@@FreeRangeFévler hey there, so I have had it up to 70ish on the gravel and it was far from maxed out. I have only been riding gravel and trails so I'm not certain what it's top speed would be on the highway. I know another owner has had his to 75, but I'm not sure what the terrain and circumstances were.

@Lowspeedtraildad I'm sold. Buying one

@ right on! Join Chinariders.net if you haven't yet. There's a lot of info on there from other owners. There are some minor assembly quirks, but we will help you if you need it. 🤙

In my opinion, yes! So far I have been really enjoying this bike. Zero complaints. I know there are a few minor assembly issues that they will hopefully iron out with the next batch of bikes. That being said, I'm having as much fun on this $2800 bike as I would be on a $6000 showroom bike.

@Lowspeedtraildad I usually ride a late model 300 2stroke but have similar thoughts when riding mild dualsport loops on the Templar X. The bikes really are quite good for their price point.

@@YourbrotherOnthebus 🙂👍

@@Crunchykyle I will as soon as I can. Between work, the weather sucking, and the days where I could actually ride have been foiled due to big game hunts( which closes my riding area to all general traffic).

Has anyone plated this with insurance? Can this be driven on highway

@@Ttiger-oe5lq​​⁠mine is plated, so far I have not insured it because I've only been riding offroad. That being said, I know others have theirs played and insured aka hwy legal

I completely understand, it's a bit of a risk with a new system. I'm sure more adept riders will learn how to flash the ecu at some point with different tunes. Keep an eye on the chinariders.net forum if you don't already. There are a bunch of mechanically minded individuals who tinker and figure that stuff out. So far, it's been a positive experience for me, but I will keep posting updates.

It's a kawi klx300 clone of sorts, with higher comp, 33hp-ish. 39-44hp, you trying to kill me? You see how slow I ride 😅

@@Lowspeedtraildad oh ok thankls for the info. 33 aint bad at all :) And nooo im not trying to kill you but I think every human in the world shgould experience at least once how nice it feels when you accelerate with full power on a 40hp 2-stroke. it feels so good people used to just laugh uncontrollably when I took them for a ride and let her rip :D even compared to a inline 4 cylinder 600cc street rocket it feels so much more fun :)

:) I feel ya! The only 2-stroke I've ridden was a modded banshee. That was pretty eye opening hah. I'm sure it's even more crazy on 2 wheels. Have fun out there!

I used to have a 380 ktm mxc, damn thing was a real handful if you weren't on top of your game

@@sixes1854 Oh yeah i have ridden those big ktms, the 380 and 550 are some crazy beasts :P

Thanks! Yeah it does pull quite well. I'm happy with it. I do shift into 6th on the pavement and straights out in the gravel haha. #captainslow

@@Michael-s1b Right on. I'll keep updating on the bike. I typically avoid buying anything new without reviews, but I went ahead and took the chance on this. I wanted the extra seat height and power. So far it has been nothing but a positive experience ( aside from some minor assembly quirks).

​@@Lowspeedtraildad we now have a couple of these Zuumav/Xpro/Templar bikes in our riding group and each one has had a good experience.

The Templar X is not the same frame at all, they look similar but nothing will interchange between the two bikes(frame wise).

@@williamfoster4268 yes, after some digging the frames are different but they do appear to use the same suspension. My understanding is the new frame is a bit stiffer.

@@TDewl haha I actually almost bought a templar! Being a big guy I figured I should go for the extra seat height and power. I look forward to seeing some videos of more experienced riders actually putting this bike to the test.

@@Lowspeedtraildad Agreed, I would love to see a pro hop on one and see what it would do.

@@its_jawsh6145 it should fit you well! No complaints in the power department. I'm at the 100Mi mark on my odo. So far it's been a great bike. I will be recording some longer videos when we get a nicer day

@ awesome thank you!

6'6 287lbs love these bikes

@ for sure! They punch way above the price tag

@@SuburbanRedneck69 At this point in my life I'm a low speed trail dad and not a wheelie guy haha, but it does feel like it has plenty of power to pop up in 2nd and maybe 3rd. I had a csc tt250 before and the power difference is significant. (Granted I believe those are technically 230cc engines)

@ good to know. I also may buy it for commuting, my 250 (which is actually a 223cc) struggles on the highway. But being 160lbs I assume this bike will handle 75mph relatively easily

I will say it.shold do a wheelie pretty easy seing as it has more.power to the rear wheel than any other 300 or 250 has to the crank

@@TDewl I've got a dji camera that will be here this week, so I'll get some better footage soon!

@@donengberg850 so far it has been an awesome bike. It's essentially a ktm frame with a kawasaki engine. I've put about 100mi on it riding gravel and trails. Has plenty of power. There is still a slight hesitation with power sometimes, but I need to change the stock plug and see if that fixes it. It's There are a few minor irritations with aligning the plastic when assembling. Overall it's a crazy good value at 2800$. Definitely join Chinariders.net if you haven't already. Some guys have had minor issues with their bikes and have documented fixes.

I have the Templar X 250. I've never gone on the freeway, just city and open desert, and 60mph is fine for me as my maximum comfort level on the street. At 5'8", I can very nearly flat foot it in my garage, but maneuvering on un-level ground makes it feel quite tall. I think the Paladin would go over my limit, if that perspective helps you at all.

@@Trellmighty223 I've ridden nothing but gravel and trails with my kiddo. So no top speed runs for me. Another member on the Chinariders.net forum said he hit 75. I don't know if that was top speed or not

@@tonyh148 yeah it will actually cruise 70 easily

@ nice

​@@tonyh148they're junk. I bought one. Low compression. Spend the money on a used Japanese bike and don't waste your time carbonated junk haha

@@billybrowning8030 I'm not a liar. However, I notice you say you previously owned this bike. I found some discrepancies in your comment. This is not a "carbonated" bike. It's EFI. It has 11:5:1 compression and is essentially a klx300 clone. I have enjoyed every bit of time on this so far. Sorry your carbonated bike let you down. Not all Chinese bikes are created equally.

@ I’ve had a bunch of Chinese stuff and they’ve all been good. Not good for someone that can’t adjust valves or tune a carburetor though

Right on! If you haven't already, join the chindariders.net forum. There are a few assembly quirks to be aware of. As far as the ecu, you should ask the forum. They will definitely be able to help.

I had some jeans on today and the heat actually wasn't bad, but I was staying in motion. That being said, I do have some titanium wrap, and a heat shield I'm going to put on. I could see how it would be an issue in stop and go. Sweet thanks! I'm going to check out that seat concepts wider seat.

Please post the link to the seat concepts

@@CjhEjdl I live in a humid area, exhaust wrap is not something I will do. I put a stainless steel heat shield over it but in the future I will modify the exhaust to remove it.

I think I'm actually going to leave the exhaust as-is. I may put a heat shield on it to prevent accidentally melting my leg on the cat, but the heat hasn't been an issue at all.

I'm waiting for the paperwork, but here in Tennessee I have registered a similar bike with no issue. I'll post back though once I get it registered though.

I got it registered/plated here in TN. Initially the county clerk wouldn't let me plate it because the MCO said "offroad motorcycle" on it. However, I called powersportsmax ( where I purchased it) and they sent an MCO that just said motorcycle. If you plan on registering this bike I would suggest asking for that on the MCO when you order it.

Posted one. It's just a short clip with a 6'1 person sitting on it with stock suspension settings

So far, I'm loving the bike. Some minor annoyances with getting the plastics lined up, but it seems like an insane value. I'll keep the updates rolling as I ride it more.

​@@Lowspeedtraildadwhat is top road speed

@ it will do 75mph

Wow! My '12 is at 105k currently I plan on keeping it til the wheels fall off, I change my oil every 5k, I love it because it's fun to drive a 6 speed manual 😎😎

😯 nice !

503k miles! 👍

That’s awesome man I just picked up a 2010 Tacoma with 70,000 on it and I love it!

What brand engine oil you use and how often you change?

My dads Tacoma just rolled 150k bought it brand new in 2007 good to know there’s plenty of life left

igitwams as far as routine oil changes ect I'm not sure. For other repairs maybe like 500 or so.