Manufacturers of motorcycles from the Middle Kingdom are diligently conquering Russian markets. A striking example is the XMOTOS XZ250 CROSS. A motorcycle for hard-enduro and motocross racing .
Having a small engine volume, the unit does not consume a lot of fuel, but at the same time it has average torque for its class and, which is important in some cases, is light weight.
The model is new, production continues. The Chinese do NOT equip the bike with a PTS .
Specifications
Any bike begins with an engine, which largely determines the capabilities of the motorcycle.
What kind of engine should a motocross bike have? No manufacturer will answer the question unequivocally. However, if we are talking about the Chinese, one general parallel can be identified. You need to put a minimum of mares , even if you have to rev up to cosmic speeds. The maximum declared power for this Chinese bike is achieved at 9000 rpm .
At the same time, other characteristics do not raise any questions. This 4-stroke 1-cylinder engine has:
- working volume - 248 cm3;
- power - 27 hp;
- number of valves - 4;
- cylinders - 1;
- cooling - liquid;
Engine cooling is provided by radiators mounted on both sides of the steel frame.
- fuel supply - carburetor;
- ignition - electronic capacitor (CDI);
- start - kick starter (electric starter on some versions) ;
- fuel tank - 7 l.
Transmission and clutch
The motorcycle has a 5-speed gearbox.
The photo shows the gear shift pedal.
The difference between gear ratios is reduced to a minimum, resulting in an ultra-short pedal stroke . Despite this, any gear (including neutral) works well and is easily caught .
- to use a multi-plate clutch in an oil bath , so the Chinese have no changes here either.
- The drive is standard - a chain.
A 520-type chain produced “factory China” normally runs 15–20 thousand km and sharply stretches only before “death”.
Brakes
Engineers from the Middle Kingdom did not experiment with brakes either. Both axes received the same parameters, which had a positive effect on maintainability.
The hydraulic drive controls the petal disc pads.
- Number of disks - 1;
- diameter - 240 mm;
- support - 2-piston.
Front brake disc with holes for better cooling.
Since all the details are the same, only one option is indicated. It should be noted that the Japanese usually use only 1 piston at the rear. No options are provided.
Motorcycles MOTOLAND 250 the whole TRUTH.
Review of motoland 250 motorcycles
Motoland XR 250 motorcycles are a series of three models that are based on one cross-country body, not chopped off like many other “Chinese” ones. But despite the common basis, each of them has its own differences, and when choosing, they should be taken into account.
Motoland 250 – basic version
Buying a Motoland XR 250 in standard configuration would be a good solution for anyone who needs an inexpensive motocross motorcycle suitable for off-road riding, without performing jumps and basic tricks. Good build quality and affordable prices for components allow you to maintain equipment in good condition without high costs for any intensity of use. The weight of the motorcycle is about 130 kg. The dimensions are quite large - the length is 2000 mm, the height of the saddle is 920 mm, the width of the handlebar is 830 mm. therefore, it is perfect for those who are 175 cm tall and above.
The motorcycle is equipped with the usual 169 FMM engine for Chinese motocross motorcycles with 16 hp. power, as written by the markings (in fact, this is a 165 FMM engine), air-cooled and with a volume of 230 cubic meters (and not 250, as one might think from the model name). The piston diameter of the engine is 65.5 mm; a balancing shaft is not provided in the design. The crankshaft of the Motorland XR 250 pit bike has a pin with a diameter of 15 mm. New batches are equipped with PZ 30 carburetors with an accelerator pump. For ease of starting the engine, an electric starter is provided.
The clutch and brake levers are ordinary, not folding. The front brake disc measures 280 mm and the rear disc measures 250 mm. This motorcycle is equipped with wheels measuring 18/21 inches, rear tire size - 110/90-18, front tire - 80/100-21. A 520 chain is installed, the front (drive) sprocket has 13 teeth, the rear (driven) has 41 teeth.
The suspension of this model has a standard progression, like most “Chinese” ones. The dimensions of the progression seals are 32x17x4, the dimensions of the bearings are NK 17/16. The front shock absorbers have dimensions L=870 d51x55 mm, and the rear ones – 460 mm, adjustments are not provided. The rear swingarm of the motorcycle is also standard, metal.
Important!
Many users complain about the high rigidity of the rear suspension.
This deficiency can be corrected by manually upgrading this unit. Some craftsmen installed converted parts from Niva or parts from the “Japanese” that were suitable in size instead of original shock absorbers. The Motoland XR 250 model has a variable cross-section steering wheel: at the installation site its size is 28 mm, and at the ends under the grips it is 22 mm. The inverted fork makes it easier to overcome any bumps on the road, even for beginners.
The motorcycle is equipped with a headlight, which is a necessary condition for riding in twilight and darkness. If you find it not bright enough, you can install LED lighting or Bi-Xenon instead of a standard lamp. The light is switched using the ignition key.
Cost of operation
An important advantage is the low price of parts for the Motoland 250 motorcycle.
Driving performance
The model’s speed indicators also did not become anything phenomenal. The maximum speed declared by the manufacturer is 100 km/h.
However, many note that it is simply impossible to achieve this on this device, there is not enough power. What we managed to achieve under all favorable conditions was about 95 km/h. The measurements are approximate, since the bike does not have a built-in speed sensor, and GPS tends to make mistakes.
There is no question of accelerating to 100 km with such power.
Cylinder block.
Regulator.
Fuel consumption
The fuel consumption of the model is within the expected range for this type - 4 liters . The final numbers depend on the quality of the road.
Dimensions and weight
It can be noted that the Chinese did a good job on the bike. Unlike the Japanese ones, which are assembled using aluminum, the Chinese steel version weighs less.
Among its classmates, the Xmotos XZ250 stands out for its lighter weight.
- The dry weight for the cross model is only 110 kg .
- Curb - 118 kg (including all necessary process fluids).
For comparison, the closest prototype, the Honda CRF250, weighs 115 and 120 kg, respectively.
Despite the fact that they are trying to make a smaller model for off-road and cross-country, the bike’s parameters will give many road riders a head start:
- length - 2138 mm;
- width - 821 mm;
- height - 1236 mm, square saddle - 921 mm.
- Ground clearance - 300 mm.
- Wheelbase - 1440 mm.
“Chekushki” from the Middle Kingdom: Chinese motorcycles 250 cm³
250 cc motorcycles are far from “study desks”, but also not “battering weapons” such as powerful sportbikes or heavy choppers, which require experience and certain physical characteristics to operate.
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Once upon a time, the word “chekushka” was in use - this was the name for a 250-gram bottle of vodka that cost only 1 ruble. 49 kopecks - for one and inexpensive, and without going overboard. Motorcyclists associated the “check” with the Jawa 250 motorcycle - not as expensive as the top model Jawa 350, for which they fought in queues, but no longer an unfinished Soviet product. In general, the “check” meant a budget alternative. Today, perhaps, it’s time to remember the old word: let’s see what kind of “checks” we have from the Middle Kingdom. In our market, the “250” class is represented mainly by Chinese companies that have relatively recently grown into such engines - previously they were producing 125-150-200 cm³ cubic capacity, producing clones of the Honda CG series lower engine. Several types of engines already serve as prototypes for “checks,” and they are much more diverse.
SPORTBIKES
In general, the R 250 can only conditionally be attributed to the Chinese motorcycle industry: the concept belongs to the British company Megelli, the design was created by Italian craftsmen, and only the components are from China. The beauty of the bike, which is not hidden by the fairing, is the birdcage space frame, like on Ducati. The second feature is an openwork pendulum, spied on by another world grandee - Benelli, and it is made of aluminum alloy. The muffler, as has become fashionable, is in the center, protruding from under the passenger side of the seat. There is also no shame in the engine, which is hidden in the depths of the device: it is liquid cooled, produces as many as 26 “horses” and is linked to a six-speed gearbox. The motorcycle sits on 17-inch alloy wheels equipped with petal brake discs. True, there is only one disc at the front, but it has a record diameter of 300 mm for the class.
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The Patron Sport 250 (offered by Ural Motorcycle Company LLC from Izhevsk) in its sportbike guise demonstrates the increased capabilities of the Chinese motorcycle industry. The single-cylinder, four-stroke, air-oil-cooled engine (233 cm³) is equipped with a balancer shaft, an electric starter and is linked to a five-speed gearbox. There are disc brakes on both 17-inch wheels, but the suspension settings are not the best.
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The veteran of our market - Zongshen Winner ZS250GS - has not lost its attractiveness. On a vehicle equipped with a semi-fairing and clip-ons, the driver takes a characteristic semi-recumbent position, the tachometer is located in the center of the instrument panel. The motor is a single-barrel air vent with an enduronic power curve. The brakes on both wheels are disc, with two discs at the front. The chassis features 17-inch wheels, an inverted fork and a rear suspension with a progressive linkage system (alas, without any adjustments). Among the features worth noting are the fuel level indicator on the dashboard and the absence of any cavities for tools. Starting the engine is only possible with an electric starter. The 17-horsepower engine accelerates the motorcycle to 120 km/h. This device has a good reputation of its Chinese “father” - China Zongshen Motorcycle Group Co., Ltd., one of the largest companies in the world.
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NAKED SKIDS
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Similar to Minsk in everything except price, brand and some little details - Sagitta SNS250 Jedi. Our Italian-sounding brand is Russian (fifth year on the market). Another difference is the colors offered: if “Minsky” comes in red and black, then “Sagitta” is red and radically black.
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New for 2011 - Patron Taker 250 - made in the style of classic street fighters, there is something from the Suzuki Bandit in it. True, in terms of seat ergonomics, the Chinese were on the passenger side - there is no narrow slope. The single-cylinder four-stroke engine (25 hp) is charged with liquid cooling, a balancer shaft, a four-valve cylinder head with two overhead camshafts, and a six-speed gearbox. The maximum speed of the vehicle is 140 km/h, and good stopping power is provided by two front brake discs with a diameter of 300 mm. The name of the real manufacturer is Yingang (Chongqing Yingang Sci & Tech Co., Ltd), it doesn’t mean much even to a specialist, but the motorcycle turned out to be truly outstanding.
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The Kinlon JL250F is also designed with an eye to the streetfighter class - similar fit, clip-ons, and tank cover. There is a tachometer on the dashboard, the brake reservoir is made in the form of a can. The motorcycle brakes are disc brakes, with two discs at the front, an inverted front fork, and rear wheel suspension with two backpack shock absorbers. Looking at the large and heavily chromed engine, you don’t immediately notice its feature - two-cylinder. This design feature (a cloned legacy of the Honda SV series) makes the device more “fun” on the move than conventional single-barreled guns, although the power is moderate - 17 “horses”, and the maximum speed is 105 km/h. The Chinese manufacturing company is part of the Geely Group and has seven years of experience in producing motorcycles.
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ENDURO. The offer in this type of cubic capacity “250” is constantly expanding. Apparently, in those places where they are really needed (and this is a poor province), when you need to drive on real off-road conditions, branded show-offs fade into the background. After all, the kings of the provinces of yesteryear, the indestructible “Minsky” and “IZhi”, cannot be on the move forever!
A new brand with a star name - Sky Team. Actually, this is Jiangsu Sacin Motorcycle Co., Ltd., a relatively young (since 1999) Chinese company, known in the world for its clones of Honda “Cab” babies like Monkey, Dax, Gorilla. In general, the Sky Team ST250TR does not stand out from the average Chinese enduro, but nevertheless attracts with its harmonious appearance. It's no-frills, allowing it to fit in at 135kg dry weight, while it's equipped with 21/18-inch wheels, a robust luggage rack and a full range of lighting equipment. The air-cooled motor is from the past; it is simple and well developed by Chinese manufacturers. There are no special bells and whistles, except for an inverted fork and brakes with petal discs. There is almost no aluminum in the chassis, the suspension is without adjustments, but there is high ground clearance and “toothy” tires.
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But the Sky Team ST250–2 V-Raptor model is extremely curious - in it, the “Sky Team” (as the name is translated) actually quail the narrow-haired VanVan 125 (sellers claim that a license was purchased). But if the original, which has been popular since 2002, has a fairly advanced injection vent connected to a 6-speed gearbox, then “ours” (the Chinese) have a regular engine and a 5-speed gearbox. Yes, and it’s only a stretch to classify this motorcycle as an enduro class, it’s just that it’s closer here than to any other class. Off-road use primarily requires wide tires, especially the rear ones, as well as an upper muffler and greater than average ground clearance. The spacious and low seat (in addition, it is wide in the rear, like a sofa) in combination with a significant wheelbase promise comfortable travel. The motorcycle is also distinguished by a convenient luggage rack behind the seat, rubber-coated footrests, and that careful attention to detail that the Japanese are famous for. The price factor is also important: the Chinese clone is almost half the price of the “Van Vanych”, despite the fact that it has a larger engine, which, although not high-tech with injection, is still more powerful than the “Japanese” by two and a half “horses”.
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New for the season is the C.Moto 250 4V sports enduro with a fast design. The equipment is from the Middle Kingdom, the brand is St. Petersburg, and also has a rich history: mopeds were once produced at the state aviation enterprise Leningrad Northern Plant. The proposed device is one of the most advanced in its class: with a modern liquid-cooled engine with a four-valve twin-shaft cylinder head, which provides the maximum power among Chinese “checks” (32.6 hp). The chassis features an inverted fork and an adjustable monoshock absorber, providing 300 mm of wheel travel. It is noteworthy that the suspensions have a full set of adjustments. The motorcycle is offered in Offroad versions on 21/18-inch off-road tires and Motard - a road version on 17-inch wheels.
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A year ago, the Patron Strike 250 replaced the 200 cc model of the same name, one of the most attractive Chinese-made enduros on our market. The new product has a different air-cooled engine (with an overhead camshaft, not an OHV design) and a completely redesigned appearance: functional wings and fender liners, a front protective yoke, engine protection from below, and durable handles on the sides of a 2-seater saddle. Full-fledged lighting technology allows you to move on public roads at a maximum speed of 100 km/h even at night. The motorcycle is equipped with disc brakes on both wheels, tires with classic sizes of 21/18 inches with “evil” off-road tires, and the rear suspension also has a linkage system. True, there are no suspension adjustments. Additionally, a set of wheels is offered: replacing them with 17-inch road wheels and changing the suspension settings allows you to change the orientation of the device to the Motard one.
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The domestic company Irbis, which has been selling scooters from Chinese companies for seven years, has expanded its niche. The new Irbis TTR 250 model is a fairly tough endurik (not in terms of suspension characteristics, but in terms of off-road capability). The device is extremely light, with “toothy” tires measuring 21/18 inches and significant ground clearance. Long-travel suspensions are made without much effort in terms of adjustments. There is also lighting technology, although it is rather formal. The main advantage of the motorcycle is its budget. This is the cheapest motorcycle with a 250 class engine on our market.
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CRUISERS
One of the surviving veterans is the Lifan LF250, a fairly accurate copy of the early version of the Yamaha Virago. The engine is a classic V-twin design, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The motorcycle is not designed for racing and is unlikely to go faster than 100 km/h, but it stands well on the road, since Japanese choppers, unlike American ones, gave priority to ride quality. Although China's largest private motorcycle manufacturer, Lifan Group Co., Ltd. There is also a 400 cc copy of the “witch” in the bins (test in “Moto” No. 4–2010), according to the sellers, the “chekushka” wins the competition in the “price-quality” discipline.
Modifications
The developer provides 2 official modifications. Following the cross version, a version for hard-enduro appeared.
Factory designations:
- Xmotos XZ250 CROSS
- Xmotos XZ250 ENDURO.
Xmotos XZ250 ENDURO
The differences between the models are minor. In the second, a larger number of electrical circuits made it possible to install a button to start the engine (the foot is left).
Another difference concerns the front.
- Instead of a plate for the number, a piece of plastic named body kit. Built into it Irregular headlight. But the version also received rear-view mirrors.
The headlight with windshield is a distinctive feature of the Enduro version.
- The developers took into account that the bike can be used in difficult conditions, so the owner will not see such massive racks that Honda usually indulges in. The mount is in the style of bicycle brackets, and the mirror itself is on a gooseneck.
Flaws
- Power, weak engine . Many people note that for the same money it is better to buy a pita. Interestingly, dealers also share this point of view. In stores next to Xmotos there will definitely be Kayo - models from a Chinese manufacturer whose main production area is pit bikes and components for them.
- Sometimes the shortcomings include the company's marketing efforts. Selling two bikes under one name. As a rule, the dealer’s price tag clearly displays the brand name and the alphanumeric abbreviation of the model. There is no information about what this cross is, or in a much smaller font.
- The disadvantages also include the need to rev the engine to the cutoff in order for the bike to somehow move.
- Some users include the absence of PTS .
and dignity
The Xmotos XZ250 can be recommended for beginner racers.
The advantages include:
- light weight;
- modern appearance;
- price;
- a large number of spare parts.
A special plus is noted by those who like to create custom. “Despite the fact that XMOTOS makes its own bikes, and does not assemble them from parts - any marketing name is nothing more than a name. Already at the factory, tuned versions are produced, and if you want your own bike, you need to go shopping. Maybe there is already something that you are just going to do?”
