Dong Fang DF250RTG

[Barnone]

Originally Posted by solo

I'm referring to DF250RTG/Venom Sportster Chopper 250cc (was told same bike). What is DF and RE exactly? I'm guessing shortening of model names.

The DF250RTG does not have a kick starter. It is a carb bike so is easy to push start if needed.

[culcune]

Originally Posted by Barnone

The DF250RTG does not have a kick starter. It is a carb bike so is easy to push start if needed.

Since it uses the same engine as all the Dongfang full-size bikes, you should be able to add one if you needed to? But, as you pointed out you don't necessarily need one.

[solo]

So what is the top speed exactly of DF250RTG? Some websites clain 60 mph, some 70 mph. I recall someone in this forum saying 80 mph. Which one is? DF250RTG is 100 lbs lighter then the DF250RTC. This has to be the reason why DF250RTC top speed is 5 mph slower than DF250RTG, according to ww.df-motor.com.

[Barnone]

Never have red lined the DF250RTG.
Unsafe at high speed? Motorcycles are dangerous at high speed.
Buy whatever you want.

[solo]

Originally Posted by Barnone

Never have red lined the DF250RTG.
Unsafe at high speed?
Buy whatever you want.

Yes because these are chinese motorcycle not japanese motorcycle.

[Barnone]

Originally Posted by solo

Yes because these are chinese motorcycle not japanese motorcycle.

If you are blaming the bike then you should not buy one.

[culcune]

I just looked at the EPA/DOT list and the 165FMM engine is the one certified across their lineup for 2019. So, the kickstarter might be a no go for newest the dual-sport, if we even get any of the new ones.

[Barnone]

Finally got the bikes to the mountains of Western North Carolina where the riding is great.
The DF by the UPS "shed".

[Barnone]

On our bridge across the creek.

[JerryHawk250]

Nice pics of the DF. Like the UPS shed.

[Barnone]

Had to take a run into town to pick up a prescription for my wife so it was the DF's turn. She is a pleasure to ride on the curves and elevation changes here in the mountains of Western North Carolina. She moves right along.

Stopped here on the way back to catch up on all the local gossip.

Need a center stand!!!

[Barnone]

Great day for riding here in the mountains of Western NC and Eastern TN. The DF is a joy to ride here.

[Barnone]

It's a 1929 BMW R25! The guy on the other BMW is on a ride from NYC to LA CA.

[Barnone]

Me on the Dragon Eastern TN and Western NC.
Fun ride.

[JerryHawk250]

Great pic. I envy you. One of these days I'll make it there. I was going to go last year with my brother-in-law but had other obligations to take care of first.