Just ordered a Bashan Brozz 250

dubbya1986 · 03-13-2017, 05:55 PM

Hey everyone, I've been checking out this forum and doing a lot of research over the last month on Chinese bikes and finally decided to pull the trigger.

I ordered this from Superior Powersports for $1600 shipped.

https://www.superiorpowersports.com/...50db-brozz.htm

There's a guy on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7H...JULog5w/videos

who has ordered several machines from these guys and spoke pretty highly of them and he has been nice enough to post several good videos talking about the Brozz which helped me decide to take the plunge. I should have it in about 10 days or so. He got his MSO paperwork a week after getting the bike delivered which is pretty fast compared to other places I've read. Can't wait to get it together and start riding!

Merlin · 03-13-2017, 07:53 PM

Hi glad you joined us. I think the Brozz is the best bike in its class. I bet you love it.

Marduk · 03-13-2017, 08:40 PM

dubbya1986, I'm excited to hear about your purchase. I'm in a spot similar to the one you've been in, researching for about a month. What made you choose the Brozz over other CBs? I'm looking at it for the drum rear instead of the disc brake, simply for ground clearance. (I don't have enough experience to get into a reliability debate on this kind of part.) I also like the USD forks and digital speedometer.

I'm this [|||||||||-] close to ordering one.

Merlin, what makes you say it's the best in class? I see you are a Bashan owner yourself.

dubbya1986 · 03-13-2017, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Marduk

dubbya1986, I'm excited to hear about your purchase. I'm in a spot similar to the one you've been in, researching for about a month. What made you choose the Brozz over other CBs? I'm looking at it for the drum rear instead of the disc brake, simply for ground clearance. (I don't have enough experience to get into a reliability debate on this kind of part.) I also like the USD forks and digital speedometer.

I'm this [|||||||||-] close to ordering one.

I really like the looks of it first of all. The fit and finish look really nice from the videos/photos I've saw. The stock gearing is more suited for highway riding, the gauge cluster offers all the features I could ever want, the tires are more balanced for on road use, 49 state legal to register, the luggage rack, helmet lock, counter balanced engine for smooth upper rpm operation, japanese carb, has an alarm/remote start, I believe a good quality battery, and I think the chain/sprockets are supposed to be decent out of the box. Also the video of the guy who assembled his on youtube said his Brozz was the only bike out 4 that didn't have to have the carb messed with out of the box. He is supposed to be putting up riding videos soon from this past weekend after he got it registered.

Merlin · 03-13-2017, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Marduk

dubbya1986, I'm excited to hear about your purchase. I'm in a spot similar to the one you've been in, researching for about a month. What made you choose the Brozz over other CBs? I'm looking at it for the drum rear instead of the disc brake, simply for ground clearance. (I don't have enough experience to get into a reliability debate on this kind of part.) I also like the USD forks and digital speedometer.

I'm this [|||||||||-] close to ordering one.

Merlin, what makes you say it's the best in class? I see you are a Bashan owner yourself.

It has the best of all the other Bshan's with out the rear disk. I dont go for that rear brake cylinder sticking down so low. Ive heard that the 2017 model comes with 18"/21" wheels. Not sure about that.

sshevie · 03-13-2017, 09:27 PM

Grata on ordering your brozz. Jeesh Bashan is getting a lot of love this month.

hertz9753 · 03-14-2017, 01:55 AM

That bike does have an over the top rod rear drum brake and the chain adjustment is enclosed so you don't wreck anything on the rear while riding when you go for the triple on the trail and come up short just like Andrew.

culcune · 03-14-2017, 08:30 AM

My friend Alan Tang (the guy from Excalibur with the crappy website but impeccable customer service that I tell everyone to at least call first for the Brozz/Shark) was at Kandi USA (the distributor for the Shark/Brozz) a few months ago, and he saw one of these being assembled there; he said he thought they had a better fit and finish than what he used to distribute, the TMEC 200. Since then, we have had a few first hand accounts confirm the quality. Heck, a couple years ago, when the Storm 250 bikes were selling like hotcakes, you could almost 'feel' the ear to ear grins those guys had (you can still find relatively recent videos and they are still grinning); currently it is the Hawk selling like hotcakes, but those need some work (carb/sprocket) whereas these are seemingly 'perfect' from new. If I had the cash, I would be ordering one from Alan.

mjs91882 · 03-16-2017, 02:36 AM

CSC Tt250 or the Bashan Brozz 250? What do you think is a better buy?

chuck · 03-16-2017, 06:02 AM

tt250 hands down but more expensive.

culcune · 03-16-2017, 08:58 AM

TT is a great bike, but quite expensive. The Brozz is VERY high quality, so is also a great bike. But, it does have its quirks--19"/17" wheels and drum brakes are the only two, so if you can live with that, you are good to go.

The Brozz comes with street sprockets--17 tooth up front and 46 rear (it might be 47?), so is better suited to street riding. Not to mention--the rack (there is one available on the TT as an accessory) which I find very useful as far as commuting on an enduro goes.

If I end up moving to California, I would have to buy the TT since it is one of two street legal Chinese enduros for California (making it one of the few 50 state legal bikes), whereas the Brozz is street legal in 49 states (Californians need not apply).

There are a few Brozz members in New York state if you research here (SANY is one of them), so you might have people nearby you to ride with and compare notes.

CSC does back up its products very well.

When all is said and done, you will save about $600 with the Brozz, not an insignificant amount of money!

mjs91882 · 03-18-2017, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by culcune

TT is a great bike, but quite expensive. The Brozz is VERY high quality, so is also a great bike. But, it does have its quirks--19"/17" wheels and drum brakes are the only two, so if you can live with that, you are good to go.

The Brozz comes with street sprockets--17 tooth up front and 46 rear (it might be 47?), so is better suited to street riding. Not to mention--the rack (there is one available on the TT as an accessory) which I find very useful as far as commuting on an enduro goes.

If I end up moving to California, I would have to buy the TT since it is one of two street legal Chinese enduros for California (making it one of the few 50 state legal bikes), whereas the Brozz is street legal in 49 states (Californians need not apply).

There are a few Brozz members in New York state if you research here (SANY is one of them), so you might have people nearby you to ride with and compare notes.

CSC does back up its products very well.

When all is said and done, you will save about $600 with the Brozz, not an insignificant amount of money!

Thank you for your input. I would like to use the Brozz for more off road riding. Would my best bet be to just change the sprockets? I can save over $1000 getting the Brozz I see because of free shipping and not all the fees from CTS.

goat67 · 03-18-2017, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mjs91882

Thank you for your input. I would like to use the Brozz for more off road riding. Would my best bet be to just change the sprockets? I can save over $1000 getting the Brozz I see because of free shipping and not all the fees from CTS.

The Brozz also has the on/off road tires on smaller rims this is more for the street. So you may also want to count on swapping the wheels for a knobby set.

dubbya1986 · 03-16-2017, 02:56 PM

Got my tracking numbers today. The bike shipped out yesterday. Hoping to have by next Friday!

2LZ · 03-16-2017, 04:46 PM

This is great! There's been a TON of new bikes ordered here lately! Pics!!!!

03-13-2017, 05:55 PM	#1
dubbya1986 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 86	Just ordered a Bashan Brozz 250 Hey everyone, I've been checking out this forum and doing a lot of research over the last month on Chinese bikes and finally decided to pull the trigger. I ordered this from Superior Powersports for $1600 shipped. https://www.superiorpowersports.com/...50db-brozz.htm There's a guy on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7H...JULog5w/videos who has ordered several machines from these guys and spoke pretty highly of them and he has been nice enough to post several good videos talking about the Brozz which helped me decide to take the plunge. I should have it in about 10 days or so. He got his MSO paperwork a week after getting the bike delivered which is pretty fast compared to other places I've read. Can't wait to get it together and start riding!
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03-13-2017, 07:53 PM	#2
Merlin Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,107	Hi glad you joined us. I think the Brozz is the best bike in its class. I bet you love it. __________________ Bashan Blaze Mods: Alloy Rim's, Muffler, Mukuni VM26 Carb, Foam Filter, Tachometer, Volt Meter,LED Headlight, LED Blinkers
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03-13-2017, 08:40 PM	#3
Marduk Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 4	On the fence... Leaning over the fence. dubbya1986, I'm excited to hear about your purchase. I'm in a spot similar to the one you've been in, researching for about a month. What made you choose the Brozz over other CBs? I'm looking at it for the drum rear instead of the disc brake, simply for ground clearance. (I don't have enough experience to get into a reliability debate on this kind of part.) I also like the USD forks and digital speedometer. I'm this [\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|-] close to ordering one. Merlin, what makes you say it's the best in class? I see you are a Bashan owner yourself.
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03-14-2017, 01:55 AM	#7
hertz9753 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 868	That bike does have an over the top rod rear drum brake and the chain adjustment is enclosed so you don't wreck anything on the rear while riding when you go for the triple on the trail and come up short just like Andrew. __________________ 2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.
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03-14-2017, 08:30 AM	#8
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,055	My friend Alan Tang (the guy from Excalibur with the crappy website but impeccable customer service that I tell everyone to at least call first for the Brozz/Shark) was at Kandi USA (the distributor for the Shark/Brozz) a few months ago, and he saw one of these being assembled there; he said he thought they had a better fit and finish than what he used to distribute, the TMEC 200. Since then, we have had a few first hand accounts confirm the quality. Heck, a couple years ago, when the Storm 250 bikes were selling like hotcakes, you could almost 'feel' the ear to ear grins those guys had (you can still find relatively recent videos and they are still grinning); currently it is the Hawk selling like hotcakes, but those need some work (carb/sprocket) whereas these are seemingly 'perfect' from new. If I had the cash, I would be ordering one from Alan. __________________ "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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03-13-2017, 09:27 PM	#6
sshevie Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 118	Grata on ordering your brozz. Jeesh Bashan is getting a lot of love this month.
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03-16-2017, 02:36 AM	#9
mjs91882 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lake George Ny Posts: 249	CSC Tt250 or the Bashan Brozz 250? What do you think is a better buy?
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03-16-2017, 06:02 AM	#10
chuck Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 436	tt250 hands down but more expensive.
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03-16-2017, 08:58 AM	#11
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,055	TT is a great bike, but quite expensive. The Brozz is VERY high quality, so is also a great bike. But, it does have its quirks--19"/17" wheels and drum brakes are the only two, so if you can live with that, you are good to go. The Brozz comes with street sprockets--17 tooth up front and 46 rear (it might be 47?), so is better suited to street riding. Not to mention--the rack (there is one available on the TT as an accessory) which I find very useful as far as commuting on an enduro goes. If I end up moving to California, I would have to buy the TT since it is one of two street legal Chinese enduros for California (making it one of the few 50 state legal bikes), whereas the Brozz is street legal in 49 states (Californians need not apply). There are a few Brozz members in New York state if you research here (SANY is one of them), so you might have people nearby you to ride with and compare notes. CSC does back up its products very well. When all is said and done, you will save about $600 with the Brozz, not an insignificant amount of money! __________________ "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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03-16-2017, 02:56 PM	#14
dubbya1986 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 86	Got my tracking numbers today. The bike shipped out yesterday. Hoping to have by next Friday!
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03-16-2017, 04:46 PM	#15
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	This is great! There's been a TON of new bikes ordered here lately! Pics!!!! __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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