Looking into Chinese dirt bikes - Page 2

Thumper · 09-08-2024, 05:37 PM

https://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=28337

There is one of my early posts on the Storm. Comfortable seat, nice rack, inverted front forks, counterbalanced CGclone. Nice.

Civire325 · Yesterday, 03:07 PM

After reading through a few more of your threads, Ive decided on the Templar M. Its got more of want (USD, 20hp motor, skid plate) off the bat, and is just a darn good deal considering what it includes. i dont see the need for a 6th gear (no asphalt) but would like a bigger tank than the base templar.

Its a little taller than id like, but ive been told that is remedied by practice- which is the entire purpose of riding a zero guilt when dropped dirt bike in the first place!
Thank you all, I'll share photos when i get the bike.

Sport Rider · Today, 09:42 AM

sounds like you did as much analysis as I did. I'm a spreadsheet nut and over-think everything.

Any of them you choose will do fine for your needs. As for that eventual TAT (my goal as well), I like the new Himilayan 452 and the MCMoto 450 IBEX. However, when looking at the specs they are both VERY comparable to my current KLR650 Gen 1 model so my thought is that I'll stick with my KLR for the TAT. IF I wanted to move to a current machine both of these would be on my short list because the prices are so attractive. I like the T7, but I think it's actually more than I need. Just some food for thought. For now, enjoy the dirt/gravel roads!

09-08-2024, 05:37 PM	#16
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,602	https://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=28337 There is one of my early posts on the Storm. Comfortable seat, nice rack, inverted front forks, counterbalanced CGclone. Nice. __________________ -NOS 2020 KTM 250SX (2-stroke motocross)
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Today, 09:42 AM	#18
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,092	sounds like you did as much analysis as I did. I'm a spreadsheet nut and over-think everything. Any of them you choose will do fine for your needs. As for that eventual TAT (my goal as well), I like the new Himilayan 452 and the MCMoto 450 IBEX. However, when looking at the specs they are both VERY comparable to my current KLR650 Gen 1 model so my thought is that I'll stick with my KLR for the TAT. IF I wanted to move to a current machine both of these would be on my short list because the prices are so attractive. I like the T7, but I think it's actually more than I need. Just some food for thought. For now, enjoy the dirt/gravel roads! __________________ Dave Bikes I've owned: Suzuki GS450T, Yamaha XS500, Honda V45 Sabre, Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic (2), Suzuki VX800, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Triumph TT600, Honda Superhawk, Kawasaki Concours 1000 (3, including a sidecar rig), Buell XB9R, Kawasaki Nomad 1500, Concours 14, Honda Goldwing (2), Housen Hawk, Suzuki Intruder 1400, Kawasaki KLR650, Victory V92TC.
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Yesterday, 03:07 PM	#17
Civire325 Join Date: Aug 2024 Posts: 8	After reading through a few more of your threads, Ive decided on the Templar M. Its got more of want (USD, 20hp motor, skid plate) off the bat, and is just a darn good deal considering what it includes. i dont see the need for a 6th gear (no asphalt) but would like a bigger tank than the base templar. Its a little taller than id like, but ive been told that is remedied by practice- which is the entire purpose of riding a zero guilt when dropped dirt bike in the first place! Thank you all, I'll share photos when i get the bike.
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