CSC TT250 In-Depth Review - Everything You Need to Know!
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2018
- Can a Chinese Dual Sport like the CSC TT250 really be worth the money?
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The CSC TT250 is a Chinese enduro bike that I owned for a little over a year, and subjected it to some ruthless dual sport torture. How did it fare? What is my opinion of the little TT250 after all this time? You'll have to watch to find out!
This is a video that I have been wanting to make for a while now. The TT250 in many ways was a project for me to test and see just how much abuse it could handle. While it fared better than I ever thought it would, it did have some glaring issues that I discuss in detail throughout this video. I hope that this video helps inform anyone who either is thinking about purchasing this bike, or anyone who owns one and is wondering what it's true capabilities are.
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Would this be a good starter bike? I am 6’2 and I am pretty much looking for a bike to learn how to ride just to say I know how to ride. Thank You
IT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME OR IDENTICAL BIKE AS THE BIG BOY TSR 250CC
First half of the vid I was interested, by the second half I rather a used honda, ktm, or yamaha for the same price.
@@clothedandcompetent3452 To each their own. Keep in mind that this is a 2016 model, so some of the criticisms I mentioned in this video have been addressed by CSC over the years. Regardless, it’s still a great bike at a great price for people who aren’t looking to go fast or ride gnarly trails.
The biggest detractors are the people comparing this $2000 budget motorcycle to a $6000-20,000 bike.
Exactly! Like I said in the video if you have the right perspective it can be a great bike, but it’s definitely not for everyone.
@@EachAdventure my 2016 tt250 just turned 1k mi . more street than dirt. no complaints with new LED headlight & wide foot pegs. $1600 used
Yes very true
I appreciate your videos. I just bought a TT 250 about a week ago. And your videos were some that I watched that help me be confident in that purchase.
That's awesome! I hope you enjoy the bike. 👊
Great review brother. I'm going to buy an enduro and start riding soon. Your channel was definitely a catalyst towards that goal. Ride safe brother!
Thanks man! I really, really appreciate the comment more than you know. It's comments like these that make me want to continue to share my adventures on RUclips :) I hope you get your bike soon and have a blast on it!
How tp buy ?
An old guy on a KLR 650. Pff. KLR though, will never die. Just like the old guys that ride them
Hahah! If there is an apocalypse the only surviving things will be cockroaches and KLR650s 😆
Each Adventure and some Honda XL’s
Each Adventure if the apocalypse happened, I’d be on a 500,600,650 Honda with a shotgun and some bolt cutters
Great review, thanks! I am getting ready to purchase the same bike for my son's first dual sport and I have decided. Thanks again for the great review
Glad you enjoyed this! The new TT250s look awesome. Ride safe!
Outstanding review! Very detailed, very informative with good, useful content and great footage.
Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed the video. 🙏
Excellent review, sir........ very well done.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 😀
Very well produced video, well done! You almost convinced me that I should buy one. I cracked up when you referred to one of the riders as the 'old guy on a klr650'. Does that make me the 'old guy on a KTM350' LOL!!
Thanks man! This one took me about 2 weeks to put together... but I think it turned out pretty good. I am going to have to start referring to you as the old guy on the KTM250... I think you and Evan are probably close to the same age ;)
Subbed. Really enjoying your adventures on the tt250. Longtime biker here, but recently been wanting to get into adv biking with a group of local bikers but I didnt want to start with anything too expensive until i get some offroad miles under my belt. I still wanted something simple, reliable and fun for riding mostly fire trails and packed dirt roads and bcuz of your channel I am now looking at the 2018 model from CSC. But I may hold off until I hear more about the 2019 model. Keep up the great work. Ride safe, ppls.
Thanks for the sub! I really enjoyed my TT250 while I had it and proved to be a pretty durable and reliable bike. Some of the things that I didn't like (such as the speedo cable breaking) have been addressed in the 2018 model which is really nice. It's not fast but it will take you just about anywhere ;) Thanks for watching!
@@EachAdventure fyi i finally decided on getting the yamaha xt250... it's simple, fits me like a glove and suits my style of riding perfectly. I will keep watching your channel to see what new adventures you find yourself in next. Reep it keal ppls.
Fun little video. I learned a lot about the TT250. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏
It is great to see positive reviews of the cheaper bikes available. Thanks for putting this together and your other awesome content too! :-)
Thanks man! I honestly wasn't expecting much when I got it, but it turned out to be a lot of fun and a great experience owning it. Glad you are enjoying the videos! :)
I think it was Shadetree Surgeon who introduced me to your channel, really glad he did! :-)
Really!? I had no idea he even knew about my channel... that’s pretty cool! :)
I think you did a phenomenal job making this video.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏
Nice! I've owned Pentons, a KTM, and a pack of Hondas, but I have to say that the one bike that I had the most fun with was a '74 XL125. Not a power monster but the fun factor was huge, so I gotta say this CSC is a pretty sweet deal. Yep, perhaps the quality may not be on par with the older names, but Japan better watch out because like Musical instruments, China has a really fast learning curve.
Yeah I think the fun factor is really the key. When I bought it, I really didn't expect much. I just wanted it to take me across town and that was about it. Once I started riding it in places where I would ride my CRF250L... it just got even more fun. The quality was not on par with the CRF... but I would say it was about 75% of the quality but at 40% the cost. Not bad in my opinion!
Well done. Thanks for posting.
Thanks Joe! It really is a great little bike and I think you guys are doing something very cool and unique in the market. Hopefully another CSC bike will find it's way to me one day :)
Cool vids, I love it!, I just got the 2021 pro hawk 250 it has allot of factory upgrades but top speed is like 58 mph, I'm getting the 49 tooth rear sprocket CU's never mess with the front on these type bikes, love mine too its Honda clone Moor purrs nice.
Congrats on the Hawk! I went with a 47 on the rear of mine and it would top out around 65. I can't remember what the stock front sprocket is on the TT250 without looking it up, but I left that alone. Thanks for watching!
Good review I would consider getting one after your video.
Thanks! I get a lot of questions about it, so I thought I would put together something that would help answer some of those questions for people. It's not for everyone, but it's a ton of fun!
Thanks I decided to get one of these after riding a cruiser for a couple of yrs. I just wanted something fun to go on back roads so hopefully itll be good. Alot of those pieces, brake and shift levers, bars, mirrors etc I'll replace with better quality as needed
It is honestly perfect for that type of riding. I didn't find a brake lever that fit but I am sure something could be fabricated if needed... everything else is pretty easy to replace though and there is a ton of information over on ChinaRiders.net from people that either have this or the Hawk 250 which is very similar. I hope you like yours as much as I liked mine!
best review of all times. Thank you!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙏
Hey bud, I really like this review, really. I live in somewhere near the Irvine station and I total with you about how great the area could be for a ride.
Thanks man! I am glad you enjoyed it. 😊
Very helpful video thanks!
No problem, glad you enjoyed it!
Great review! Mine is still plugging along and is nearing 17K miles. I haven't had the chance to do much off road riding but as a commuter it is great. I have geared mine for more street riding and it has handled everything I have asked it to do including a few 120+ mile trips. It is a bit rusty and the seat cover is is wearing through but mechanically it is great. If I ever do more off road I will more than likely swap it for a DRZ 400 or an XR 650L but for now it's suiting my needs pretty well.
Thanks man! That is some pretty impressive mileage! Yeah I ride pretty much 50/50 most of the time and it just couldn’t take much more than I was already putting it through I don’t think. I’m still impressed after all I put it through though, and I loved how dead simple it was. It’s replacement will make its debut next week :)
What gear ratio do you use?
you have 17k on a CSC TT250? Wow any major break downs, how many repairs.
4 Year update???
@@Funboihahaha shortly after I posted this comment the trans mission ate a bearing and destroyed the entire engine. Rather than rebuild that engine I replaced it with a Lifan CG 230 which currently doesn't want to run for more than 10 minutes which I suspect is an igniter failure. I haven't really had time to dig into it so it is currently sitting waiting for me to swap the stator/igniter assembly from the old engine to get it back on the road. When I do get it back on the road it will be used primarily as a light trail bike.
I'd forgotten about this one (review video), it answered my questions on the 1st video in the Playlist :p
Ahhh... I responded anyway :)
@@EachAdventure then a double Thanks, my friend :p :) Happy New Years!
I agree , with CSC 's backup program it's a 'no brainer . Hope someone can comparison test the 450 and now proven Himalayan . Thanks
I really want to see the CSC 450 as well, although I know people who have ridden the Himalayan and others that have ridden the CSC RX4, and the RX4 is a completely different beast than the Himalayan. The Himalayan is more mellow with its power delivery and designed for maximum efficiency/reliability at around 25 HP. The RX4 has a claimed HP of around 40... that's a huge difference! I think the RX3 would be a more fair comparison even though it's only a 250 the HP rating is about the same as the Himalayan.
Great video. Thanks!
No problem, thanks for watching!
thank you. was looking at the hawks and templar and pissed cause California. definitely gonna get one of these
California ruins everything. 😞 Hope you enjoy the bike!
A great review! Due to some unexpected medical bills recently,I've sold my XR250L (to a Nascar Camping World race truck driver no less :o ) and have Ruby (my CRF250L) on CL as we speak,and it may be a while before I can get back onto a dual sport (of course one could always find deals on decent used bikes,like I did when I found that '91 XR250L,but in my region they're rare to find and sellers want new bike prices for their worn out rides,LOL), but the TT and RX3 are definitely on (and near the top of) my short list. Been watching and keeping up with CSC for a few years now (and as I'd said before,I was actually saving to pay cash for a new RX3 when I came across a real deal on my leftover 2016 CRF250L bought new last April).
So anyways,I won't be riding (or motovlogging like I'd planned) for a while (probably until next year),but I'll stay subbed and follow along with your adventure,my friend. As for my channel (which never really had time to get going before my camera blew off my helmet and this medical bill thing coming up)...there are other adventures to enjoy that aren't moto-related...and I picked up a new GoPro recently :p ...so it will eventually get going,LOL! Hope you're having a great weekend--Stephen (formerly "Small Bore Bliss")
Man I am sorry to hear that. Hopefully it won’t keep you off the bike for too long, life has a weird way of working itself out in the end. We went through a really rough period from like 2008 to 2012 where I didn’t ride at all because of all sorts of financial issues as a result of the recession. Just keep on keeping on ;)
Thanks :) Ah...it happens (we're all too familiar with "rough periods",from house fires to major injuries,to whatevers,LOL),and you're right,it always works out one way or other. in the meantime,I'll/we'll simply enjoy other adventures :)
Good to see a realistic review instead of guys thinking like this is a competition off road bike. Well done!
Thank you! I think that is the biggest problem with peoples perception of the current Chinese offerings, including the CSC bikes. They just aren't made for that kind of riding. That said, they are extremely capable for the situations they are designed for!
Most guys take it out the box and give a review like they know the bike.
Great Video
Thanks for watching! 🙏
For the money, can't touch it. Amazing what you can do when you don't have to feed a network of dealers.
Yeah it’s really hard to beat for the price. As long as you aren’t expecting a dedicated dirt bike it’s definitely worth the money.
You mean pay any labor charges to build it.. make no mistake the kids making that bike are paid in bowls of rice
Bro that rear sprocket looked shot when the chain came off, I mean I do the same shit but that's prolly why it was happening. Great vid mate
Yeah that is when it was at it's worst. I changed it about a week later and I thought the issue was solved... but it still happened from time to time. Maybe it was an alignment thing... who knows!
Great video just found out about these
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. They really are great bikes for the price.
Great video? Thanks fore shareing! ❤️😁
No problem! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼
I'm really hoping to get this bike in the future
It's a good bike for the money, and the newer ones address some of the issues that I mentioned in this video. I would buy another one to have an extra bike to mess around on... it's a lot of fun!
My TBR7 gets to about 82mph full throttle and it’s honestly not a bad bike for the interstates. I love mine! I’m at 1k miles and Iv changed the oil and speedometer cable and a valve adjustment. I actually bought mine from a dealer for the single fact I can get 3 replacement bikes for life so the extra 1500 I paid is 100% worth it. Also I get free street/off-road tire replacements for 3 years and all parts and labor are covered. Anyways great bike love the video
Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed the video. That's not a bad deal for the TBR7!
what oil?
@@TheBenpie15 I use 10 40. I had issues with my clutch and once I switched over all the issues went away. Im at 17k miles and I told the dealership they could F off they are a joke. Iv completely redone the bike too to bottom it’s not a Chinese bike anymore it’s a bootleg Honda at this point
i use rotella t4 diesel 10 40 but its about 17 degrees f
I have been wanting to make this video for a while now, and I hope that it answers any questions people might have about owning the CSC TT250 or any other Chinese dual sport bike. Thanks for watching, and don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed the video! goo.gl/vVW8SF
Can i see a link to buy one and great vid btw
What is your height and weight?
Finally someone lists the travel front and rear.. harder to find then hen's teeth most of the time..
I thought CSC had it listed on the bike specs on their website... but looking right now I don't see it anymore. I'll reach out to the owner and let him know it's missing from the website... it's kind of an important spec!
Hey I live in the same area and your vid has me considering one of these. What areas do you ride in or where do you recommend? Seems like most local trails are for hiking or horses.
The mountains above Corona are great when the gates are open. There are a lot of options heading out from the bottom of the Cajon Pass. There is also a lot of good stuff out in the desert and beyond. That is the best thing about dual sport is that you can ride a lot of areas where normal dirt bikes can't.
New sub alert! 🚨 I'm actually in OC as well. Where'd you purchase the bike? I wanted to buy the hawk 250 but they won't ship to California. Love the review and channel.
Thanks man, I appreciate the sub! I bought the bike from CSC Motorcycles in Azuza (they are the only importer and the bikes are made to their specs). Glad you enjoyed the video! 😊
Hey Josh, did you ever have to replace your chain and sprockets? If so, how many miles did you get out of the stock components and what did you replace them with? Thanks and enjoyed the videos!
I think I swapped them out at around 1000 miles, mainly because I wanted to put a smaller sprocket on the back for better highway performance. Rear is JT Sprockets JTR269.47, front is JT Sprockets JTR259.17 and chain was Unibear 428H chain with 132 links, but you have to cut two links off with a chain breaker. I got everything on Amazon for super cheap. Hope it helps!
Nice review. Sounds like a good bike to start on or a great bike to abuse if bought on a used deal.
Thanks! Yeah it’s definitely not a bike for everyone, but it definitely has a place for those who can respect its limitations. At $2200 brand new it’s a great deal... you can’t buy a scooter for that cheap lol
I knew they were cheap, but that's just ridiculous for a new bike. To bad the suspension doesn't have longer legs.
I have a 2017 hawk 250 and these, along with the bashan enforcer 250 are virtually identical except for a few cosmetic details.
Yeah they are all pretty similar bikes. Tons of fun though!
I remember someone doing a comparison and although they were similar to each other the CSC had a few upgrades and should be with be with 700 price difference between it and the hawk
3rd year on my 2016 TT250 ($1500 with 500miles) replaced Headlight & tail with Leds. replaced footpegs, 1 syn oil change @750 -Rotella Shell 5W40 Syn mirrors replaced, seat cover / gel bike seat TODAY my mighty max YTZ7S upgrade odo=3k miles just 1 problem the front brake assembly broke -soo my brake light is ALWAYS ON disconnect wire & use foot brake to light stop light. Starts every f r ig ing time no worries at all
That’s awesome! I’m really considering buying another one for casual riding and exploring. Glad you are enjoying yours!
You did not note anything about it in the video but have you had any engine problems? I am thinking about getting one of the 250 cafe or cruiser style bikes and assume they are probably using the same or very close to the same motors.
CSC's cafe racer and the TT250 share the same engine. They are clones of the Honda CG motor which has a reputation for reliability and low maintenance. I never had any engine issues with mine, and I only know of one other owner that had an engine issue on one of the CSC owners Facebook groups. Hope it helps!
What would you recommend under $3000 I want something a lil fast, doesn't need to be crazy fast but great speed. How was the acceleration on this bike for you as well?
The TT250 isn't a fast bike... it's fast enough for the type of riding that I like to do, but I wouldn't say that it has great speed or acceleration. I would look for a used DRZ400S or WR250R for what you are describing. Thanks for watching!
Great videos man, I know you dont have the TT250 anymore but we should meet up and ride together sometime! I live up in Big Bear if you ever come up this way!
I would love to! I am short on time but hopefully I can make it happen sometime this summer. Days are longer and Big Bear isn't too far from Redlands for an after work ride :)
Each Adventure Sweet i look forward to it! I’m down in Redlands a lot always hittin up Chaparral, we’ll keep in touch mate!
Been thinking about buying one of these for a daily commuter, you might have helped to sell it to me!
It works great as a commuter as long as you don't have long stretches of highway. It's a perfect bike for around town, secondary roads and back roads!
Worth the money for sure as long as you don't mind a bit of modding and tinkering.
Absolutely! I loved mine... I miss it.
Nice review. I think I’m gonna buy this bike.
I’m so glad I’m a welder. The issues you brought up are an easy fix with some custom fabricated parts.
The bike looks fun to ride
It's a super fun bike to ride. If you can do your own maintenance and fabricate your own parts, it seems like a win-win to me!
what year is your bike? i just bought a 2016, and im looking for upgrades for chain and sprockets. but i only see 16 and 50 tooth, and a 428H X130 chain. where did you get your parts?
Mine was a 2016 also. Here is a link to the rear sprocket that fits the TT250: amzn.to/2JkjRbr
They make them in a bunch of different sizes, but you need to use a couple washers as spacers to account for the stock sprocket offset. CSC sells the spacers for a couple dollars. For the chain, you can just buy a longer linked chain and use a chain breaker to cut it down to size (2 links at a time). Good luck!
Hi Buddy 428 chain is really to small for that bike it really should be equipped from the factory with a 520 size chain 428 will stretch faster than a gorgeous prostitute unless you get quality o ring chains but they will be pricey. If you plan on doing lots of trails and offroad work with your TT put the best chain your budget will allow. You will thank me later when your riding buddys are all adjusting there crappy cheap chains and wearing out there sprockets and you hardly touch yours except for the occasional clean and lube.Ride safe
i resemble that remark about the old guy on the klr 650
Hahah! Nothing wrong with old guys on KLR650s... I ride with a bunch of them ;)
Once you bent the handle bars it throws it outta balance and will have a lil more vibration .
I replaced the bent bars with a set of aluminum bars pretty quickly as the bent bars made the bike almost unrideable. At slower speeds it's not an issue but once the revs pick up there is a good amount of vibration to be felt through the bars.
I wonder if you can do an engine swap with a larger motor. And better suspension, brakes and tires etc
I'm sure anything is possible but likely a lot of work. Might as well buy a different bike all together if you are going to go through all that effort ;) Thanks for watching!
If that’s the case; buy a Japanese
I’m strongly considering this as a first bike? Would this be a good choice?
I think it is a great choice as long as you have the right expectations. It's a good short commuter bike, and a good "light" off-road and exploring bike. It's really hard to beat for the price and CSC customer service is great. I really enjoyed mine while I had it.
What psi do you pump this bikes tires exactly like this one and how does it hande the rain
The manual specifies somewhere in the 30's for PSI, but that is way too high for anything other than riding on the road. For true dual-sport stuff, I would run around 20 when jumping between on and off-road. It handles just fine in the rain, but that is largely dependent on tires (stock tires are decent) and your personal riding skill.
Does anyone know the year model of the honda crf230 it was replicated from?
It's not modeled after a CRF230. The bike is similar to the Honda NXR 125 Bros from Brazil in terms of styling. The engine however is a Honda CG engine clone which has been used in developing countries since the late 70's.
So im thinking of buying one tommorow. I live in the high desert. Any suggestions? Its going to be my first bike.
I think it is a great first bike, but it really just depends on what kind of riding you want to do. It will handle a lot of the easier terrain in the high desert with no problems. If you want to hit the rough stuff it can handle it to a point, but you might be looking for an upgrade by then. It's hard to go wrong with a TT250 for casual riding. Hope it helped!
Each Adventure thanks alot! I went in today and they were suppose to get more later today! Cant wait to ride the trails around here!
How are the bikes now? Im probably going to get one as ny first starter bike
The newer ones have addressed a lot of the issues I pointed out in this video. Digital speedometer, LED headlight, better hardware. For 2K it’s still one of the best deals out there for a street legal bike you can ride off road.
Great review video! Zongshen has already launched this motorcycle in China. In China, its called Zongshen 250x. It has added front and rear wheel ABS, and the engine cooling method is oil cooling. I have already ordered one. Can I forward your video to a Chinese video site to let Chinese motorcycle fans know about it?
Glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you enjoy the bike as well! Feel free to share the video. 🙂
@@EachAdventure thank u!
I would think this bike has a place and us "old" dude s who had all the hard core dirt bike s of our youth to ride , race Bultaco, Montesa, DKW , ect. Well just as trail beater a CSC would like OK. One tip for this bike would be try not to crash it. Cheers!
Yeah trying not to crash it is a wise idea. I actually crashed it pretty hard when I first got it and had to replace the stock bars and bend the levers back into place. After that though, it held up pretty well until I smashed the footpeg. For the most part though, I thought it was a great bike especially considering the price.
How was you able to get that registered in California? Being a carberated bike and not a fuel injection was why you can't.
Fuel injection isn't a requirement for CA registration, however most Chinese bike importers/distributors do not want to pay the money to get their bikes through the CARB approval process. CSC has a very different business model than most other importers, and being a CA based company they go through the CARB approval process with all of their bikes.
i love my KLX but the seat is well,not comfortable to say the least.funny thing is my old 87 kx 250 had one of the most comfortable seats i have ever ridden on and it was a race bike...i guess manufacturers go more for looks than comfort. Becuase the KLX does look bitchen, as do most of the newer dualsports...Thank's again and keep up the good work...an idea maybe do a camping video...i know its been done but people do like the motocamping vids.
Yeah it’s weird how much more comfortable the older bikes were than the newer ones. I’m sure looks is a part of it, but for performance bikes you are standing most of the time so the seat doesn’t really matter so much I guess. I really want to try a moto camping trip this summer. It won’t be far or exotic, but I just think it would be a lot of fun!
my klr seat is perfect for transexuals who want to tuck their junk in their ass.
Know anything about the rx3 ? I.e how would it handle an hour drive at 55 mph?
Every review of the RX3 that I have seen has indicated that it will cruise pretty well on the highway between 65-70 mph. I plan on getting one later this year hopefully to do some videos with!
I appreciate the speedy reply . Thank you
I want one but can't find any dealer anywhere near me I checked online good priced bike.
There is only one dealer that is here in California. Their business model is that you order it from them and they ship you a fully built bike and the only thing you have to do is add gas and register it. It's pretty unique way to buy a bike :)
bought mine from Craigslist just search used
Update? I'm stuck between this bike and the Brozz recon 250
I sold it a while back to make room for a DRZ400. It was a great bike and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. Very similar to the Brozz and others, but CSC's warranty and customer service are some of the best in the industry.
@@EachAdventure thanks for the update. I have only ridden ATV's and only had a 72 bultaco alpina 250 when I was a kid . I want to try enduro riding and dont want to spend a lot until I know I'm going to stick with it.
Do you mind if I ask which insurance company you use? I just bought mine and my insurance progressive wont cover it
I actually used Progressive! It wasn’t in their system but there was an option somewhere to type it in. It could be listed as CSC or as Zongshen... but either way thy should be able to add it. Check ChinaRiders.net to see what other people are using too. Good luck!
Each Adventure thanks!!!
Do you have to turn on a fuel choke?
I only had to use the choke a hand full of times the year or so that I owned it. It always started right up even on cold mornings!
Is the bike easy to register and get a title for
Yes, it certified to be street legal in all 50 states.
I'm local to Orange County, specifically, 1 block away from the train station. You up for riding? I just got a tt250
I don’t have the TT250 anymore unfortunately, but I’m always up for a ride when time permits! Time is in short supply these days though. How do you like the bike?
@@EachAdventure so far so good. I need to clean the carb, out of town until the end of the month. Got no one to ride with in the area. I picked it up for 200$ haha
Would you still recommend this bike as a first bike after your experience on other mfr/models?
Absolutely! As I mentioned in the video, if you have the right expectations it can be a great machine. It’s not as bulletproof as a Japanese dual sport and it’s not an enduro race bike… but it gets the job done as long as you don’t push it too hard.
@@EachAdventure great thank you! Do you know of any other street legal DS that are Chinese made around same price /size (2-3k and 200-300cc)? I can’t find any direct competition that can be registered in So Cal, so if not I will be getting a TT250 this summer.
@@johotnanbron8999 Not that I’m aware of. The biggest advantage of the TT250 is that it’s legal in all 50 states.
good review check out my quick review on the bashan enforcer BSR 250
Thanks! I’ll check it out :)
It 'might' be a great bike but I think one is better off with a slightly used, low mileage Suzuki DRZ400! Preferable The SM variant which, sadly, are quite rare in the used market and rarely pop up.
I think it really depends on the use case. For a mostly dirt bike, I definitely agree with you. For a cheap commuter with decent range, easy maintenance and good gas mileage with some off road abilities thrown in... it’s really hard to beat the TT250. Thanks for watching!
Do the tt 250's come with the sticker on the frame for NHTSA
I'm not sure about that actually. You'd probably want to check with CSC about that if it is important to you. They are street legal in all 50 states, but I am not sure if the NHTSA part of that certification or not.
It's just a sticker or plate that would say the manufacturers name states this vehicle meets national highway safety standards.
I would assume that it would, otherwise I don’t think they could legally sell it. I don’t have the bike anymore otherwise I would go look and let you know. There might be a thread on the ChinaRiders.net forum with the info, but like I said it would probably be best to contact CSC directly.
@@EachAdventure This is the kind of merchandise that we need to say no to in the USA.
Zongshen makes parts and motors for other motorcycle manufacturers as well, which I have more of an issue with than a fully imported Chinese product for an American company. I think what CSC is doing is actually pretty cool and their service is great. It's not quite Japanese quality but I will take 80% of the quality for 50% of the price ;)
I got a 2019 lifan 200 fuel injection and looking forward to meet a group like yours. Hit me up where to contact you.
A fuel injected Lifan?? I didn't even know they made such a thing... where are you located?
Can you do wheelies w/this motorcycle?
You can. It’s geared pretty low stock so it isn’t too hard to get the front wheel up with some clutch work. They make a set of supermoto wheels for it too, so I would imagine it would be even easier that way. It’s not a powerful bike, but it’s a lot of fun!
No way! it has a kehin slide carb. My 1975 honda cb750k has the same carb. But four of them
That's a lot of carbs! That thing was awesome... it fired right up every time!
Why is your brake cable positioned like that?
I think because of the hand guards... I honestly don’t remember lol
Awesome bike man. Bought a DR350SE instead as a tinker bike. Dont criticize too much our the hate form CSC might be inflowing again.
+border411 lol, I'm guessing that CSC learned a valuable lesson from the response they got after trying to flame eveRide. EachAdventure's reviews have been mostly quite favorable and credible because he didn't ignore the limitations of a bike that is clearly an excellent value. Thanks Josh!
Hahah thanks man! I bet that 350 is a lot of fun. I remember that day when the whole CSC / eveRide feud was going on... I hated the way CSC handled it but I could see both sides... not to mention it was quite entertaining 😜
I used to have a 1991 DRS 350 and that piece of s*** would just never run right despite months of tinkering, good luck
Is this the 2018 model? Do you still own it?
It was a 2016 model from the first shipment of bikes. I owned it for about a year, and sold it with about 6000 miles on the odometer. Super fun bike, especially for the price.
How well is the clutch?
I thought the clutch was fine. It's definitely not a racing clutch but I never had any issues with it.
Is this bike big enough for a 6'1", 260 lb. rider?
Size wise I think it would be fine, but the bike isn't a rocket ship even with a small rider so just have the right expectations. Depending on the type of riding that you do the RX3 would be a good choice as well, but it's almost twice the price. Good luck!
I just want to cruise around the county and on some back roads.
I was thinking buying the Hawk 250 for my first bike but the licensing issue is scary. I think it would be fine in NM but when I move to Colorado, I think there would be an issue. It's a bummer since i'll have to wait a month or so before I can afford the TT250.
Hey im planning on going to CO have you decided to go with the hawk or the csc? and did u move to co and how did u deal with the registration and such?
How tall is the seat?
According to CSC it's about 34 inches.
So its a hawk 250 for about twice the price?
It’s is similar to a Hawk. MSRP looks like a $600-$700 difference these days. However, the quality is much better, you get full support from CSC in terms of parts and warranty, it has a lot of upgrades that the Hawk doesn’t have, and it’s street legal in all 50 states which is worth every penny.
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Very good review china bikes are getting better.
Thank you! I agree, with the right expectations they can be great bikes!
The Hawk 250 & this bike will be awesome in 2019, once they work out all the bugs & when the bikes come standard with the upgrades that they offer currently. F*** it I'm just going to buy a Kawasaki,Yamaha or Honda!
Hahah part of the fun is upgrading the bike ;) CSC did upgrade my biggest complaint which was the speedo cable... new 2019 models come with a digital cluster which is quite nice!
Anyone know the seat height?
According to CSC's website it is 34 inches.
for big guys 6 ft plus would you recommend the tt250?
I'm 5'11" and it fit me pretty well. It is a smaller bike though bigger guys might feel a little cramped. It's not a powerful bike but it tractors pretty well with the stock gearing... just don't expect it to win any races ;)
Let me know when you find out. I am 6 foot 6 in
why cant i find a used one
It’s a pretty niche bike, so that’s likely why there aren’t a lot of used ones for sale.
I just bought my black 2020 TT250 let’s go ride
That's awesome man! Where are you located?
Each Adventure I am located in cathedral city ca it’s in the Coachella valley
Along with your suggestion, first thing to upgrade headlight bulb should add the chain. I don't know what chain CSC has but the other chinese bikes have very cheap chains. A weak link can Kill you. Not sayin but just sayin.
That's actually a good suggestion! The stock chain wasn't that great, and I had replaced it with another chain that wasn't all that great either. That is actually one of the things that I had mentioned that I had issues with in this video, but looking back I think a heavy duty 428 MX chain would have solved the issue.
That's called cupping on the front tire. That happens on SUVs when you don't rotate your tire's.
That's interesting! I've never seen that on a dual sport motorcycle tire before.
@@EachAdventure oh yeah.. if it's out of balance or the front is loose for some reason.. my rear tire on my crotch rocket would wear real funny by the end of a season from lack of hard cornering believe it or not.
Nice bike Please launch it in India
The bike is made by Zongshen (with CSC specifications) but I would think there would be a similar bike available in India. I would check out Chinariders.net to see if anyone in that area has something similar.
Great video man! Who's that idiot hitting the peg with a ratchet? 😂
Thanks buddy! That guy doesn't ride... so he really doesn't know what he's doing with a ratchet either 😂😂😂
230 or 250?
It's 229cc but marketed as a 250... most manufacturers fudge the numbers a little bit to make them fall within the standards (250, 400, 450, 500, etc) It's a lot of fun though for being such a small engine!
Top speed?
Stock gearing the top speed is around 65. Drop a few teeth in the rear sprocket and it will get up around 70ish. Comfortable cruising speed is probably 5-10 mph less though.
My Kawasaki KLX250Sf has only 15 hp...so 16 hp would be an upgrade...
Hahah! It doesn't feel like only 16 horsepower, the engine is super torquey and you can definitely feel it with the stock gearing. Going down a few teeth on the rear sprocket really changes the feeling of the bike and makes it a bit more well rounded. Thanks for watching!
How do you know ?
How do I know what?
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@@gailraby1722 Haha. You are the first person to ask that. I closed the cover at work one day, and with the aftermarket bars it took me about 20 minutes to get the end of the key in there to open up the cover. Lesson learned ;)
I have a hawk dlx and put it threw the same crap
The Hawk DLX looks like a good bike. I wish I could get one here in California! 😭
The factory chains are trash... get a o-ring chain. Or just a better quality standard chain.
I had upgraded the chain but I don't know if the quality was all that great. If I ever get my hands on another one I'll try an o-ring chain.