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The CG clones (230cc) are more road-worthy. These would include Hawk, Raven, Bashan Storm, Titan etc. These are all 5 speeds, the latter being more enduro shaped. But once you've gone over 250lbs, you can get the 6 speed in a Lifan KPX. Watch Bill Hilly's videos in the video and pics section... It's a great bike. For about $1000 less, the Templar X also has the 6 speed. Those are just selling out fast and in fact the 5 speed Templars are also not in stock anywhere.

At 150cc level, the Storm DLX is a bargain at $1000. But it's a 4 speed. As I said, you might want a bigger engine if you are intending to be on the road, and by road I mean two lane stuff. Fourlane highways attract heavy, fast vehicles. It's pretty dangerous out there for anything under 250cc.