Motoland XR 250: affordable cross-bike for fans of extreme sports
Cross-country motorcycles are a real find fortravelers and lovers of extreme sports. They are unpretentious, can overcome almost any obstacles, be it stones, mud or water (of course, within reasonable limits). One of the brightest representatives of the off-road motorcycle family is the Motoland XR 250 bike, the reviews of which will be important for fans of this type of transport.
Manufacturer
There is a Russian company called"Motoland", which is engaged in the fact that it buys various equipment at foreign auctions. Basically, these are scooters, motorcycles, ATVs and spare parts for them. "Motoland" does not produce anything and only deals with the sale of both used and completely new equipment. Therefore Motoland XR 250 has nothing to do with our compatriots. This is a copy created by the Chinese motor industry. Honda XR 250, which began its history in the distant 1985, and the successor to the series, Honda CRF - the models that served as the basis for the creation of the Motoland XR 250. The characteristics and design correspond almost completely. If you paste the appropriate names on the motorcycle, only the experienced eye can distinguish it from the original.
For tourism
If we talk about long-distance travel, the XR 250 is unlikelywhether it becomes a better option. A fairly high landing coupled with a small tank (only 6 liters) does not make it the most convenient companion at a long distance, because not everyone is ready to push the bike to the nearest refueling. Although if we take into account the small volume of the engine - 250 "cubes", - the gasoline consumption in it is quite small. In addition, the motorcycle is not designed for heavy loads. The maximum weight that this horse can take on is only one hundred kilograms, but do not forget that this includes the weight of the driver in the equipment. In general, the tent, sleeping bag and food are unlikely to fit.
But in the case of traveling by car, take a bike withwill not become a problem. Weight of 120 kilograms is not too loaded with your vehicle, besides cross-country motorcycles can almost always be loaded in the trunk or in the back seat in the cabin, if you remove the front wheel. In this case, you can skate wherever you like, and take everything you need with you on a journey.
Off-road
Motorcycle Motoland XR 250 - great formovement on the cross. Wheels of sizes 21 and 18 (rear and front respectively) make it easy to overcome obstacles. Air cooling for a cross bike is also preferred. An excellent braking system and a high saddle only add pluses to the piggy bank. In addition to kickstarter, there is also an electric starter, which is very convenient in case the motorcycle has died out in a puddle, mud or on the rise. The maximum speed of 120 km / h is enough to take your soul and do not break. Although the bike is suitable for off-road, but for motocross in terms of level does not hold out.
Thanks to the deep protectors the motorcycle is prettyconfidently feels even on the winter road, although here, of course, it is better not to take risks and not to leave for the city. It should be added that the model uses high quality plastic, it is flexible enough and will not turn into dust after the first fall, and in which case it can always be ordered without having to spend significant funds. In view of the small price, newcomers can also pay attention to the Motoland XR 250.
Specifications
And a few more figures, which we have not touched on above. Dimensions of the motorcycle in mm: 2100 × 810 × 1240, gearbox five-speed. The candle marking is D8RTC, the number of stars in the chain is 102, the step is 520.
Various modifications are possible, for example, an enlarged fuel tank (10-12 liters), a water cooling system. All this needs to be clarified by the dealers at the time of purchase.
A spoon of tar
It would seem, not a motorcycle, but a dream. Such excellent characteristics, and the price does not exceed 80 thousand rubles. But, as usual, there are also pitfalls. The motorcycle is a copy of Honda, but for that it is a copy that can not fully match the original set by the original. Many owners of Chinese motorcycles face this: someone has a good bike for 2-3 seasons without serious breakdowns, and someone starts to "pour" in a few days. Among the Chinese motorcycles is a great risk of factory marriage, and sometimes such that the hair stand on end. On the other hand, if you're lucky, you can stumble on copies that almost do not require any modifications.
What are we complaining about?
The first thing that owners of the Motoland XR 250 note,this is a rigid rear suspension. Often in models there are no turn signals and parking lights, which makes it difficult to move around the city (however, if the motorcycle is designed as a sports equipment, they should not be present, because in this case, any movement in the city is prohibited).
Also note the overall poor build quality. The front wheel may be curved, the bearings are usually lubricated poorly or not lubricated at all, many slots in the muffler. Even in new motorcycles there are clogged air filters, and the battery can sometimes sit down at the most inopportune moment. When disassembling the engine, there are many shortcomings, ranging from missing small parts and ending with small metal debris, which was not removed after tumbling the castings.
Instead of concluding
The purchase of Chinese motorcycles can be compared withlottery. Motoland XR 250 is very good in combination price / quality, if the buyer is able to modify it. The first thing to do after the purchase is to subject the motorcycle to a thorough check, replace all substandard parts with new ones (usually they are changed to the corresponding Japanese ones), lubricate, fill the slots in the silencer (if any) with a sealant. It is also necessary to configure the carburettor, however, it's more likely to be attributed to positive qualities: with good settings, this cross really "pulls".
At purchase it is necessary to throw on the price of 10-20 morethousands, which will go to refine the mechanisms. But if the owner or friends are well versed in technology, this bike is worth attention. After rebuilding, he will become a reliable companion in travel.
