Bashan motomax, Apollo db36, or csc TT250 super Moto?

Landrider · 01-06-2020, 11:59 PM

Thinking of getting a Chinese bike for commuting around a Texas city with the occasional option of going off-road for dirt roads and back roads.. I’m a fairly new rider looking for a more reliable and comfortable of the three listed. I’ve done some research but haven’t seen much talk about how these ones compare to one another. Bashan and the Apollo are appealing but there seems to be more parts and information for the csctt250? I’m undecided between the three and I need some convincing.

culcune · 01-07-2020, 12:25 AM

I would go with the Apollo for the off-road part of why you want a bike. If strictly street, the other two would be perfect bike choices, and would make the decision far, far more difficult. Motocheez on youtube has the Apollo and showed that while it is not a great dirt bike, but based on what he was trying to ride it in he did show it was an ok dirt bike; my guess is the other two would not have made it in the light off-road stuff he was riding the Apollo in. For what you mentioned, however, the Apollo would be fine and again, better than the other two.

Landrider · 01-07-2020, 12:55 AM

Yes I’ve seen his videos on the Apollo it seems to be the nicer looking one to me as well with a little bit lower seat height. I’ve been leaning more towards that one. Is there any upgrades I can get for it as far as seats? It does seem quite uncomfortable.

NzBrakelathes · 01-07-2020, 01:10 AM

I wouldn’t spend all that money to convert the TT to motard
All of these bikes lack some off road ability n best to buy something that’s suited to what you do most of, n suffer the minor off road lackings when you do as you won’t even know as you have nothing else to compare too.
Seeing no experience you’ll be happy or unhappy enough with what ever you choose.

franque · 01-07-2020, 02:47 AM

Also, it depends on what city in Texas. If it's a big one, like DFW or Houston, these bikes simply aren't big enough for the highways, so you'll have to stick to the regular roads.

01-06-2020, 11:59 PM	#1
Landrider Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 2	Bashan motomax, Apollo db36, or csc TT250 super Moto? Thinking of getting a Chinese bike for commuting around a Texas city with the occasional option of going off-road for dirt roads and back roads.. I’m a fairly new rider looking for a more reliable and comfortable of the three listed. I’ve done some research but haven’t seen much talk about how these ones compare to one another. Bashan and the Apollo are appealing but there seems to be more parts and information for the csctt250? I’m undecided between the three and I need some convincing.
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01-07-2020, 12:25 AM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I would go with the Apollo for the off-road part of why you want a bike. If strictly street, the other two would be perfect bike choices, and would make the decision far, far more difficult. Motocheez on youtube has the Apollo and showed that while it is not a great dirt bike, but based on what he was trying to ride it in he did show it was an ok dirt bike; my guess is the other two would not have made it in the light off-road stuff he was riding the Apollo in. For what you mentioned, however, the Apollo would be fine and again, better than the other two. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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01-07-2020, 12:55 AM	#3
Landrider Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 2	Yes I’ve seen his videos on the Apollo it seems to be the nicer looking one to me as well with a little bit lower seat height. I’ve been leaning more towards that one. Is there any upgrades I can get for it as far as seats? It does seem quite uncomfortable.
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01-07-2020, 01:10 AM	#4
NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	I wouldn’t spend all that money to convert the TT to motard All of these bikes lack some off road ability n best to buy something that’s suited to what you do most of, n suffer the minor off road lackings when you do as you won’t even know as you have nothing else to compare too. Seeing no experience you’ll be happy or unhappy enough with what ever you choose.
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01-07-2020, 02:47 AM	#5
franque Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Marseille, France -> Conakry, Guinea Posts: 1,481	Also, it depends on what city in Texas. If it's a big one, like DFW or Houston, these bikes simply aren't big enough for the highways, so you'll have to stick to the regular roads.
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