Templar X 250 - Page 31

Thumper · 08-01-2022, 07:32 AM

You are right Okie. 39 rear with OEM 13T front sprocket is a good final drive ratio, if even a little tall for off road... I might go back to a 13T to regain a little lower 1st gear. I did a brief off road ride yesterday and it was OK. But the engine is easily powerful enough to deal with the gearing, no problem. This wasn't difficult terrain or in the trees. I was able to move along fast. 5th gear is a noticably bigger drop and it cruises at moderate rpm on the highway now. But making room for the 14T doesn't mean I can't go back!

AjjAxx84 · 08-01-2022, 08:16 PM

The x finally got here today. I can say hands down I like this bike a lot more then my base Templar. A lot of upgrades

AjjAxx84 · 08-01-2022, 09:56 PM

Only thing left to do is install new front sprocket. Anyone have a pic of how much and what they ground down?

Thumper · 08-01-2022, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AjjAxx84

Only thing left to do is install new front sprocket. Anyone have a pic of how much and what they ground down?

I removed the thing from ~9:45 to 8 o'clock
Here is picture of the binding spot before I cut the thing out (not just ground). It is recessed in there and the sprocket cover protectsthe area pretty good.
https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...&postcount=448

Also, get a 40mm bolt and a 30mm bolt to replace the short bolts that hold the sprocket cover on. They are way too short and lots of unused threads in the case

https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...&postcount=446

AjjAxx84 · 08-01-2022, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thumper

I removed the thing from ~9:45 to 8 o'clock
Here is picture of the binding spot before I cut the thing out (not just ground). It is recessed in there and the sprocket cover protectsthe area pretty good.
https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...&postcount=448

Also, get a 40mm bolt and a 30mm bolt to replace the short bolts that hold the sprocket cover on. They are way too short and lots of unused

https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...unt=446threads in the case.

Thank you so much!

Raptssan · 08-02-2022, 08:33 AM

Digging on youtube I found that powersportsmax has put a new video out 13 hours ago on a Templar M. The bike looks very similar to the X. Has anybody heard about a Templar M?

Here is the link

Thumper · 08-02-2022, 09:30 AM

M? XPro doesn't have an "M" on their website this morning. Neither does powersportsmax (same vendor actually-both are XPro). I wonder if this is a new version coming soon.

Nice assembly video

The bike has the heavier frame (same as X model), adjustable levers, adjustable front fork. It looks identical to the X, but this M came with rear footpegs

, a solid front axel (instead of the hollow clamped version on my X).

The triple tree was assembled on the X-not on this crate "M" bike. In fact, the bottom of the front forks are pinned in the crate for stabilizing during shipping. That isn't much work to assemble, and it means that you will know things are tensioned right on the front end if you do it yourself.

I did not see the ballonet for rear shock adjustment. Maybe I missed it.

Nutcracker · 08-02-2022, 12:02 PM

Interesting looks like the shorter Templar swing arm and no KK&E suspension also. I really like this manufacturer. Please come out with water cool 300cc and up bike from this manufacturer!

Thumper · 08-02-2022, 12:34 PM

Yup. They make the FX NC300. It's on YouTube. NC 450 too. Other markets. Looks like "Eastern Europe"
Cripes

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Originally Posted by Nutcracker

Interesting looks like the shorter Templar swing arm and no KK&E suspension also. I really like this manufacturer. Please come out with water cool 300cc and up bike from this manufacturer!

Nutcracker · 08-02-2022, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumper

Yup. They make the FX NC300. It's on YouTube. NC 450 too. Other markets. Looks like "Eastern Europe"
Cripes

Correct you are! I've been waiting, watching and wanting this bike. (NC300). I believe it will show up here by end of the year. Sure hope so.

Thumper · 08-02-2022, 07:19 PM

Welcome to the forum "raptssan" !!

Nice first post. This video was posted on youtube TODAY

WOW! You are amazing. Thanks for this. What are you riding. Got pics?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptssan

Digging on youtube I found that powersportsmax has put a new video out 13 days ago on a Templar M. The bike looks very similar to the X. Has anybody heard about a Templar M?

Here is the link

Raptssan · 08-02-2022, 07:59 PM

Thumper,
I sold my 08 softail custom and yz250 over the last year. I am missing having a bike so, im hoping to get one that I can put around on. I feel like the Templar X would be perfect.

Thank you

Thumper · 08-03-2022, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptssan

Thumper,
I sold my 08 softail custom and yz250 over the last year. I am missing having a bike so, im hoping to get one that I can put around on. I feel like the Templar X would be perfect.

Thank you

I sold my Suzuki GSX1250FA Bandit, and saving the cash to buy a Zuumav NC300. Maybe XPro will buy a lot of 50 of them and offer them here in the USA

My guess is that if offered at ~$2800, they would sell out quickly for a tidy profit. I see videos on these liquid cooled bikes (looks like Eastern Europe). Nice bike

CR version appears to be offroad only:

Here are some nice closeups on the CR300 (NICE frame, engine, everything!)

TominMO · 08-03-2022, 07:52 AM

Don't think the "M" means anything. That's what China put on the box, probably for multiple markets. Here they call it an "X". My new Lifan KPX has an owner's manual that IDs it as a KPC.

Okierider · 08-03-2022, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TominMO

Don't think the "M" means anything. That's what China put on the box, probably for multiple markets. Here they call it an "X". My new Lifan KPX has an owner's manual that IDs it as a KPC.

I wondered that, because in the box in the bottom corner it says CB250F-X7, same as the X.
I didn’t get to watch the entire video though.

Still, I agree with Thunper-bring on the 300/450!
A good, inexpensive 400/450 would about kill the drz400 off if it had a 6 speed.

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Raptssan Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 14	Digging on youtube I found that powersportsmax has put a new video out 13 hours ago on a Templar M. The bike looks very similar to the X. Has anybody heard about a Templar M? Here is the link Last edited by Raptssan; 08-02-2022 at 10:12 PM.
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08-02-2022, 09:30 AM	#457
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,345	M? XPro doesn't have an "M" on their website this morning. Neither does powersportsmax (same vendor actually-both are XPro). I wonder if this is a new version coming soon. Nice assembly video The bike has the heavier frame (same as X model), adjustable levers, adjustable front fork. It looks identical to the X, but this M came with rear footpegs, a solid front axel (instead of the hollow clamped version on my X). The triple tree was assembled on the X-not on this crate "M" bike. In fact, the bottom of the front forks are pinned in the crate for stabilizing during shipping. That isn't much work to assemble, and it means that you will know things are tensioned right on the front end if you do it yourself. I did not see the ballonet for rear shock adjustment. Maybe I missed it. Last edited by Thumper; 08-02-2022 at 10:25 AM.
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08-03-2022, 07:52 AM	#464
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,875	Don't think the "M" means anything. That's what China put on the box, probably for multiple markets. Here they call it an "X". My new Lifan KPX has an owner's manual that IDs it as a KPC. __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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08-01-2022, 07:32 AM	#451
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,345	You are right Okie. 39 rear with OEM 13T front sprocket is a good final drive ratio, if even a little tall for off road... I might go back to a 13T to regain a little lower 1st gear. I did a brief off road ride yesterday and it was OK. But the engine is easily powerful enough to deal with the gearing, no problem. This wasn't difficult terrain or in the trees. I was able to move along fast. 5th gear is a noticably bigger drop and it cruises at moderate rpm on the highway now. But making room for the 14T doesn't mean I can't go back!
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08-01-2022, 08:16 PM	#452
AjjAxx84 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Harvey’s Lake Posts: 59	The x finally got here today. I can say hands down I like this bike a lot more then my base Templar. A lot of upgrades
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08-01-2022, 09:56 PM	#453
AjjAxx84 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Harvey’s Lake Posts: 59	Only thing left to do is install new front sprocket. Anyone have a pic of how much and what they ground down?
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08-02-2022, 12:02 PM	#458
Nutcracker Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 107	Interesting looks like the shorter Templar swing arm and no KK&E suspension also. I really like this manufacturer. Please come out with water cool 300cc and up bike from this manufacturer!
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08-02-2022, 07:59 PM	#462
Raptssan Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 14	Thumper, I sold my 08 softail custom and yz250 over the last year. I am missing having a bike so, im hoping to get one that I can put around on. I feel like the Templar X would be perfect. Thank you
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