Key technical points on the Stels Flame 200 PRACTICALITY

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New tires for Stels Flame Dear Baikopostushka! It turned out to be very difficult to work all day, ride in the evenings and nights and also write posts about everything in the world, but I did it and I can’t help but share! My Little Holly now runs around in new slippers!

Without racking my brains for long about how to please Dyrchik in the new season, I decided to change the Chinese tires, since everyone around me scolds them and advises me to change them. With my leisurely skating, I didn’t feel anything so bad... but it’s not for nothing that people say that! And I closed the season very early, again, because of tires...

Andrey Vampir4ik advised installing Dunlop, but the required one was not available. And then the search for a suitable tire size led me to the interesting brand IRC-Tires. This is a daughter of Bridgestone, Japanese tires that come as stock on many motorcycles (HONDA CBR 150 and CBR 250, KAWASAKI ZX 250 NINJA and ZX 300 NINJA). Apparently, there are not many reviews on it on the Internet, so I will try to describe the tires and my feelings from them. Flamek was fitted with road tires 130/80-17 and 100/80-17 model RX-01. The manufacturer promises a more durable tire design, good directional stability and a flexible tread surface due to alternating narrow and wide grooves for excellent grip in any weather (I rolled up the description from the site, since I don’t understand anything about these tires ^_^). Well, let's check it out! And, also, it’s called a sports diagonal tire - well, after such wonderful words, I just couldn’t pass it by

This “hairy” rubber arrived and smelled very tasty, I sniffed it from all sides and went to change my shoes.

say goodbye to old tires

and then an exciting moment comes, the master puts a hole on the center step, already brings in the wrench... and then asks me - when was the last time you washed yourself?! I answer embarrassedly that, in fact, never ^__^ exclusively rags, buckets and the last, inopportunely heavy rain. The master was delighted that I was driving in the rain and ordered me to go to the backyard. Our first wash was waiting for us there!

Well, now you can work! we sit in the back *here is a place for an ode to the central stand!*

oops! new rear valance. looks impressive!

front! A mini jack came to the rescue. it's lovely!

pretty cute, motorcycle service is a brutal thing

ready! new front.

It's time to share your feelings. The main feeling is that I now have a rear brake!!! no, he really appeared! If before I pressed him rather “because it’s necessary,” now I felt how well he could brake. The very next day after changing the tires, I worked out all the expenses; we flew at night from Pushkino and, in order to avoid standing on Yarik, we decided to fly through Ivanteevka - who knows, there’s a stupid interchange, one lane goes straight across the bridge over Yarik, and the second goes to the exit to Yarik, and between them a dividing island appears... which is not just a marking, but a curb. What I discovered literally a meter away from him (I had to go from the second lane to the left). As a result, I slow down until my rear is slightly locked, turn the steering wheel slightly to the right (the front one is very careful) and calmly stand up (the edge of the road is dusty, sand + stones). No movement at all, the tires stand rooted to the spot! Well, the handling makes me happy, I’m learning to take turns while leaning , and now I have these little things on my wheels

That’s all for me at the time of writing this post, the new tire has run about 400 km, on dry asphalt and rain, in two mini-long distances and I’m happy, don’t spoil it! questions?

A utilitarian motorcycle for every day

Of course, the Japanese motorcycle monsters have their enormous experience and reputation on their side, but China is the world’s main manufacturer of small-capacity bikes, so the Stels Flame 200 motorcycle performs quite confidently in this field. Lightweight, cheap, reliable and economical - it is exactly what a first bike should be. And after the introduction of subcategories A and A1 in driver’s licenses, where “A1” means motorcycles with an engine up to 125 cubic centimeters, Flame 200 began to be purchased en masse by many motorcycle schools, because it can legally teach straight to category A, and on the super popular YBR- 125 - only on the A1, although these bikes actually differ very little, and don’t be confused by the number “200” in the name.

The Chinese have already become skilled in the production of budget motorcycles, successfully installing the same engines, gearboxes and suspension elements on a variety of models, sometimes even produced at factories of different manufacturers. This is for the better - such a wealth of experience allows them to make inexpensive, but quite high-quality bikes for every day, and the Stealth Flame 200 motorcycle is an excellent confirmation of this.

Characteristics and parameters

From a design point of view, the Flame 200 is absolutely nothing special - it is the most budget motorcycle. Steel frame, ancient 13 HP 1 cylinder air cooled engine, 5 speed transmission, carburetor and disc brakes front and rear. Thanks to its moderate seat height and dry weight of only 132 kg, the Stels Flame 200 motorcycle is controlled almost by an effort of thought, which is very valuable for a beginner who does not feel too confident on the road.

Of course, there is no need to talk about any impressive dynamics, but let’s not forget that we are talking about a very budget motorcycle, and not a sportbike. And the Stealth Flame 200 copes perfectly with the task of “driving every day” - a kind of workhorse, tenacious and not too gluttonous.

Reviews from real owners

For my first bike, I chose something cheap and not too powerful, so that it wouldn’t provoke me, and it would be scary to get on a big bike right away. I bought it in the store https://stelscenter52.ru/catalog/mototsikly/ Stealth Flame 200, the reviews about it are normal. I didn’t regret it - the moped is suitable for practicing skills and gaining riding experience. Only for me, with my size, it’s cramped, my back starts to ache after a couple of hours, but when I dare to go on a long-distance trip, I’ll sell the Stealth and buy something more powerful. Alena, Yaroslavl, Stels Flame 200 '2015.

At first I wanted to take Yobrik 125, then I came across Flame’s review, became interested, and ended up taking it. I didn’t do any tuning; I don’t see any point in investing in a budget motorcycle. I pour 92 gasoline, I drive every day for work, sometimes I cover a thousand kilometers in a week. Buzzing, eating, rushing. A normal spender for your money. Alexander, Vladimir, Stels Flame '2016.

An ordinary cheap motorcycle, of which there are many. After the purchase (I bought a used one), I plugged a more powerful lamp into the headlight and installed a reinforced generator (bought on Aliexpress), and hung music from the same place on the steering wheel. The consumption has never been more than 3.5 liters; the cruiser handles 110 km/h normally. I got tired of it after a month, the dynamics are not enough, and you won’t be able to go long distances on it, but I will drive it until I save up for 600 cubic meters. Igor, Chelyabinsk, Stels Flame 200 '2014.

Main competitors

• The YBR 125 motorcycle is an incredibly popular motorcycle, inexpensive and ubiquitous on the roads. There is also a 250 cc modification, but it has never been officially sold in Russia. It’s also an excellent choice, but if you decide to buy a YBR, you’ll have to buy a used bike, or prepare a slightly larger amount than what you’ll need to buy a Flame 200.
• The Honda CB 125 is also a great bike, but it entered the market too late when Yamaha already reigned supreme in the budget segment. Its technical characteristics are similar to the Stealth Flame 200, but the price is slightly higher. But this is Honda!

Specifications

Advantages and disadvantages of the Chinese small-capacity model

• + Affordable price - in this segment this is undoubtedly one of the main advantages.
• + Inexpensive consumables and spare parts, which are always available at Stels dealers.
• + Gasoline consumption is about 3 liters per 100 km, which, in combination with a 17-liter tank, gives the Stels Flame 200 motorcycle a huge power reserve. If you decide to go on a trip on this bike, you will appreciate this fact.
• + Effective brakes by budget class standards.
• + The most simplified and therefore reliable design.
• — Low maximum speed - about 120 km/h.
• — Weak traction at high speeds.
• — If there is a passenger or large cargo, the dynamics of the bike noticeably sags.