Is It Any Good? Ramming The Coleman CT200U Mini Bike Through The Worst Terrain You Could Imagine

In recent years these Coleman Mini Bikes have been popping up everywhere and priced to where nearly anyone can afford one, but the question is, are they really any good?
We decided to find out by taking ours out on some local trails and leaning on it as hard as we could.
But, as it turns out the "trails" we picked were not actually trails.
We went full send anyway, and here's what happened.
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[@ddddsd20]

I think the most impressive part of this video is how you rode this mini bike through a dry rock filled creek bed and never dropped your cigarette, I love it

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

In this day and age of knowing how bad cigs are, I wish he would get past the addiction. We need Tony around and healthy as long as possible. His knowledge is immense, and I hate to think of his life cut short because of such a foul smelling and useless addiction.

[@cogitoergovexo]

That wasn't really the chill smoke and cruise trail that Tony was hoping for.

[@jamescameron6819]

​@@jenniferwhitewolf3784he is well aware. Get over yourself

[@MH-53E]

Longevity is a very relative and personal thing. There is no doubt in my mind that Tony and his wife are happy at this point and are well aware of many risks of life. Not a very nice or caring way of landing your opinion as well. I would think you are, in your special way, trying to help.

[@christopherrabaldo3377]

@@jenniferwhitewolf3784 filtered box cigarettes are bad. Bugler tobacco is healthy. No chemicals, all natural. I feel great since I switched. Tony knows what he is doing. Keep rolling Bugler, keep on smoking.

[@keeponpainting9465]

That cigarette. He's a living legend.

[@yeehaw3792]

Not if he keeps smoking them.

[@superpossum78]

He can do the same thing with a beer guaranteed

[@P.R.Shriram]

I vote for at least one UTG offroad episode a month!

[@cavedave1922]

Maybe dry pavement

[@natevanlandingham1945]

He was supposed to to that rock crawler jeep off road with that couple and go off roading in some videos. Another thing that never panned out that we were told .

[@Richardzmaxdragway]

Watching an Uncle Tony's video is like reading a vintage super stock or car Craft magazine from the late 70s or 80s. They would test and print just about any kind of vehicle. I remember reading about cool cars and Hot rods and then there'd be an advertisement or an article for a motorcycle or a boat or something like that. Those were good times

[@samuelsfarm]

Wow what a rough trail ride. The cameras image stabilizer was working just as hard as the disks in your spine were. I think I may need some pain cream after watching that rough ride myself. Kudos to you for surviving that trail on that bike with no safety gear. You certainly earned your KZbin bucks today. Thanks for that brave attempt to demonstrate that fun little bike.

[@Tomcat71]

get bent safety sally .

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

the suspension models arent to terribly rough but those 200 u's hit a small bump and your literally getting bounced off the seat

[@fortyshooter1]

I have the Coleman BT200 bike it has the larger tube frame and same engine. I added the TC a header pipe and modified carb. Runs really well on the trails with the convertor as you can modulate the power easier at low speeds. Caught it on a one day sale for 450 bucks plus the truck freight.

[@bobbyb4869]

I bought two of these and the camouflage version with the larger tires. These are a riot on the fresh start. It lit off on the second pull. Incredible! My son and I went and drove these things for a while and we were smiling and laughing our butts off the whole time. Thank you🤙

[@TAVOAu]

We used to actually race their ancestors, Deltek, Deckson and other brands, built in very much the same design. Yeah, there was an actual racing class, back in the On Any Sunday days. Most were 125/160cc Briggs, or Kirby

[@DakarRaider]

The sound of my childhood...between these minibikes and home-made go-karts, I know this sound well.

[@hobbyhermit66]

A bladder buster. I remember riding rigid vehicles way back when. I'd find myself looking for a suitable tree or bushes about every 20 minutes. I remember some of the old B&S powered mini bikes that had the seat hinged at the front, with a pair of springs at the rear to provide some cushion.

[@mcmillan1963]

More reasons we love UT. Riding an OS mini bike,no helmet and a lit heater. It brings back my humble beginnings and the reason I became a mechanic, was learning to keep my mini bike running. My kidneys are hurting all the way up here in Indiana after watching this. Be sure to look in your boot for a kidney when you get home.

[@geraldscott4302]

Back in 1971, at age 12, I worked all summer in the fields, and bought a slightly used JC Penny mini bike. It looked a lot like that one, but was red, and had a Briggs & Stratton side valve engine. You just can't beat those old Briggs side valve engines. They have a windvane governor on them, controlled by the air from the fins on the flywheel. I quickly learned how to defeat that. It still only had a top speed of around 30 mph at full throttle, but it had gobs of torque at low rpms. It didn't really have any brakes. It had a flat steel plate mounted on a pivot bolt and connected to a pedal. Stepping on the pedal forced the plate against the rear tire tread. Dragging your feet on the ground would slow you down faster. I rode it all over the farm I lived on, and miles out into the AZ desert. I was stranded a couple of times by flat tires. No cell phones back then. Bikes like that are now completely worthless in AZ, except on private property. In order to ride a bike on public property, it has to have a VIN, a title, an OHV plate, and insurance. I now have a Yamaha XT225 dual sport bike that is street legal, and doesn't have to be hauled to a place to ride it off road. But at 64, I'm getting a bit too old to ride off road much longer. I'm not even sure I could fix a flat tire by myself out in the middle of nowhere anymore.

[@crypticreality8484]

Cool memories. What part of AZ r u from? I grew up between Casa Grande and Tucson. Born in Phoenix. I have an XT250. It's a great machine so far as well

[@geraldscott4302]

@@crypticreality8484 Queen Creek. Now live in Chandler.

[@Jim-ic2of]

I'm glad you're still that goofy kid , fascinated vy the Magic of the rainbow (internal combustion) enough to take it apart figure out how it works put it back together and love it even more . 😂😊

[@WhiteTrashMotorsports]

I have always had 125 2 strokes and 300cc + 4 wheelers. I picked up a moto 80 based on the coleman 100 platform it isn't fast, but it is fun. The bike also saves a lot of time and walking at the dragstrip.

[@bertamusprime618]

Dude mini-bikes are awesome. My kids and I went to a mini-bike show last month and picked up a project mini-bike for 200 bones. My Oldest (9) took the old engine out with a little help with the heavy lifting and put a new predator in the bike. The beautiful part of the project was the chain did not like up quite right and we had to order parts which taught him a valuable lesson in patience. Every time he thought he was going to be done and get to ride it he would hit another hurdle delaying his first ride on the machine. Keep up the good work Tony and always remember riding two wheels will keep you young.

[@morgenhoop]

On mine, The front seat I put in a door hinge, the rear part of the seat I welded 2 valve springs. Since then, my back approves. 👍

[@watchingitallhere]

Great advice.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

Mine has a springed front fork, not a coleman. Clutch with steel shoes. Same engine (largest to fit frame), governor is disabled completely. Someone stole the pit bike I had at age 12, sold my Honda 50 when I wasn't looking, so I bought this thing because I grew up with one.

[@Don.E.63]

Oh man i couldn't help but laugh my ass off! That was one rough road for any bike much less a no suspention mini bike. but i gotta hand it to you, your a champ for finishing the video, way to go brother!

[@sbfguy7793]

I haven't watched the video yet, but Coleman has front forks with suspension which turns it into a completely different machine.

[@TylerSnyder305]

I've had a BT200x for about 2 years now and it's been great. The BT ( big tube ) is heavier and probably a little less efficient, but they ride great because of the front suspension. Very reliable engines. I ordered 2 for about $600 each, and added the rear rack to them. The only modification I did was trim off the end of the govoner limiting screw to get the full 21mph out of them. Apparently they used to be adjustable, but these days they tack weld the screw. I was just working on mine today to fix the squeaking break. I'm thinking I may start adding a few upgrades here and there,but I'm only looking for a little more efficiency because it's all loose rocks ( dried up creek bed) where I ride and I generally stick to about 10mph. Just an FYI, everybody has told me that if you're going to bypass the govoner you have to be very careful or just replace the flywheel because they can basically explode if ran at full speed for extended periods. I don't know if it's true, but I'll follow random internet advice in Avoidance of danger long before doing something that could be dangerous.

[@cayminlast]

You did pretty good considering the rough trail and no suspension, with some of the available 'after-market' goodies they can be made into an awesome little trail machine. Thanks

[@kurtzimmerman1637]

my back hurts just watching you Tony! you'll be sore tomorrow!

[@Z_732]

I miss my mini bike days badly. Good vid UT

[@tonymaglio9376]

Taught my kid and my nephews how to ride on those. Great fun.

[@Z_732]

Break it UT! Get after it! Those things are tough. Get the pegs back where a feller can stand on them. And send it.. my challenge to you is to break it trail riding. Im super jealous you get to ride that thing.

[@mrcomenttoe2009]

Thanks for bringing the video down to Basics man reminds us when we first started working on stuff minibikes yay

[@DarrenShaw-ev5tb]

My back hurts just watching this ! Lol

[@roberthill2219]

The greatest motorcycle road test of all time. Only no motorcycle and no road. The official UTG 'helmet' and cigarette seal the deal. Now let's see a part 2. I know you have some nitro powered mini bike experience....

[@kenleppek]

At first when I saw the thumbnail I thought maybe the Jeep finally blew up and the torture test was having to ride the boonie bike home😂

[@musclecarmitch908]

I'm impressed! That thing did well for such a gnarly trail!👍

[@BigBeavrSlayer]

Ya with rocks like that I'm taking my xr250, not a tire suspension minibike. Gravel roads they are a blast! But on rocks that's called spinal compression even with the tires air WAY down

[@Hotrodford]

I can see those handle bars breaking off where they attach to the mounting plate since there’s no gussets there.

[@gnws6]

Dude, I have the SAME exact bike, but with the "gas tank" storage and the headlight, like you mentioned. Grabbed it off of my Dad a couple of years ago. Got it for my kid who is about to start riding it. Once he's ready, I'll do the "free mod" to raise the limiter. IMO, these are cool for very BASIC dirt trails, riding around your backyard if you have some land, or make for cool "pit bikes" for the drag strip. For any kind of serious terrain, especially for an adult, a proper purpose-built dirt bike is needed. Awesome video!

[@harvestblades]

So for Tony or whomever Fred Williams & Dave Chapelle from the sadly canceled Dirt Every Day show at Motortrend took a pair of these loaded w gear on an overlanding trip I believe in the Pacific NW (Season 6 ep3). They beat the hell out of them, but that was the first time I really saw these being used. It is great knowing there is such a cult following & after-market support as with yours there seems to be a good chance of finding a lightly used one second-hand. I was first interested in a dirt or mini bike for prepping purposes back in the late '90s & was looking at bikes like the venerable KLR, Rokon, Ural, or even just some old bikes from the 70s & 80's. With this seemingly being reliable, available components, upgradeable & new for $400-600 this seems like it could be a blast for me & my kids especially when we are out camping, or at our friend's property out in the country. I'm not done w the video, but would have been curious to know how the ride was with the tires aired down. Thanks for a great video Tony, & for rekindling my desire for a simple, lightweight dirt or mini bike.

[@kevinlee7263]

I bought one exactly like that off of Craigslist a couple of years ago for $500. So far I've only used it for a yard tug. I think I'll find a nice soft dirt trail to take it out on.

[@jessiebrooks3511]

Lmfao, off-road rigid mount, bold strategy UT 😂😂 loved watching this, can relate

[@davidlobaugh4490]

"it's a really nice size package" 😂I can only watch Uncle Tony explain the features of a bike like that. No one else could make it entertaining. Appreciate the small things eh.

[@justinfurman9267]

lmao!

[@johnkorn1810]

First time viewer here. Great introduction to the mini bike! I've been curious about them. You sold me on it. Great job on the video!

[@rchydrozz751]

Before I was into motorcycles I had a minibike with a 5hp Tecumseh engine, with tires like this but a little longer frame, made for 2 people and 2 sets of foot pegs. The Tecumseh could get hard to start. On the centrifugal clutch between the clutch and the outer clutch bell, I would jam in a small screwdriver. Now pushing the bike made the engine turn over. You had to be pushing on the opposite side of the clutch, because when the engine started, that small screwdriver shot out about 30 feet.

[@tonyv7660]

That looked like work! Bet you start looking for a clean XR 200 tomorrow. 😊

[@michaelpatterson6572]

Wow Tony!! I need a few opiates just watching that!! 😮 MUCH LOVE brother!! ❤

[@rbarker4426]

In the 70s there was a Taco mini bike it had a jackshaft with a McCullough two-stroke I think it went around 60 mph . You need to reinforce the handlebars before they break off while you're driving.

[@maddhatter3564]

handlebars was my first thought once he started

[@kellismith4329]

They do look a bit flimsy

[@davidedgar2818]

I love it! I need something like that for my fruit farm. I'm getting too old to carry buckets of fruit up the hill. I live on the side of a mountain in Hawaii. I have converted a gas golf cart ( Yamaha powered) to larger tires but there are still areas that it high centers. I think this is a very good solution, it may not have the capacity but it doesn't have the drawbacks. I've looked at ATV and such but those prices are like buying a car these days ( in my early days this is the cost of a house.)

[@RobXb]

Never too old to have fun!

[@scrappyhustler7467]

I use all 3 of mine on the weekend with my kids they are a blast modified they are insane fun!

[@kainhall]

thats actually a NICE obstical! even for a jeep (not hard core, but a nice challenge for a stock outfit and a rookie driver)

[@mcintyretyler89]

The bone shaker 9000

[@pokebass1]

The dirt bike racer in me is just chuckling to this video thinking "he's an idiot.". Good video man, I enjoyed it. Keep at it and get those ideas flowing through the people's heads who can't afford expensive fun.

[@stevetaylor9265]

Years ago I played with karts. There is some very interesting parts out there for them. I am interested in two in a year or so once my son gets a little older.

[@robertbarnes3915]

“I don’t think this was what this was intended to do “. Classic UT!! 😂

[@mrcomenttoe2009]

😃 these mini bikes have a cult following,,,,... you killed me Larry😃😃😃

[@Ox78]

Funny cause I watch your vids all the time. I’m sitting here tryna look up some mini bikes to build so I can get from my house to my garage down the street faster and I see you post this 😂

[@johnweaver8470]

After watching the ride in the creek bed makes me glad my Colman mini bike has the hydraulic front forks awesome video keep them coming

[@Buses2Bikes]

Tony found an ancient stone road like the guys up on Oak Island. Prolly 2000+ yrs old if not more. How exciting!!

[@throttledavidson1241]

Uncle needs his kidney belt!lol😅

[@leeisenberg]

That was Fun. Thanks for sharing. Take care, - Leeroy

[@movaughn20]

You and kiwi should road trip it to Aspen... oh Samsonite, I was way off. 😂

[@mikerobinson3672]

Bought mine for $75. (Blown engine) bought a used Predator 212 $60. I modified it and use it at my offgrid hunting cabin. I -made a lower reduction with a PTO out the side. -made a drawbar on the rear to pull my cart or a sled. -mounted a milk crate to the rear rack. -mounted a scabbard for a high power hole puncher. -installed knobby 4wheeler tires. I hauled all my Firewood to heat the cabin last fall. Drug my deer on a sled out of a swamp. Used the heck out of it Ice Fishing. I charged my Deep cycle batteries for my cabin off the PTO with a pulley and a 1 wire GM alternator. Best part it fits right through the door of my cabin and it gets locked up out of the weather. Not a bad iron apocalypse Mule if you ask me. The only thing better would be a Rokon.

[@peterparker9286]

Thats bad A$$.

[@mrcomenttoe2009]

Fun video man keep keep it rolling

[@KnuckleHeadGarage27]

They are fun to ride I had a red one same setup and was fun till one day the throttle got stuck wide open and I ran into a fence and it sucks they need to make the throttle like the four-wheelers have to push with the gas with your thumb I believe that would be a lot safer . Cause the handle u hold on too is same as the throttle and if your going up a hill like I was and it stuck wide open at last min it gets kind of scary and that fence did not feel to do lol it messed up my knee pretty bad . Also I would add a return spring like I did it also helps

[@MrSyvern1]

I have two minibikes, one Mega Moto 100 with a 212 swap and centrifugal clutch and also a Mega Moto 212 with CVT. I love how the cvt makes the bike so easy to handle and it distributes the power much smoother. I would 100% reccomend you try installing a CVT on your bike if you are going to go through terrain like this. You are going to burn out the clutch very fast unless. Nice test!

[@Hotrodford]

I can see those handle bars breaking off wear they attach to the mounting plate since there’s no gussets there.

[@sludge8506]

Those paths were brutal. I was impressed with the bike, though. 👍👍👍

[@FischerRestoration]

"I'm going to need a chiropractor" .. I'm going to need one just watching lol Just found your videos.. thanks for the great content!

[@ZEPRATGERNODT]

My back started hurting just looking at the frame and front fork. I’m having painful flashbacks to a head-on collision that totaled my E320.

[@0004612]

Flashbacks for me too. Way too many years of snowmobiling destroyed my back. He should find an old CT Honda . Fr and back suspension.

[@texdirtsurfer123]

Took it to baja. Only issue was rocks 8 to 10"+ the small tires had to put feet down. It went places made his video look like a paved street. Great bike. I am 220

[@terrenceseymour]

I'm 11 minutes in and to quote a classic kiwi saying.. " yeah, yeah, nah!" 😂

[@rogerrojas487]

just bought one for 200. my son cleaned the carb and its working great

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

Tire sidewall is the only suspension. Drop some air pressure! There's enough NNN channels w/ minis, they could set up a dirt grudge track.

[@Z_732]

Haha... UT... Your definitely not a tote gote pro, but that looks fun! Good vid! Makes me miss being able to ride mine!

[@slurpee27]

OMG… that little mini bike is putting in the work. That trail is like driving through a construction site … I haven’t laughed that hard in a while… Great Review

[@ryurc3033]

My buddy had one. He is about 275lbs. He snapped off a peg and pretzeled the handlebars. I welded the peg back on, and made a reinforcement that tied the bars together and then it seemed to hold up good.......he drinks too much so I didn't do the governor mod on it,lol..... Hope it didn't hurt your back too bad!

[@heavyweight8854]

Growing up, I had a Rupp and a honda Big Red, both without brakes. The number of spills I took I'm surprised I made it through my childhood intact, I still have the scars to prove it.

[@toejam503]

Those are more for cruising car shows, campgrounds and swap meets. Off-road you need some sorta suspension.

[@donreinholz8121]

Tony that was the track made for testing suspension systems! Lol I think you need the full size dirt bike for this video. A good way to get bodily functions moving! Lol

[@craigchiddo2794]

The torque converter gives gear reduction pretty much the ratios of a turbo 400 2.4:1 to 1:1

[@scottcooper1173]

All that suspension travel must be hell on the old back and butt.!!........Way to go get it Man.!!

[@davedean1571]

I’ve always hated the jingle jangle jingle of the clutch on those lawnmower job bikes as a child and chomped at the bit till I got my first real bike but those thing’s always did pretty well when they were right.

[@georgelackey622]

Uncle Tony, when I was a kid we had go carts, pretty much the same setup. If you ever have a clutch problem that looked like a Comet style clutch, we used to use a Mercury Hillclimber clutch. Way better unit the pads/shoes are a composite like brake pads, not that noisy bi-metal pad and they are rebuildable. Much better clutch with way less slippage.

[@Doughman0109]

A few years ago these came with conventional motorcycle style front suspension. Made for a less bone rattling play bike, but simplicity is its own virtue I suppose.

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

UTG is Remiscing of Steve McQueen. But he puts that Coleman too work . And definitely teaches us all a lesson on the little bike. I will see you tomorrow. Greetings from San Diego. 👍

[@raycecomer3613]

Left mine sitting outside for three years with half a tank in it. Cleaned the carb out and it started right up.

[@4thdownclown]

I bought one a couple weeks ago. Then I decided to be a big shot and I bought a Ghost predator 212 for it and the accessory kit. That's gonna be fun. Easy swap too.

[@animoetprudentia2865]

True story: my first thought was "hard tail off road = chiropractor". And then you said it! I may be laughing but my day wasn't half as fun as yours! That thing chugs! Would be a blast in a pasture, on a beach or abandoned golf course. Anything bumpier than that needs suspension! Ah screw the rules! Keep on truckin!

[@rtalways]

I love that sound. Reminds of Autopia at Disneyland when I was 9.

[@sylphlite8437]

Or ... How to bypass the speed governor on your Coleman CT2000 ... with a zip tie. Never change, Tony.

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

I want to see more tests on that . I have been thinking about one.

[@mrcomenttoe2009]

Hey I enjoy all your videos it's really cool where it's gotten to man Dodge I live in southern California used to go to the Woodley Park Dodge meets missiles ones

[@rctopfueler2841]

i had same bikes a 77 kx125 and a 81 xr200 both were the most reliable and fun bikes ever ,that kx would wheelie the entire beach in 5th gear miss it

[@jameslyons1661]

❤awesome video we got my daughter a Coleman mini bike she uses every day to feed horses it’s reliable and great fun 🏁

[@robertschreiber8099]

Somebody else may have already said this. I see the need to spend the extra money, and buy the storage gas tank.... A place to carry a small tool kit, tire gauge/ pump, and a bit of just-in-time cash. But, yeah! That looks like a whole lot of fun.

[@dadalebreton184]

The good part of these trails, you dont come face to face with anyone. 😂 2 years ago, I've put saddle bags on my baja with fuel canister and saw oil on one side and my saw on the other side. It's more fun to go do my firewood that way behind my parents Hahaha

[@leahcimthgirw3163]

I had a 5 horse Tecumseh motor on a blackjack Minnie bike some 30 ish years ago, and I threw the rod hauling ass threw the trails on the day of my oldest daughters christening. I'll never forget that day

[@mrcomenttoe2009]

Classic video man

[@itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852]

I would watch you installing a suspension on that thing. If in you're going to drive it off road you might as well make it comfortable to do it. Two shocks for the back and a set of forks for the front and you're riding in comfort!

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

In the 60's when these things took off, they came out with spring forks and even a spring seat(Mustang mini bike) . They weren't any better. You immediately went faster (slightly), but then you were pancaking the thing that much more. Extended seat with more padding, relocated pegs rearward, less air in the tires.

[@OutlawToys]

That "creek bed" is because there is only about 6 -10 inches of soil in that area. Once people start trail riding it the erosion kicks in and erodes the soil down to the rock.

[@alanmeyers3957]

The BTX model is a little fancier with a headlight, I’m going to have to get one of these.

[@Island-pool]

Considering one for my grandson (12) and the governor is a selling point. He can mod when he gets enough confidence.

[@orig66Super]

Amazing footage in the middle of the video where the elusive Sasquatch is captured going by on a mini bike!

[@blindguysgarage]

I had one of these 6 years ago it was fun I paid $400 for it new and sold it to a friend abut 2 years later for about what I paid for it. It was a lot of fun tho

[@MeriBadger]

that looked brutal... yeesh