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I just got back from the Mesquite race were I got to ride and race the X4 for the first time and here are my evalutions.
I had originally planned to race my 10" bike, but when I saw the ruts, deep soil, and mud on the track I started to think more about the x4's bigger wheels and longer travel.
I can not say that this is a review of the x4 in completely stock form. I did take the engine out of my x2 and put it in the x4 (GPX140 with a ported Lifan head, shaved slinger and flywheel, and 26mm carb), I also put on a set of Renthal bars, Fastway pegs, and set the sag, thats it, pretty minimal and I do not think that they affect the review. In fact, I think that making these changes allows a more direct view of the bike, here is why. The motor is one that I am very used to, the bars and pegs are also something that I am used to, so all I did was increase my comfort level to see how the rest of the bike works. So without further rambling, here we go.
In short, the x4 impressed me!! The bike turns very well, all you have to do is lay it over and it goes where you want it. The suspension was pretty impressive as well, I already knew what to expect from the rear shock since I have been riding a similar one in the x2 chassis, but it exceeded my expectation. The rear stayed glued to the ground, and soaked up all the rough lines that I seemed to find myself in on the track.
These forks that everyone is asking about? I was really surprised at how well that they tracked, they did an excellent job of soaking up all the braking bumps and setting up well for turns. They ramp up nicely and do not bottom harshly at all, so none of that metal to metal clank sound that you hear with some other forks. They were laterally stiff so no wandering in the ruts, overall a very good fork.
The chassis itself felt a bit larger than other 110's that I have ridden, but I have not spent a sigificant amount of time on 110's to say that it is in fact bigger, but it does feel slightly taller and longer. I did not feel cramped at all, and at my 6' tall, 190lbs. that is plenty roomy for most anyone. The frame felt nice and long, with no noticeable flex or twistin. The brakes do a good job of stopping the bike, the front is a little wooden in feel for my personal taste, but that is preference and not negative. To my surprise, after each practice session and moto, I checked every nut and bolt and not one was loose or missing. The spokes front and rear were also all tight and the wheels were in great shape. Those of you that ride these china imports know how rare that really is!
One thing of note, the stock exhaust on these bikes is very impressive! The header size is equal to that of the Ultima (if not a hair larger) the can is mounted very well, and the sound is AWESOME!
The other China bike makers are going to have to some serious work to do to catch up to this bike, in fact I would not be surprised to see some of the "name brand" sales start slipping with this bike out there.
GREAT JOB PITSTER PRO!!!!!
I had originally planned to race my 10" bike, but when I saw the ruts, deep soil, and mud on the track I started to think more about the x4's bigger wheels and longer travel.
I can not say that this is a review of the x4 in completely stock form. I did take the engine out of my x2 and put it in the x4 (GPX140 with a ported Lifan head, shaved slinger and flywheel, and 26mm carb), I also put on a set of Renthal bars, Fastway pegs, and set the sag, thats it, pretty minimal and I do not think that they affect the review. In fact, I think that making these changes allows a more direct view of the bike, here is why. The motor is one that I am very used to, the bars and pegs are also something that I am used to, so all I did was increase my comfort level to see how the rest of the bike works. So without further rambling, here we go.
In short, the x4 impressed me!! The bike turns very well, all you have to do is lay it over and it goes where you want it. The suspension was pretty impressive as well, I already knew what to expect from the rear shock since I have been riding a similar one in the x2 chassis, but it exceeded my expectation. The rear stayed glued to the ground, and soaked up all the rough lines that I seemed to find myself in on the track.
These forks that everyone is asking about? I was really surprised at how well that they tracked, they did an excellent job of soaking up all the braking bumps and setting up well for turns. They ramp up nicely and do not bottom harshly at all, so none of that metal to metal clank sound that you hear with some other forks. They were laterally stiff so no wandering in the ruts, overall a very good fork.
The chassis itself felt a bit larger than other 110's that I have ridden, but I have not spent a sigificant amount of time on 110's to say that it is in fact bigger, but it does feel slightly taller and longer. I did not feel cramped at all, and at my 6' tall, 190lbs. that is plenty roomy for most anyone. The frame felt nice and long, with no noticeable flex or twistin. The brakes do a good job of stopping the bike, the front is a little wooden in feel for my personal taste, but that is preference and not negative. To my surprise, after each practice session and moto, I checked every nut and bolt and not one was loose or missing. The spokes front and rear were also all tight and the wheels were in great shape. Those of you that ride these china imports know how rare that really is!
One thing of note, the stock exhaust on these bikes is very impressive! The header size is equal to that of the Ultima (if not a hair larger) the can is mounted very well, and the sound is AWESOME!
The other China bike makers are going to have to some serious work to do to catch up to this bike, in fact I would not be surprised to see some of the "name brand" sales start slipping with this bike out there.
GREAT JOB PITSTER PRO!!!!!
