Irbis TTR250 – characteristics of the most common motocross motorcycle

Motorbike Irbis TTR 250 is an off-road enduro, positioned by the manufacturer in the motorcycle market as a cross-country motorcycle.

The official dealer and seller of this model in Russia is. The motorcycle is manufactured in China. Despite the existing shortcomings, which we will discuss below, as well as its Chinese origin, this full-fledged 250 cc enduro can be described as a fairly high-quality, technologically advanced, and most importantly inexpensive motorcycle in its segment.

Engine

The Irbis TTR 250 is equipped with a single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 250 cc. see air cooling. A similar engine was previously installed on the Japanese motorcycle Honda CB 250. According to its characteristics, the power unit shows good results: simply “mad” traction at the “lower” levels, and the maximum power is 17.7 hp. at 7500 rpm.

Transmission

The gearbox has 5 steps. The gears are generally well chosen, but a little short. The maximum speed in 4th gear is 50 km/h, and then speed increases only in the highest (aka 5th) gear. Gear shifting, unlike the younger model Irbis TTR 125, occurs according to the traditional scheme: first down all the way, slightly up - neutral, then second, third, etc. The gears engage clearly, without jamming.

Chassis: frame, suspension, brakes, wheels

The declared type of motorcycle as “cross” does not meet the expectations of fans due to the weak chassis and selection of stars. The TTR 250 can be called more of an enduro cross version. The stiffness of the suspensions is more suitable for quiet or near-sport driving on rural roads or light off-road conditions.

The frame is duplex, made of steel.

The front suspension is an inverted telescopic fork, non-adjustable, the rear suspension is pendulum, with a monoshock absorber and progressive characteristics, it is possible to adjust the length of the shock absorber.

Disc brakes with 2-piston calipers are installed at the front and rear of the bike. There are no complaints regarding their effectiveness.

The wheel rims are spoked and have sizes of 21 (front) and 18 inches (rear). The stock dual-purpose tires that were originally installed on the motorcycle perform well in snow, mud, sand, and water, but are not at all suitable for driving on asphalt.

Design, equipment, finishing elements

Irbis TTR 250 looks aggressive and sporty. Highly raised fenders, the absence of boxes for tools and other luggage, as well as a minimum of equipment make it clear that this is a motocross motorcycle.

As for the electrical equipment, I am pleased with the presence of a front headlight, which shines well and will allow you to comfortably drive home at night. The absence of rear-view mirrors, brake lights and other light signals is justified by the fact that the bike is designed for small jumps and riding on bumpy slopes, which, in turn, means constant falls and minor damage.

Among the finishing elements, I would like to note the hard seat made of foam rubber, as well as “fragile” Chinese plastic.

The new 2013 model (photo below) has corrected many shortcomings. For example, hand and steering wheel protection is installed, and there are rear-view mirrors. The latest version has lost the features of a real cross-country “device” and is more reminiscent of the classic design of enduro motorcycles.

New motorcycle Irbis TTR 250cc 4T 2013

Additionally

The design of the bike is not particularly complicated and is easy to maintain. Almost any breakdown can be “fixed” without professional skills. Reviews of the snow leopard ttr 250 leave an undeniable fact - it breaks quite often, but not critically. These are mainly “loose” connections, fuel leaks, problems with chain tension and other minor annoyances.

Spare parts for it can be bought almost everywhere, and they are relatively inexpensive. For those who like to improve and modify, the “field” is open for tuning a motorcycle, from strengthening the frame and replacing plastic fairings to boosting the engine and installing additional devices.

In terms of dimensions, the motorcycle is quite tall, so it is perfect for tall people (more than 170-175 cm).

The undoubted advantages, in addition to its price and availability, also include high ground clearance (220 mm), low weight (118 kg) and the absence of the need to register the motorcycle with the traffic police. A category A driver's license is also not required.

Irbis TTR250 and TTR250R

Side view.

On the asphalt.

Outdoors.

Side view.

Vladivostok engineers worked on the mistakes, listened to the opinions of experts, and a year later presented a modification - Irbis TTR250R , simultaneously adding several additional goodies to it.

But the advantages of the new product turned out to be so important that it grew from the category of modification into a separate model. The bikes still had some things in common, but the documentation, as well as the stock equipment, immediately separated them.

A detailed comparison of the models will be below, but here it is enough to note that when purchasing the first version, the user receives a sales contract and a refusal letter for traffic police inspectors, which clearly states that the motorcycle is sports equipment and cannot be registered. Naturally, if a rider is caught on special roads (public roads), a fine will follow.

Of all the documents, only the operating instructions.

The second model has received all the documents, and if you wish, you can register it, and having received your license, you can legally drive both on special roads and outside of them.

Specifications

Technical characteristics of Irbis TTR250 are presented in the instruction manual.

As the developers themselves admit, they ripped off the engine concept from Honda - the CB250 . The only change is a reduction in torque, and therefore an increase in overall thrust, starting from the bottom, but it still remains a “high engine”.

From the gearbox side.

Engine from the spark plug side.

Close up of the cylinder block.

• Type - 1 cylinder, 4 strokes.
• Working volume - 223 cm3.
• Marking: 166FMM.
• Power - 16 hp
• Number of valves - 4.
• Cooling - air;
• Fuel supply - carburetor.
• Ignition is electronic.
• Start - electric starter or kick starter.
• Tank volume - 8 l.

There are no complaints about the quality of gasoline - from AI-92 and above .

Transmission and clutch

The bike gets a 5-speed gearbox as standard. It doesn't cause any problems, it switches well.

The desired gear is located right away, and the neutral is located in the usual place - between first and second. When the engine is turned off, neutral is caught well. If you want to drive around the city, you will have to get used to finding neutral.

• Multi-plate clutch , oil bath, power transmission - cable .
• The main drive is a chain .

Brakes

The model is equipped with disc brakes on both wheels.

Front disc brake.

Rear brake. Here the tuning is two pistons.

Hydraulic drive, supported by 1 piston . No options are offered. It is interesting that the working hoses are reinforced . Some people change the calipers to 2 pistons. Availability of spare parts is very good.

Our Test of the Irbis Ttr 250 R Motorcycle

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Good day everyone! Ladies and gentlemen, friends! I decided to tell you how we tested one funny example of the motorcycle industry in China - the Irbis TTR 250 R. What is it? And for what? I'm crazy, you'll understand now.

So, in order. This is an endurik. A dead, Chinese specimen, at the same time similar to all enduristic Japanese specimens. And we tested it not because we were asked, but because Lyokha “Kostin” bought it for himself as a birthday present (Once again, happy birthday!))). The asking price is about 65k. for a new motorcycle, which is generally acceptable. What pleased me right away: — the presence of both kick and electric starter; — presence of a transmission sensor (in the base); — clarity of checkpoint operation; — disc brakes; — everything works))))) Not pleased: — the plastic tail and tank are hung crookedly (in my opinion, it’s welded crookedly)))).

This miracle has as much as 18 hp. and stunning torque, which, however, did not prevent it from accelerating to somewhere around 120 km/h. The owner of the product will tell you how it feels on the asphalt, because... I rode it on the asphalt only in the courtyard of the shopping center where it was purchased, but even then I was not impressed.

In general, he was driven to the place of his subsequent permanent base - a dacha in the Noginsky district of the Moscow region by the owner himself. But I can tell you what was already there.

It all started with the fact that we gathered in a group and went to the designated place. We are: Lyokha “Kostin”, me, Grisha “BARCAS”, Vadik “vkokhan” +1, and Sanya “Fizruk”. The next day Sanya “scripach” also appeared.

Driving performance

The maximum speed (measured by GPS) is 120 km/h, but it’s long and tedious .

Acceleration from standstill to 60 km/h - 5 seconds (GPS) . Up to 100 km/h - 16 seconds on stock stars. According to users - a normal cruiser - 80 km/h confidently, then extremely reluctantly with the ringing and grinding of the engine, transmission and everything else. Due to the lack of a balancing shaft, there is a slight vibration on the footpegs.

Fuel consumption

Gasoline consumption - 3.5 liters per 100 km . For a small-capacity model, the performance is not the best. For the cross version - within reason.

Buy a motorcycle Irbis TTR 250

The approximate price for which you can buy a new Irbis TTR 250 from retailers is in the range of 60-65 thousand rubles. It is advisable to contact the dealer through the official website before purchasing, find out details about the warranty and other important aspects, and only then make a purchase.

Prices for used (used) 2012 models start at 40 thousand rubles. As you know, the better the condition of the bike and the lower the mileage, the higher the price.

Review conclusion: Irbis TTR 250 is a Chinese cross-country enduro with a beautiful appearance and an attractive price. For those who like to ride through forests and fields, it will be perfect, but be prepared for possible unpredictable breakdowns during its operation.

An adequate price is based on the price/quality ratio. For comparison, more reliable new Japanese motorcycles with a similar engine capacity cost 2-3 times more.

TTR250 design

Since the model is intended for sports use, steel became the main material during development. To reduce weight and improve maneuverability (what distinguishes all Irbises), a tubular design was used.

• Another technological feature that was supposed to reduce weight, and therefore help the rider control the “iron horse,” was thin plastic . However, it was a miscalculation by the developers and if the frame can withstand falls, then the plastic has to be changed regularly.
• The suspension is carried out according to the standard design - an inverted telescopic fork , a pendulum on one spring in the rear (a very stiff spring) . But even such an ordinary design gives rise to criticism - the bike’s pendulum is frankly rather weak. This also includes the lack of ability to adjust any settings. And also the fact that the progression of the rear part depends only on the pitch of the springs (which probably should have affected the reduction in the cost of the motorcycle).

Exterior

The appearance of the crossover bike follows the canons of the genre - short wheelbase, high ground clearance, tires with an evil lug.

Front fork.

Rear tire mark on the ground.

Powerful rear tires.

Front end

• The first glance at the front part does not raise any questions. A fender pulled up just under the frame, and a small piece of plastic into which a small square headlight is inserted. According to users, it provides light, but it is not clear where it is directed.
• A sporty horned bullet on clip-ons and, as a continuation of the plastic, a small panel that, in theory, should cover the missing (on the cross-country) instrument panel.
• A more picky user will notice that the angle of rotation of the wing covers the front part of the bike, but the dirt raised by the wheel flies directly onto the air vent.

Ignition.

Front view.

Another perspective.

Control knob on the right. Starter button and engine stops.

Air intake for engine cooling.

Devices

As a rule, for cross-country versions there is no instrument panel at all. The TTR250 was no exception. Only the second generation bikes got their panel trained.

However, most resources have diagrams for installing a bicycle computer as an hour meter .

Back view

Long, sporty-sharp stem, long distance to the saddle, which is not designed for long-term sitting. And in front of him there is a large “lamb” under his arm - the gas tank cap.

• The capacity of the latter is 8 liters . For sports equipment that will live most of the time in the team’s garage, they did not separate the reserve .
• To the delight of the neighbors, there is no flute in the muffler, there is direct flow . The can itself hangs on the right side at approximately the level of the wheel hub.

Dimensions and weight

The dry weight of the motorcycle is 120 kg . By adding 9 liters (tank) and 1 liter of oil + all sorts of technical fluids - 130 kg equipped.

In terms of dimensions, you can’t call it a small-capacity model. The bike has:

• length - 2,191 mm;
• width - 821 mm;
• height - 1,230 mm;

Seat height - 930 mm .

For whom is it intended?

A fairly high seat position implies that the rider must be tall. According to reviews from bikers of average height, an uncomfortable saddle creates certain problems when maneuvering.

Out into the wild, into the pampas - Irbis TTR 250 conquers off-road terrain

Can a budget Chinese enduro compete on equal terms with its famous Japanese competitors? Our answer is yes, given the price difference. Irbis TTR 250 is an excellent and inexpensive toy that can give many pleasant moments.

In the segment of budget motorcycles, competition reigns fiercely. The big four of Japan - Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha - have been dividing the market among themselves for many decades, and in the last ten years, numerous Chinese companies have also joined the battle for customers’ wallets. Irbis TTR 250 Cross is one of these guests who came to us from the east, from the country of victorious communism, and he very confidently declared himself. Low price, reliable design and good technical characteristics - it simply could not go unnoticed by the motorcycle community.

Parameters and characteristics

The Chinese did not reinvent the wheel, but followed the beaten path - they took time-tested components, built a tubular steel frame and hung everything they needed on it. The road brother in the GR 250 line gave the TTR 250 its single-cylinder air-cooled engine, once diligently copied by the Chinese from one of the old Japanese engines. The picture is completed by a 5-speed gearbox, carburetor, 8-liter gas tank and good suspension. The brakes are also good - there is a disc on each wheel. Considering the modest weight of the motorcycle (only 120 kg), their efficiency is more than enough for confident braking. In general, we can say that the characteristics of the Irbis TTR 250 fully correspond to its cost.

Large wheels allow the bike to cope with uneven surfaces that await the motorcyclist outside of paved roads, and the toothy standard tires literally bite into the ground, preventing the motorcycle from losing traction. True, short-legged bikers may not find the seating position very comfortable on the Irbis TTR 250 due to the high seat height - alas, this is the price to pay for the large free travel of the suspension.

Speaking of pendants, they are really good. So good that you wouldn’t even expect to find them on the budget Chinese enduro Irbis TTR 250 R Cross. And even if they do not have full adjustments, they are extremely effective at absorbing any shocks. The motorcycle is equipped with an inverted telescopic fork at the front, and a classic monoshock absorber at the rear. If the rider is very heavy and the TTR 250 fork breaks on bumps, you can try pouring more viscous fork oil into it - this will add rigidity. But here it is important not to overdo it, otherwise the oil, after half an hour of active driving, may foam and ask to come out, squeezing out the seals.

Comparison with Irbis TTR250R

1. The main advantage of the new model has already been indicated above - the presence of a PTS . In addition to this, the bike has a full set of lighting equipment and mirrors, which will allow you to register it with the Traffic Police and calmly drive through special traffic regulations.
2. Availability of instrument panel . It is minimal, but the tachometer/speedometer is present. In addition to them, for convenience, a gear indicator is installed, and there are also indicators for turning on neutral and high beam.
3. Saddle . The new version is positioned as a touring enduro. Therefore, here it has been redone, two people can sit freely.
4. The limits for tuning in the new version are unlimited. One rear shock absorber is offered in as many as 10 variations.
5. Chain . According to user reviews, the new bike does not have problems with chain stretching. In any case, with use it sags over time, but its resource is significantly increased.

Engine

For any off-road motorcycle, the heart is the engine, and its performance will determine its future popularity. In terms of engine, the Irbis TTR 250 was equipped with a quite simple but high-spirited engine. With a dry motorcycle weight of only 120 kg, it produces considerable power of 16.3 horses.

The manufacturer decided not to invent anything special and created a standard 4t engine design with conventional air cooling. The engine can be started in two ways: kickstarter or electric starter. It is standardly recommended to use AI92 gasoline, but given that most engines from China are unpretentious, AI95 can also be used.

For the Irbis TTR 250, the engine characteristics allow the driver to reach a maximum speed of up to 120 km/h, and this is a fairly decent figure for a Chinese budget enduro motorcycle.

Many people are interested in more precise characteristics of the Irbis 250 motorcycle, because based on reviews, you can get a definite picture of what works great in the model and what is cheap Chinese garbage. So, here are the main advantages of the motorcycle:

• thanks to the use of a reed valve in the carburetor, the motorcycle becomes more economical;
• the ignition coil has a double winding, which is considered a big plus for “made in China”;
• the motorcycle can ride at high speed thanks to the enlarged diffuser;
• the pistons have a special coating for better performance;
• The durability of the motor is characterized by enlarged valves.

Flaws

However, the bike has few disadvantages:

1. The chain stretches quickly . Can be replaced with a suitable Japanese version (according to reviews - Xonda SV250 and other variations of the SV line).
2. The quality of electrics is a standard problem for the Chinese, but you can re-arrange or corrugate them yourself.
3. Weak plastic and suspension are the main problems, but cannot be solved.
4. Starter . Try to find a second-hand model with a working electric starter. It will be hard. The design is flawed; the gear that transmits force from the starter to the engine breaks. Standard problem.

Sometimes there is a high seating position, but for an off-road bike this is the norm.

and dignity

Small jump. I'm doing it. The editor-in-chief is trying the “250 tyr-tyr” thing.

Some of the advantages include:

1. good motor (unpretentious and pulling);
2. ease of maintenance;
3. low fuel consumption.

In addition, you can add what distinguishes Chinese models:

1. price;
2. maintainability;
3. large selection of components.

Technical characteristics of Irbis TTR 250

Despite its Chinese production, Irbis has already won many fans thanks to its low price and excellent technical characteristics. The customer will receive an excellent build that will help you jump and ride your motorcycle quickly. To better handle uneven surfaces, it was decided to install high-quality shock absorbers.

Many people complain about the high seating position, but this drawback is compensated by the excellent design, which is based on a welded steel frame. The result of this was good balancing and high-quality road grip.

Also, many people complain about the seat, as if it is a little uncomfortable, and it will be difficult to reach the steering wheel. Therefore, if you are tall, a moped is for you. Also, some people find the seat hard.