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Originally Posted by Thumper
Tex Pete is right, the Titan is a 223cc 14 to 15 hp engine. It is a great bike, but the Templars have a true 249cc 19-20hp engine. Both are Zongshen engines.
Take a serious look at the standard Templar (not the X). The Templar has the less complicated (no counterbalance linkage and just 5 gears like the Titan DLX), but don't let the 6th gear option make you think the the Temp X is necessarily better, for the price!
The standard Templar is $1400 at PSM right now. That is a whopping $500 less than the Temp X !!! That will MORE than pay for shipping! Believe me, that Zongshen ZS172FMM-3A engine (the 5 speed in the standard Templar) is a proven durable and powerful beast. I have that engine and I love it! I have the newer 6-speed engine and it doesn't impress me compared to the old 5 speed. But I ride mostly off road, and never try to compete on interstate highways on ANY dirt bike! What can you do with the spare $500? Well, choose the exact sprockets that work for you (BOTH Templars come with 13T front, 49T rear).
Just take a look at the Standard Templar. Slightly shorter wheelbase (easier wheelies), and it doesn't have the adjustable suspension. Changing fork oil will help with that, and the rear shock does have preload adjustment.
I just don't want you to arbitrarily assume the Temp X is all there is in a true 20hp enduro (and what a fabulous price on the standard Templar!).
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Can you confirm if the Zongshen ZS172FMM-3A has the bottom bolt holes for the old school foot peg cross mount? I have an older Honda that uses the bar for the foot pegs.
I sent XPRO a message (they are selling engine on EB) and they haven't responded.