New Rider 2023 KPR 200

Aj092013 · 10-22-2023, 04:13 PM

Good afternoon all. I'm Alfred I haven't bought my bike yet but I am planning to buy a KPR 200 soon (within a couple months), this will be my first bike. I will be using it primarily to commute 20ish miles to and from work when roads are good. Also looking to do a few upgrades to it over time. Sprocket and chain, intake and exhaust, maybe a small cargo box would be nice. I'm 33 yo from Oklahoma and a Mil vet. I will post pics as soon as I get it and keep all updated to any upgrades I do. Thank you for reading have a great day.

**JerryHawk250** · 10-22-2023, 06:53 PM

Welcome aboard.

**cheesy** · 10-22-2023, 07:46 PM

Hiya.

herbie · 10-23-2023, 07:45 AM

Hello Alfred, good choice on the KPR!! It’s my favorite bike right now, I love riding it. Congratulations on the new bike!! I think you will enjoy it, Lifan builds some good bikes!! Check out Herbies Garage on YouTube, I have several videos on the KPR. And Welcome here!!

bigdano711 · 10-23-2023, 08:40 AM

Do you have experience riding? I always recommend taking the MSF course.

https://msf-usa.org/

They provide the bike. When I took it it was 2 days classroom, 2 days on the bike. Not sure where you're located, but they have courses all over the country. Also, Harley offers a very similar course (with cooler bikes!). This course will save your life.

Welcome to the forum.

Bikenut · 10-23-2023, 10:21 AM

Welcome to the forum! Lots of good folks willing to share their knowledge here.
I have a 2021 KPR200 and it has almost 14,000 miles on it in 2 summers. Only thing I've done to it are oil changes, replace worn out tires, and a valve adjustment. Love my little thumperette.

Aj092013 · 11-19-2023, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdano711

Do you have experience riding? I always recommend taking the MSF course.

https://msf-usa.org/

They provide the bike. When I took it it was 2 days classroom, 2 days on the bike. Not sure where you're located, but they have courses all over the country. Also, Harley offers a very similar course (with cooler bikes!). This course will save your life.

Welcome to the forum.

Sorry for the late reply, have been very busy and did not get any notifications for replies. I haven't riden since I was a teen and that was dirt bikes. Yes plan on take MSF there is a place that does them about an hr away I will be going to.

Do©Hawk · 11-19-2023, 06:38 AM

Welcome aboard. I'm also a a new rider. I use my Hawk for my 6 mile round trip commute. I'm a fair weather rider, though, because of my short commute, I'll ride when the temps are lower. I acquired my Hawk in August and took the MSC in September. I'm still riding while many of my peers have put theirs away for the season.

10-22-2023, 04:13 PM	#1
Aj092013 Join Date: Oct 2023 Posts: 4	New Rider 2023 KPR 200 Good afternoon all. I'm Alfred I haven't bought my bike yet but I am planning to buy a KPR 200 soon (within a couple months), this will be my first bike. I will be using it primarily to commute 20ish miles to and from work when roads are good. Also looking to do a few upgrades to it over time. Sprocket and chain, intake and exhaust, maybe a small cargo box would be nice. I'm 33 yo from Oklahoma and a Mil vet. I will post pics as soon as I get it and keep all updated to any upgrades I do. Thank you for reading have a great day.
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10-23-2023, 07:45 AM	#4
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 864	Hello Alfred, good choice on the KPR!! It’s my favorite bike right now, I love riding it. Congratulations on the new bike!! I think you will enjoy it, Lifan builds some good bikes!! Check out Herbies Garage on YouTube, I have several videos on the KPR. And Welcome here!! __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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10-23-2023, 08:40 AM	#5
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 415	Do you have experience riding? I always recommend taking the MSF course. https://msf-usa.org/ They provide the bike. When I took it it was 2 days classroom, 2 days on the bike. Not sure where you're located, but they have courses all over the country. Also, Harley offers a very similar course (with cooler bikes!). This course will save your life. Welcome to the forum. __________________ 2023 Hawk 250 from XPRO off of Amazon MOUNTAIN MAN RC + MOTO on YouTube "If there were more bloody noses, there would be less wars." - Hagbard Celine "Someday, after mastering the waves, the winds, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love and then, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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10-23-2023, 10:21 AM	#6
Bikenut Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Near Saginaw Mich. Posts: 176	Welcome to the forum! Lots of good folks willing to share their knowledge here. I have a 2021 KPR200 and it has almost 14,000 miles on it in 2 summers. Only thing I've done to it are oil changes, replace worn out tires, and a valve adjustment. Love my little thumperette.
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11-19-2023, 06:38 AM	#8
Do©Hawk Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Western PA Posts: 188	Welcome aboard. I'm also a a new rider. I use my Hawk for my 6 mile round trip commute. I'm a fair weather rider, though, because of my short commute, I'll ride when the temps are lower. I acquired my Hawk in August and took the MSC in September. I'm still riding while many of my peers have put theirs away for the season. __________________ 2022 Hawk DLX EFI * 17T Front / 47T Rear / upgraded chain * Kenda K-760 front + rear * Banjo brake light switch * LED headlight + front turn signals * Debadged (I don't like to brag about the superior strength!) * Top speed, as equipped: 68 mph (so far)
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