2022 kpr200 - Page 11

JimS · 05-31-2023, 11:20 AM

Well done herbie and a great 1 year review!

I'm coming up on the 3,000 mile mark myself and haven't had a single issue. I added a couple large washers between the throttle grip and handlebar weight which gives just enough resistance to the throttle grip that it will maintain the speed I set it to so I can give my hands/wrists a break when necessary. Home made cruise control....

When people ask me about it and what kind of crotch rocket it is, I tell em it's only a 200cc and not a fast bike so it's just a crotch - there's no rocket to it but then I tell em about the fuel mileage and that I've gone almost 3,000 miles on $110 worth of fuel and they can't believe it.

Great bike for the money and looking forward to the next 3,000 miles!

herbie · 06-02-2023, 07:01 AM

Thank you Jim! I agree these are great bikes! The gas mileage alone makes the bike worth the money. I can ride all over before even 1 bar drops off. I like the throttle lock idea. Years ago us frugal or cheapskate whichever applies

would use a rubber o ring and just leave it on the grip and when you want to lock the throttle just roll it over into the crack. It worked well and was easy to back off the throttle if needed

JimS · 06-03-2023, 08:37 PM

Well I finally got to my younger brother....

He sold his oil dripping Sportster and bought a Venom Ghost! After a year of me owning the KPR, he now believes that these China bikes are worth owning.

He works on his Harley and always has something to do to it so he finally got rid of it. His Ghost arrived Friday. We put it together and he loves it! Sure it's not the power or sound of the Harley but who cares??? In my opinion, riding is much more fun if you have something you can jump on and go without having to worry about fixing something when you park it versus the loud-pipe "look at me" roller that may need work before I ride again.

I'm no Harley hater so don't get me wrong but I am a firm believer in giving respect where it's due and the KPR I've been riding for almost a year now, deserves that respect.

herbie · 06-05-2023, 06:48 AM

I agree Jim, I’ve owned 3 china bikes so far and all of them have earned my trust. Just took my little KP mini for a 100 mile ride Saturday and it did great. The KPR is a bike that I love but the mini is starting to make a road in.

JimS · 06-05-2023, 01:46 PM

I took a nice 70 mile ride on my KPR this past weekend. Weather was beautiful and the ride was great! As comfortable as this bike is to me, I don't think I'd have any problems riding a couple hundred miles and will most likely take a nice long ride very soon.

After not riding for almost 10 years, I've found that I'd rather ride the bike than drive my car and with the bag on the back (thanks herbie), I enjoy running errands to pick things up that I know I can carry.

Bikenut · 06-05-2023, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JimS

I took a nice 70 mile ride on my KPR this past weekend. Weather was beautiful and the ride was great! As comfortable as this bike is to me, I don't think I'd have any problems riding a couple hundred miles and will most likely take a nice long ride very soon.

After not riding for almost 10 years, I've found that I'd rather ride the bike than drive my car and with the bag on the back (thanks herbie), I enjoy running errands to pick things up that I know I can carry.

The KPR 200 is a great bike! I also have a KPR 200 and I ride the snot out of it. Actually my Ninja sits while I ride the KPR the most. And 150 mile days are no problem although my right foot goes to sleep from vibration.

Dynamo · 06-10-2023, 01:25 PM

Well I bought the exhaust pipe JimS and Herbie recommended from an earlier link. I did the required modifications to make it fit, plus removed the snorkel boot from the air box, and all I can say now is "WOW!!" It's like a got a whole different bike now!! It's got so much more pick up now and sounds like I got a motorcycle instead of a scooter. Now I have to worry about getting a speeding ticket in town plus people can hear me. "Loud Pipes Saves Lives""

Thanks, Herbie, for your KPR YouTube Playlist!! I plan to do a lot of your modifications.

herbie · 06-10-2023, 07:35 PM

Your welcome Dynamo! The pipe and simple mods really make this bike run great, I can see your going to have lots of good times on it.

Dynamo · 06-14-2023, 10:21 PM

I see Herbie had drilled & tapped the mirror location near the front brake lever location, was that hard to do??

herbie · 06-15-2023, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dynamo

I see Herbie had drilled & tapped the mirror location near the front brake lever location, was that hard to do??

No, it's not hard to do at all. I used a 10mm tap and the appropriately sized drill bit. The drill bit size is on the tap, if you need that let me know. Just make sure your drill bit is centered where you want to make your hole and don't go too deep.

Dynamo · 06-21-2023, 03:46 PM

Chinese Alarm system.
I bought what Herbie posted from Amazon and it was quite an easy installation, but the sensitivity is terrible even at it's most highest state. The only way it goes off as a warning is when the kickstand shocks the frame when it goes up. I can shake it and it won't go off.
Also I noticed that Herbie also had a viper alarm in another video...

**JerryHawk250** · 06-21-2023, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamo

Chinese Alarm system.
I bought what Herbie posted from Amazon and it was quite an easy installation, but the sensitivity is terrible even at it's most highest state. The only way it goes off as a warning is when the kickstand shocks the frame when it goes up. I can shake it and it won't go off.
Also I noticed that Herbie also had a viper alarm in another video...

I've used the same alarm on all my bikes and work perfect. You might have a bad one. Contact the seller and they will send you another one or just return it and purchase another.

herbie · 06-21-2023, 06:13 PM

I agree with what Jerry said, I’m on my third alarm from the same manufacturer and all have worked great. I did have a viper for a while but it kept blowing fuses. I believe it had an internal short to ground so I got rid of it and went back to the one in the video and have been happy with it.

Dynamo · 06-26-2023, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

I've used the same alarm on all my bikes and work perfect. You might have a bad one. Contact the seller and they will send you another one or just return it and purchase another.

Amazon sent me another one where I can do a comparison and it seems like its 3 times more sensitive.

06-02-2023, 07:01 AM	#2
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 864	Thank you Jim! I agree these are great bikes! The gas mileage alone makes the bike worth the money. I can ride all over before even 1 bar drops off. I like the throttle lock idea. Years ago us frugal or cheapskate whichever applies would use a rubber o ring and just leave it on the grip and when you want to lock the throttle just roll it over into the crack. It worked well and was easy to back off the throttle if needed __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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06-03-2023, 08:37 PM	#3
JimS Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: New Mexico Posts: 81	Well I finally got to my younger brother.... He sold his oil dripping Sportster and bought a Venom Ghost! After a year of me owning the KPR, he now believes that these China bikes are worth owning. He works on his Harley and always has something to do to it so he finally got rid of it. His Ghost arrived Friday. We put it together and he loves it! Sure it's not the power or sound of the Harley but who cares??? In my opinion, riding is much more fun if you have something you can jump on and go without having to worry about fixing something when you park it versus the loud-pipe "look at me" roller that may need work before I ride again. I'm no Harley hater so don't get me wrong but I am a firm believer in giving respect where it's due and the KPR I've been riding for almost a year now, deserves that respect. Last edited by JimS; 06-04-2023 at 01:36 PM.
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06-05-2023, 06:48 AM	#4
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 864	I agree Jim, I’ve owned 3 china bikes so far and all of them have earned my trust. Just took my little KP mini for a 100 mile ride Saturday and it did great. The KPR is a bike that I love but the mini is starting to make a road in. __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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06-10-2023, 01:25 PM	#7
Dynamo Join Date: Apr 2023 Posts: 10	Well I bought the exhaust pipe JimS and Herbie recommended from an earlier link. I did the required modifications to make it fit, plus removed the snorkel boot from the air box, and all I can say now is "WOW!!" It's like a got a whole different bike now!! It's got so much more pick up now and sounds like I got a motorcycle instead of a scooter. Now I have to worry about getting a speeding ticket in town plus people can hear me. "Loud Pipes Saves Lives"" Thanks, Herbie, for your KPR YouTube Playlist!! I plan to do a lot of your modifications. Last edited by Dynamo; 06-10-2023 at 01:28 PM. Reason: Emoji did not turn out as expected
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06-10-2023, 07:35 PM	#8
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 864	Your welcome Dynamo! The pipe and simple mods really make this bike run great, I can see your going to have lots of good times on it. __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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05-31-2023, 11:20 AM	#1
JimS Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: New Mexico Posts: 81	Well done herbie and a great 1 year review! I'm coming up on the 3,000 mile mark myself and haven't had a single issue. I added a couple large washers between the throttle grip and handlebar weight which gives just enough resistance to the throttle grip that it will maintain the speed I set it to so I can give my hands/wrists a break when necessary. Home made cruise control.... When people ask me about it and what kind of crotch rocket it is, I tell em it's only a 200cc and not a fast bike so it's just a crotch - there's no rocket to it but then I tell em about the fuel mileage and that I've gone almost 3,000 miles on $110 worth of fuel and they can't believe it. Great bike for the money and looking forward to the next 3,000 miles!
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06-05-2023, 01:46 PM	#5
JimS Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: New Mexico Posts: 81	I took a nice 70 mile ride on my KPR this past weekend. Weather was beautiful and the ride was great! As comfortable as this bike is to me, I don't think I'd have any problems riding a couple hundred miles and will most likely take a nice long ride very soon. After not riding for almost 10 years, I've found that I'd rather ride the bike than drive my car and with the bag on the back (thanks herbie), I enjoy running errands to pick things up that I know I can carry.
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06-14-2023, 10:21 PM	#9
Dynamo Join Date: Apr 2023 Posts: 10	I see Herbie had drilled & tapped the mirror location near the front brake lever location, was that hard to do??
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06-21-2023, 03:46 PM	#11
Dynamo Join Date: Apr 2023 Posts: 10	Chinese Alarm system. I bought what Herbie posted from Amazon and it was quite an easy installation, but the sensitivity is terrible even at it's most highest state. The only way it goes off as a warning is when the kickstand shocks the frame when it goes up. I can shake it and it won't go off. Also I noticed that Herbie also had a viper alarm in another video...
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06-21-2023, 06:13 PM	#13
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 864	I agree with what Jerry said, I’m on my third alarm from the same manufacturer and all have worked great. I did have a viper for a while but it kept blowing fuses. I believe it had an internal short to ground so I got rid of it and went back to the one in the video and have been happy with it. __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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