Is There an Aftermarket Engine for CSC TT250?

[BitcoinDood]

Originally Posted by tknj99

Out of curiosity how did you kill the engine? These are supposed to be near bulletproof in Chinese terms

Not sure. Started it up in the middle of winter, took it for a ride up and down the street and suddenly it started sounding like really bad valve clatter. Sounds like something broke or cracked inside. I put it away until spring, started it up, same sound, thought maybe exhaust leak, then just lost all power. Put in gear stalls. Then it just stopped starting. Got about 6000 miles out of the engine and I wasn't gentle with it. Checked valve lash every couple thousand miles. Not my first rodeo. Something definitely seems wrong. I love the gas mileage though, and it really is a fun bike! If I can figure out a cheap fix, I'd love to keep it around a little longer.

[enewmen]

@BitcoinDood Did you decide on an engine? I'm considering the TT250, just wondering what mpg you are getting while highway riding? Is that with the stock jet or an improved jet? I'm also interested in a new engine or big-bore if that can add a few more HP to cruise at 65mph more easily - I understand the bike isn't made for 75mph cruising. The engine is also a HOV (vs OHC), so that may make a new top-end easier.

[Hunnicutt]

Welcome to China Riders!!!
I LOVE my TT250's. I get 63 MPG out of them. Max sustained speeds are 60-65 MPH. I'm 6' 1" tall and weigh 230+ pounds with full ATGATT. My body is a sail in a tropical storm at those speeds, which probably slows me down a bit.

I swapped the stock jets with a 112 and they all purr. They are torque monsters. I'm glad I bought them. At the time (October 2020) they were the best China Bike on the market. I'm a huge cheerleader for CSC Motorcycles.

That being said, I bought them before the KPX250 came out. If I were in the market for dual sports right now, I'd buy the KPX250 hands down. Fuel injected 6 speed with plenty of low-end grunt. LOTS of other members here got them and are absolutely thrilled with their choice. Please read through this thread (it's a Sticky) and every other thread on the KPX250.

https://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=31083

https://www.venommotorsportsusa.com/...d-street-legal

Originally Posted by enewmen

@BitcoinDood Did you decide on an engine? I'm considering the TT250, just wondering what mpg you are getting while highway riding? Is that with the stock jet or an improved jet? I'm also interested in a new engine or big-bore if that can add a few more HP to cruise at 65mph more easily - I understand the bike isn't made for 75mph cruising. The engine is also a HOV (vs OHC), so that may make a new top-end easier.

[N7sithis]

Originally Posted by Hunnicutt

Welcome to China Riders!!!
I LOVE my TT250's. I get 63 MPG out of them. Max sustained speeds are 60-65 MPH. I'm 6' 1" tall and weigh 230+ pounds with full ATGATT. My body is a sail in a tropical storm at those speeds, which probably slows me down a bit.

I swapped the stock jets with a 112 and they all purr. They are torque monsters. I'm glad I bought them. At the time (October 2020) they were the best China Bike on the market. I'm a huge cheerleader for CSC Motorcycles.

That being said, I bought them before the KPX250 came out. If I were in the market for dual sports right now, I'd buy the KPX250 hands down. Fuel injected 6 speed with plenty of low-end grunt. LOTS of other members here got them and are absolutely thrilled with their choice. Please read through this thread (it's a Sticky) and every other thread on the KPX250.

https://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=31083

https://www.venommotorsportsusa.com/...d-street-legal

At that price...
2023 Honda XR150L
BASE MSRP: $2,971
Destination Charge: $200.00
Freight Surcharge: $100.00

https://powersports.honda.com/motorc...AaAgo_EALw_wcB

Although Idk if you could actually get it at that listed price lol.

[culcune]

Originally Posted by N7sithis

At that price...
2023 Honda XR150L
BASE MSRP: $2,971
Destination Charge: $200.00
Freight Surcharge: $100.00

Although Idk if you could actually get it at that listed price lol.

The temptation to get an actual Honda is a good point. But, apparently, the KPX has upgrades that the Honda does not. Not to mention the top speed of the KPX makes it suitable for freeways.

The KPX is kind of like how the SS3 aka KPMini 150 out-Groms the Grom. The SS3 does it at around $500+ less than the Grom, whereas the KPX is around the same price.

Resale is probably where the Hondas would beat the Lifans in the long-term, but the Lifan bikes are starting to 'grow' on people, so they might not take significant hits on resale later on.

[N7sithis]

Originally Posted by culcune

The temptation to get an actual Honda is a good point. But, apparently, the KPX has upgrades that the Honda does not. Not to mention the top speed of the KPX makes it suitable for freeways.

The KPX is kind of like how the SS3 aka KPMini 150 out-Groms the Grom. The SS3 does it at around $500+ less than the Grom, whereas the KPX is around the same price.

Resale is probably where the Hondas would beat the Lifans in the long-term, but the Lifan bikes are starting to 'grow' on people, so they might not take significant hits on resale later on.

I'm curious as to what these upgrades are?
From a quick google search
KPX 250 top speed stock - 80MPH
Honda XR150L top speed stock - 70MPH

Where I live the highest speed limit you will see is 65 - so either would do fine, with the honda just slightly behind. Personally, I would never take either on the highway/freeway, as I need something that can get up out of the way. (Speed limit may be 65 but everyone and their mom is doing 90)

My main reason for the honda over the KPX would be the warranty. Problems with the Honda would be Honda's problems to fix - Problems with Chinese bikes (KPX?) are typically your problems to fix.

[culcune]

Rear disc brake (debatable) is one upgrade people would prefer (we have had this argument before with dual-sports--rear disc vs. drum). The KPX has upside down forks is another. Again, debatable as to how 'necessary' they are.

Lifan does have an actual warranty, but if you aren't buying from a brick-and-mortar dealership, you will have to have the parts shipped to you.

The Honda is a good choice over any Chinese bike as far as warranty goes and resale, but one has to resign themself to having a smaller engine which may or may not matter to some people; as you indicated, this is not an issue for you.