what is the best china built atv?

[Ina Ditch]

I know thats kind of a loaded question but what is the general consensus on the subject?
I had my mind set for another honda listed at about 6k, got the quote via email and it was just a frog hair shy of 10k, I nearly had a stroke.
any how now I am interested in a china atv, I was pretty happy with the brozz 250 and the guy I sold it to was still delirious a year after he bought it and as far as I know he is still riding it. it isn't the old honda quality but it only cost about a 3rd of a comparable honda so it make perfect sense.

For reference I am wanting a utility type for working around the place and getting to the squirrel woods. I would like to get at least 40 mph out of one but thats not a deal breaker. I would also like a 200 cc or better as well but reliability is the most important trait I am looking for, that trumps displacement or speed big time for me.
Thanks again for any help.
creek.

[JerryHawk250]

Linhai makes a high quality ATV. They're Link to Yamaha some kind of way.
https://www.venommotorsportsusa.com/...l-transmission

[Ina Ditch]

thanks Jerry

[Mudflap]

I've had a Taotao Rhino for several years and have used it heavily. Well over 2000 hours on it so far and the engine has been trouble free. The rest of it is so-so but simple to work on and parts are easy to get. I've had to replace all the wheel bearings and suspension rubber parts as well as all the shocks and swing arm bearings, sprockets, chain, seat, clutch cable and more. It has never left me stranded and I often ride in very remote areas. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who can't do their own mechanical work.

[tknj99]

Sounds about on par for most of the China bikes, the motor/trans are usually solid, but its the little things that keep you engaged over time, albeit at low cost.. but yea, you definitely can't be afraid to get your hands dirty

[Ina Ditch]

Originally Posted by Mudflap

I've had a Taotao Rhino for several years and have used it heavily. Well over 2000 hours on it so far and the engine has been trouble free. The rest of it is so-so but simple to work on and parts are easy to get. I've had to replace all the wheel bearings and suspension rubber parts as well as all the shocks and swing arm bearings, sprockets, chain, seat, clutch cable and more. It has never left me stranded and I often ride in very remote areas. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who can't do their own mechanical work.

Thanks Mud Flap, good info. I am not a great mechanic but a pretty good parts changer so the kind of repairs you describe would be acceptable.

Any suggestions on a dealer that is reliable?

[Ina Ditch]

Originally Posted by Mudflap

I've had a Taotao Rhino for several years and have used it heavily. Well over 2000 hours on it so far and the engine has been trouble free. The rest of it is so-so but simple to work on and parts are easy to get. I've had to replace all the wheel bearings and suspension rubber parts as well as all the shocks and swing arm bearings, sprockets, chain, seat, clutch cable and more. It has never left me stranded and I often ride in very remote areas. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who can't do their own mechanical work.

MudFlap, what is the displacement of your rhino engine?

how fast will it run on a flat dirt surface? the reason for asking is I sometimes will run 20 miles down wide grades to get to a particular section of forest.

Thanks,
Creek.

[Zapkin]

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[Mudflap]

Originally Posted by Ina Ditch

MudFlap, what is the displacement of your rhino engine?

how fast will it run on a flat dirt surface? the reason for asking is I sometimes will run 20 miles down wide grades to get to a particular section of forest.

Thanks,
Creek.

I can't recommend a dealer because it's been years since I got it. Not sure if the engine is a 200 or 230 or what, it's labeled as a 67mm bore, 250cc class but I haven't pulled the head to measure it. It'll go 40 mph.

[Ina Ditch]

Originally Posted by Mudflap

I can't recommend a dealer because it's been years since I got it. Not sure if the engine is a 200 or 230 or what, it's labeled as a 67mm bore, 250cc class but I haven't pulled the head to measure it. It'll go 40 mph.

Thanks MudFlap, thats on par with the 300 fourtrax, I think the best I ever got on it per GPS was 42mph on a graded forest service road.

who do you prefer to buy parts for the rhino from?

Thanks again for the good info.

[Mudflap]

Originally Posted by Ina Ditch

Thanks MudFlap, thats on par with the 300 fourtrax, I think the best I ever got on it per GPS was 42mph on a graded forest service road.

who do you prefer to buy parts for the rhino from?

Thanks again for the good info.

I've bought a few parts from the Taotao parts website and some bearings, chains, tires, and such from eBay.