2020 Venom X22 | First Ride

[@kenkencoenterprisesllc4887]

Thanks for being open minded enough to demonstrate what might seem like a toy to an experienced rider. It means a lot as a person who's thinking of taking up biking it gives me a way to feel confident that there's somethin out there I could possibly get started on. So thanks!

[@isisthompson2638]

Yes!!

[@Austin-kl2lq]

Well said

[@TheJb123176]

👍 agreed

[@bizzyg5751]

They used to be $1200, and they require a lot of maintenance. I used to do it for my cousin. I mean a lot. But I loved it. The most practical advice I gave him was give a once over after every ride, and a full inspection after every hard ride. When he moved and had to do it himself, he sold it after two months and called it junk. Smh. But I got eighty a few times.

[@robertgoodwin5393]

I live in Hawaii, 55 is about as fast as you're ever gonna go. My 1997 Honda 750 Magna is a great piece of iron, but way over kill, and has just become too much, too heavy, for this little 150 #, 74 YO geezer! I looked at electric bikes, and they want 5-10,000$ dollars for these things, and they don't make any noise! Now, I still feel the NEED FOR SPEED!, but 130 mph is a little much for me anymore! If I fall off, I will explode into dust! To put things in perspective, a Boss Hoss 501 at 180 mph was thrilling! However, I'm gonna watch what these dudes do with this thing, and keep it in mind. Wanna buy a well kept 1997 Honda 750 Magna with 25,000 actual miles? And! Shits and Giggles to you! Dr. Bob

[@kreepinonya]

I got a Venom X20 (Grom Clone) and I have a blast on it. Great company to work with. Their CS and tech support is on point.

[@chaseontwowheels]

Really? That's great to know man. Thanks for the added info!

[@kreepinonya]

Yea, they reach out to me within an hr via email and phone call and have even walked me through a couple issues I had and just recently sent me a free battery as the one that came with the bike went bad quickly. Bike runs great now with their help. I doubt you’ll need them for tech support thou as you and your crew know what you’re doing with fixing bikes and what not. Keep up the great vids and stay safe riding!

[@motivationperseverance3077]

Do not buy from Venom I payed $2200 I paid to have it put together and tested . It came all beat up all scratched up mirrors were missing and it came non-running. They totally refuse to do a return . Even if I was willing to take the Loss they told me I would have to pay $500 for the return . I said fine I'd rather be out $500 in $2,200 . They refuse to take it back and they made me work on it every single day we're only taking it back as last resort every day I was on the phone with the mechanic he was making me do all sorts of stuff to it taking this apart taking that apart putting it back together putting extra parts on they kept sending me it was a total nightmare I was totally exhausted after working on the thing a whole bunch of different days in a row and it still didn't even run . They won't give you your money back they won't let you ship it back for return even if you're out $500 and you want the rest of it so if they send you a faulty product that is damaged which mine sure was it was totally like a piece of junk and I never did get it running you're just out the whole thing. I'm also mechanically inclined and I was forced to work on this thing the temp to get running a new motorcycle that was supposed to be running in the first place what if someone purchased it that's not mechanically inclined and they pay for it to be put together and tested and it comes not running and now they're going to force you to work on the motorcycle will they force me to work on the motorcycle for entire week until I finally got mad and gave up . I even told them I'd appreciate a return I don't care if I lose $500 or whatever it is I don't want to work on it anymore I want to running motorcycle but I never got anywhere with them. Be aware not to purchase anything from this company if it comes defective you're screwed they won't take it back even if you pay the shipping !!!!!!

[@tfenact]

@@motivationperseverance3077 Dude i have to agree with you I bought a venom bike and it has had so many problems My carburetor burnt and melted together my throttle went super loose on me + the quality of the bike i got was horrible just simple turns were hard without my bikes foot pedals scraping against the ground 🤦‍♂️

[@mintysquinty2989]

@@tfenact my buddy bought the x22 and went through 3 transmissions before he just tossed the bike. Didn't even get 600 miles on 3 transmissions lmao

[@jasonjulian1]

For the vibration... There's usually 4 threaded holes on the bottom of the engine case ; fabricate up a third engine mount to attach there and much of the vibration goes away.

[@stevenfisher8414]

Yes You're Correct I Used A set Of Heavy Duty Rubber Washers To Separate The Engine Off The Frame Reducing The Vibrations By 80%

[@runninlow9609]

Please keep it and do the performance mods that venom sell for it

[@coachkyle89]

You can swap a daytona or zs190 easy for mega power

[@oblivionslade2850]

Yes i agree it would be bad ass to see chase do it

[@MercilessToken]

Jus reached 300 miles, no problem yet. Lotta fun

[@danielherrera9729]

I started on a 2011 Honda CBR 250R, upgraded to a 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650, upgraded to a 2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R and have owned 2 of these OG X22's. All that to say, if people treat these little motorcycles for what they are they would have a blast riding and maintaining them. They require a lot of love and care but in my experience that's what made me like them so much! My only tip would be to replace all the parts that have to do with operating the bike: grips, levers, rear sets, throttle and clutch cables, and the stock carb to nibbi or similar performance carb.

[@gilles3080]

I used to watch this channel religiously and I thank you for sowing the seed that got me interested in motorbikes in general!!

[@ItsRebel98]

Hey Chase! Just wanted to let you know that I own a Venom x22 GT 125cc myself. Its a 2018 model but I got it a year ago. It was my first starter bike. I wanted to give you my advice on the bike. Venom Motorsport also has a KZbin Channel for Maintenance on the Bike. - I changed the oil right away since the shipping oil is not great. - Tighten all the bolts and add lock tights to them since some did fall off and did not come with. Which I replaced them with better ones. - I had to adjust the clutch cable because sometimes I could not switch gears. I was struggling on going from 1st to 2nd but no problem from going to 3rd to 4th. After tighten the clutch and going through the gears I do not have that problem anymore. - Check the fuel filter since mine came in the wrong way and I had to flip it. - You have to adjust the idle screw when you get the bike because it won't start. - The bottom half of my Carburetor came off because it has Non-tampered proof screws so I could not tighten if its loose so I replaced them with Philip head screws. I actually had to walk back home with the bike since it left me stranded but I was only 10 mins from my house. - The bike does vibrate when you first get it but I have 700 miles on mine and it goes away. At 6-7 thousand RPM it does vibrate but it goes away when going higher. You just have to break in the bike and go through the gears. - They also have very good customer service and answered all my questions about the bike and problems I had with it. Overall this is a good starter bike for me but I plan on buying something bigger next spring. One question where did you get those Bar Ends for the Handlebar? Hopefully this helps. :)

[@AnimeRick86]

Thanks for the information, it's helpful to know this.

[@dorahc_scalp_trader_4417]

Hey Rebel, can you give me a run down of how you adjusted the cable I feel like going up from 1st to Neutral and 2nd is kinda tough Which cable did you adjust and how did you do it I'm trying to do the same but I don't feel like it's making a difference and I dont want it to be too loose, Thanks

[@isisthompson2638]

Helped a lot thank you so much

[@JuanRod270]

Top speed?

[@welcome2myworld1.o89]

Honestly! It’s not a bad bike! As a truck driver! It would be nice to have this to be able to put on the back of my semi! That way I can go get groceries and etc. it’s a shame venom won’t sponsor me a bike..

[@jeffstewart7439]

If you get this bike, it just needs a little TLC. Simple to work on and care for. If you can find one used even better. People sell them for a few hundred dollars. They have A NICE aftermarket support. Get either a nibbi or mikuni performance or sports carburetor, a 16 or 17 tooth front sprocket, better exhaust, decent bolts for underneath the engine (10mm), a NGK spark plug, better oil, and tighten clutch and you are good to go. Make sure to change the oil to a better oil for break in like shell rotella 15w40, and check and make sure your wiring connections are tight and its actually a solid bike. People fail to realize that people actually ride these bikes for everyday use for years in other countries. So while we have motorcycles as luxury in the west, this same bike is someone's daily driver in the east for YEARS!

[@42crazyguy]

OC That's cool and all but I'd still get the x22r, 250cc version. You should ride that one too.

[@trucker2b]

It's worth it trust I got one

[@andwiseman]

Good call on the highway, I have a GSX-S125 that is perfectly fine on 60mph roads but it starts to get a little bit absolutely terrifying on 70mph+ roads.

[@edh1010]

To all those that are looking into riding, never get a Chinese motorcycle. I have a Chinese motorcycle and I recommend instead of buying a new Chinese motorcycle, buy a used non-Chinese motorcycle. My Chinese bike the brakes failed on me 3 times (both of them [front and back], at different times, speedometer broke 2 times. Also If don't know how to repair your bike if it brakes, good luck finding a mechanic, most refuse to work on Chinese bikes.

[@shiftcmdoh]

Please do a x22r review! I think this is defo a dealbreaker for ppl who cant afford to break the bank on their first bike for beginners

[@mackenzieharris5259]

OC: definitely worth it, I almost got a similar bike as my first, but I got an Rc390 first, love that bike, so happy when you did a review. I still think about getting a little 125cc.

[@HonedAggressor]

Here in the UK 🇬🇧 you are allowed to take anything over 49cc on the motorway, so 50cc and above is completely legal just so long as you hold a full motorcycle licence. I used to ride to work everyday on the motorway on a 125cc it was a Honda CBR 125R.

[@twotone3471]

Laws regarding motor size were made when 2 stroke motors were common, and power for a 50cc 2 stroke is similar to a 2 valve 125cc 4 stroke. Apparently the record for 50cc is 147kph (91 MPH).

[@MotoNoir]

Dialog audio is super low at first...you should slap a limiter or compressor on the dialog track to even out the audio with the music!! You know what you're doing, obviously, I just found I had to increase my volume, then lower it, several times throughout the video.

[@AnnihilationOnNation]

Do a first ride on a tw200. They have been out since the mid 80s and haven’t changed much since

[@airdreams1]

Like the fact that you're being honest and yet not bashing the bike completely. I've seen other KZbinrs bashing the bike because it's not the same quality is a Yamaha Honda or Suzuki and I fully get that it is not one of those. 20 years ago I rode my Yamaha ysr50 down the freeway between Portland and Tualatin. The cops hit me at 72 miles an hour. I was fully tucked down with my tin touching the triple. Mind you this is a 50cc 2 stroke that's smaller than a Grom back then there wasn't a definitive law that said I could not be on the freeway. Nowadays Most states require minimum 200 CC's

[@justinsuydamjs]

Finally a legit video for this. I’ve had a few of the x18s years ago for fun. Watching this I’m realizing you’re local to me.

[@collideballer]

Would you recommend this as a first bike for a learner??

[@joshuaurbany6468]

I traded my gsxr600 for a cbr300r and NGL, I've had much more fun on the road on the 300.

[@jamellionaire12]

Yeah those are fun

[@gmanlimitedanderson-0drisc211]

Yeah I look my 250 I use it much more than my 650👍

[@joshuaurbany6468]

@DMoney Industry Downgrade in power but upgrade in fun! Also the suspension is much better for shitty philly roads.

[@lexusrcflover9175]

God bless you man I couldn't have done it ..I was in a ninja 250 for years now have a triumph Street triple 675 r and I could not go back to the 250 after this lol maybe a ninja 400 in the future for curiosity but that's the smallest iL go.. everyone is different tho I love that ability to get to 100 mph quickly and others like the handling of bikes and Twisties and I respect that

[@joshuaurbany6468]

@@lexusrcflover9175 I'm at school in the city so I don't have the opportunity to get that fast lol. I do miss the outright speed of it tho.

[@twigster0011]

Used to have a Kymco 150 bike that went 72mph and was a solid ride for over a year as my only transportation. Paid like $1300 for it on CL and never regretted it

[@TheRiddimselecta]

Kymco scooters are awesome. I haven’t seen a lot of them on US roads

[@itsthemusiq4me73]

It's a good thing I don't plan on going faster than 50 mph on it!!! 🤣😂 I can't wait to get it 💃💃💃

[@twotone3471]

I bought the naked version of this bike, the Kymco K-Pipe 125, and yes, its a crap ton of fun. The Kymco is slower due to aerodynamics, but has the same wheels, overall size, and Lifan 125cc motor. Same vibrations too, enough so that it broke a engine mount, which on the K-Pipe were a stressed part of the frame. Still got 7,000 miles out of it in 3 years riding in 3 states. Don't know if the X22 has the same semi automatic transmission as the K-Pipe though. Mine has a clutch lever, but can shift without it, which since the motor is cloned from the 50cc Honda Cub that's how it should be, but Lifan sells the same with normal clutch 4 speed and 5 speed transmissions as well. Alibaba is full of them.

[@steve23464]

Ferrari driver: hey.. you wanna go? Chase: go where?

[@ryanthomas6613]

😂

[@nathan91217]

I have a zx6r and it's fun, but too fast to really enjoy on the road. I use it to commute on the highway to work. But riding around the city, I still take my Ninja 250. There are few things more fun than bobbing around town on a little bike.

[@AnimeRick86]

Great review man, about the bike and everything. Definitely looking forward to getting mines!

[@mr.mt-0355]

I bought a 2020 MT-03 and was wanting a grom. Think this may be my next purchase. Right in that 125CC segment. Thanks for these reviews man!

[@christopherjohnson3377]

They make a grom knock off, both gas and electric.

[@kreepinonya]

Get the Venom X20 (Grom Clone). You won’t be disappointed and plus you’ll save a lot of money. It’ll ship right to your door.

[@danny_cruiser]

dude don't buy this motorcycle, the quality is horrible, don't cheap out

[@edh1010]

don't recommend a Chinese bike, Im just going to copy and paste my other comment that I left on this video, "To all those that are looking into riding, never get a Chinese motorcycle. I have a Chinese motorcycle and I recommend instead of buying a new Chinese motorcycle, buy a used non-Chinese motorcycle. My Chinese bike the brakes failed on me 3 times (both of them [front and back], at different times, speedometer broke 2 times. Also If don't know how to repair your bike if it brakes, good luck finding a mechanic, most refuse to work on Chinese bikes."

[@rudolphjohnson4872]

Hey guys, I just wanted to thank you for your reviews of all the cheaper motorcycles that you have been getting for your reviews. I have been wanting to get a motorcycle for my commute to and from work but I’m afraid I won’t have the money or skills to ride a motorcycle that is more powerful than the ones that you review. I wish I could win a motorcycle from you or at least get one and have you show me the tricks of riding my first bike. I live in Silver Spring MD and would be honored to win one of your projects. I’m a big guy at 6’3 and 237lbs. I love you guys show!!

[@bmxprojo09]

Do an unboxing and first ride on the x22r 250cc model I'd really like to see how it stacks up to the actual ninja 250

[@predatorfang]

I really want to see you guys mod this thing for more power and see how it compares

[@the-brand]

OC: Yeah man same thoughts when I rode mine the first time; pure fun hahaha. And, I got this exactly like you said: to make sure I would like riding as much as I thought I would. I did and also immediately purchased a little bigger of a bike. Still have this one though and am super excited to see what those upgrades will do!!

[@loualba7405]

I have a boom 125 10 Chinese grom clone and when I hit 9'000 RPMs it vibrates like crazy. But it is a fun bike to ride.

[@alexgardendept5286]

How fast does the Boom go I was interested in that one myself?

[@fredmaldonado9204]

65 miles per hour is perfect in NYC because we are severely congested. We cannot go any faster than that. It’s perfect for this city. Anything faster than that would be a waste of time.

[@Michaelajacksonfilms]

The grom killer.

[@benkearney8459]

The colors fit your riding suit so well. You look like a badass 😂

[@lameduck6786]

Seems there are still real adventures on this earth for a low price 👍😉

[@hdduduyed2215]

I’m 15. Do you think this would be a great bike as a starter bike?

[@iAmAlanG21]

Great Starter

[@paradox206]

OC: If they would make a supermoto out of their dual sport (only needs wheels at this price point), then I would totally tear up my suburban streets on a 125 VenomSM.

[@ivosena1810]

OC here: I would totally get one. I spent 3k on a Chinese E-scooter (SuperSoco TC) that makes max. 50km/h and mannn that thing is funn!

[@richardstoffel6585]

Oklahoma you can ride at 13. I might get something like this for my sons first bike for around town. Limit is 300cc here, but that might be too much initially. We shall see, we have a few more years.

[@northparkanita3152]

"We are vibrating like hell and I dont give a shit" omg. too fricken funny!

[@LRBGamingYT]

I’m looking for a first bike to get to work and back, I want something fast enough to go on the highway and have a loud sound to let drivers know I’m there also looking for a automatic any names I’m on a budget for around 6k

[@MuhaloTube]

OC: Nah, I'm gonna get a well sorted used bike for 1800. It'll last longer, and probably still be worth close to 1800 when I'm done with it. This thing? not so much

[@arjun230190]

Checkout Yamaha R15 V3. It may not be available there but you got plenty of videos on KZbin. Liquid cooled, ABS, Slipper clutch,6 gears and can do a top speed 158kmph on the speedometer. Easily cruises between 100-130kmph and can comfortably ride in the higher rpms all day, revs till 11000 rpm and little to no vibrations. There's also gsxr150 which pretty much has the same performance but not available where I live as of yet.

[@twotone3471]

Judging a bike on displacement is assinine, as most laws regarding displacement were written when 2 stroke motors were common. My Yamaha XV250 is faster than a Harley Davidson Street 500. And both are slower than many Euro 125's. BUT US market riders see the 125cc class as toys for people to trash and forget. Here we can buy a Honda Fireblade after having passed just a written test, and ride it legally on the street with no experience.

[@Blottski]

There's something ironic about being on a bike cheaper than a Grom and the "affordable" volume Ferrari model rolls up next to you.

[@margaretburnham5683]

1800 for dependable transportation is a good deal

[@kennethharless9696]

Look at the x22-r it's a 250 for $2300 and a 5 speed. Now I'm wondering if I should of got the hawk dlx250 or one from venom. Awesome review as always. Looking forward for those mods, stay safe man. OC XD

[@jschutts]

FYI Just so EVERYONE knows. This company ALSO makes a 250cc Version called the X22R as well as the 125cc Version called the X22. They ALSO make other styles of bikes for sale including Cafe' and Electric Motorcycles. And SUPPOSEDLY they are also coming out with a 350 or is it a 650cc version of this bike as well...

[@sp3ak]

Anyone else have trouble hearing him talk but then the music would be blasting?

[@Matt-dd1zr]

yes, I’m almost deaf now

[@ETAFRanger]

Chase is moments away from discovering the stupid fun of riding Scooters ;)

[@jessaphillips2846]

Start with a PCX150 Chase!

[@zdog0336]

I would love to get one as my first bike

[@dandavidson9030]

They have a 250cc version on their site also. Love the videos.👍

[@Frank_Torre]

OC: Under 2k, fun to ride and doesn't look bad. I'd say it be perfect for a beginner bikes. Especially for someone who may get a little throttle happy then BAM in the hospital. This bike won't really bite you for that. Even still pure definition of riding a slow bike fast = huge shit grin.

[@deangelo7280]

Ngl I rewatched the b-roll footage over and over again. Not for the bike though, just for the 🔥 beat.

[@JohnnyXoz]

I thought you had a Murder Hornet in your helmet then I realized it was the bike 😂

[@dieselboy914]

This must make the KTM Duke 200 feel like a luxury yacht. ;)

[@moneymaster03]

It's $1999 now crazy

[@Azlehria]

I had to laugh every time you mentioned vibration, because my mirrors are _totally useless_ at any speed higher than "crowded parking lot". Honestly, I don't even notice the vibration anymore except when I'm trying to figure if that's a cop behind me or an empty lane . . .. The biggest problem I can see from your first ride is that exhaust drone. That's an immediate fail for any vehicle, to me. Do not pass GO, do not collect $1800. Easy enough to fix, I guess. I'll wait for the upgrade video. Also, looks like your clip-ons are off-kilter. Left side tucked in a little bit?

[@Dangerwiggles]

Even a Ninja250 is anemic as hell. Great for beginners, but torque has always been more fun than riding a slow bike fast. Banging through gears isn't fun, that crazy sinking feeling in your stomach when you feel acceleration (just like a roller coaster) is fun. People always say fast bikes aren't fun because to have fun you're doing illegal things, and that's completely untrue. You can blip the throttle and ALMOST power wheelie in 1st and still be going under 40mph. You don't have to stay on the throttle to feel torque, you don't have to race around to feel it. On the highway in traffic at 60 you can decelerate slowly, drop a gear or 2 and jump up + 20 mph in a split second. That shit's fun, it's not necessarily illegal, and you can do it safely.

[@thegreattraverse7818]

Anyone member the grom highway test?! So funny that yall be pushing the limits.

[@Xdog333]

The music at the start of this video is 🔥🔥🔥

[@jason620362]

Honda grom with fairing and crappy Chinese engines

[@the.communist]

And way cheaper than a grom

[@painterboy454]

Actually it's a Chinese copy of a Honda CBR125R made from 2004-2016 that was never available in the United States.

[@jboy2621]

As a motorcycle lover I must say that used bikes are the way to go for beginners. However, there is a huge market for light bikes. In fact, if we adopted cheap CVT motorcycles and adopt DCT motorcycles, we may grow our sport and start alleviating the auto market. In SF, motorcyclists are plentiful. But then I realize most of them probably from Asia who grew up on scooters and motorcycles. And the rest are Europeans who did the same. America needs to increase ridership. Not alienate new riders who are learning.

[@blackronin5578]

It's a beautiful bike just wish they had one in a 600cc class

[@elizabethwebb7463]

Yesssss I have always tried looking for one but they just don’t do it

[@brianmccann666]

600cc Chinese bikes. You have a deathwish. 😆

[@TrashedRedPanda]

They do have a 200 or 250 i think.

[@16driver16]

You cant legally copy a honda ot that size yet. 125fg and 250 have been cloned for sooo many years now. Its just a pitbike with a big frame and wheels

[@blackronin5578]

@@16driver16 or better yet I wouldn't mind a clone of the ninja zx25r it'll be nice to see a new 250 with a inline 4 engine it, I only want a bigger bike just for the sound and with a inline 4 I'll have all the power I need too.

[@mwpanda98]

125cc bikes are common in the UK, it’s cool to see them in US videos

[@oblivionslade2850]

I was convinced to get one because of this it should be here any day 😊😊

[@austinVloggs390]

Did u get it!?!

[@jamlyny]

How'd it turn out?

[@andrewbrandon19]

I can totally attest to the bit about riding a fast bike slow is no fun. My 2nd bike is a BMW S1000R and I actually wish I had gotten a 600cc-750cc bike instead.

[@vea1sven162]

HEY GREAT VIDEO BY CHANCE CAN I ASK DID THE BIKECOME ALREADY REGISTERED IF NOT DID IT COME WITH THE PAPER STUFF FOR REGISTER? THANKS LOOKS COOL

[@NevadaAirGuns]

Am I the only one who thinks style should be all the way up. This thing looks beastly... ignoring the exhaust pipe

[@briggsneal1016]

I can’t wait to see the upgrades.

[@seanvityaz]

Most of us in the uk learn on 125's and we beat the ever living piss out of these little chinese bikes, some of the best memories are made on 125's

[@treeclimbers1416]

Can I have $1800 ? I want play money… really puts thing perspective when your struggling. Good for you friend, I’m sure you deserve every bit of success you’ve found.

[@Samuel-qe9lj]

best beginner bike.... ride it for a year....

[@austinVloggs390]

How many miles do u have on the bike..

[@bryanharrison3889]

I would take that on the highway in a HEARTBEAT. It wouldn't be FAST, but I'd be all on it.

[@jameskelly7782]

Sure it's only a 125cc......it is also not as goofy looking as a trad scooter!

[@derekgharris]

I’ll say this , it’s a better option than being a “scooter geek” and for about the same money. Between this and a scooter, I would definitely do this….

[@strangeuniverse1199]

In 1976 I bought a new Honda CB125, a single cylinder 4 stroke road bike with 125cc. The speed limit on the freeways was 55 mph due to the Arab oil embargo. The bike was not freeway legal but I took it on the freeways all the time. I took a trip to Tijuana Mexico on the bike that was well over 200 miles round trip. The bike had no problem cruising at 60 mph. and it helped that I only weighed around 150 lbs. The bike was smooth, no awful vibration that is shown on this bike.

[@strangeuniverse1199]

Our president at the time Jimmy Carter urged everyone to drive 55. He said we were going to run out of fuel......well that never really happened.

[@MrMorepower71]

OC - I think I would have to go a little more money. I have a feeling finding parts in a year or two is going to be impossible and you will brake it. Nothing against the bike but to hit a price point like that you have to cut a lot of corners. Excited to see the upgrades/mods coming.

[@jmans56]

I paid 1800 for my SV650s, best bike I ever owned.

[@Wurlstaur]

Yup, rather get a 20 year old Japanese bike than anything new coming out of China.

[@emstechgirl4687]

Thank you Chase for this vid, confirms that my first bike is gonna be this beautiful Venom X22, I need this bike right now dude lol

[@trucker2b]

X22r my guy u won't regret it

[@jasonjulian1]

About $150 and you can put a 141cc big bore kit on it... A $30 high lift cam... A lot of cheap fun to be had in something like this. Especially for a newer rider or someone wanting a project.

[@twotone3471]

The Big bore kit is the last thing you would want to do. Sprocket change is far better to take out the buzziness for highway use. The bigger motor = worse vibration. If you want more power, switch to a Minuki carb.

[@jasonjulian1]

@@twotone3471 yeah I don't agree. I have the 141 bbk as does a friend of mine, if anything they're less buzzy now too. Sure a carb upgrade bumps power, by maybe 1hp. A BBK is going to do 400% better. The issue with vibration on these z50 style engines is that they are not designed to go this fast. The two bolt mounting hardware especially without rubber isolators allows so much vibration into the chassis. Adding a third lower solid mount helps immensely. A 125 or 150cc single piston engine (like a gy6) isn't more vibration prone or buzzy than a 50 or 100cc version of the same. Besides all of that, a 125 class bike really shines below 50mph.. While you can hit darn near 65 or 70 with them, it's kinda outside the design perameters to do anything outside "in town" speeds

[@twotone3471]

@@jasonjulian1 I also own a motorcycle with this engine (I think) a Kymco K-Pipe 125. And yes its a 1950's design traced back to the Honda Cub 50. Mine has no counterbalancing shaft to take the vibrations out, and it probably got inadequate lubrication above 8,000 RPM IMHO. The vibrations caused the lower motor mount to crack at around 5,000 miles due to metal fatigue. Its a serious issue with these motors and solid motor mounts. Unless your piston is lighter than the Chinese original I fail to see how a greater reciprocating mass could cause less vibration. But seeing how you have it on hand, and I don't, you have a point.

[@jasonjulian1]

@@twotone3471 I think that could be due to variations in the engines despite all being the Honda 50 clone. Mine is a Lifan manufacturered engine, if it matters. Oh and they do offer a high volume oil pump for these if you think you need more lubrication.. I think there's one hole you'll need to enlarge by a half mm or so, but allegedly they work.

[@twotone3471]

@@jasonjulian1 Yeah its the same Lifan engine, and since that they are $400 on amazon, it was the rest of the bike shaking apart that doomed the project.I was blowing fuses every 30 miles just before it quit. truly a pain in the ass, but a fun one until the end. And the old joke about needing to drag a magnet behind a Harley Davidson to collect what fell off? Yeah I get it now.

[@ProjectTrog]

Should do a review on the 2020 Honda monkey bike those are the essence of fun

[@mr.mt-0355]

Yo!!!! Just looked at their site and the KPM 200 looks dope!!!!!!

[@tevinhudson6653]

You can ride this all through Indiana 😂

[@c0c0asauce]

It would be cool to see a one make race series with this bike. 1800+tires+brakes and you are competing. Run the small tracks and go all over the country. Racing series broadcast on KZbin have been doing really good lately and would probably bring in a lot of new customers.

[@al-zamilyamatazu9771]

Please post the channel!!!!!

[@TheJb123176]

I don't know how to ride. But I was looking at a 125cc as my first.👍

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

is it just me or is the music waaaay too loud compared to the talking at the beginning

[@transformers347]

Yes, alot of his videos have this problem where the talking or anything other than the music will be 60% lower than the music.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@transformers347 its abit not on the nice side

[@oblivionslade2850]

Wish me luck I'm going to be adding this one to my collection of Chinese motorcycles. I hope it last a long time of i take care of it

[@austinVloggs390]

Do u own this bike yet? If so, how many miles?

[@motordemic]

Wow 4 gears and a 125🤓 my 125 has 5 gears and I think it needs more😂

[@hanlille1395]

I had 6 on mine😈😂

[@motordemic]

@@hanlille1395 then I'm sure you don't experience the engine vibrating the sh*t outta your soul at just 70km/hr🤣

[@hanlille1395]

@@motordemic yes, it was no vibration on my cbr, and ooo gad it was good to ride🥰

[@motordemic]

@@hanlille1395 that's a nice CBR you got!!!

[@hanlille1395]

@@motordemic thx bro👊

[@javonbrandon]

He needs to try the ghost 250cc cruiser motorcycle and compare it to the other one

[@saulgaming954]

I literally beat the ever lasting shit out of my bike an it somehow still works without a problem so venom is good if you know what you are getting so it can mentally prepare you

[@claytonwilliams9052]

When will the video with mods be up ?

[@jonathanpineda5477]

I know nothing of bikes but I’ve been wanting a bike for a while. I’m excited to order one and ride it around the city.

[@austinVloggs390]

Did u end up getting one?

[@jonathanpineda5477]

@@austinVloggs390 no I actually didn’t get a chance to get on. I went with an ebike for the mean time lol.

[@VegitoBlackityBlack]

@@jonathanpineda5477 just get a scooter like the Yamaha Xmax

[@techjunkie3916]

I just bought the 250 rts, the break fluid is leaking, and N is hard as hell to get to..kinda like the shifter gets stuck. Literally, almost broke a toe trying to shift out of first. Cycling through the gears getting a feel for it while the bike was turned off. Mannnnnn, sore toe bone for 2 days.

[@robertnussberger2028]

Hey, I wonder if this venom x22 manual transmission motorcycle take any transmission fluid. I wonder what kind. I have a feeling it shares the engine oil with the transmission compartment, since I believe the transmission and the engine are together. I even see it in the parts catalog. It's like in one piece.

[@tigernc91]

I love my x22 all so it's alots of fun to ride mine as alots of upgrades on it

[@al-zamilyamatazu9771]

Hey please reply to me either here or facebook messenger to find out your mods, swap notes, and where to find mechanics / shops.