Hi there as usually its me just a voice over and you are watching review machines!
And finally in this early spring I’m glad to start an offroading season.
Its high time to test something made for moving in dirt isn’t it?
This time we’ve got for the video these quads which are called Tiger!
And first of all I should say they are the cheapest Chinese quads, quite popular at our
place.
They cost few money but they are rather versatile vehicles good both for work and recreational
purposes.
We’ll speak about the prices a bit later, but even now I can say they cost ten times
cheaper than famous brands ATVs and today it is very interesting for us to find out
what they are really capable of in the toughest conditions.
Well make some tea and get comfortable my friends, we are to start right now!
Few words about today’s agenda.
Firstly we look at the each quad, we’ll see how they are built and make a quick test
drive of each model, then we will make a test on asphalt to check maximum speed, and finally
we’ll try these quads in the hard offroading to see what they can do in dirt.
We begin with this quad for children, but if we look closer at it, we’ll see its quite
serious vehicle!
It is a real quad, but very small.
It is equipped with 2 stroke 49 cc engine 5 hp power working together with cvt.
There are both an electric and manual starters but there is no a reverse mode.
Then we see a suspension system both front and rear.
There is a chain drive of a rear axle.
The wheels equipped with all terrain tires, trunks and led lights.
The whole weight of the quad is 33 kilos.
Well lets try to ride it!
The first thing I should notice…it is very noisy, even more than bigger models.
Well it is obvious that this quad is for children, but lets try how it handles with me and my
86 kilos weight.
As we can see it drives me…rather swiftly.
Undoubtedly little riders will be delighted with this toy, so if you are ready to bear
this noise it would be a great present!
Lets move to the next quad.
It is more serious machine.
According to the manufacturer this quad is suitable not only for teenagers but for adults
also, though it is a small machine it weighs only 96 kilos but the carrying capacity is
120 kilos.
It is equipped with 4 stroke engine 175 cc 13 hp working together with an automatic transmission.
The suspension is soft and pleasant.
The hydraulic brakes, bright display and head lights, lets get the engine started.
It works quietly ans smoothly.
Well lets have a ride!
First of all I should say it is really very soft quad, the suspension works pretty well.
On the other hand I wouldn’t say that this quad is suitable for adult.
Yes it is quite swift, 13 hp engine is enough powerful, but as for me and my 190 cm height
there is too little room, obviously this quad is too small for me.
But in general I liked how it works.
The next model Tiger Sport 250.
This time it is a full size quad for adults, than weighs 130 kilos.
It is equipped with 200 cc 16 hp engine and cvt transmission.
There is enough space for one adult rider.
The suspension is pretty standard, and it is not very soft.
The hydraulic brakes, rear chain drive, front and rear trunks and….many many headlamps….
There are too much of them to my mind.
There are both electric and kick starter.
And the dashboard with analog gauges.
Now lets try it!
The engine is quite powerful and torqy here, it speeds up pretty swiftly and I liked it.
Especially I liked how it goes taking into account its price – it is quite good for
that money.
The suspension is quite tough, there is enough space for me.
What I didn’t like – the engine is quite noisy and there are some vibrations.
And finally Tiger Max Grade 300, this time its really serious quad, its weight is 200
kilos.
It is full size machine suitable for two people, there is a big seat for them.
It is a simple utility quad equipped with 250 cc engine 20 hp with water cooling system.
Then we don’t see here a cvt as usual there is mechanical gear box with a regular mechanical
clutch.
Besides there is a rear driveshaft instead of a chain drive as usually.
The suspension is standard, the brakes are hydraulic.
And again here we see numerous headlamps and there is a winch.
The engine starts very easily and the sound of working engine is quite simple.
It is time to have a ride!
Firtsly I should say that it takes some time to get used to the mechanical gearbox.
All of us are used to cvt and automatic transmission.
But if you have ever had a motorcycle with a mechanical gearbox, it wouldn’t be a problem
for you.
The engine is quite powerful, you can start right with the second gear, there is enough
power for that.
As to the suspension, it works and feels properly, maybe a bit tough.
And I didn’t like the spare wheel mounted from behind – it is dangling all the way.
Well lets move to the next tests.
Now we are moving to the asphalt to check the maximum speed there.
While we are moving there I should mention one of the reason why these quads are so cheap.
The matter is they sell the machines disassembled, so you will have to assemble your quad yourself.
Probably it is not suitable for everyone, just for those handymen who want to save money.
And speaking about the prices, lets talk about it.
Tiger mini costs 500 dollars, Tiger 175 1200 dollars, Tiger sport 250 2000 dollars, and
Tiger 300 costs 2500 dollars.
Well and now lets move to measuring the maximum speed.
What you think if this quad can take 100 kilos rider?
Lets check it!
Surprisingly it is able to move pretty swiftly.
The result is 30 kmh.
Now Tiger 175.
The result is 51 kmh.
A good result for such a little atv.
Tiger sport 250.
It works pretty well on asphalt but as I said there are some vibrations on the handlebar.
As to the maximum speed.
60 kmh, not bad!
And Tiger Max grade 300.
If you can handle the mechanical gearbox the quad will accelerate pretty fast, even faster
than cvt.
As we can see the maximum speed is 70 kmh.
A good result for a cheap quad.
And now an offroading test!
We decided to take only bigger quads to offroading test, it is clear that small ones are not
cut out for that.
As to the bigger atvs they seem to be quite capable on offroading but the only drawback
– they have a rear wheel drive.
That is why it is very easy to get stuck on these quads in serious dirt.
On the other hand these machines are much lighter than full size all wheel drive quads
and that is a great advantage for them.
That is why you should have certain skills to get over some cross country obstacles on
a rear wheel drive vehicle.
On the other hand the suspension system turned out to be durable enough to cross serious
ruts and holes.
Then I should say we stretched the chain drive in this dirt and that is a weak point a quad
with a chain drive.
The atv with a driveshaft is actually more capable in dirt, it is obvious more durable.
The same thing with a cvt, that is afraid of water and doesn’t like being in dirt.
And the mechanical gear box is much more robust and more suitable for harsh conditions.
On the other hand there is a differential in the rear axle of a quad with a drive shaft,
and it is definitely a weak point in dirt.
Finally we got stuck and that was a good reason to test the winch of the quad.
And if the quad isn’t equipped with a winch, the lightweight allows you to escape from
the mud trap on your own, without additional help.
Well I tried to show you all the pros and cons of the machines.
But I can’t say anything what about the reliability, and how these quads will stand
a test of time.
Anyway thanks for having a ride with us my friends, please post your comments what you
think of this quads.
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