Motorcycle "Cartridge": a review of the lineup

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

If we talk about the motorcycle "Patron", then its real name is Patron Taker 250. The name of this "iron horse" is translated by Russian motor dealers either as "raider" or as "parasite". But despite its rather unusual name, it has firmly taken one of the worthy positions both in the sales market and in the hearts of motorists.

What is a motorcycle "Cartridge 250 Tucker"

For those who have been following the production of motorcycles for more than a year, it immediately became clear that in appearance this work of Chinese engineers strongly resembles a "Japanese". To be precise, motorcycle models from the Land of the Rising Sun at the end of the last century. Although it should be said that although this Chinese "Taker" has no direct analogy, it is very similar to Suzuki, and especially to one of its models - the GS 500.

This brand is quite famous and respected, but by creating it, let's say, a clone, you won't get many buyers. And so the Chinese engineers still worked hard and added tomotorcycle "Patron" a few new chips.

Basically, many were pleasantly surprised by the decision of the designers who created this product. Its shape practically does not have any sharp and strongly protruding corners. On the contrary, the manufacturer worked hard to ensure that all the lines available on the motorcycle were smooth. This not only creates beauty and elegance, but also greatly reduces the resistance to wind, which on the road will smoothly flow around the vehicle, and not crash into it. Also, many noted that the bike has very, very comfortable seats along with a gas tank, which allows you to feel comfortable even during long journeys.

Features

Motorcycle "Cartridge" from Chinese manufacturers has some of its distinctive features that distinguish it from a number of conventional motorcycles. The most unusual thing is that the front brakes here are double discs, and the front shock absorber layout turned out to be completely upside down. However, that's not all:

1. The muffler was mounted on a special bracket, not on the frame.
2. The motorcycle has a subframe that is welded to the main frame.
3. A small expansion tank is located near the radiator.

It is impossible not to note the excellent work of the engine of this "iron horse", which perfectly performs its functions, and also has its own characteristics. In addition:

• motorcycle is water-cooled;
• head has 4 valves and two shafts;
• has a balance shaft.

To add to all this, the engine has a capacity of 26 horsepower, which allows you to accelerate on the highway to a decent 145 km / h. In the city, such power makes it possible to develop good maneuverability.

Patron Strike 250

This model belongs to the category of enduro. This motorcycle replaced the previous version, also made in China, which had 200 cc. The difference from the previous model is both external and in terms of characteristics.

The design of the "horse" was completely redesigned, the engine was installed completely new with air cooling. It is also worth saying that the lighting system has been improved. Now, even at night, on good roads, you can travel at a speed of 100 km / h, thanks to excellent lighting.

Motorcycle "Patron Sport"

In addition to the regular 250 version, a sport version of the named motorcycle was also released. However, it is worth saying that motorists do not speak too warmly about her. Many argue that it has many small flaws, such as, for example, a fairly well-hidden manual gas tap. Moreover, its location is such that not everyone even realizes that it is there at all. And there are quite a lot of such small flaws or inaccuracies.

Although they all seem small and do not affect anything, in fact, all of them together create a rather negative impression of this vehicle. Plainthe Tucker 250 model came out clearly better than its sporty brother.