enterprises in China producing budget all-wheel drive ATVs and all-terrain vehicles. In addition to a huge production base, the company maintains a Research and Development Center and its own testing tracks. HISUN offers a wide range of models and engines. HISUN equipment combines good quality and affordable price.

ATVs are distinguished by their low weight, successful frame and suspension design, as well as extended standard equipment : Delphi injector, 26-size WANDA mud tires, 3500 Lbs winch, LCD instrument panel, passenger backrest, tow bar. Their “heart” is a modern, reliable engine with liquid cooling and electronic fuel injection. The advantages of the injector are undeniable: easy starting at low temperatures and in high altitude conditions, increased power and torque, stable operation at a large angle of inclination, no need for manual adjustment, efficiency and environmental friendliness.

Baltmotors HISUN are the most affordable and the only ATVs with an injection in their price segment. They will give you everything you wanted from an ATV.

Baltmotors BM500-Max ATV

The winch looks convincing and pulls confidently.
The entire front guard is made of metal, no plastic. Inspires! The winch looks convincing and pulls confidently. The entire front guard is made of metal, no plastic. Inspires!

Let's leave the designers to check the calculations and analyze the break. A test of a production car is just around the corner, which, hopefully, will be freed from this childhood but serious disease. And I sincerely hope, considering what a huge step the Baltmotors team has made this year. Moreover, in terms of the totality of aesthetic and driving characteristics at this price, the Kaliningrad ATV simply has no competitors.

Baltmotors BM500-Max ATV

The tie rod ends, unlike the driveshafts running from the transfer case to the axles, do not evoke a feeling of monumentality.
The tie rod ends, unlike the driveshafts running from the transfer case to the axles, do not evoke a feeling of monumentality.

We thank (Kaliningrad) for the opportunity to fully test the provided ATV, as well as Dmitry SIVKOV for his active participation in organizing the test.