A bike for my daughter

tknj99 · 03-11-2024, 10:01 PM

Hey all,
Been awhile.. i'm considering another China bike, but this time for my daughter. She's 15, about 5'6" and brand new to riding. I tried to teach her a few things and let her try a solo ride on my Beta 430 but it bested her when she mistakenly grabbed a handful of throttle and almost hit a tree.. doh..
I quickly realized that she will need something smaller, lighter and with much less power So i searched.. at first, and from experience i thought of the usual suspects, a Titan 250 or Templar 250 but they are too tall as well.. I then found a Xpro Storm 150 DLX that should fit the bill, it says its 180 lbs net, 19/16 wheels, lower seat height and it says its fast and can go 65+ mph.. for real?
Does anyone have experience with this bike? any cons i should know of other than the usual everything working itself loose, etc?
I have an email over to PSM to find out whether the MCO will say motorcycle or dirtbike but if anyone know would appreciate that info.
Thanks in advance!

Sport Rider · 03-12-2024, 09:26 AM

it ain't gonna go 65, that's for sure. and you could always go with a bit larger rear sprocket. would help at slower speeds and reduce the top end speed.

Not many folks on here with 150s. most of us go with the 250s, but understand the size issue. FWIW, I got my grandson a 125. He managed to find the only telephone pole on a 1 acre lot to run into.

**JerryHawk250** · 03-12-2024, 09:52 AM

Are you looking something for the street or off road. Most dual sports are tall and are more setup for slower speeds. Your daughter is about the same size as my daughter. The Venom Ghost Chopper was a perfect fit for her. With a 36 tooth rear sprocket, It could do 65+mph.

This was for Halloween. She don't normally dress like this.

Thumper · 03-12-2024, 10:03 AM

I think you're on the right track with the 150. Riding a dirt bike especially off-road is an excellent way to learn how to ride a motorcycle. It's true that there are trees and telephone poles, but at least there aren't 2,000 lb 3,000 lb cars and trucks to collide with! It's also useful to learn how to break the rear tire loose and control it. You also get experience with front wheel skids. And there's a lot less pressure for learning how to use the clutch and transmission.

A dual sport like the Hawk or Storm also make a lot of sense. 14 horsepower, low seat height, 5 speed with a clutch. Full lighting and street legal for graduating to road use.

tknj99 · 03-12-2024, 10:15 AM

We live on gravel an there are lots of offroad/gravel options nearby, so primarily looking for a dual sport for her with weight and seat height being the major decision points.
The Storm 150 looks promising but yea i searched on the forum and there's not much about it.. i did watch a couple of YT vids and it does look good and i think it would be a good fit for her to learn on and i figure with her weight i'd imagine it should be good for 60mph which would be fine for her learning how to ride.
My main worry now is whether i could register it here in VA. PSM site says its offroad only although it has signals and lights and appears to e street legal. Im still waiting on them to confirm whether the MCO says motorcycle or not and may message one of OPs i found in search from this site that has one to see if i can get that answer.
Also, for $1200 shipped it looks like a pretty good deal.. I was pleasantly surprised to see the prices for the 250 still havent moved upwards yet, in fact, if it wasnt for the seat height and weight, id be looking at the Titan for her at around $1500 shipped or the Templar 5sp for a couple hundred more

Weresquatch · 03-12-2024, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tknj99

Hey all,
Been awhile.. i'm considering another China bike, but this time for my daughter. She's 15, about 5'6" and brand new to riding. I tried to teach her a few things and let her try a solo ride on my Beta 430 but it bested her when she mistakenly grabbed a handful of throttle and almost hit a tree.. doh..
I quickly realized that she will need something smaller, lighter and with much less power So i searched.. at first, and from experience i thought of the usual suspects, a Titan 250 or Templar 250 but they are too tall as well.. I then found a Xpro Storm 150 DLX that should fit the bill, it says its 180 lbs net, 19/16 wheels, lower seat height and it says its fast and can go 65+ mph.. for real?
Does anyone have experience with this bike? any cons i should know of other than the usual everything working itself loose, etc?
I have an email over to PSM to find out whether the MCO will say motorcycle or dirtbike but if anyone know would appreciate that info.
Thanks in advance!

I'm in a similar position but looking for my wife who is about the same height. Now that they are back in stock the XPro Storm 150 DLX is my first choice. I'll pull the trigger on it soon I'm sure. Let me know if that's what you end up with, I'd love first hand opinions. Good luck!

tknj99 · 03-13-2024, 02:49 PM

Update: just placed the order for the Storm 150 DLX from xprousa. Funny note is that it's the same company as PSM but was $50 cheaper.
I will create a new thread documenting the build and observations once it arrives. This will be my 5th experience with a China bike, hmm, does that now make me an expert lol...

Weresquatch · 03-13-2024, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tknj99

Update: just placed the order for the Storm 150 DLX from xprousa. Funny note is that it's the same company as PSM but was $50 cheaper.
I will create a new thread documenting the build and observations once it arrives. This will be my 5th experience with a China bike, hmm, does that now make me an expert lol...

I'm really looking forward to hearing your build report and how she fits on it.

paleh0rse · 05-22-2024, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tknj99

Update: just placed the order for the Storm 150 DLX from xprousa. Funny note is that it's the same company as PSM but was $50 cheaper.
I will create a new thread documenting the build and observations once it arrives. This will be my 5th experience with a China bike, hmm, does that now make me an expert lol...

I'm hunting for the same bike for my daughter, but I can't find it in stock anywhere. There is a "Thunder DLX 150" available at PSM, but I don't know anything about that one.

Anyone know if the Storm has been discontinued?

Thumper · 05-22-2024, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by paleh0rse

I'm hunting for the same bike for my daughter, but I can't find it in stock anywhere. There is a "Thunder DLX 150" available at PSM, but I don't know anything about that one.

Anyone know if the Storm has been discontinued?

Storm 150 is a TALL enduro scaled bike, but getting great reviews. It's out of stock, but unlikely to be discontinued. You can always contact PSM and ask about availability in the next few months. Templars disappeared for more than 2 months, but came back. These come in shipments, and they run out.

The Storm 150 was popular enough that I'd be shocked if it doesn't come back soon (less than two months?).

red2003 · 05-22-2024, 07:26 PM

PSM will send you an MCO that is labeled "Motorcycle" if you ask them to. No issues there.

03-11-2024, 10:01 PM	#1
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,302	A bike for my daughter Hey all, Been awhile.. i'm considering another China bike, but this time for my daughter. She's 15, about 5'6" and brand new to riding. I tried to teach her a few things and let her try a solo ride on my Beta 430 but it bested her when she mistakenly grabbed a handful of throttle and almost hit a tree.. doh.. I quickly realized that she will need something smaller, lighter and with much less power So i searched.. at first, and from experience i thought of the usual suspects, a Titan 250 or Templar 250 but they are too tall as well.. I then found a Xpro Storm 150 DLX that should fit the bill, it says its 180 lbs net, 19/16 wheels, lower seat height and it says its fast and can go 65+ mph.. for real? Does anyone have experience with this bike? any cons i should know of other than the usual everything working itself loose, etc? I have an email over to PSM to find out whether the MCO will say motorcycle or dirtbike but if anyone know would appreciate that info. Thanks in advance! __________________ 2024 Templar 250 2021 Beta 500 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X, Storm DLX 150
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03-12-2024, 09:26 AM	#2
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,116	it ain't gonna go 65, that's for sure. and you could always go with a bit larger rear sprocket. would help at slower speeds and reduce the top end speed. Not many folks on here with 150s. most of us go with the 250s, but understand the size issue. FWIW, I got my grandson a 125. He managed to find the only telephone pole on a 1 acre lot to run into. __________________ 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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03-12-2024, 09:52 AM	#3
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,715	Are you looking something for the street or off road. Most dual sports are tall and are more setup for slower speeds. Your daughter is about the same size as my daughter. The Venom Ghost Chopper was a perfect fit for her. With a 36 tooth rear sprocket, It could do 65+mph. This was for Halloween. She don't normally dress like this. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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03-12-2024, 10:03 AM	#4
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,738	I think you're on the right track with the 150. Riding a dirt bike especially off-road is an excellent way to learn how to ride a motorcycle. It's true that there are trees and telephone poles, but at least there aren't 2,000 lb 3,000 lb cars and trucks to collide with! It's also useful to learn how to break the rear tire loose and control it. You also get experience with front wheel skids. And there's a lot less pressure for learning how to use the clutch and transmission. A dual sport like the Hawk or Storm also make a lot of sense. 14 horsepower, low seat height, 5 speed with a clutch. Full lighting and street legal for graduating to road use. __________________ No matter where you go, there you are
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03-12-2024, 10:15 AM	#5
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,302	We live on gravel an there are lots of offroad/gravel options nearby, so primarily looking for a dual sport for her with weight and seat height being the major decision points. The Storm 150 looks promising but yea i searched on the forum and there's not much about it.. i did watch a couple of YT vids and it does look good and i think it would be a good fit for her to learn on and i figure with her weight i'd imagine it should be good for 60mph which would be fine for her learning how to ride. My main worry now is whether i could register it here in VA. PSM site says its offroad only although it has signals and lights and appears to e street legal. Im still waiting on them to confirm whether the MCO says motorcycle or not and may message one of OPs i found in search from this site that has one to see if i can get that answer. Also, for $1200 shipped it looks like a pretty good deal.. I was pleasantly surprised to see the prices for the 250 still havent moved upwards yet, in fact, if it wasnt for the seat height and weight, id be looking at the Titan for her at around $1500 shipped or the Templar 5sp for a couple hundred more __________________ 2024 Templar 250 2021 Beta 500 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X, Storm DLX 150
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03-13-2024, 02:49 PM	#7
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,302	Update: just placed the order for the Storm 150 DLX from xprousa. Funny note is that it's the same company as PSM but was $50 cheaper. I will create a new thread documenting the build and observations once it arrives. This will be my 5th experience with a China bike, hmm, does that now make me an expert lol... __________________ 2024 Templar 250 2021 Beta 500 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X, Storm DLX 150
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05-22-2024, 07:26 PM	#11
red2003 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Vermont, USA Posts: 1,271	PSM will send you an MCO that is labeled "Motorcycle" if you ask them to. No issues there. __________________ First Chinabike: 2006 Roketa RSX200E Current Chinabikes: 2023 Titan DLX & 2022 Lifan KP Mini w/ 210cc BRT kit, 22 RWHP!
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