Hello everyone from the Athens GA. area

HoneYBadger86 · 02-15-2020, 03:03 PM

Hello everyone! I just turned 40 on the 11th and I guess that midlife crisis thing is kicking in. I've been wanting to get back on a bike or quad for a while now and after some searching I've realized that people just want way to much for used bikes from one of the big four, so I was about to just give up. That's when I found out that the Chinese bikes had come way up in the world in the past 10-20 years. I started looking around at what's out there and I'm leaning towards a Hawk or Brozz 250 recon from Peace Industries. The question I have is, are those a good choice for someone who is 5 foot 6, and 132 pounds? If not, what would be a good dual sport for me?

whitelightning85 · 02-15-2020, 05:18 PM

Look up MotoCheez on youtube. He builds/reviews the Hawk, Brozz, and Apollo duo. Cool dude to watch. Lots of experiences with bikes and just gives some good general info.

Side note: I'm waiting on the Apollo 250 Dirt Bike version myself (being delivered Monday or Tuesday!). If I went duo, the Brozz being quieter would have been my way to go but I'm only going off roading and wanted the better bike for offroad.

culcune · 02-15-2020, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HoneYBadger86

The question I have is, are those a good choice for someone who is 5 foot 6, and 132 pounds? If not, what would be a good dual sport for me?

Welcome...you have come to the right place!

I am only 5'7" but had experience with dirt bikes and a certain 1990 DR250s which cemented my love of dual-sports. I got used to the feel of the height. I recommend proper footware as well...boots. It helps in being confident holding up a bike.

Edit: I should point out, depending on your intended use, that Lifan's X-Pect 200 dual-sport has a lower seat height vs. most of the others. 32.7" The disclaimer is that it comes with a rear drum brake (deal-breaker for many here on Chinariders) and standard forks (again, more deal-breaker). However, it's 200cc engine is fuel-injected and good for a stock top speed of around 70 mph.

https://www.americanlifan.com/208.html

Weldangrind · 02-16-2020, 07:53 PM

Welcome and happy belated 40th!

HoneYBadger86 · 02-28-2020, 08:07 PM

Thank you guys for responding. I ended up getting the 2018 Brozz 250, to good of a deal to pass up. It is a little bit high for me but it is manageable. Any tips you guys could give me on riding or maintenance would greatly appreciated. Thank you again.

02-15-2020, 03:03 PM	#1
HoneYBadger86 Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 5	Hello everyone from the Athens GA. area Hello everyone! I just turned 40 on the 11th and I guess that midlife crisis thing is kicking in. I've been wanting to get back on a bike or quad for a while now and after some searching I've realized that people just want way to much for used bikes from one of the big four, so I was about to just give up. That's when I found out that the Chinese bikes had come way up in the world in the past 10-20 years. I started looking around at what's out there and I'm leaning towards a Hawk or Brozz 250 recon from Peace Industries. The question I have is, are those a good choice for someone who is 5 foot 6, and 132 pounds? If not, what would be a good dual sport for me?
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02-16-2020, 07:53 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome and happy belated 40th! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-15-2020, 05:18 PM	#2
whitelightning85 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Tampa Bay Area Posts: 53	Look up MotoCheez on youtube. He builds/reviews the Hawk, Brozz, and Apollo duo. Cool dude to watch. Lots of experiences with bikes and just gives some good general info. Side note: I'm waiting on the Apollo 250 Dirt Bike version myself (being delivered Monday or Tuesday!). If I went duo, the Brozz being quieter would have been my way to go but I'm only going off roading and wanted the better bike for offroad.
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02-28-2020, 08:07 PM	#5
HoneYBadger86 Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 5	Thank you guys for responding. I ended up getting the 2018 Brozz 250, to good of a deal to pass up. It is a little bit high for me but it is manageable. Any tips you guys could give me on riding or maintenance would greatly appreciated. Thank you again.
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