IRBIS (Irbis) 150 U - review of a powerful and compact ATV

Chinese ATVsATVs "IRBIS" (Irbis)

ATVs in Russia have long ceased to be a curiosity.

These all-terrain vehicles help enthusiasts realize their desires, as well as fill their lives with drive and a sense of freedom.

That is why the Chinese produce equipment that is in no way inferior to analogues from Europe and Japan.

Next we will talk about one of the most popular models of the company - Irbis 150.

Model description

This utilitarian all-terrain vehicle easily conquers any off-road terrain at any time of the day, which promises its owner a wide range of impressions.

The first thing that catches your eye when you see the IRBIS 150 is its modern, original design , made in a sporty style.

In addition to the standard equipment components for this class of equipment, the model in question has a number of additional options , including:

• Protection for the driver's hands on the steering wheel;
• Wear-resistant tires;
• Electronic instrument panel;
• Mechanical steering lock;
• Reinforced tubular frame structure.

Having such a set of additions, the Irbis 150 ATV is an all-season and fairly safe all-terrain vehicle with an original youth design, which makes it a great gift for an active teenager.

Assembly of Irbis 150

Very ugly. You bought Irbis 150 U, and you can immediately start tightening everything you can reach. Special attention should be paid to the wires - they hang as necessary. Use plastic clamps to ensure the necessary order in the wiring - this will come in handy later.

The plastic floor on the running boards is not durable. It's better to think about an alternative in advance.

Engine

Frankly speaking, the engine was a pleasant surprise. With a volume of 149.6 cubic centimeters and a power of 10.1 hp. the engine perfectly pulls not only the ATV itself, but also two people with a total weight of significantly more than 150 kg. Of course, the ATV is not intended for these purposes and is generally positioned as a teenager, but its potential is noticeably greater. It starts in cold weather (a mixture enricher helps), in hot weather it doesn’t get too hot - a good engine.

The reliability of the power unit of the Irbis 150 ATV can be considered acceptable if the Chinese oil is replaced with normal oil immediately after purchase. The crap that turns out to be in at least some cars is only suitable for polluting the environment. Replacing the default oil with high-quality semi-synthetic oil allows you to extend the life of the quad by an order of magnitude. A fine filter won't hurt either - you never know what will end up at the bottom of the tank.

Chain

In factory assembly it often turns out to be ungreased. Needs to be lubricated. It’s even better to replace it with a better one, since the metal is soft.

Rear suspension

Quite normal. For riding with a passenger, the rear shock absorber is rather weak, but in the end, this is not what the Irbis 150 ATV was created for. For one person - more than enough. For two, you can add a rubber insert to the shock absorber, but the ride is still uncomfortable.

If suddenly the rear shock absorber of the ATV Irbis 150 fails, it can be replaced with the front shock absorber from a VAZ 2105 or another classic. Shock absorbers from the Voskhod motorcycle are also suitable - they are longer, but softer.

Other chassis

Immediately after purchase, adjust the wheel alignment - examples from the factory have problems with this. The hub nuts may be pinched: this leads to heavy rotation of the wheel.

Without snow chains, the ATV goes very poorly in the snow - it gets buried. Better to use. The included skis are not very effective.

The oil in the ATV gearbox is just as bad as the oil in the engine. To replace.

Lighting and electrical appliances

They saved a lot on mounting the headlights - they can simply fall off while driving. If the headlights on your copy are loose, it is better to immediately remove them, seal them and install them back.

The generator voltage regulator relay (stabilizer) often fails. It is better to find a relay with similar parameters from a car or motorcycle.

Brakes

The ATV Irbis 150 U has problems with adjusting and assembling the brakes (especially the rear ones). The caliper may simply be assembled crookedly, or it may be wildly overtightened. This is easy to notice - you need to make the ATV “ride” in a suspended state. There have been cases where the brake cylinders did not return from the braking position.

Advantages of an ATV

model can move at any time of the day , since it is equipped with effective head optics with low and high beams, the power of which is 35 Watts.
Standard universal off-road tires allow you to use the ATV both for recreation and for construction or homestead work.

Also, the design of the model allows you to independently and quickly replace a damaged plastic panel.

The reinforced frame is designed to take into account the impact of extreme loads, which ensures driver safety and a permissible load of 136 kilograms, and the steering wheel lock is designed to protect the vehicle from theft.

To travel in deep snow, a rear-wheel drive car can be equipped with skis installed instead of the front wheels.

Among other things, the dynamic and operational characteristics of the Irbis 150 model, as well as the high quality of its assembly, are confirmed by many necessary certificates.

A powerful ATV with excellent cross-country ability is the Yamaha Grizzly 550, its detailed characteristics can be found here.

A small rear-wheel drive ATV with ample capabilities and a striking design from a Japanese manufacturer.

Children's ATVs

The Irbis company offers a wide selection of children's all-terrain vehicles designed for riders aged 6 to 18 years. More powerful equipment, for example, 110S or 125U, is perfect for teenagers. But for younger children (4-10 years old), it is worth choosing a small and safe device .

A good choice would be:

• Irbis ATV Dingo 50S. This is a compact quad with a power of 3.1 hp. The model is intended for children from 6 years old . The manufacturer equipped the device with an automatic transmission, drum and disc brakes, powerful lighting and a bump stop.
• Irbis 50S. The model is intended for riders aged 6 to 11 years . A small car with a power of 3.1 hp will help your child understand the basics of driving. The developers installed an automatic transmission and electric starter on the ATV to simplify the life of the young rider. The maximum speed of this baby is 45 km/h.
• Irbis ATV 70S. For children from 8 to 11 years old, it is better to take medium-power equipment. The ATV 70S model, equipped with a 4.5 hp engine, will become a child’s faithful friend. The device is equipped with remote control of the motor, electric starter and speed limiter. The ATV accelerates to 40 km/h.
• Irbis ATV 70U. The compact all-terrain vehicle, equipped with an electric starter and automatic transmission, is suitable for learning to drive. The model is intended for children aged 8 to 14 years and can withstand a load of 60 kg.

For teenagers aged 14 years and over , the 110S model is suitable, characterized by increased power and sporty design. Under the hood of the ATV lies as much as 8.8 hp. The new all-terrain vehicle will cost only 64 thousand rubles.

Technical characteristics and equipment

The ATV has the following dimensions:

• length - 176 cm;
• width - 107 cm;
• height - 110 cm;
• ground clearance - 11 cm.

The weight of the car without equipment is 120 kilograms, and the volume of the gas tank is 4.2 liters.

The heart of the ATV is a four-stroke 150 cc carburetor engine , which is capable of accelerating the all-terrain vehicle to 65 km/h.

The motor is cooled forcibly through air cooling. The gearbox paired with the power unit is a CVT with reverse.

The chassis of the rear-wheel drive car is represented by a pendulum with a solid axle and monoshock absorbers at the rear, and a double-wishbone independent design at the front.

The ATV's hydraulic braking system uses discs mounted on each wheel .

The chain drive has a spring tensioner, and the engine is started using an electric starter.

All this is mounted on a spatial steel frame. Off-road tires measuring 23x7.00/10 (front) and 22x11.00/10 (rear) are used as standard tires.

There are also removable sliding chains, reinforced hoses, and a pair of spacious luggage racks.

The design of the Irbis 150 ATV engine is reliable and time-tested. Detailed specifications are shown in the table below.

Sports ATVs

Despite the fact that the Irbis company produces inexpensive utilitarian and children's ATVs, the manufacturer's catalog also includes sports equipment. One of the most popular all-terrain vehicles for extreme driving is the ATV K250. Inside the small and stylish car hides as much as 11.5 hp. The compact 250 cc ATV reaches a speed of 90 km/h .

ATV parameters:

• Four-stroke air-cooled engine. The engine capacity of the device is 250 cubic meters. cm.
• Maximum torque – 5500 rpm.
• Electronic ignition.
• Hydraulic disc brakes.
• Electric starter.
• The volume of the car's gas tank is 7 liters. On average, a full tank lasts for 150 km . Consumption is affected by speed, road conditions and driving style.
• Steel tubular frame that can withstand a load of 150 kg.
• The weight of the ATV with body kit is 171.5 kg. Light weight improves the handling of the device and makes it an ideal solution for driving through the forest.

Despite all the efforts of the manufacturer, a full-fledged sports all-terrain vehicle did not work out . The car handles well both off-road and on the track. However, accelerating to 90 km/h is almost impossible. Even on a prepared track, the device reaches a speed of 65-70 km/h. Considering the cost of the new K250 (126 thousand rubles), it is wiser to take the Irbis 250S utility vehicle, with a maximum speed of 65 km/h. Such a car with a sporty design will cost only 100 thousand rubles.

Estimated cost

In its segment, the Irbis 150 all-terrain vehicle with its parameters has very few competitors .
The closest of them is the Grizzly 125 ATV from Yamaha, which costs about 200,000 rubles.

But despite all the similarity in design and technical characteristics of “IRBIS” and “Grizzly”, the first is in no way inferior to its Japanese counterpart .

The Chinese model has a very reasonable price, which, compared to Japanese models, is significantly lower and more attractive to Russians.

Thus, a lightweight ATV with a medium cubic capacity, impressive appearance and easy control, called IRBIS 150, is sold in the Russian Federation at a price of 75,000 rubles.

The element of the Irbis 125 ATV is all kinds of off-road, which, in principle, is not bad, considering the teenage audience.

Review of a 125 cc ATV from a domestic manufacturer: https://themoto.net/atv/kvadrotsiklyi-dlya-detey/ryis-125-sport.html

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The model can be used both during the day and at night. This is explained by the fact that the ATV has efficient head optics with a power of 35 watts. Headlights are traditionally equipped with two modes, namely low beam and high beam.

Among the additional options there are special tires, but it should be noted that even on standard off-road tires, this ATV also has very wide capabilities, namely, use for recreation or for construction and homestead work.

The design feature is that replacing plastic elements does not require much effort, and it will not cause any difficulties. Everything is done quite simply and quickly.

The presence of a reinforced frame ensures increased reliability of the equipment when operating in difficult conditions. This is due to the fact that this element is able to withstand extreme loads. It should be noted that the maximum load capacity of the ATV is 136 kilograms, and this does not include the driver.

Cross-country ability can be increased by installing skis instead of front wheels. This solution is very popular in winter, since although an ATV has a fairly high cross-country ability, it still may not cope in heavy snow.

An interesting fact is that the Irbis ATV 150 model has many necessary certificates confirming its dynamic and performance characteristics and high build quality, which guarantees increased reliability.

The power unit was a single-cylinder gasoline engine with a displacement of 150 cubic meters, which is indicated in the model index. This engine uses a carburetor fuel system and an air cooling system. The rated engine power is 8.3 horsepower or 6.1 kilowatts, which is enough to achieve a maximum speed of 65 kilometers per hour. Power is transferred to the drive axle through a CVT, which also includes neutral gear and reverse gear. The chain drive was supplemented with a spring tensioner. The power unit can be started either manually or using an electric starter.

In terms of chassis, the rear-wheel drive model uses the same type of suspension. An independent design with two levers is installed at the front. At the rear, an independent pendulum-type suspension with a solid axle and a pair of monoshock absorbers is used.

The braking system is presented in the form of disc brakes installed on all four wheels. The brakes are hydraulically driven and controlled from the steering wheel, which is standard on almost all modern models.

Photo gallery

The Irbis 150, despite its impressive appearance, is quite easy to drive and does not require a driver's license. The modern youth design of the ATV makes it especially attractive. We bring to your attention a small photo selection of this utility.