Motoland XR 250: affordable cross-bike for fans of extreme sports

Cross-country motorcycles are a real find for travelers and fans of extreme sports. They are unpretentious, can overcome almost any obstacle, 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, which will be very important for fans of this type of transport.

Manufacturer

There is a Russian company called Motoland, which is engaged in buying various foreign equipment at foreign auctions. Basically it's scooters, motorcycles, ATVs and spare parts for them. "Motoland" does not produce anything and is only engaged in 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 unlikely to be the best option. A fairly high landing coupled with a small tank (only 6 liters) does not make it the most convenient satellite 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, taking a bike with you will not be a problem. Weight of 120 kilograms is not too loaded 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 with you on the trip everything you need.

Off-road

Motorcycle Motoland XR 250 - an excellent option for movement on the cross. Wheels of sizes 21 and 18 (rear and front respectively) make it easy to overcome obstacles. Air cooling for a cross-country motorcycle is also preferable. 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 decayed in a puddle, dirt 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 also suitable for off-road, but for motocross in terms of level does not hold out.

Thanks to the deep protectors, the motorcycle feels quite confident even on the winter road, although it is certainly better not to take risks and not to go to the city. It should be added that the model uses high quality plastic, it is flexible enough and does not turn into dust after the first fall, and in which case it can always be ordered without spending a significant amount of money. 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 must 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. A motorcycle is a copy of Honda, but it's a copy, which 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 stands 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 mention is the 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, 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 to a lottery. Motoland XR 250 is very good in combination price / quality, if the buyer is able to modify it. The first thing to do after buying 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), grease, fill the slots in the muffler (if any) with a sealant. It is also necessary to configure the carburettor, however, this, rather, can be attributed to the positive qualities: with good settings, this cross really "pulls".

At purchase it is necessary to throw on the price 10-20 thousand more, which will leave on completion of mechanisms. But if the owner or friends are well versed in the technique, this bike is worth attention. After rebuilding, he will become a reliable companion in travel.