Losi ProMoto MX First look and first run

[@AMAZINGRC]

It's amazing how much kinetic energy that flywheel generates. Boggles the mind...😎

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah when you turn it on it spins up and keeps going and going and going.... That flywheel is cooking in there but it really makes it to where you can drive really slowly is you wanted to! It can easily drive and a quick walking pace on the grass and probably slower on pavement. I am very impressed with the engineering in this thing!

[@aussiedigger1441]

I reckon it could run at a lower RPM & still create stability?

[@ThompsonRc]

That's awesome you got one Addam great run

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah it was just a perfect timing thing! My wife got there just after they got them and put them out on display and both were sold that afternoon! Right place at the right time and the right wife there to buy it! LOL!! I will get it in some dirt this weekend and see what it can do!

[@AdventureTimeRC]

Been waiting on this Addam this thing is awesome really fun to watch run even into the tree lol I bet it's a blast to drive

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Brent! I had a heck of a time staying away from that tree!! I think the super fast gyro makes it more attracted to small trees but I'm no scientist!! LOL! Seeing it in person running around and riding wheelies is totally different than watching on video! It does take some area to run it in, I am hoping it will run around the track but I may have to take it up to the park and run it around to really open it up! Flying Fortress said it best, it is like a RC version of the Evil Knievel wind up bike!!!

[@sparetimerc]

Well Addam you have just floored me, your wife is a wonderful lady to support you in your hobby. Just listening to the two of you laughing and having a wonderful time is great. Yes get the first scratch out of the way (accident). Looks like you have a handle on the ProMoto MX. Great unboxing and explanation (short/brief) hope you enjoy the new addition to the fleet. I'm hoping you will have more fun with this in the yard. Take care and keep the fun coming. 💯💯💯💯💥💥👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Al!! Most of the laughing was one of my kids! The wife was not so quick to laugh as she knew the price tag of this one! She did not care at all about the tree, just as long as the bike was ok! It is pretty easy to drive around and get going. It does take a little to figure out the turning and I need to play around with the settings and the brakes going into the turn to tighten up the turn radius! It is the perfect new addition to your big field and new track! Not the giant speedsters you normally run but I think you would not stop laughing driving this!!

[@RCBirds]

Great bike Addam. I like these hidden features especial in the fork. The tree might be promoting itself for christmas😂. The wheelies are also great.

[@AddamsPlayground]

There is a lot going on with this RC! I love all the cool features and design of it all! It runs well and runs into trees to! LOL! The one 4 inch obstacle out there and I hit it twice! It takes some time to learn the steering but I was able to drive it right away and had little trouble with it staying upright. The wheelies are the best part and they are so easy as the bike controls them for you. Occasionally it can snap up faster than the gyro can self correct but that was my fault usually! I will get it out on the dirt very soon, either on the track if I can navigate it well enough or out to the ball field like the rally cars!

[@jack-o-trades]

Very nice and thorough video. I'm happy to see one on your channel. Thanks for the shoutout and I'm glad I could contribute to the obsession. That was great when you tagged the tree and the laughing in the background. Good tip on paying attention to grass build-up between the wheel hub and swingarm.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Bud! I had a ball with it and It has been sitting on my work bench since I got it both because it is so cool and I enjoy looking at and I am not sure where else to put it, it won't fit on my shelves!! LOL! I think the flywheel effect makes it more attracted to the tress than a normal RC is! At least that's my story!! My kid was laughing so hard at it but my wife was not so eager to laugh as she knew the price of it and did not laugh until it was determined it was all good! She cared less about the tree and was more worried I broke it in the first minute of driving it. To be fair it has happened more than once so I understand the concern! I was surprise on how much grass/plant wrapped up in the so fast! I think I made it 5 feet of grazing the edge of the flower bed before it fell over into it. It could really start melting things quickly!

[@rcuintheshed6981]

💪yes Yamaha I had some wilder more reckless day's bit of motocross that is awesome I'm actually impressed now I've seen a good review of it it makes sense it will struggle to turn on grass dirt will allow it to break traction feather the throttle dirt biker's feather the clutch to get those on off burst of rear tyre great video Addam so keen to see more of this beast 👊

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah it is a little bit if a trick to get it to turn tight on the grass. I have always preferred Yamaha over Honda and Kawasaki so I am glad she picked out the blue one! It is a great looking bike and a lot of fun to drive but I do need more practice with it. It does very well at driving at low speed it is just the turning that needs to the right amount of speed to get right. I will get it out on the dirt, either the track or the ball field!

[@LRCR]

Congratulations on getting the Pro Moto MX Brother Addam 🎉 RCF4L I actually cancelled my order for now, I'll wait for the stock to replenish and the Christmas Sale to happen maybe? After see one in person and the delay on shipping to my LHS... idk if I can justify the $600+ all the spare wheel's etc... Best of luck with Your's ✌🤠👍 Having Fun Laughing Playing and RCing 🙏 Stay Safe and Play Healthy 🏁💯🏁

[@AddamsPlayground]

I had planned on waiting for the craze to die down but since it was in the store and it was great timing (both of them sold right away) it seems like it was fate. That and my wife is a saint and likes to spoil me for some unknown reason! I am not complaining a single bit about it either! LOL! I am still waiting for Tamiya kits I ordered in January! I am getting tired of waiting on them and wondering if it is still worth it. If they don't show up this month I am canceling those orders and putting that money elsewhere! I'll get this out on the dirt this weekend I hope!

[@LRCR]

@@AddamsPlayground I really like the Look's and Technology in these and You're Wife and Mine have that Sainthood in Common for Sure with keeping us involved in the Hobby... Gotta Love Them for ALL they do for Us 💓😍🙏💯

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@LRCR yes sir!

[@JF-RC]

Hi there Addam, oh wow! What a great 3k subscription present from Mrs W 😊😊😊😊I’ve seen this in the UK online retailers, they retail at around £530, which is an a lot of money indeed. But like you mentioned, a lot of R&D, electronics went into this being a very highly detailed and easy to master RC. So, so, nice to have one featured on Addam’s Playground 😊😊😊enjoy the awesome Losi MX and a huge congratulations again on 3k subscriptions, so well deserved. Best wishes to you and the family 😊😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks John! It was a very nice surprise when she came home with it! I was not sure if she was or not!! It is pricey but way more worth than say a black edition Tamiya Avante kit! At least this is a fully RTR kit with a ton of features in it. The wheelie mode is the best fun! To see it pull and ride a wheelie with no more effort than squeezing the trigger is so cool and fun to watch! The video does not do it justice, you have to see it in action to really appreciate the size, speed and fun it is! I will git it out in the dirt soon I hope!

[@nomusicrc]

The laugh you made when your head came from around the box is amazing You're such a kid lol this is truly an amazing RC I've seen a lot of videos on it and it's very impressive

[@AddamsPlayground]

LOL! Yes, a giant kid is a great description! These are really amazing RCs, there is so much technology packed into it and they are so cool to drive around!

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

Yeeeehaaaaa that's insane!!!! 😃🎉🍻, Mrs Addam is awesome!!!! 🏁🏆. I asked my beautiful wife if she'd pop into the hobby shop (160km round trip) and grab one while she was out getting bread and milk and guess what!!!!😁🎉🎁. Thanks for giving us an idea of its size, seen plenty of video's but had no idea👌. It was a funny moment when it disappeared into the garden down the back the look and response from Ingrid was priceless😂where'd it go😳. We're so glad you have one now mate👌and thanks Brice for making the big fella get one😁👊. Great video as always Addam.... Nope didn't get one😭but one day maybe👍🦘🇦🇺

[@ShenRC]

Dang I missed this one! Your wife's awesome!! That thing is so advanced for a RC bike losi went all out with that beauty!! Can't wait to see more of it!!!

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is hard to catch all the videos from everyone, no worries Steve! It is super cool and yes, I have a terrific wife!! She likes me an awful lo for some strange reason! I hope to get this out on the dirt this weekend, either one the track if I can navigate it or out at the ballfield!

[@rexrcs]

Hearing her laugh when you smashed the tree made me grin im sorry 🤣. Great tip on slowing down the flywheel. I cant wait for all these bikes coming out 😍. Great video

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, My kid was cackling at the crashes and stuff! My wife not so much as she knew the price tag on it! LOL! If you don't turn the flywheel off it takes a long time for it to stop spinning. It isn't going to hurt it but it stops way faster when you turn it off. I think this is definitely THE release of the 2023 for sure! I hope so at least, I don't think I can afford anything cooler than this!!! LOL!

[@matthewtavik]

Man that thing scoots and I love the bike stuff, it’s so unique that when you see one, it’s automatically an interest magnet. Hopefully we see more companies start to make stuff like this especially for competitions

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a really cool and unique experience driving it. Straight line driving is as easy as driving anything else. Turn is fairly easy and just requires a bit of space. With some practice and setting changes I hope to get it on the track! If not I'll get it out to the ball field and rip it around in the dirt!! I am sure there will be racing with these on the big 1/8 scale tracks all over!

[@mikeboutang3146]

The engineering on this is fantastic. Very well done. This is the first video I've seen of it actually showing its size. WOW. Way bigger than a Monster Beetle. Great to see you get one and it looks like you already know how to drive it really well. Looking forward to seeing more videos of this.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Mike! It is a big one and I am not really sure where to put it! It is standing on my work desk down there as it won't fit on the shelves or in the bookcases! I will have to let the bike take credit for being able to drive it right away! It is very forgiving and it really wants to stand upright! It is a little harder getting the turns down but I think with more practice I will get much better at it! I plan on getting it in the dirt this weekend either on the track or out at the ball field. Not sure if I am ready to drive on the track yet!

[@AMAZINGRC]

Oh my.!! I didn't realize that this rig was this big. This is the XMAXX of RC Moto.!! I love all the super scale parts. I cant wait to see you after two - three runs. Right when you get comfortable with it. You will be jumping this thing through a ring of fire.!! 3000 subscribers will watch his first and last jump through fire.!! 🤣 Man this bike is cool.!!

[@AddamsPlayground]

LOL! Thanks Brian! Not sure about the ring of fire thing! My wife probably wont go for those shenanigans! She knows the cost of this one all too well! Maybe a paper ring of fire! I still have to get out and practice some more to get the cornering down a bit better. I hope to be able to get it around the track but we will have to see if it can turn that tight constantly. If not I will get it out to the ball field for some runs and long wheelies!

[@rcicons4915]

I know how you feel after watching Brice’s videos. He has done some amazing work. This bike is taking the industry by storm. Great to see. Hopefully they can figure out the run time limitations in the future although when you have a second motor running wide open, I guess it is what it is.

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is an amazing piece if technology and engineering and I really think it is awesome! I am very curious to see what Brice comes up with next! I can only imagine what he is working on over there in the creation cave!!! I am not sure what the run time was on this first pack but I feel like I was out there running it around for 15 minutes if not more! I think that is not a lot in todays standards but more than enough to really enjoy it and get a good feel for it. A few minutes rest to cool off everything and another battery and you will be right back into and really running well! I think if you are not going full speed the run time increases, most of the time I was 1/2 to full throttle and it lasted decently.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Hey to get rid of that crease mark on he fender use a torch lighter and lightly hit it a couple times. We used to do that to real motor cycles and it works . Just don’t get it too hot and melt it

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is not too bad and I am sure it will happen again, it does tumbles really well and the front fender gets bonked when it does. It gives it the real dirt bike look to have stress marks in the plastic! All but the pro racers usually do have those marks and I am certainly no pro racer!! LOL!

[@EMPTYPOCKETSRC]

Awesome, Addam is pretty excited!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yes he was! I sat down there the night I got it and just looked it over from top to bottom admiring it all! It was great fun running it and with some more practice I think the turns will get better too. I am hoping to get good enough to drive it on the track but not sure I have enough space, we'll see!

[@davidswartz5307]

Hello again from Suwannee Florida. I just wanted to say Thank you for taking time to share this video...I really enjoyed this one. I think the best part is the giggles in the background. I have too many parts and trucks on my Affirm account 's right now or I would order one myself. I have to pay wait a few months to get mine, they look so awesome. Have a great day Bud.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Hey there David! I appreciate you checking it out and glad you enjoyed it! It is such a cool bike and I am in love with the tech and engineering in this thing! It is also huge, video does not do it justice, which is also a pretty big wow factor! I am not sure where to put it to be honest! It is too big for the shelves! LOL! I had not really planned on getting one this soon, I figured since I did not pre-order it it was going to be months and months before I would be able to grab one. Thankfully my wife understands the RC market enough to realize this too and picked it up! It has wrecked my RC budget for a bit but it was worth it! I'll get it out in the dirt soon I hope!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Don’t think I would have the same success jokingly nudging my wife to pick up one of these at the hobby store for me while she was picking up some paint for me! She probably would of come home with just a picture of it, and the price tag, as well as a message stating ; “are you out of your mind?”🥴 😂 I’ve been following this on many channels! They’re awesome! I’ve got a few Rc bikes, but none so awesome as this. I can only hope that some budget version of this comes out on a smaller scale. I heard to add a few drops of cA glue on the muffler cap and it stays on reassuringly so. Great tips and advise and a truly amazing wife brother!👍🏻😎

[@AddamsPlayground]

I found a great lady for sure, she is very good to me and I am admittedly spoiled! LOL! I think the problem with the muffler cap is looked lubed to be able to press in easily so it may pop off easily too! I am going to clean it up and a few drops of ca sounds like a good idea to not loose it again. Losi really did their homework and created an incredible machine. I don't know if they would be able to shrink it down much more, there is like zero room inside this thing! They have stuff stacked on stuff inside to fit everything in there. Who knows what is next from them but this one is a hit so far. My only worry is the longevity of the flywheel bearings. Take care Robby.

[@All_RC_Fun]

Hahaha - I had the same thought. I’d make a gentle joking suggestion and I’d get my paint. End of story. 😂

[@aussiedigger1441]

Every time I drive this model people stop & are amazed by this bike. I'm thinking of taking both air intakes caps off on the side plates as its hot in Australia!

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a really amazing piece of technology and it blows my mind every time I turn it on! Having never driven an RC bike before I was expecting it to be hard to start out but it makes it super simple simple to get going. It does take some practice to turn it well but still 1000% better than I expected! I am sure it does get pretty warm there. I know mine gets toasty on hot days but our hot and your hot are two different beasts! LOL!

[@RcNickster709]

Well I have been watching a lot of video on these things and I have to admit this is the closest ANYONE has seemed to get to the REAL feel of a RC motor cycle. Awesome overview and I am amazed your wife just went ahead and bought it. I think I love her too.. lmao Great video brother. Sure looked fun. :)

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yes, they really did their homework and brought something out done much better than has ever been done before!! The tech and engineering in this are amazing and to be able to pull a wheelie and ride it out with just a squeeze of the throttle is really amazing! I am a very lucky guy to have a such a great wife and she spoils me for some reason, which i am not upset about in the least! I question it often though! She is the bestest!

[@UrbanLegendRC]

That's a good looking bike Addam we all wanted this bike as a kid . When we received a inferior atv that barely would move forward and reverse.

[@AddamsPlayground]

LOL! True! I always wanted a real race dirt bike growing up but never got one. I have had some as a younger adult but I am too fat and broken for riding one now! So the little RC one is perfect for a substitute!

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I’d kill to have a pair of these for gray and I, but not in our cards right now. They’re so damn cool. He loves the optional green and im a fan of the orange and the red.. maybe Christmas times🤷‍♂️

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah they are a pricey one so getting two is very painful to think of getting. This one wrecked my RC budget for a while!! Hopefully by Christmas the new will be gone from it and they may have it one sale.

[@alwaysrc5352]

That bike looks like a blast to drive! Awesome video!👍💯

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! It is unlike anything else I have driven! I still need practice in turning it well but the driving part is silly easy. You can actually cruise at fairly slow speeds and it just drives like anything else! more on it once I can get it in the dirt!

[@alwaysrc5352]

@@AddamsPlayground 😎👍

[@donaldbarron7916]

AWESOME SHOW 😊

[@MarkBryanRC]

Oh Addam, now I'm green with envy!!! That thing is soooo cooool! Like you said, you can tell the effort that went into designing and building the bike and rider, it really is incredible and so lifelike. You might know I used to race motocross back in the day so this RC is right up my street (or should I say MX track!!!) Thanks for the great overview and first impressions. It looked a ton of fun out on the grass and I reckon it'll be even better on dirt. Can't wait to see where you take it next! Have fun with it dude, now you've made ME want one! Cheers! :))

[@AddamsPlayground]

Hiya Mark! I have seen some clips of you speeding around on a bike!! I do think they are going to come out with an on-road bike at some point. They have all the tech worked out they just have to re-package it all in a street bike! I think with how well this runs that a street bike version with a lower CG will really be a treat to run!!! The wheelie mode is the best and I just love watching it run around. The turning is still a bit tricky but I will get better and get it out on the dirt, either on the track or the ball field fairly soon! I think this is going to the the release of the year, I don't think anyone else is going to be able to top it. If they do I will be amazed and probably poorer too!!! LOL!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@AddamsPlayground Cool you've seen those clips Addam! Yeah, I agree that a road version would be awesome too, and that this is probably the release of the year. Good on you for acquiring one (well, your wife anyway!) and looking forward to that dirt run!

[@reitplace4765]

Them things are great. Awesome brother happy ya got one... Great video..💯💢👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I was not really expecting to get one this soon but my wonderful wife hooked me up! I am sure the aftermarket will be flooded with things for it in no time!

[@darkstorm303]

I'd imagine that would go great on a beach ...good video as always 👌

[@AddamsPlayground]

Probably on the wet sand it would run really well. I am not sure how it fair on the dry loose sand... as long as you kept the speed up I assume it would do well! I have not seen one at the beach yet. Thanks for checking it out!

[@UncleBobsRC]

Absolutely freaking awesome or nuts.... I can't tell yet. All I know it's not for me, sure it's awesome as hell, and looks freaking cool.....and it's HUGE!!!

[@AddamsPlayground]

LOL! I think it is a bit of both nuts and awesome! It is a bigun and I have no idea where I am going to put it as it doesn't fit on my shelving! LOL! I plan on getting out this weekend and getting some more practice with it and hopefully run it around the track if there is enough room. If not then I will get it out at the ball field with some jumps!

[@UncleBobsRC]

@@AddamsPlayground Ball field would be best me thinks...

[@rcarty419]

Wow super cool buddy!! Gotta have the cool new toy!! It’s crazy looking!! Man great story!!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! It was not one I imagined I would get anytime soon as I assumed they were not going to hit the shelves. i figured pre-orders were going to claim them all! I got lucky as the timing was perfect when my wife went. They had just put them out shortly before she got there and were both sold that afternoon! It is one thing to see it in video but in person it is even more nuts! It is huge and drives so well. Turning is still a little tricky but with practice I hope to get it out in the dirt, either on the track or at the ball field!

[@lionelplunkett9428]

G'day Adam aren't they unreal i've watched all the running videos on KZbin the best R/C motor bike i've seen it handles so good love it cool stuff Adam 👍👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is pretty amazing how easy it is to drive. It can go pretty slow and be very stable and also rather fast and very stable. Not something common with bikes before this one. There are lots of other videos on it so I appreciate you spending time watching mine too! I hope to get it out in the dirt this weekend, either on my track if I can navigate it or out at the ballfield!

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

I hope I can get one of these awesome bikes someday. That thing totally looked the part in your backyard. I'm just amazed by this bike. Takes me back to the days of my childhood with my wind up Evel Knievel bike... 😂

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yes! It is very much the old school Evil wind up but in a full RC platform! The same excitement and fun factor for sure!! I am sur the have the factory in full swing cranking these out as fast as they can as I think the demand exceeded their expectations! I was glad they announced it and then had stock on hand to be able to actually release the bike, unlike other manufacturers (Tamiya) that I ordered stuff in January and still have not gotten it yet! LOL!

[@chef11chef11]

That looks great. It did way better on the grass than I expected. Can't wait to see it in the dirt. Thanks for the great video.

[@AddamsPlayground]

It runs very easily, turns take some time to figure out and I am still learning the best way to get a good tight turn. I am hoping I can get it around the track eventually... I f not then I will take it up to the local ball field and run it around up there! See how it does on the loose, sandy dirt!

[@SuppleBun]

you got one!! lets goooooooo!!!!!!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, I was not expecting to but I lucked into it as they had just gotten the shipment of 2 of them in right before my wife showed up at my shop! They were both sold that afternoon! I need some more practice with it but it will be back once I can get it on the dirt, either my track or the ball field!

[@NANNIRC]

I want one!! You drive it better than cars and it means that is a super engineered product.... Christmas is so far.... mmmm got to think it over. Ciao!

[@AddamsPlayground]

LOL! Yeah I think this is definitely the release of the year for sure!! Christmas will be here before you know it! I think you would love driving it but also admiring all the cool engineering that went into it! they packed a lot of stuff into a rather small area!

[@Gunwitch666]

Wow! Sweet RC Addam!! 👏🏻

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! It is a really neat one and I just love the looks of it and all the cool tech in there to make it work so well. In the dirt mode it will modulate the throttle to keep it from pulling wheelies but in the wheelie mode (the most fun) you can pull and ride wheelies fairly easily.

[@highmetal3630]

I love your vans in the background. You have some really nice cars and I especially like the Mutt Cutts van that I have seen in previous videos, that thing looks absolutely amazing!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I have another kit sitting here waiting to get turned into another famous van! I love doing these and I had to pace myself as I am getting so many! I have ideas for more but I am not a fan of just having bodies hanging around so they need to be full kits if I am going to do them. I have a couple priority ones coming in soon I will be working on but I am going to get the other van done soon. I am also planning on trying to rotate out some of the cars behind me this weekend so soon a different lineup will be one the shelves!

[@mad-beerc3818]

Yep want one, love one, can't get one lol bit much for me but hearing you guys laugh whilst driving that thing was fantastic! Super cool bike Addam.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah it is a pricey one but I look at it as something like the Avante Black edition was pretty much the same price here and that was a remake of an old kit so this being all new, unique RTR with this this cool tech and engineering I felt ok with it. I still can't pay the $1100 for the giant SCX6 even though I want one! Maybe if I lived in the mountains! LOL! I was good fun running and yes, my kid was laughing at my skills, my wife not as much since she knows the price tag for it! LOL!! It is all good and I hope to get it on the dirt this weekend. Fingers crossed it is not boiling hot out again!

[@mad-beerc3818]

@@AddamsPlayground Yeah sure looked great fun Addam and quality gear looking at the bike! These seem easy to drive too? I imagine with the tech! Iol l would love to try one on the damp sand on the beach or on the grassy sandy surface near the beach!

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@mad-beerc3818 It is pretty easy to drive. Getting the speed right to turn quickly it the only thing that it going to take some practice. But upright driving is super easy, it wants to stay upright! I am sure it would do great on the damp sand, the loose and dry sand may be a lot harder but I am not sure, it is pretty smart! I hope to get it in the dirt this weekend!

[@mad-beerc3818]

@@AddamsPlayground have fun buddy l am sure its going to be a blast on dirt!

[@MauzyrockRC]

ohhhhhhh! I want to go to the hobby shop for "paints" now. What an awesome addition to your collection dude! Looks so good out there! Cheers

[@AddamsPlayground]

LOL! Paint around here can get very expensive. Usually when I go but this time I was not even there! I did not expect them to have have any but I was surprised when she showed me they did and even more surprised when she actually brought it home! I think with some more parctice i may be able to get it around the track. If not then I will take it to the ball field for some true dirt action!

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

You can turn it on while its on its side too so you dont need to carry the stand just as long as there is no movement in the bike for that first 5 seconds as it calibrates. I agree its not for small yards the turn radius is huge. Its actually better in the street despite being a dirt bike. My Spektrum battery doesnt even get warm.This is so different you really have to plan ahead as to where your going there is no reverse to get you out of a situation so plan on walking a lot lol.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, I found out after recording all this it does not have to be upright, just motionless for the calibration. It is super cool but does take some room! It was terribly hot and miserable out there when I was running so I was not surprised everything was really warm when I got done with it! Yes, you will get some steps in learning how to drive it! You are right as well that route planning is much more critical with this and finding yourself in a 'oh crap' situation means plowing on the brakes and walking to go get it! I am excited to see what else come out for these in the aftermarket. I am also curious if they are going to release a street bike version.

[@rcinhand9671]

Nice. That is a huge RC!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, it is 1/4 scale I think. So it is a pretty big bike but it runs well! It does take some space to drive it but I am hoping with some more practice the turns will get a lot tighter and I might be able to get it around the track!

[@rcinhand9671]

@@AddamsPlayground I'll watch it, if you do a video on it!

[@canuckchuck8836]

That's it! I am coming to your house to play!!! 👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

LOL! I would not do it right now, you may melt down here in this heat and humidity!! We got a little break the last 2 days but it going right back up to nasty again for a while! If you ever stroll down this way you are more than welcome to come play!! Bring Rex with you! Take care!!

[@canuckchuck8836]

@@AddamsPlayground Road trip!!!

[@chaddavis513RC]

Great review man Losi has hit a home run with this bike! So cool! Oh yes it will be mine. (someday) lol

[@AddamsPlayground]

They really did! Lots and lots of testing and changes from what i have heard to get it to this point. It looks so cool and driving it is way easier than I imagined it would be, just stay away from trees! I hope you end up with one! It is a totally different beast!

[@michaeldorich4485]

This is a great innovation in the r/c world. I don't think you would've been able to run the r/c motorcycles of the past in grass. It's very seldom you see people like yourself so excited. Thanks for sharing your review. I think you may have to take your wife out to dinner at her favorite place. I am sure we will learn about any weaknesses. I have seen one video where they bent some spokes and broke one plastic piece. It's going to be interesting to see if other companies can keep up. This is more technologically advanced, but when the RTR T-Maxx came out it changed the industry as did the Slash. We use the word cool a lot, but this is cool.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Very true! It is not too often something comes along that is both unique and good! So far this seems to be both! I am sure parts will get broken, they always will! My biggest concern is that flywheel and the bearings on it. They are taking a punishment the whole time and I hope they worked out all the bugs with them in their testing. If they fails then the bike is bricked until it is running again. Overall I am very impressed and yes very excited to get something with this much tech and engineering and I was also taken back by the size. It is all very impressive and I can see classes for these opening up on 1/8th scale tracks across the country!

[@michaeldorich4485]

@@AddamsPlayground I watched a video of a couple of these on an indoor dirt track and that's a different environment. It will take some time. I have seen these on a BMX track and it's amazing.

[@mattiasrc]

Ohh nooo you didnt....might be a bit jealous 😜 It´s a super awesome rc.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Technically I didn't, I just asked it they had any, my wife made it happen! I know, I am spoiled and I am fine with that, honestly!!! I am just thrilled to have it and it is such a great piece of deign and engineering together it is too cool!

[@mattiasrc]

@@AddamsPlayground yeah it´s supercool that she support your hobby.

[@PeteWylieRC]

Wow that looks epic Addam. I love the way you just needed a couple of cans of paint and ended up with this 🤣 Great first look video. Like you say I think you need a bit of space for these because of the turning circle. Reminds me of that Evel Knievel toy that every child of the 70's had although that went strictly in a straight line! Would be great to see this one doing jumps. I look forward to more footage of this one 👍👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Pete! Paint shopping can get expensive for me even when I'm not there!! 😂 Since it was in stock it was hard to pass up on and seeing how scarce they seem to be it seems like it was a good choice to go ahead and get one now! Some more practice and I think I can get the turns a bit better. Driving it overall is super simple and the turning is the part where you have to think about it! It very.much is like the old wind up Evil Knievel bike has come to life!! I am going to try and get it in the dirt this weekend!

[@bkfracing8025]

Hey great bike all around

[@AddamsPlayground]

It really is a pretty awesome RC!! So fun to drive and it is amazing how it just wants to stay upright! I hope to get it out on the dirt this weekend some, either on the track or out at the ballfield.

[@brianargo1659]

That thing is cool. As far as the 2 stakes. I would just slid them into the holes that u stake them through in order to store them

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a super cool kit and I am still in awe of it! The little stakes are not a big deal but two little clips molded in would have been great addition. I just have them rubber banded to it to keep track of them and so they are not rattling around loose.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Rumor has it that charisma is coming out with a dirt bike very similar. Also rumors of a street bike from Losi are flowing also

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah I heard a little something about that! I just don't see Charisma pulling it off as well but who knows. A street bike version from Losi makes total sense too! that would be fun to run as well but I prefer the dirt!

[@HaydadRC]

Whoah you got one!!😮😮 I started saving as soon as it was announced…I kept thinking and overthinking lol…I keep worrying that the novelty might wear off after a bit. Ultimately I decided to grab a rtr buggy and Tamiya kit to build. Awesome, thorough overview and run Addam, looking forward to more! 👍😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah I completely understand! I did not jump right onto the pre-order as I wanted to wait a bit. Since it was one the shelf and it was going to get to be very hard to find one as the popularity grows getting one now made sense. My only worry is the bearings in the flywheel as they are going to get a lot of abuse in there! I hope they worked out those kinks in the 3 year R&D of it! I am sure it is not going to be my first go-to RC all the time but I can see it getting a good amount of use!

[@HaydadRC]

@@AddamsPlayground your wife is awesome! It’s still something I’d like to get sometime down the road a bit!

[@theoagrc]

Brilliant stuff Addam. It looks great and clearly you had a bunch on fun with it! Can’t wait to see more footage of this jumping on the track 😎

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah I want to but need more more practice with the turning part before I feel comfortable sticking out there on the track. If anything I will take it out to the ball field and run it around on the dirt there! I do want to see it jump, it looks like it does it very well in the videos I have seen!

[@think2cre81]

I'm so happy for you . I'm still waiting for mine . I pre-ordered the blue one, too. Now that I think about it , that looks a lot like mine . Lol 😂 ...

[@AddamsPlayground]

LOL! I was not expecting to get one so soon since I did not pre-order it. It was just great timing the shop got two in right before my wife showed up! The other was sold that day too! I had a blast with it and still have to learn the turning tricks but hope to get it on the track or the ballfield this weekend! I hope yours shows up soon, you'll have a blast!!

[@think2cre81]

@AddamsPlayground the truth is that only 10% of the pre-orders have been filled in the first phase . So if the second phase fills another 10% that still leaves 80% of pre-orders on backorder. So I don't believe I will see mine in July or August. But hopefully before Christmas 🎄 😅

[@rc-dom-uk]

Looks awesome. Losi are probably the reason I’d go lipo tbh. Look forward to seeing another run mate😊👍 great overview 😊👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah it would be worth getting set up with a couple just for this! I am not spending the money on the Spektrum smart stuff and mine fit, barely but they fit! In ones like this the extra punch of the lipo is welcomed and the constant power of them is worth it too. I do need to get more lipo storage as I have too many in one container. They are all well taken care of and more than properly stored but it would be a mess if one went and the rest followed! There will be more on this one once I can get it in the dirt!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Looks awesome,I been looking at them,will have to save up to get one.

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is super cool and your long open front yard would be great for this! The wheelie mode is just great and see it riding one across the yard is something else! It takes some getting used to for sure but overall drives much easier than I expected.

[@Fonzierc]

Very nice indeed great addition to the collection great video and review that tree moved pretty quick 😂 I have the slyrc sr5 and love that thing also

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! I was very happy to have gotten one and it was honestly dumb luck she went into town that night and stopped by the shop as they had just gotten them in a little while before she got there and sold both that night! They might have been in the store for an hour or two at the most! I think the flywheel in there makes it more attracted to the trees or something... It kept going straight for it!! LOL!

[@Fonzierc]

@@AddamsPlayground 🤣 definitely

[@silverrick90]

Awesome! Such a cool bike!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! I am really enjoying it and think it is the big things for 2023. I don't see anyone being able to top this one! If they do it is going to be the RC of everyone's dreams!

[@lo2713]

I love all the video’s of this bike, ad much as i would love to get one, i just wouldnt give it much running. But who knows what the future will bring 😁

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, it is not for everyone but I am glad you appreciate the cool factor of it. It is a pricey one too but I think it is a fairly well justified price (almost all new ones are too pricey!). You never know, maybe a dirt bike class will become a thing and you'll get one! Thanks for checking it out and take care!!

[@lo2713]

@@AddamsPlayground yeah, its deffo one i would like, but gotta direct the pennys into the race cars at the mo, but xmas soon and ive told santa i wouldnt mind one 😁

[@Geo_art_RC]

Great review! This has to be the coolest RC vehicle out there at the moment. The engineering is incredible and looks like so much fun to drive. I really hope they do bring out different styles and variants of it.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! It is an incredible machine and they really seemed to have done their homework on this and not rushed the development and testing which is great to see. It is nice to see a new release without any glaring flaws or shortcuts in it right out of the gate! My biggest concern is the flywheel bearings and longevity of those. Otherwise it seems great! I am sure they will be doing a street bike version of this as well. It just seems like a natural thing to evolve this into one. Geometry is a lot different on them but they do have the advantage of a lower CG on a street bike though which would help stability. Th dirt bike is already very stable but bring it all down a few inches and it would be solid as a rock!

[@Geo_art_RC]

@@AddamsPlayground I ride a street bike so I would be really interested if they did one although I might have to sell off my real one to be able to afford the RC version!

[@n22pdf]

Wowee you got one man I love and can’t wait for them to arrive in the UK this is the best RC I’ve seen for a long time it’s amazing 😃😃😃😃👍👍🥇🥇🥇 so glad you got one Addam.. I used to do motocross when I was younger and always road motorbikes and bicycles these days but man would love to get one of these.. it’s prob the only motorcycle which would fit in my garage these days as it’s now home to road race bicycles 😅 I keep watching all the latest vids coming on these lol oh no.. Losi smashed it out the park man.. love the wheelies and giggles 😊 Pete

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Pete! It is super cool and I road as a younger guy, never raced but loved riding! It is unreal to see it ripping around and riding wheelies in person. The videos do not do it justice! They are pricey but like I said in the video for all the tech and engineering that went into this they did pretty well to keep the price where they did! I hope you can get one when they arrive, you will have a blast running it around. The only thing it is missing is the draappppp, brrrrappp noise from it but you can easily make that up in your head! LOL!

[@Skud_007]

I want this thing!!!!

[@AddamsPlayground]

So far it has been very fun and very cool! So far the only issue is just having enough open space to really open it up. I think this is going to be the biggest RC release f the year, I can't see anything topping the wow factor of this one! I hope you end up getting one!

[@Pezzapoo]

This thing looks Awesome Addam! bit too pricey for my tastes but deffo one of the coolest RC vehicles to happen of late! enjoy mate

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Pez! I agree it is pricey but for the amount of tech and testing it took to get it to run as well as it does I am surprise it was not more. I weighed the options and it seemed like a good buy, I mean Tamiya sold out of the black edition Avante and it was just a special edition of it and not anything crazy like this marvel and was the same price! I will get it out on some dirt and see whet it can do next!

[@All_RC_Fun]

Absolutely Brice’s fault. I’ve got three fairly involved builds projects going so I’m going to wait to get one. The last thing I need is another distraction. 😊 Loved hearing all the laughter during the run video. Since it’s Brice’s fault - have him print up one of those body camera mounts for you. Looking forward to how it’ll Andre the track. You might go ahead and make a call to Sparetime RC or RC Icons to get some time scheduled on their tracks. 😆 If/when I get one, it good to know it’s not an alternate to my string trimmer. 👋🏼👍🏼

[@AddamsPlayground]

I didn't need the distraction either but at this point I have just embraced the chaos and I am taking it as it comes! Too stressful to get myself to focus on one thing at a time, my brain and interests don't fit in that box! Yes, the was mostly my daughter cracking up, my wife knew the price tag on it so she was not as quick to laugh at the errors! LOL! I am going to try and get it on the track this weekend, not too sure how it will do but if it doesn't work out I will take it out to the ball field, more than enough space out there! Als' big track and big field could be an option! I am sure he would like to get behind the wheel too! No it trims nicely but probably not the best use for it! A proper trimmer is a cheaper option too! LOL!

[@powersmodelgarage]

Wow, nice!!!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! It was a ton of fun and I have a lot to learn about turning it well! Once I do I will get it out on the track and give is a try if there is enough room to turn. If not I'll get it out to the ball field for some fun!

[@chaz7287]

They do look awesome fun, unfortunately my pockets ain’t deep enough for one, I’ve seen prices in England range from £530-£800, way to rich for my blood, your a lucky boy!!!!!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah sadly it is bit more expensive. Overseas it just gets worse unfortunately. I feel like for the all engineering and tech packed into this it is more of a justifiable price tag than say a black edition Avante or something along those lines for a similar price. But yes, I will agree it is a pricy one and I am tapped out of RC budget for a bit! I am a lucky boy and I have a great wife that likes me a lot for some odd reason! LOL!

[@wesleybassett8735]

Lucky you I’m still waiting for my hobby shop to get their orders in😢

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah it was just pure luck my wife was in there at just the right time to nab one! They had just stuck them out on display! Both of the ones my local shop got in were gone that evening! Hopefully your shop will get a few in soon. I know the grossly underestimated the popularity of these! I am sure it is hard to judge the response levels of stuff like. Don't worry though, I am still waiting on pre-orders from the beginning of February of this year so I know the agony of waiting!

[@markconnor269]

Great video mate 😁 that thing is unreal 👌 p.s wish my wife was a cool as yours 😊🤣

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Mark, glad you enjoyed it!! My wife is pretty awesome and for some odd reason likes me an awful lot. I still haven't figured it out but I don't ever question it! 😂

[@highrollerdecorators8059]

your a devil in disguse dude ive been seeing these online not available here yet but think youve talked me into it haha have fun broski looks awesome fun ripping up the grass and well deservred hitting 3k keep on rolling broski 😉👊

[@AddamsPlayground]

😂 believe me, I fall victim to it all the time too! Brice got my interest up on it so I'm second cousin to blame here! 😂 I'm going to try and get it in some dirt this weekend!

[@highrollerdecorators8059]

@@AddamsPlayground haha 😆 it does look epic tho hope to see some footage of ya tearing up some dirt 💪 have a awesome wked broski 😉👊

[@bkfkennels6968]

You sound like me before I bought it great bike trust me 👍🏽🏁

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah I am really excited and intrigued by this thing! I love all the tech and engineering in it!

[@bradkalman2353]

Track run.😁

[@AddamsPlayground]

I am gonna try this weekend but not sure there is enough room for it to turn! I need more practice with it before trying.

[@lexsteel12]

I wonder if is possible to come out with a heatsink to replace that plastic part under the motor? Maybe that way you can reduce the motor temperature? Maybe someone can come out with that piece to sell?

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, I have not dug into yet. I am sure the twin aluminum plates do a lot to help dissipate the heat from the motors. It does have cooling intakes in the front where the radiator shrouds are. Not sure if a tiny fan would fit in there or not. There is a lot packed into that bike frame but I am sure the aftermarket it is in a giant flurry trying to build and get parts and upgrades out for it as fast as they can!! To be fair the day I was driving was miserable hot and humid so cooling the weather was not! LOL! I am sure they could incorporate some sort of finned chassis plates to help get rid of the heat a little faster!

[@lexsteel12]

@AddamsPlayground I can not wait for my bike to finally arrive. Horizon severely underestimated the demand for this bike. They are way behind on fulfilling pre orders.

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@lexsteel12 I think it is a dangerous game companies have to play. If you over order and they don't sell fast you loose money like crazy. Order too few and then you are.left.in a lurch waiting for the slow boat to get here potentially loosing sales from people losing interest. Hopefully they can expedite stuff and fill orders soon. I have been waiting for a pre-order of some Tamiya kits since January. I am about tired of waiting for them to get here.

[@lexsteel12]

@AddamsPlayground My man, you are indeed a patient man. These companies should be grateful they have customers such as us. I am looking forward to your next video.

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@lexsteel12 The first painting video of the series will be on Saturday, a long talking one so have some tinkering to do for that one! Then I have a run video for next weekend of one of the buggies. Lots and lot more in the works!

[@timdoyle8199]

What hobby shop was that I wonder if they still have the red one ???

[@AddamsPlayground]

It was the Hobby Town in Fredericksburg VA. They both sold that evening though. I checked the next morning while talking to a friend and it was already sold. Sadly the underestimated the popularity of these and did not have enough. I am sure it is very difficult to judge these things and I am sure they thought it might be one that took some time to build up interest. They were a little off on the estimate!

[@DSC1320]

Are you going to glue in the exhaust tip?

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yes I will! It appears that they used some sort of lube to make it easier to insert into the hole and that makes it easier to pop out. I need to clean off the greasy stuff and then add a touch of CA to it so i do not loose it. It really is noticeable when it is not on there!

[@DSC1320]

@AddamsPlayground yeah I could see that. Just one of those things they were trying to ease assembly, Glad u found it after it fell off . And now I know to add some ca to mine if I get one. 👍

[@bosshogindog]

cool toy..look into some CBD

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks It is a really unique and innovative one! I am enjoying it! I would try CBD but I already have a brain/mouth ADD problem where they don't always get along and I stumble over thoughts and words, I feel like that would just make it worse! LOL!

[@Toystheyrenot]

That looks like so much fun! It’s also a surprisingly huge rc. I can see alot of potential customising this. Will we see an Addam bobble head version eventually?😂

[@AddamsPlayground]

OMG!!! That is an awesome idea!!! LOL! A big beard blowing in the breeze on top of that it hilarious!!! I am sure the aftermarket is in full swing trying to crank out all kinds of parts for these and get them here! If there is a company that could make custom rubber heads like this it is their time to shine and make a fortune!!!

[@Toystheyrenot]

@@AddamsPlayground It’s just a matter of time before someone gets creative with theirs. I hope to see you have a go at it!👍😁

[@drwtrex]

put it in mode 2 at 75 power and run on street. Mode 1 is for dirt .. only on the street mode 1 will flip it over and mess up …. Paint and rider !! Get drive time in on it. Use brakes to slow down turn and then gooooo

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah lots more time is needed to figure everything out! Thanks for the tips! The 100% throttle got me in trouble more than once! I am so used to coasting when driving buggies and trucks I have to retrain my thought process to hit the brakes more before trying to turn. I'll get out more with it this weekend and get more practice!

[@balenrc]

Tell your wife that I need one of these too next time she's buying paint

[@AddamsPlayground]

I'll let her know, I'm not confident it'll work out for ya though!! LOL!

[@martinhsrc6699]

😮

[@AddamsPlayground]

That was my exact face when my wife texted back the picture of them sitting at the hobby shop!!!

[@martinhsrc6699]

@@AddamsPlayground 😂

[@alphawlff]

It's cool.. but I probably won't get one.

[@AddamsPlayground]

I had not planned on getting one this early one but it worked out so I figure it was meant to be! LOL! It is not for everyone and I am thinking they will probably be coming out with a street bike version later this year. normally I would not pay this much for a single kit but seeing all the tech and engineering that went into this and 3 years of development and testing I am not surprised at all it is pricey but it seems fair enough and justified.

[@alphawlff]

@@AddamsPlayground The thing for me is size. I have nowhere to run something this big.

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@alphawlff Yeah, it certainly needs some room. Both for turning and also just to get it up to speed!

[@bradkalman2353]

Your wife was laughing the entire time.

[@AddamsPlayground]

It was mainly my kid laughing, my wife knows how much it cost so she was not as quick to laugh at the crashes!

[@bkfkennels6968]

BKF racing is my rc channel thanks

[@AddamsPlayground]

I will check it out!

[@NANNIRC]

You didi it!! that's the best novelty of the last years and not cheap! Who knows if in a future I will be so happy to have one in my channel? Divertiti (googleit)

[@AddamsPlayground]

Technically my wife did it but I am spoiled so I may have influenced her a little to get it! It is not a cheap RC but with all the technology in it and the engineering and testing it took to make it both look great and drive so well was a lot of time and effort which all cost them a lot of money. Much more justifiable than something like a black edition of an existing Tamiya kit!! I am sure they are also going to make a street bike version of this and release that in a few months. I hope the pricing drops a little after the initial craze dies down.

[@NANNIRC]

@@AddamsPlayground Absolutely Agree! Ciao!