Looking into Chinese dirt bikes

Civire325 · Today, 01:10 PM

Hey All-
Wanted to say thank you all for the vast wealth of knowledge posted on this site.

I got into riding in 2015 and crashed my first motorcycle (1999 Aprilia Pegaso 650) less than a year later after i panic braked when someone pulled out on me. At the time, i was told (cough cough) i was done with motorcycles, but she left the door open for a dirt bike.

Fast forward to 2024 - I've got 50 acres of woods in Maine, easy access to the state trails and a kid who likes "dirt motorcycles." I'm still doing my homework on these Chinese bikes and will absolutely have questions for you all. Thank you in advance.

(pic is cringe, please chuckle at my expense.)

**JerryHawk250** · Today, 01:28 PM

Welcome aboard! Just ask away. I'm sure you will get plenty of answers.

Crossbar · Today, 01:40 PM

.. yeah welcome! I used this site same as you before buying my first China bike. Lot's of knowledge from the members here.

Sport Rider · Today, 01:43 PM

what's your budget?

Civire325 · Today, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport Rider

what's your budget?

My budget is around $1500 - 2k. The top of my list for now has been the XPro Hawk X, Vitacci Raven, BMS CRP, or the Templar line. I took my MSF course on a clapped out DR200, and was looking for a similar level of power/comfort. I realize these bikes are not going to be the same quality as a Japanese bike, and it'd be a project to get there.

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Civire325 Join Date: Aug 2024 Posts: 2	Looking into Chinese dirt bikes Hey All- Wanted to say thank you all for the vast wealth of knowledge posted on this site. I got into riding in 2015 and crashed my first motorcycle (1999 Aprilia Pegaso 650) less than a year later after i panic braked when someone pulled out on me. At the time, i was told (cough cough) i was done with motorcycles, but she left the door open for a dirt bike. Fast forward to 2024 - I've got 50 acres of woods in Maine, easy access to the state trails and a kid who likes "dirt motorcycles." I'm still doing my homework on these Chinese bikes and will absolutely have questions for you all. Thank you in advance. (pic is cringe, please chuckle at my expense.) Attached Thumbnails
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Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,087	what's your budget? __________________ 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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Today, 01:40 PM	#3
Crossbar Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 54	.. yeah welcome! I used this site same as you before buying my first China bike. Lot's of knowledge from the members here.
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