new member from jersey

jerseyjohn · 01-29-2020, 09:13 AM

Hello chinariders! New member from jersey. I was looking for a dirt bike for my grandson and wanted to get one for me and my wife so we can ride with him.He is not sure if he will get into it so japenese is to expensive so looking into china. For me and the wife was thinking of the brozz 250 so we can put on the road to have some fun with. Any ideas on dealers or other bikes would be appreciated. Also anyone from jersey were do you ride looking for trails not so much heavy dirt.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-29-2020, 09:29 AM

Welcome aboard! You will have to purchase the Brozz through Jeff with Peace Sports of Atlanata. Jeff is a member and great guy to deal with. https://brozz250.com/Showroom/All-Inventory

Weldangrind · 01-29-2020, 11:37 AM

Welcome!

culcune · 01-29-2020, 08:53 PM

You probably couldn't go wrong with a Brozz considering what you plan on doing with the bike. I am not sure how picky NJ is nowadays with bikes, so if they do not register bikes that are technically 'off-road dirt bikes' by the EPA, you will want something that is EPA/DOT legal for 49 states (Californians need not apply). The Brozz is a Bashan manufactured bike, and is distributed by Peace Sports out of Atlanta, but there are a few other Bashan bikes that are literally on the same EPA/DOT certificate but are distributed by others. There is the Storm 250, the so-called 'Enforcer' (more aggressive bike, very close to the Hawk 250), a more street oriented bike called the CR250, and BMS has one called the CRP 250 sold under their own brand name. Actually, the CRP 250 is very similar to the Brozz, but it uses 21/18 wheels whereas the Brozz uses 19/17 wheels (I believe).

If you wanted to see what other brands are out there, there is CSC with their TT 250, and American Lifan has their X-Pect 200. The Lifan has standard forks and a rear drum brake which is a definite deal killer for many Chinarider members, but it uses a fuel-injected engine, like the Hawk 250 DLX. Yes, the Hawk DLX IS 49 state EPA/DOT certified as an 'on-highway' motorcycle versus their standard Hawk 250 which is technically certified as an 'Off-highway motorcycle' by the EPA and while once plated in NJ may or may not be nowadays (again, the Hawk DLX is a slightly different bike and is 49 state street legal). Apollo has a dual-sport which if I recall is also on the EPA/DOT certification list as an 'on-highway motorcycle' for 49 states. I actually like that one, even if it is not as off-road worthy as its dirt-only brother.

To be honest, however, for price and peace of mind, the Brozz is probably the one you should go with.

jerseyjohn · 01-30-2020, 08:50 AM

Thanks guys Yes I have doing my homework on dmv issues here in jersey and the brozz is on there list of bikes that they will allow on the road. Like I said they will be used for cow trailing with my grandson and playing local with the wife. Not worried about highway I have a harley bagger for that.

cycleway4 · 01-30-2020, 07:54 PM

welcome...! there are several of us on here with the Brozz, and experience with Peace Sports...I can't recall anything negative ever mentioned about the bike or dealer...you should be well pleased.

LifeRider · 01-31-2020, 12:32 PM

welcome, I own a Hawk DLX and love it! Plan to buy a Brozz to add to the fleet this summer. Please keep us up to date on your purchase.

01-29-2020, 09:13 AM	#1
jerseyjohn Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 7	new member from jersey Hello chinariders! New member from jersey. I was looking for a dirt bike for my grandson and wanted to get one for me and my wife so we can ride with him.He is not sure if he will get into it so japenese is to expensive so looking into china. For me and the wife was thinking of the brozz 250 so we can put on the road to have some fun with. Any ideas on dealers or other bikes would be appreciated. Also anyone from jersey were do you ride looking for trails not so much heavy dirt.
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01-29-2020, 09:29 AM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,650	Welcome aboard! You will have to purchase the Brozz through Jeff with Peace Sports of Atlanata. Jeff is a member and great guy to deal with. https://brozz250.com/Showroom/All-Inventory __________________ 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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01-29-2020, 11:37 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! __________________ 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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01-29-2020, 08:53 PM	#4
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,042	You probably couldn't go wrong with a Brozz considering what you plan on doing with the bike. I am not sure how picky NJ is nowadays with bikes, so if they do not register bikes that are technically 'off-road dirt bikes' by the EPA, you will want something that is EPA/DOT legal for 49 states (Californians need not apply). The Brozz is a Bashan manufactured bike, and is distributed by Peace Sports out of Atlanta, but there are a few other Bashan bikes that are literally on the same EPA/DOT certificate but are distributed by others. There is the Storm 250, the so-called 'Enforcer' (more aggressive bike, very close to the Hawk 250), a more street oriented bike called the CR250, and BMS has one called the CRP 250 sold under their own brand name. Actually, the CRP 250 is very similar to the Brozz, but it uses 21/18 wheels whereas the Brozz uses 19/17 wheels (I believe). If you wanted to see what other brands are out there, there is CSC with their TT 250, and American Lifan has their X-Pect 200. The Lifan has standard forks and a rear drum brake which is a definite deal killer for many Chinarider members, but it uses a fuel-injected engine, like the Hawk 250 DLX. Yes, the Hawk DLX IS 49 state EPA/DOT certified as an 'on-highway' motorcycle versus their standard Hawk 250 which is technically certified as an 'Off-highway motorcycle' by the EPA and while once plated in NJ may or may not be nowadays (again, the Hawk DLX is a slightly different bike and is 49 state street legal). Apollo has a dual-sport which if I recall is also on the EPA/DOT certification list as an 'on-highway motorcycle' for 49 states. I actually like that one, even if it is not as off-road worthy as its dirt-only brother. To be honest, however, for price and peace of mind, the Brozz is probably the one you should go with. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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01-30-2020, 07:54 PM	#6
cycleway4 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 269	welcome...! there are several of us on here with the Brozz, and experience with Peace Sports...I can't recall anything negative ever mentioned about the bike or dealer...you should be well pleased. __________________ <div>Steve 2006 Roketa DB-07A/RSX-200E 2008 Roketa 250 Scooter 2019 Brozz 250
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01-30-2020, 08:50 AM	#5
jerseyjohn Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 7	Thanks guys Yes I have doing my homework on dmv issues here in jersey and the brozz is on there list of bikes that they will allow on the road. Like I said they will be used for cow trailing with my grandson and playing local with the wife. Not worried about highway I have a harley bagger for that.
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01-31-2020, 12:32 PM	#7
LifeRider Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Machesney, IL Posts: 30	welcome, I own a Hawk DLX and love it! Plan to buy a Brozz to add to the fleet this summer. Please keep us up to date on your purchase.
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