In any Russian motorcycle showroom you can see a couple of small-capacity Chinese sportbikes, and, quite possibly, one of them will be the Patron Sport 250. At the first glance at it, you get the strong impression that we have already seen all this somewhere, as if Chinese designers pulled a little bit of ideas from everywhere - some were taken from the Yamaha R1, some from Honda from the CBR line, and some from the famous “Jixers” from Suzuki. The final result, subjectively, does not look very organic, and it really seems as if the Patron Sport 250 was assembled from different pieces, somehow fitted to each other. Apparently the Chinese were inspired by all Japanese sportbikes at the same timeoh, and they took motorcycles from the 90s as a basis, and not more modern ones.
Design, of course, is a subjective thing, but in the case of the Patron Sport 250 motorcycle it is difficult to attribute it to its advantages. The rough plastic was somehow adjusted, but an organic silhouette still did not work out. A faceless front fairing with two headlights, bolt heads protruding from the body kit elements - what kind of aesthetics can we talk about here? It seems that Patron Sport was assembled solely on the principle of “ if only it was cheaper .” However, given the really low price of this bike, perhaps this is not far from the truth. The budget nature of the Patron Sport 250 is striking at the first meeting with this motorcycle. The plastics are thin and probably not very flexible, the seats are covered in slippery and tatty young dermantine leather, and the dashboard is featureless and indistinguishable from those on millions of other Chinese bikes. However, enough about the appearance, let's see what the Patron Sport 250 motorcycle is in terms of design.
Technical characteristics of Patron Sport 250
What can you expect from a budget Chinese 250cc sportbike? Approximately what the Patron Sport 250 is capable of offering. A steel frame of a classic design, a 250 cc single-cylinder air-oil-cooled engine, a 5-speed gearbox , a carburetor - all according to a recipe proven over decades. Simple, archaic, but quite reliable. In the reviews of Patron Sport 250 owners there is enough discussion of various minor breakdowns, but, as practice shows, all the main components of this motorcycle do not cause problems. And this is already a plus, considering that cheap Chinese motorcycles often suffer from low quality in all respects without exception.
The recipe is simple: take a regular steel frame, replace the handlebars with clip-ons, move back the driver's footpegs and lower controls, stretch plastic over it all and get a standard Chinese sportbike like the Patron Sport 250. Single-cylinder 2-valve air-oil-cooled engine ( 15.6 hp and 18 Nm, respectively), the design of which probably dates back to the times of Mao Zedong, a carburetor, a chain drive of the rear wheel, a conventional 5-speed transmission - and the Patron Sport 250 motorcycle is ready. By the way, dealers sometimes claim a maximum speed of 130-140 km/h, which is not true. But the sportbike reaches its honest 110 km/h , especially if it is not prevented from doing so by a strong headwind. But de facto, the Patron Sport 250 motorcycle is similar to sportsbikes only in its fit and appearance. Let's just note that everything that should work actually works. There are no complaints about the engine and gearbox, and the bike can be relied upon.
As for the seating position, it will most likely be comfortable for riders of no more than average height. But the passenger simply must be a miniature girl, otherwise it will be very difficult for him to fit on the small and hard pillow on the tail, which the creators of the Patron Sport 250 pass off as a passenger seat. Well, it’s worth considering that fairly good brakes by the standards of the class, if there is a second number, they immediately lose their effectiveness, and the braking distance increases by at least one and a half times, or even two.
What does Patron Taker 250 look like?
The dynamic features combined with the tank make this motorcycle similar to a sport bike. Precision and ergonomics combined with a monotonous color make the design of the bike truly “Spartan”. The absence of a fairing, no unnecessary accessories or additions on the dashboard, and a round headlight complete the image of the motorcycle, giving it the appearance of a machine from the 80s. For those who have an idea of what muscle bikes or street fighters are, it won’t be difficult to understand what the Tucker looks like. The only thing that distinguishes this motorcycle from the above is the smaller engine size and its power. Patron Taker 250, the photo of which is given in the article, looks very unusual.
Pros and cons of Patron Sport 250
Advantages
- Good wind protection . At any speed that the Patron Sport 250 can reach, it copes with its task at 5.
- Reliable main components - engine, transmission, carburetor. Everything is very archaic in design, but everything works smoothly, this cannot be taken away.
- Comfortable riding position , typical of sportbikes. After riding a Patron Sport 250 motorcycle for a season or two, it will be easier to get used to a “full-fledged” sportbike.
- Low cost of spare parts and consumables . In addition, everything you need is usually available at dealers.
- Affordable price . The new Sport 250 cartridge costs about 100 thousand rubles at the time of publication of this article, and besides, dealers give a guarantee on it, which is also significant.
- Fuel consumption is 2.5-3.5 liters per hundred kilometers, and the motorcycle is not at all picky about the quality of gasoline. The gas tank is very spacious - as much as 16 liters.
- Not bad brakes , especially considering the modest weight of the Chinese sportbike. Both front and rear have discs with 2-piston calipers.
Flaws
- The outdated appearance of the motorcycle as a whole is inexpressive and immediately reveals the handicrafts of Chinese craftsmen. The bolts sticking out of the plastic that secure this very plastic make designers cry tears of blood.
- Mediocre acceleration dynamics . The torque of the Patron Sport 250 is not bad, but the bike becomes quite sluggish after 80-90 km/h.
- Hard and relatively brittle plastic . He most likely won't survive a fall on his side. But testing this in practice is still not recommended.
- The seat is not very comfortable , hard and quite slippery. There’s no need to talk about the passenger’s blotch on the tail.
Advantages and disadvantages of the model
The motorcycle is equipped with a rather unpretentious 125 cc air-cooled engine. see. The manual transmission has 5 speeds, so choosing the required speed mode with minimal fuel consumption is not a big problem. Accelerating a motorcycle to the maximum speed according to the passport (90 km/h) is also quite possible.
Other advantages include the suspension system (telescopic front and pendulum rear), which, despite its simplicity of design, copes well with road irregularities.
The ground clearance is 125 mm and the fuel tank has a capacity of 8.5 liters. With an average consumption of about 2.5 liters per 100 km, a distance of approximately 350 km can be covered on one gas tank fill.
Among the electronic “assistants”, it is worth noting the presence of a tachometer on the dashboard, which will allow you to select the optimal driving mode, in which fuel consumption outside the city limits will be extremely minimal, which further increases the average range of motor vehicles of this type.
Now about the disadvantages... Due to the cheaper design, the brakes had to be “sacrificed”, so the bike has drum brakes both front and rear.
Some owners are also bothered by the location of the exhaust pipe, which is not protected from accidental contact.
After a long trip, the muffler gets very hot and if you are careless, you can accidentally burn your leg.
In general, you can find fault with any equipment, but if a person monitors its condition and carries out maintenance on time, then there will be no serious problems with this motorcycle.
Minor breakdowns from reviews on the Internet include the following: clutch and gas cables “fly”, light bulbs burn out, fork seals leak, shock absorbers do not work. Sometimes there are cases when, even with a moderate driving style, the spokes on the wheel “rip out” and the muffler becomes clogged. All these problems are usually solved by replacing them with inexpensive domestically produced spare parts. For example, the clutch cable can be supplied from a Java motorcycle, the chain from a Voskhod.
Similar models
- Genata YZF-R 250 . Another Chinese sportbike, both in appearance and name, trying to be similar to its famous Japanese counterparts. With the same mediocre success.
- Minsk 250 R. A very good lightweight motorcycle, designed in China and assembled in Belarus. It is almost twice as powerful as the Patron Sport 250 and costs one and a half times more. A very interesting specimen in its class.
- Falcon Speedfire 250 Sport . In both price and technical characteristics, it is almost no different from the Patron Sport 250, but subjectively it looks more interesting.
External and design features
One of the most popular motorcycles is the Patron Sport 250 Sportbike. Among the main advantages of the motorcycle, it can be noted that the motorcycle is easy to ride and also easy to maintain. The motorcycle is equipped with a four-stroke single-cylinder displacement of 233 cc. Motorcycle engine cooling is air-oil. This makes it possible to use the motorcycle for long trips. The Patron Sport 250 motorcycle has high dynamics, which can be achieved due to its broad power characteristics. The tinted windshield makes the motorcycle even more attractive, making it hard not to notice when driving. When riding a motorcycle, stability and comfort are ensured by a diagonal frame, as well as an “inverted type” front fork with a monoshock absorber. As expected for this class, the landing is straight. The motorcycle wheels are 17 inches in diameter with road tires. The wheels are made of light alloy, which reduces the weight of the motorcycle, thereby increasing the maximum speed and reducing acceleration time.
Reviews from Patron Sport 250 owners
I bought a used Cartridge for 50 thousand secondhand, with a children's mileage of 3000 km, applied slightly to one side. I soldered the plastic myself, because... I can do it, it turned out fine, after repainting you couldn’t even see the seams. Plastic, by the way, breaks like glass, but can be repaired without any problems using staples and a soldering iron. The motorcycle is generally ok, it rides, but it doesn't give up. There is enough tuning for Ali, but I didn’t spend money, I just bought a top case with fasteners. The road is noticeably swayed by the side wind and cars flying past. Maintenance is simple. As a first bike, the Patron Sport, IMHO, will do, but it will get boring quickly. I got tired of it after a season. Vadim, Moscow, Patron Sport 250 '2012.
A real small sportbike, absolutely super for the price, I bought it new at the time and with a guarantee, rode it for two years, then switched to a Zizer 400. I drove about 9k km during this time, there were no problems, I started running it after 1k km. I tightened the loose nuts myself and immediately replaced the original oil with Liquid Moly. The motorcycle is reliable, no complaints. Ivan, Voronezh, Patron Sport 250 '2013.
Personally, after one full season, the Patron 250 Sport left me with mixed impressions. It seems to look good, but if you take a closer look - well, China is China. It starts to accelerate vigorously, but deflates quickly; wind protection at such speeds is not needed at all. It’s good for beginners to learn how to drive, if anything, and it’s not a pity to put in the effort, plastic all around costs about five hundred bucks. Rinat, Volgograd, Patron Sport 250 '2015.
Patron motorcycles
In the modern world, people are constantly looking for some new type of transport. Especially in big cities, where there are a lot of traffic jams on the roads, many people choose motorcycles. This two-wheeled friend helps you effortlessly overcome kilometer-long traffic jams and arrive at work or home on time.
One of the domestic leaders in the production of motorcycles is the Ural company “PATRON” from the city of Izhevsk, created in 2005. This young but already successful company produces and sells the most modern and high-quality motorcycles. The company employs only highly qualified specialists of various profiles. As of 2014, PATRON products were sold in more than fifty regions of the Russian Federation.
The main competitors of PATRON are the Chinese company Jinyun KAYO Motor Machinery Co. Ltd, which also has its own line of motorcycles, ATVs and spare parts for them.
Among the range of the Patron company you can choose exactly what you need. Here you can find equipment ranging from classic to off-road. If you just need to change any part, then you can find it in any dealer store of this company, or you can order it directly to your home from the Internet.
All products of the PATRON company are constantly presented at various exhibitions and competitions, where they win prizes and certificates. For example, in the Republic of Udmurtia, for two years in a row, the company has been the main sponsors and partners in all competitions in youth and children's motocross. Many managers of such motocross schools have recognized the fairly high quality of this company and purchase all equipment and spare parts from them. The company also provides its equipment for testing and sampling in some regions.
Patron dealers are always offered only high-quality and responsible service. They are fully provided with all the necessary spare parts for the entire model range. As for the technical documentation, it contains all the necessary and complete information for buyers and service centers.
In 2014, an anonymous survey was conducted among all dealers of the PATRON company, according to the results of which the company received seven and a half points out of ten, which is quite a strong challenge for the Russian motorcycle market.
Total
We can say that the Patron Sport 250 is another Chinese sportbike in a row of unremarkable analogues from the Middle Kingdom. It cannot be called bad, no, in no case - it is well worth the money that is being asked for it. Another thing is that there are many other motorcycles in the world that are more interesting in many respects. However, giving the Patron 250 Sport the right to exist is also worth it - inexpensive and practical, it can become a faithful friend for a novice motorcyclist .
Total information
Production of the “chekushka” under the designation “Cartridge 250 Sport” began in early 2010. Externally, the car received plastic elements similar in design to the products of European motorcycle companies.
A number of units are equipped with automatic devices, which greatly simplifies control. For example, the fuel supply valve on the Patron 250 Sport motorcycle opens automatically when the ignition is turned on.
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Specifications
| Maximum engine power: | 15.6 hp at 7500 rpm HP |
| Torque: | 18 N•m at 4500 rpm Nm |
| Working volume: | 233 cm3 |
| Motor type (cylinder arrangement, number of strokes): | 4-stroke, 1-cylinder |
| Number of cylinders: | 1 |
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| Maximum speed in km/h: | 110 km/h |
| Cooling system: | Air-oil |
| Transmission (gearbox): | Mechanical, 5-speed |
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| Drive unit: | Chain |
| Frame: | Welded tubular steel frame |
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| Wheelbase: | 1400 mm |
| Weight: | 151 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 16 l. |
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Motorcycle engine
The most important thing to pay attention to is the engine. The 250 cm3 cubic capacity, rare for the Chinese automobile industry, is equipped with all the technical bells and whistles:
- Liquid cooling.
- Twin-shaft four-valve head.
- Balancer shaft.
- Six-speed gearbox.
The Patron Taker 250 has an engine similar to the old NX250 (it was released in the mid-80s).
You should know that the AX-1 (NX250) had 29 horsepower at 8500 rpm. Chinese manufacturers made some improvements and got an engine of 26 “horses” with a number of revolutions per minute of 9000. In this engine:
- 70mm piston (same as NX250);
- piston stroke – 65 mm;
- The engine capacity is even slightly larger than 250 cc. cm.
Despite the fact that the “Chinese” is designed to work with gasoline with an octane rating of more than 90, there was still a slight loss of power.
