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Hi I'm new here and wanted to show this bike thats now being sold in Sweden. The cost is around 1300 Euros. I bought one today, and will test the machine tommorow. There isn't much info out on the net for this bike, but I think the quality has improved the last year or so. ( nice forum guys)
Waiting impatiently for the report! :popcorn:
It's hard to see much from the picture. Looks like a nice frame!
Looks like an Apollo, if I am not mistaken...
Its marketed under the name Orion, and in some countries Apollo. But both use the AGB signature for model type ( at least what I'v read) and they use Zongshen's engine. ( water cooled) To date there are about 4 different names for the same machine, it just happens to be which country you live in. Same frame and engine type.
I have a nice sand pit near here with plenty of trails and jumps. I'll run around there after work and shake things out a bit. ( see what comes loose first...lol)
OK I took it easy as the engine isn't broke in yet. It starves at mid range RPM, and I'm not sure of the choke position on the carb, ( a black horisontal lever that you press down or up) but when I run with the lever in the down position it runs fine... but high RPM at idle.... and I think this is full choke....
The carb looks like a 30MM Mikuni ( not sure) but no indication as to choke position on the lever. And no hand book for referance...
I assum most of the Chinese 250s run the same carb, so maybe someone here knows a little on this subject.
On the XTR250 it's up to choke, down to open!
Thanks Felix for the confermation. I screwed around last night and came to that conclution. I ran some hours in the gravel pit, and the only thing I could find that might not hold up is the fuel lines. They are vary hard plastic, and crack easy. As for shocks, waaaay to hard, ( at least the back) its set at mid point adjustment, so I'll drop it a bit. The bike runs good, probably tops out at 65 with the ratio it has. Handling is a bit squirley due to short wheel base, but should dampen down somewhat when I adjust the shocks. All in all it feels good, and time will tell as to durability.
Found a few specs.
Engine type: Single cylinder 4 Stoke
Displacement: 250cc
Bore: 66 mm
Compression ratio: 10:01
Starter: Kick Start and Elictric Start
Transmission: 1 0 2345
Carburetor: Makuni 30mm
Engine Lubrication: 15 W 50 or SAE 40 Pressure lubrication
Chain Ratio: front 17 / 16 / 15 rear
Final Drive: Chain
Cooling: water
Clutch: Manual
Ignition: CDI
CHASSIS Frame: High chrome molly Frame MX Style
Subframe: Aluminuim
Handlebar: MX Style
Front Suspension: Upside down Adjustable Forks
Rear Suspension: Mono Shock
Suspension Travel Front / Rear: 280mm Front 260 mm Rear
Brakes, Front / Rear: Front & Rear Hydraulic disc brakes
Tires, Front / Rear: MX Tyres ,17" rear ,21" Front
Chain: Normal
Main Silencer: Stainless steel 426
Wheel Base:1380mm
Ground Clearance (unloaded):375mm
Seat Height:980mm
Fuel Capacity:5 / litres
Weight (no fuel):98kgs
Ran it for 2 hours today over hard ground and sand. The bolts that hold the brake to the front shock backed out a bit with vibration, but otherwise it ran great. Put in the air several times to see the balance, and it will nose over nicely after a jump. The chain should be looked at after a few miles, as it will loosen up some. There is no information as to break in time for the engine, but I figure 2 hundred miles or so should grind things in OK
They import that bike in Finland too, 1295€ here. It certainly looks interesting, good luck with the bike and have fun!
http://www.nettimoto.com/orion/-/864074