"Plant named after V.A. Degtyarev" - a modern machine-building enterprise

JSC "Plant named after. V.A. Degtyarev" is a machine-building enterprise whose history began back in 1916. Since then, our plant has constantly progressed, improved production lines and expanded the range of products. Today we specialize in the production of motorcycles, agricultural equipment, spare parts for them, as well as a variety of LED products. The company was awarded three times with orders of the Soviet Union and continues to proudly work for the benefit of the Motherland, constantly modernizing and quickly responding to changing market demands.

Design

Apparently, all the designers were suddenly fired just when the question of the appearance for this motorcycle arose. Because, in principle, it has no design - it was simply molded from whatever came to hand. Take a look at the photo - the result is a 100% faceless device, instantly lost among its own kind, not standing out at all. But this is enduro! His task is to overcome off-road conditions , and not to show off in front of the audience.

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other than that, no one stood in line for soviet shit goods

Probably because you were standing, you just listen to Svanidze more. Well, or Dudya, depending on the level of degradation of you as a person. You cannot be the second largest economy in the world and not have the second largest market. We had the CMEA, a bunch of developing countries to which “the ineffective scoop just handed out weapons and loans” - in fact, it conquered markets. Just like the United States is doing now, for example, distributing money to all sorts of Ukraine and Georgia to support democracy. They simply don’t teach you anything, and you yourself prefer to believe in fairy tales.

Are you rushing to buy cheaper and higher quality imports?

I, a young man, lived in those years and remember very well that people rushed to buy cheap ones (by the way, this word is spelled that way), and not high-quality imports from China and Vietnam. It’s stupid because the collapse of the Union destroyed, first of all, cooperation in industry, and our goods generally disappeared as a class - but we need to eat and wear something. Quality goods were expensive, not only could everyone afford them. You know, no one rushed to buy American jeans or marbled steaks - everyone wore Turkish knockoffs and “Bush legs”, which they sold to us on the cheap, because... Americans themselves prefer white meat; legs are a second-class commodity for them.

for a motorcycle and moped it’s probably been gone for at least half a century

A modern engine is always a high-tech product. Even if it's for a motorcycle. Technology does not stand still, you know. In any case, its added value is higher than that of raw materials or any wheat. This does not exclude the need to produce wheat, of course, but still.

There the criterion is the minimum cost of production, material consumption and the minimum cost of organizing production

All this together is called manufacturability. The question is that it is simply difficult to do, it requires qualifications.

That is why the Chinese have long surpassed the Japanese in the production of motorcycles and mopeds

At the same time, please note that the Chinese are now a rich nation that has long overtaken Japan, precisely because they produce mopeds and engines, and do not assemble Japanese ones.

It’s as if it’s clear that it’s impossible to compete not with the Japanese or with the Chinese, and no one in their right mind would have the idea of ​​doing so

Dadada, I remember the government ten years ago, when Kudrin convinced us that it was unprofitable to produce meat in Russia - it was more profitable to buy in Argentina and the USA. And now we suddenly export our chicken, for example. That feeling when some liberal half-educated accountant explains to you that from an economic point of view, working is ineffective.

If we cannot compete with someone, we must create conditions for competition so that it can exist. The point, of course, is not just about some specific mopeds, but about an integrated approach. We had it under Stalin, we have it now in China, and here we have another blessed one telling me that there is no need to work - you need to get rich.

Specifications

For such a modest price you shouldn’t expect to get a powerful, modern and technologically advanced bike. Structurally, the ZiD 250 Enduro has one foot in the last century, but this is even to its advantage - old-fashioned, but reliable components and parts were used in its creation. Reliability is important for any motorcycle, but especially for an off-road motorcycle, because no one wants to get stuck in the forest with a seized engine. And with this bike, you are unlikely to face such a prospect.

Engine

The motor, well known to many motorcyclists, has already proven itself due to its reliability and maintainability . It is installed on various motorcycles of other motorcycle manufacturers from China, and is distinguished by its extreme primitiveness, as well as fault tolerance. There is simply nothing to break in it, and that’s good! Power , however, is low, only 14 hp. , but this is enough to accelerate the bike on asphalt to 100 km/h if you don’t mind strong vibrations. The engine is protected from impacts by the crankcase protection and frame , and this does not seem to interfere with cooling by the incoming air flow.

Transmission

What could be simpler than a 5-speed gearbox ? Nothing, the Chinese designers decided, and therefore installed just such a unit. By the way, it can be seen on a dozen other models, like the above-mentioned engine. The gears are short, you have to work with them often, but this only causes discomfort when driving on public roads. But on rough terrain the ZiD 250 Enduro feels good, and short gear ratios only add to its agility.

Chassis and brakes

Chinese engineers used the simplest steel frame , which, moreover, is not particularly rigid or durable, but generally copes with its tasks. The suspensions are long-travel, but weak, especially the front telescopic fork, so most owners fill it with harder oil, although the manufacturer does not recommend this. A classic pendulum with a monoshock absorber is installed at the rear, and on bumps with a heavy load or when there is a passenger, there is a risk of the rear wheel meeting the wing. The brakes on both wheels are disc , but they are not very effective. Although we can say thank you at least for the fact that we did without the ancient drum mechanism at the back, like some other “Chinese” ones.

Electronics

There is nothing more complicated than a battery and light optics , but the layout of the electronics raises questions. The battery, for example, is not well protected from moisture, and if you drive through streams and swamps, you can easily fill it with water, which can easily lead to dire consequences. And after purchasing a bike, it is advisable to insulate the wiring yourself, since, apparently, they don’t bother with this at the factory.

Weight and dimensions

Weighing just over 120 kg, the Zid 250 Enduro does not seem heavy at all and is very easy to handle. But not everyone will be able to reach the ground with both legs at once - the height of the saddle is about 90 cm , so it will not be easy for short-legged motorcyclists. But thanks to the short wheelbase (1375 mm), the bike is able to turn around in a two-meter space, and such maneuverability helps it a lot when driving through the forest.

Controllability

How can a primitive motorcycle of an archaic design, somehow assembled by Chinese workers on the third shift, be controlled? It’s not bad, in fact, if it weighs little and is modest in size. Like the Zid Lifan YX 250 GY, for example - this thing steers better than one might expect. There are some complaints about directional stability at high speed, but this is a consequence of the use of off-road tires.

Fuel consumption

Dealers, at the suggestion of Chinese manufacturers, claim that the average fuel consumption of the ZiD 250 Enduro does not exceed 3 liters per 100 km . There is no reason to doubt their words, but it is necessary to clarify that this figure is relevant only for those who drive a lot on asphalt. On rough terrain, consumption can be several times higher, and the fuel level must be monitored. However, the gas tank holds 10 liters , which is enough for a whole day of even the most active rides through the forests.

Motorcycle price

The new ZiD Enduro 250 motorcycle costs about 80 thousand rubles . For about the same money, you can choose one of a dozen and a half other motorcycles of the same class, but from other manufacturers, however, they are unlikely to differ in anything other than appearance. A used copy will cost from 50 thousand rubles , depending on the condition, year of manufacture and the desire of the seller to quickly get rid of the annoying property.

Zid motorcycles in Moscow

Among the huge range of products on our website, Zid Motorcycles are especially popular. These are powerful devices that can be ordered in Moscow at manufacturer prices. Reliable models of Zid motorcycles are sold at retail. The conditions for wholesale purchases are discussed individually.

Powerful technology at an affordable price

On our website, road motorcycles are presented in a wide range of prices; these are not only expensive solutions, but also budget analogues. Zid Motorcycle models are characterized by the following characteristics:

• minimum fuel consumption;
• ergonomic design;
• easy operation;
• high wear resistance;
• Manufacturer's warranty up to 2 years.

Thanks to their small dimensions, Zid motorcycles easily fit in the trunk of a car. They won't take up much space in your garage or shed. They will become an excellent assistant for several hours of continuous use. Efficient and powerful road motorcycles are an excellent choice for active outdoor activities (hunting, fishing, tourism), work (patrolling territories) and economic activities. For the convenience of customers, our website contains all the current road motorcycles in Moscow. Each item is described in detail, real photographs and prices are offered. You can select the equipment yourself or use the help of our consultants. If necessary, they will help you compare several models you like or clarify questions regarding technical characteristics, purchase/sale and delivery in Moscow.

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To order the unit you like, fill out an application on the website or contact our consultants. These are competent employees who will help you decide on a purchase or simply tell you about the features of using Zid Motorcycles equipment. In addition to free consulting assistance, we offer:

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With our help, it is very easy to buy powerful road motorcycles Zid Motorcycles in Moscow. Call or leave your number in the feedback form if you have any questions or suggestions for cooperation.

Repair and tuning

Repairing Chinese motorcycles is a rather thankless task, since they often require attention. But this is compensated by a large number of available spare parts, high maintainability, low prices and simplicity of all service operations. To repair or service the Zid 250 Enduro yourself, you do not need to be an experienced motorcycle mechanic. A manual book and a desire to understand the design of your two-wheeled friend will be enough.

Repair

Most components can be repaired, and with minimal labor and time. Parts that cannot be repaired are easily replaced with new ones, and if you wish, you can even buy a new engine without any problems. Moreover, such a purchase will not hit your budget too much! Although it’s still unlikely that you’ll have to go broke like this.

Spare parts

There are no problems finding them! Many of the necessary hardware can always be purchased from dealers, and many others are suitable for motorcycles from the brands Lifan, Zongshen, Motoland, Racer and others. They are cheap and are usually available at any motorcycle store specializing in Chinese motorcycles. The quality, of course, varies, but all the main components of the ZiD 250 Enduro are quite reliable, judging by the reviews and feedback from the owners.

Tuning

There is simply a huge amount of available tuning. Of course, it is not intended specifically for Zid Lifan motorcycles - these are all universal parts and body kit elements, inexpensive and often produced at some factory with an unpronounceable name, lost in the vastness of China. But the scope for “improvement” opens up unprecedented, and most ideas can be implemented without significant costs.

ZID LIFAN LF200ZH-3 – cargo motorcycle

The three-wheeled ZiD cargo motorcycle with an onboard dump body is designed for delivering various types of cargo over short distances. The LF200ZH-3 trike is economically beneficial not only for private owners and farmers. Such a vehicle is often used by public utilities and large industrial enterprises where prompt transportation of equipment is required.

The ZiD Lifan cargo tricycle is equally practical in rural areas and in urban environments. Like the Soviet motor scooter Ant, a modern motorcycle with a body is convenient to use for moving on paved roads, for example, welding or any other equipment for repair, and for residents of villages and small towns it is simply an irreplaceable and faithful assistant.

The ZID LF200ZH-3 model is equipped with a Chinese Lifan 163 FML-2 engine with a maximum power of 17.5 hp. or 12.5 kW. The volume of one cylinder located vertically is 200 cm³. Fuel is supplied through a Sheng Wey carburetor. The four-stroke gasoline engine starts with an electric or kick starter, has an air cooling system and runs on AI-92 gasoline.

The five-speed manual gearbox is located in the same block with the power unit, and the multi-plate clutch is in an oil bath. The driver shifts gears with his foot, and the clutch control is located on the steering wheel. The motor transmission is gear. For efficient maneuvering in confined spaces, reverse gear is provided.

The front suspension is made in the form of a telescopic fork with two spring-hydraulic shock absorbers, the rear suspension is a spring suspension in which hydraulic shock absorbers are not used. The front and rear wheel discs use drum-type brake mechanisms with a mechanical foot drive. The emergency and parking brakes are operated by a mechanical hand drive.

A spacious metal dump truck body with three folding sides makes it convenient to load/unload. The volume of the cargo compartment has been increased due to the so-called sheathing of the front and side sides. For the comfort and safety of the driver, a soft backrest is attached to the outer side of the front side, and for an overview of what is happening behind, ZID Lifan cargo tricycles are equipped with rear-view mirrors.

If you need an economical and inexpensive, compact and “fast” transport for quick delivery of equipment and cargo over short distances, then it is best to buy a ZiD Lifan cargo tricycle or a similar trike with a body. Low price, decent technical characteristics, speed and mobility are the main advantages that cargo motorcycles and scooters have.

Motorcycle modifications

There are no modifications of the ZiD 250 Enduro in nature; the bike is produced in only one form. But the first batches of motorcycles were delivered with off-road standard tires , and in 2021 they were replaced with half-road tires , that is, less “toothy.” However, when buying a used motorcycle on the secondary market, this does not matter, and there are no other differences by year of manufacture.

How much does it cost and where to buy

According to information on the official website, it has been discontinued. Accordingly, you won’t be able to buy a new tricycle directly from the manufacturer. The plant produces analogues of a three-wheeled motorcycle: ZDK, Barkhan, ZiD-50-02.

On the secondary market, you can purchase a ZiD Farmer 200 at a price of 30 to 70 thousand rubles (the cost, of course, depends on the technical condition of the motorcycle).

Directions to the Degtyarev Plant

Plant named after V. A. Degtyarev Machine-building plant in Kovrov Agricultural machinery in Kovrov

Advantages and disadvantages

Like other motorcycles produced in China, the ZiD 250 Enduro is distinguished by its low cost and extremely simplified design. Most often, owners' complaints come down to assembly flaws, and not to the quality of the components themselves, although this particular model was clearly created in a hurry, and therefore was not thoroughly thought out.

Advantages

• durable engine with a long (with proper maintenance) service life.
• Maintainability . Almost everything can be repaired, and what cannot be repaired can be replaced at minimal cost.
• The motorcycle can run on any gasoline . Probably, if AI-80 is poured into it, it will not even notice it.
• No problems finding spare parts . Even the ZiD Lifan YX 250 GY engine is installed in one form or another on many other bikes.

Flaws

• Poor design . Nothing critical, but there are a lot of unpleasant little things, like an unfinished rear brake or weak fender mounts.
• An unremarkable design , as if copied from other budget Chinese small-capacity models.
• Strong vibrations at high speeds.
• Inconvenient standard mirrors of non-standard shape, which are best replaced immediately after purchase.

Owner reviews

An extremely primitive motor, but tenacious and trouble-free. When driving for a long time through mud, it may begin to heat up, especially if the cylinder fins are covered, but this rarely happens, and you can only miss the moment of overheating due to your own stupidity, since it begins to fry brutally. The carburetor is from the times of Mao Zedong, even without a pump, everything just flows by gravity - it needs to be adjusted immediately after purchase, since initially it lives its own life and does what it wants. In general, it needs to be brought to mind, but for such a price everything is fine. Dmitry, Ussuriysk.

The device as a whole is normal, but damp and unfinished. The rear brake mechanism is generally poor, the pads do not grip the disc with the entire available area, and there are many such minor defects. The rear wing rattles and dangles so much that I'm afraid it will fly off sooner or later. The fuel gauge is lying on the big side, showing the maximum when you can easily pour another three liters into the tank. The suspension is tolerable, but it is better to pour harder oil into the fork, or put spacers under the springs, otherwise it may break through in the pits. The paint is weak, it scratches instantly, I think it will easily peel off and become covered with scuffs over the course of a season, judging by the quality. Anton, Severouralsk.

The motorcycle is definitely not for asphalt; in fifth gear, already at 5000 rpm, roars and vibrations begin, and the speed is no higher than 70 mph. On the ground it’s a completely different matter; you don’t have to be afraid of dead graders and forest paths, and you can safely drive through the mud. If you need an endurik for fun on rough terrain, then you can buy it for that kind of money. Ivan, Bataysk.

Similar models

• Minsk x250. A tenacious Chinese-Belarusian enduro with an interesting design.
• Irbis XR 250. A model that has been proven over the years and has proven itself well on the Russian market.
• Motoland Enduro 250 EX. A good alternative to all of the above options, inexpensive and of good quality.

FAQ

• Is it assembled in China and Russia? The manufacturer does not disclose details, but usually bikes arrive in Russia almost assembled, but here only wheels, handlebars and body kit elements are installed on them, which are dismantled before transportation.
• Is it possible to find spare parts and tuning in China for this model? Yes, the hero of our article is a purebred “Chinese”, so Chinese online stores have parts for him.
• How about the compatibility of parts? He's doing well with this. Many spare parts are suitable from similar models of Racer, Irbis and other Chinese motorcycle manufacturers.

Motorcycles, agricultural machinery, spare parts and LED products

Our machine-building enterprise produces the following products:

• motor vehicles - motorcycles, mopeds, all-terrain vehicles, spare parts and accessories, engines;

• agricultural machinery - walk-behind tractors, trailers, cultivators;

• LED lamps and lamps.

The main strategic enterprise of our plant today is the Chinese engineering enterprise "Inchang", located in the city of Chongqing and specializing in the production of cars and motorcycles. Together with them, we are developing the motorcycle direction in our own line of civilian products.

The motorcycles, agricultural equipment, spare parts and LED products we produce meet not only Russian and Belarusian quality standards, but also international ones. Residents of the Republic of Belarus have a unique opportunity to become more familiar with our products at free test drives of equipment, which are held in 8 cities of Belarus.

Conclusion

ZiD YX250GY C5C, also known as ZiD Enduro, is an unremarkable addition to the market of budget Chinese motorcycles . It is not much different from its numerous competitors, offering potential buyers approximately the same things - comparable characteristics, the same price, the same quality. This doesn't make it worse or better, there's just no point in chasing this particular model. You can buy something similar, albeit under a different name, and the result will most likely be exactly the same. But as an inexpensive rogue, this bike is not bad considering its affordable price, and it could be an interesting toy for motorcyclists who are not afraid of getting splashed with mud or getting their hands dirty in the garage.

Specifications

Dimensions and weight

The weight and dimensions of the model correspond to the light class of motorcycles.

The curb weight of the bike is only 120 kg . If you take into account the 14 liter , the dry weight will be less than 100 kg .

Dimensions depend on the edition. The latest builds (2019) have:

• in length - 2,091 mm ;
• width - 751 mm ;
• in height - 1,131 mm ;

Seat height - 720 mm .

Wheelbase - 1,301 mm .

For whom is it intended?

Modest weight, small dimensions and good stability - all this makes the bike an excellent means of getting around the city, even for two people, but for short distances.

Despite the rather low saddle, the overall height of the bike means that any user can try it on. Considering that ZiD appears more often in showrooms in neighboring republics than in the Russian Federation, this clause is more than welcome.

Representatives of the plant call this model universal - for any height and weight.