09-28-2024, 06:40 PM | #1 |
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Which engine?
Hi.
I'm learning about Chinese bikes and I have many questions, I'm locking for a 250cc, 4 strokes, chain timed ohc, single cylinder, carburetor fitted , possibly with balancing shaft, which I don't know the name for English, it's a secondary shaft that rotates in the opposite direction of the main shaft and helps diminishing the vibrations of the engine. I would like it to be 250 because I'm an heavy fat 300pounds guy, I prefer it with carburetor cause it's more simple to adjust and repair than an EFI circuit for a normal non professional person, and I wrote on the Enduro section cause I think the only real work oriented .motorbike must be able to overcame every road condition, flooding included and if I properly understood in Panama rains very often and very violently and I can imagine sometimes the road will be a 1 foot deep river and I still will need to go through to make my delivery. My first question is if you know if such engine exist and if it exists, in your experience which one is the most reliable? Reading here I found out Jincheng and Zongshen are good manufactures but I'm sure you know this topic way better than I do! Thank you very much for any answer Cheers! |
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09-28-2024, 07:32 PM | #2 |
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Try this one:
https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...046778416.html I ordered a 250 four valve and got screwed, so YMMV. |
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09-28-2024, 10:02 PM | #3 |
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Just buy a PR250 or 300. If you want to get fancy buy a CB300RL.
Do not order from CQHZJ on Alibaba. |
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Yesterday, 04:41 AM | #4 |
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Yesterday, 08:54 AM | #5 |
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Hi, I can't order from Alibaba, I will need to go to a shop and buy it,
And I wasn't able to properly explain myself because I wasn't locking for an engine but a dual sport or adv bike which already has this kind of engine fitted on. Recently I discovered the Zongshen 250cc models named RX and TT On paper they seems good but because here you have a ton of experience, maybe someone already bought and used them than swapped them for a better model which I still have never heard about. I'm trying to understand which is the most reliable and long lasting 250cc Chinese dual sport or adv bike in your experience because it will be my work tool once I'll land on Panama and start working a s a rider, and then I'll have little time to make my own opinions, that's why I'm asking to share your experience if someone already have it |
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I also use a motorcycle as my daily vehicle to work, and I've been very happy with my little 200cc air cooled Lifan xpect, but it doesn't match what you're looking for here. I would point you in the direction of one of the Lifan bikes as they're known for being reliable especially the KPX which matches a lot of what you want, but it is not carbureted unfortunately.
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Yesterday, 02:40 PM | #7 |
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Panama Zonshen 250
Gram,
Here's one potential answer: The Zonsen XMOTORS XM 250 DRAGON This seems to have the 17hp version of the 167FMM (Overhead Cam, NOT pushrod). The pushrod engine is good, but the OHC 167FMM engine is more powerful. See this motorcycle here: https://xmotorspanama.com/listings/xm-250-dragon/ They have a less expensive model, but this one comes with rally lights and engine guard. This looks like an excellent bike. That engine is excellent. It is used on a Titan 250. 5 speed, street legal dual sport with rally lights if you run long on an adventure into dusk
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Yesterday, 05:27 PM | #8 |
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I'd be inclined to say that if you're in Panama the OHV pushrod engine will be more locally and readily accessible along with spare parts.
Not as powerful as OHC but the CG250* has more chugabilty low down tractor factor... The reliability of the CG pushrod engine is why it pretty much powers and moves the people of the '3rd' world on a global scale. If the CG engine fails you should have no issue finding a replacement anywhere in the world. If you want more refinement and a little more power up top then yes more options are available and also interchangeable to an extent. These options should be available in Panama with little searching, but will likely come under different brand names though will be more or less the same bikes as other Chinese dual sports offerings elsewhere... I only posted the alibaba link to show some of the engine alternatives and manufacture names. But all the engine cases will likely be stamped with 16X-17X FMM/FMN/FML eg 167FMM |
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Yesterday, 08:08 PM | #9 |
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OP states that he wants a chain drive OHC engine in the first post. I did some searching. Panama isn't exactly a big country. Choices will be limited. If OP is lucky he will find a dealership with something besides expensive Triumph and other high end road bikes and "Adventure" bikes for less than $10,000
The X Motors (Zongshen) 250 (link in previous post) is for sale, at a dealership! I don't think you need more spare parts for an OHC engine versus a pushrod engine. Inverted forks, extended windshield, hand guards, engine guards? Wow. All this in a Zonshen dual purpose bike that looks very similar to Hawk, Bashan Brozz, etc. It is also readily available...all for under "$2000" Panama currency. Just checked, and $1 USD = $1 Panamanian Balboa. OP will have to determine what that means, but compare that to name brand motorcycles I found available in Panama, and the Zongshen 250 is a GOOD value!
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