Test ride on a Cheap, Chinese Enduro, the X-Pro Templar X 250

Quick walk-around and a little bit of street and dirt riding. For about $2100 after shipping, this has to be one of the best bang for your buck dirt bikes out there. I bought it to supplement my Honda Blackbird in the back of my bus/toy hauler/skoolie while I travel the country, looking for places to ride. I'll start including some drone shots soon.

[@z42069]

I use to drive my semi threw there every other day, now im retired and just bought the Xpro 250 bike, IM EXCITED!

[@pd8559]

The stock carburetor does have an air fuel adjustment screw. Just remove the aluminum welch plug hiding it that was put on to satisfy the EPA and allow importation. Stock carb is perfect once you tune it. No need to replace it if you know how to remove the security blind/break off screws on the bowl, again for EPA satisfaction replace them with metric socket cap bolts from Home Depot. If air fuel screw adjustment doesn't eliminate the bog bump the #40 to #42 or if you have one try a #41. Main works great out of the box at my elevation, no need to shim the needle.

[@BikeXXOnABus]

I actually found and removed that plug a few days after I made this video. That's very useful info! It did help a bit, but the adjustment is limited. It's adequate, and it will get better as I go up in elevation so a carb swap is low priority.

[@pd8559]

@@BikeXXOnABus excellent, next is getting rid of the blind security bolts holding the bowl on. Once you get access to the jets a carb replacement drops to zero priority. You can always use the new carb as back or mind for bravery if worried you'll break it when cutting slots with a Dremel wheel into the blind bolt tops. A good fitting flat screwdriver and slow turns while pushing pressure down will usually unscrew the bolts which can be thrown away and replaced with socket cap ones. And if you mess up and the metal just smooshes and no longer turns out the bolts just grind the tops off. You can remove the bowl and use vice grips on the bolt stubs to unscrew them completely.

[@BikeXXOnABus]

@@pd8559 The stock 28mm carb is a little small for a 250cc bike, imo. I saw some sellers also offer it with a 30mm carb, but mine seems to choke it a bit in the upper rev range. It's not a huge deal since my plans will benefit from the low end grunt, but if I am going to the trouble of cutting grooves in bolts and buying jets for it anyway, I'll probably spend a few more bucks on a bigger Nibbi that comes with extra jets. I wouldn't mind just a few more ponies up top. Again, not a high priority by any means. I may just give your method a try anyway when my to-do list is a little shorter. Cheers!

[@mattf3238]

Nice job on the video could you do one about your likes and dislikes. If you have any concerns with vibration? If the suspension needs a lot of work? I am really interested in the bike. I just need more information before I can pull the trigger on one.

[@dcardenas171]

How difficult is it to adjust the rest suspension I'm 190 and I'm going to have to adjust as well I bought the tool for the collar but it's not a easy access from what I can tell.

[@neuchigen]

The part where you asked if we should do something illegal had me sold and subscribed! 😂

[@ericjohnson9080]

Thanks for the ride! Looks like a good bike. Yours is the best vid I have seen on this bike. Keep the vids coming.

[@flyprincess69]

I’ve had the Xpro Titan 250 dlx for 2 years and it’s been a great runabout.

[@theonehavingthekey5966]

Definitely a great bike. A bike i would consider purchasing. Thanks for sharing.

[@Timmytango7]

Love this man keep up on the updates!

[@micwell2247]

Getting one for it's simplicity...can't beat that. But then, care to change oil often . Little 2 valves will not take long high way beatings...not meant for that...rock on

[@randallnixon3456]

Great video! I am a Hawk owner and I hope you enjoy your bike as much as I’ve enjoyed mine. 👍🏼

[@neildrummond5711]

Thanks for this makes me want one even more now!

[@theonehavingthekey5966]

For a bike that is to be delivered, works quite well. Aesthetics looks amazing too. But i think i still love my xt250 more! This bike looks like it would be a great competitor to the xt250 though. Ty for sharing.

[@teeztoyz]

Wow where you live is like perfect for that bike - half street half dirt and it's like you know where all the driveways leading into and out of the dirt are.

[@ericjohnson9080]

Anyone know about how this x compares to the Orion rxb? New 4 valve model coming out $3200 ish

[@davidk7481]

With some carbs, as you accelerate bogging from idle and backfire on deceleration usually means rich air to fuel mix.

[@jessarellanes6648]

Thank you so much.

[@mitzzzu_tigerjones444]

Mic placement sounds good in this vid

[@los1274]

Very nice bike

[@mvkasu]

How many miles does it take for this bike to break in?

[@rider65]

Thanks for reviewing. I'm looking in to buying one this Summer. Could you list the suspension brand and specs. I.E.- stanchion width, length and travel. Coil or air spring? Shock spring rate. Length and travel. Thanks 👍

[@gregorydeangelis9192]

Great ride. Thanks for your time. I love that bike. I'm itching to get one. Love the look, setup, 6 speed counter balance motor. Better then standard suspension and instrumentation and simplicity of a carbureted motor oh! Lets not forget disc brakes front and back. All for just over $2k. Is there any other better?

[@BikeXXOnABus]

Definitely nothing better at the price.

[@chevypizza124]

Is the shifting pattern like a Honda 250

[@reedsartofadventure]

Sweet 😎👍🍻

[@maxgreco2933]

Hell yea man Nebraska riders unite!

[@Tatted_up_wood]

Was it hard to get it registered with it saying off road

[@machupikachu1085]

Cool Bike! I followed your journey on Google Maps LOL

[@discoveror9576]

What is the (approximate) REAR suspension travel? ... e.g. outside the shock? Thanks ...

[@TOPOPPZAY]

Could the rack on the back of it be removed ??

[@kevinhughes2253]

That would suck to live there. Rode a long way just to find a dirt field. I can ride mountains in minutes

[@sgtshultz13]

Sounds smooth little vibration. Must be counter balanced

[@dirtbikeguy07]

I know how it is! Good sho!

[@timothyhaskell8262]

What makes you think it has a catalytic converter?

[@ashlee896]

Does the bike still run good thinking about getting one ?

[@DAV1DXAV1ER]

25:37 Suspension doesn't look too bad either I don't see much camera shake when you soak up the bumps. Thanks for sharing.

[@ericjohnson9080]

Could you post your purchase link?

[@Stonewallx39]

What’s up from Lincoln! You were able to title/register in Nebraska no problem?

[@BikeXXOnABus]

I didn't even try. My plans to take my bikes to tour the country include registering my vehicles in South Dakota, so rather than getting a NE title just to switch to a SD title didn't make sense. Sunday was my last day in Omaha.

[@amberandrews-ls6mr]

Looks like my Orion rxb250 or kayo is the original manufacturer of this design if not mistaken

[@EmbraceTheSuck]

How do you think this would compare to the Lifan KPX 250? I can see the Templar has an advantage in the suspension dept., but the Lifan is fuel injected.

[@domenik8339]

That's the comparison I was thinking when I saw this as well. I'd venture to say that the Lifan has a longer track record, vs the templar frame makers are relatively unknown, but the engine is a zongshen. Overall the Lifan is a safer pic but the templar is probably on par with its quality, there's less data behind it though.

[@omz3403]

Do you feel alot of vibration to the point of your hands hurting?i have that issue on mine i dont know if its normal

[@BikeXXOnABus]

Is yours the six speed? The six speed is counterbalanced, so it doesn't vibrate as much. The five speed might be a different story.

[@johndefalque5061]

Fully street legal? I want a scooter or minmoto next year, but I can't afford a toy. I would also never go off road.

[@martymcmannis6581]

I dont like the rain, it stings. I got caught in it 4 times last year.. Thanks for sharing this video

[@BikeXXOnABus]

Full face helmet my dude. Always.

[@This-time-more-than-ever]

When you say built well.....??

[@Kdizz10]

the bike doesn't sound stressed at all when you ride.

[@breakdownbill1]

I noticed that too,,he has this bike running perfectly none of the other Xpro 250 videos has this bike running this smooth

[@Kdizz10]

@@breakdownbill1 the other reviewers made the bike seem like it was slow, this video made the bike seem like it was quick.

[@BikiniGurlZoey]

What is the difference between this bike and the M Version besides the 6th gear?

[@HydeKills]

"The base model, M, has a smaller gas tank without a reserve, a non balanced cam and is 5 speed. The X is a 6 speed, has better suspension, a counterbalanced cam." Also IIRC, better carb on the X? The Xs can be adjusted but the Ms cannot be.

[@BikiniGurlZoey]

@@HydeKills glad I Paid An extra 140 dollars for the x model that's coming tomorrow I plan on turning it into a Supermoto bike to deliver door dash Lightning fast!

[@henricusrealms8411]

The engine looks like an older XR250 w/electric start.

[@rikkiroxx1430]

How come you don't have a plate on it?

[@johnharker7194]

Is this the 6 speed model?

[@BikeXXOnABus]

Yes it is.

[@johnharker7194]

@@BikeXXOnABus what does it top out in in 6th gear?

[@BikeXXOnABus]

@@johnharker7194 I hit 73 on the speedo, 68 on GPS. That is with a slight downhill. It's screaming at 60, though, so I like to keep it around 50 when I take it on the pavement.

[@johnharker7194]

@@BikeXXOnABus that sounds good for my needs. I just put mine together

[@toddjacobs5660]

Looks like it runs pretty good

[@user-ns5uh1yv3w]

fuq ya man, rock on bro

[@snowfreak207]

6 speed o nice

[@Dolan1492]

this HAS to be Nebraska. West O?

[@Dolan1492]

OK yea. Millard North parking lot. Holy shit I was hoping I'd never see that place again. Good video though!

[@user-bs8ui9vs4c]

What's the top speed

[@BikeXXOnABus]

Tippy tops is somewhere around 70, but under most circumstances, 60-65 is the most you'll see. It's pretty happy cruising at 55.

[@mitzzzu_tigerjones444]

Do you have an assembly video of your own? That would be sick I always find that content creators go a lot more in depth with things that are need to know. All that aside this is nice content in and of it’self❤

[@BikeXXOnABus]

That's a good idea, and I would definitely do that if I thought for sure I did it correctly. However, I'd hate to do it the way it think is right, or miss an important step that might cause someone problems in the future. I'll be sure to include some tips for assembly once I have more time to get any bugs ironed out and do a long term review (soonish).

[@user-up7yn2kn6u]

Where would you go if it breaks?

[@EvendimataE]

Hhonda XR150l is $3k. i dont mind paying a bit more for reliability

[@riccochet704]

Closer to $5500-6000 out the door after tax, freight, setup, doc and any other fees the dealer adds on. Unless you know of a dealer that doesn't charge any of that, I'd love to know. I'll go buy their entire inventory today.

[@BikeXXOnABus]

There's no argument from me that a Honda would be more reliable. I am 100% certain that something electrical will fail on this long before a Honda would. I have a couple counter points, though. 1) the mechanical parts on this bike are outstanding. I don't love that it lacks a proper oil filter, but dirt bikes have been running oil screens forever without problem. 2) This bike is in a totally different league than the XR150l both in terms of off road ability and power. The chinese competitor to the XR150l would be the Hawk 150 at around $1000. That is a 12hp commuter/dual sport. This is a 20hp proper dirt bike. If you were to use both for easy commuting with some light off-roading, the Honda would outlast the Templar by long time I'm sure. If you were to take both to a MX track, rock quarry, or hard enduro trail, the Honda just isn't designed for that abuse and would probably start breaking parts pretty quickly. They are two very different bikes with different uses in mind. Nothing offered by any of the big brands offer anything even close anywhere near the price. Stay tuned. My next video will feature my Honda, and it is ridiculously reliable.

[@sgtshultz13]

Good luck finding one and for that price

[@fishbonea1-pcrepair864]

2023 Honda XR150L after Freight, Dealer Prep, Dealer Mark-up, Sales Tax is $3900 to $4500 OTD but the list is $2971. Few dealers are selling it at list but when you go to sell it or trade it in what you will be offered is based on the $2971 price. Which will be about 35% off of that $2971 price in 3 to 5 years making it a $1900 trade or a $2400 retail. The XR150L is not a dirt bike, light trails at best. It is a slow ..... been built virtually the same since the 70's commuter bike.

[@fishbonea1-pcrepair864]

Templar X 250 is 80/20 bike at least with the stock knobby tires which will throw you down on a wet street. Honda XR150L is a 30/70 bike at best and will never see the top end of the Templar X. The 6 speed Zongshen PR250 motor is a well made power plant that will last many years. Templar X with 60/40 tires and size adjusted sprockets will make it a great dual purpose machine that can hit 65 all day long. Think you need parts for a Templar X? buy a second used/damaged one in 2 to 4 years for $800 to $1300.

[@j45acp69]

Enjoy that thing while it's working, once you need parts, good luck. Your always better off just buying a used jap bike, where parts are actualy available and the quality is there.

[@dirty-moto]

This is commonly mentioned in response to Chinese motorcycles, but what parts are going bad that can't be replaced with something aftermarket? I've seen entire replacement engines so I don't really see the concern. Most people don't put enough miles on a motorcycle to run it into the ground. I'll see how much I can get out of the air cooled Templar X in these hot desert temperatures, but for $2,000 MSRP, it'll pay itself off quickly.

[@TheRogerKyle]

air cooled honda xr250 engine, crf forks and swingarm, what exactly do you think won't be able to be found? lol