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2007 Jetmoto 250cc Sports are in!

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Posted by: Raptoryfn660r

I really enjoyed watching that!!! It sounded almost like I was there with the speakers I have and was I hearing birds when your Jetmoto was off in the distance or I think that's what they were Desert birds.
I would like to drive around my place with this type of camera.

Posted by: Raptoryfn660r

Enjoyed watching.

Air filter maintenance is needed.

Posted by: 2manytoys

Looks like they have those tires blown up to about 30psi. Other than that the quad looks very cool. Now I just need to work on getting rid of the old JM and getting a new one.

Posted by: 2manytoys

Dont worry about the gel pac. Most quads now dont have the gel pac because it causes more problems than not. Just break it in like normal.

Posted by: Scootergptx

Anytime you want to compare it to the ds250 let me know. Just bought one for the wife not too long ago.

Sounds like it's a lot faster than the ds.

Posted by: mywifesquad

Or you can go look at the pics on my page. They are of the 200, just picture it with 10" wheels and tires.

Posted by: mywifesquad

It sits approx 3" higher than the current 200. The engine is a bigger version of the 200.(used in the current quad and dirt bikes) Im not sure yet if its bored or stroked, or both to get the extra cc's.

Posted by: mywifesquad

Im pretty sure the 200/250 engine is a early 80's yamaha design.

I took a couple of pics of the 250 Quad with myself on it on the way to a camping trip last friday. I will post the pics tonite.

Welcome to the forum JetmotoJay!

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: outofline
Can you guys elaborate a little more on the power of the 250 for us over 200lbs riders? How would you say the quality of this unit is compared to a Japanese quad? Are the Chinese quads there yet in your opinion?
I am looking to order a 250 and a 150 here with in a month or so from Raceway and can hardly wait to get to take them out for a spin!


Id say the quality is real close to the Japanese with the '07 quads.(150/200 and 250) For example Jetmoto now gets their wiring harneses from Taiwan, The same company that does wiring harness's for Toyota. Their control's and electrical components are now also made in Taiwan, by the same company that builds those components for Yamaha. (it might be for Kawasaki but either way its for a big 4 company. Better quality steel is now used in the frames etc.

As for power, its real good for a 250. Its not going to compare to a 400 ex but its just a 250.

Posted by: mywifesquad

Unless your wife is really aggressive the 150 will be fine.

I dont think any Chinese quad is even going to come close to the '07 Jetmotos(150/200/250). Eugene has replaced many of the critical "problem items" with parts made in Taiwan. Even all the wheel bearings, etc... will be made in Taiwan. The other thing that is really going to set the Jetmotos apart is well thought out spring rates and honest to goodness damping. Compression and rebound damping. Id bet some of the lower priced Japanese quads dont have as good of shocks as the ones that will come on the '07 Jetmotos. There is even going to be needle bearings for the a-arms and swing arm. Not sure if there is needle bearings or bushings in the rear shock linkage but everything about the quad is smooth. It even rolls effortlessly, no drag at all.

If anyone reading this is making a quad they think is better? Feel free to send me one, and I'll beat on it for a while. I'll be sure to talk about it on the forum.




Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: outofline
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mywifesquad, am I led to believe you have rode the 07 150 Prototype? What do you think of the power? I have just been disillusioned buy the 150 Tomahawk I rode but I read so many people here on this forum rant about how good the performance is on a 150. So at the moment I am looking at two 250's and will force everyone to learn to shift!


I have never ridden a '07 150 because they are not even in the USA yet. The pics i saw were of a very early prototype that was made to show Eugene that it could be done. And the pics were of the quad still in China. I would buy a 250 first and see if everyone can use the clutch. Then you could buy the 200 to save a couple of bucks, or get a 150 if clutching is a problem.

Posted by: mywifesquad

I got some pics of the 250 sport quad last nite. I will try and post them tonite.

Posted by: mywifesquad

Pic 4 & 6 on my page.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: setters
let me just say i do like my jm125 i bought for my son.There really isnt anything out there in this isze for the money.So far im happy with this quad.As far as the comparision of the new 250 vs the honda 250ex i would say for sure there not even close.I have a 05 250ex and unless jm has improved on quality and performance 300% i would say the honda is by far a all around better machine.In fact the honda salesman told me tht untill 06 when they went to the sport clutch this was the best sport quad out there.honda quality is great.Just my opinion since i own both machines.


Honda quality is definity the goal Jetmoto has set for itself. It it there yet? I dont know but its getting closer. I do hope your not comparing the 125 power to your 250 Honda. I have a 125 Jetmoto, and it cant even stay in the same time zone as the 200 Jetmoto. The 250 Jetmoto I tested/abused(yes I did try to break it) needed a lot of improvements, and its getting all of them. Even as it was it would walk away from the 200. The rouger the terrain was, the farther ahead it got. I plan on hunting Honda 250EX's when I get mine.

Posted by: mywifesquad

Im pretty sure the wheels are steel. Only some of the pics show the correct tires also. The ones that resemble hole shots are the correct tires. I think the bumper is aluminum so it shouldnt be heavy.

Posted by: mywifesquad

Honda quality is very impressive. Thats why its quality level is the goal.

Posted by: mywifesquad

5 Speed= 1 reverse gear 4 forward gears.



I had the oil cooled prototype for a couple of weeks.(if you were asking me)

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: outofline
Thanks John, Tell us have you rode the new 250's and what is your review of them? I am looking into buying two of them and a 150 but still need some good salesman to push me along.


Raceway still has them for $1999.99

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: outofline
Oh your right, I was looking at Jetmotos site! My bad!!
But what is this quad I found? Jetmoto 250


Thats the '06 model.

Posted by: mywifesquad

Its the '06 250. The 250 they are selling now has only been available for a couple of weeks.

Posted by: mywifesquad

JetmotoJay, have you ever tried a 14 or 15 tooth sprocket on the 250? I figured that would help it out big time. Try the one off your 200.


Pic #6 on my page are the correct tires.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: Daytz50
Hey Jay,
I got the prototype of the 250 that was the air cooled version. What changes did Eugene change from our prototypes to the final version released this year????


Longer travel front suspension with more damping and stiffer springs. A stiffer spring and more damping for the rear shock. Different tires/wheels. The front sprocket could be 2 teeth smaller and the head pipe muffler will be bigger. And they will all be oil cooled too. Testing showed the oil cooled engine ran 50 -70 degrees cooler than the air cooled version.

i will check my old emails to Eugene to see what other changes i suggested.

Posted by: mywifesquad

There was a 39 on the rear like the 200 and a 17 on the front. The 200 has a 14 tooth on the front.

both the front and rear shocks got stiffer springs and compression and rebound damping. The one i rode was sort of like a pogo stick.

Posted by: mywifesquad

You would be able to use 4th gear more, and you would increase acceleration considerably. The prototype I rode could barely pull 4th gear on flat ground. I am going ot be trying a 14 and a 15 on mine. I would guess the 15 would work best, but with the larger rear tires than the 200 a 14 might work too. I am not sure about the oil cooler but I will ask and let you know by monday.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: Daytz50


What is the best Spark plug for a hotter engine?? NGK PLATIUM or what??

What gas grade and company works the best for atv's.

This is my first new quad I have purchased. I have bben riding for mabye 3 yrs locally!

What oil should I use in the engine and the tranny?? Should it be an atv oul with wet cluch lube/detergeant?? or should I use a synthetic or regular??
Your help is appreciated!!

Thanks guys!!


i will be using a NGK D8ES.

I have run mid grade in my current Jetmotos (purchased anywhere, but....The 250 will most likely get the gas i get for my KTM and other 2 strokes. 76 premium.

Very cool!!!

i will break mine in on 10w-40 Valvoline(what I run in my other Jetmotos) After break in I will probubly use Motul 10w-40 4 stroke oil.

Posted by: mywifesquad

I spent a little more time with my 250 getting ready for this weekend. I tried the 15 tooth sprocket and its a huge improvement over stock. But.........now I want to try it with a 14 tooth sprocket and see how that works. I think it might work even better. It might be too low but i wont know until I try. I will pull the 14 tooth off my wifes 200 tomorrow and check it out.

A couple thing's Ive wanted to mention since I put mine together. Before putting the front calipers/front tires on, take a wrag with some carb cleaner on it and clean both sides of the brake disc's. You can do this to the rear disc too but the caliper is already mounted in the rear. If you do this Im sure the brakes will work much better than if you dont. The other thing I did was replace the stock fuel line and fuel filter with some fuel line from my local auto parts store.

Posted by: mywifesquad

JetmotoJay, i will let you know tonite and im going to try some larger jets in the carb also. i got a red one so it matches my hondas.


outofline, the clutch is easy for my wife to pull in and dont worry too much about losing top speed. The stock 17 tooth sprocket made 4th gear impossible to use. The 15 tooth sprocket made it so you could atleast shift into 4th, but I just have to wonder how low is too low. Its easy to tell if its geared too tall and also easy to tell if its geared too low. Right now I think Im somewhere in the middle but wont know until I try.


Posted by: mywifesquad

I tried the 14 tooth sprocket and it seemed to really liven things up. But then I had to take it off and put it back on my wifes 200. The next thing I tried was a N424-22048 slow jet and a N424-36108 main jet. Those are the Keihin part numbers. I tried these jets with the 15 tooth sprocket and it felt like the 14 tooth with the stock jetting. iI am headed to Gorman and meeting up with smb05 for Sat for sure and possibly Sun. I have some larger jets to try and some smaller ones to try on the 200 too. I will try the 14 tooth sprocket again too. I will let you know how it all goes when I get home Monday.

smb05 might post something sat nite.

Posted by: mywifesquad

Another thing I noticed with the 250. The manual claims a .9L oil capacity. I put 44ozs of oil in mine. I put a quart in and then fired it up. Let it run for a couple of minutes and shut it off. i waited 30 seconds and there was no oil on the dipstick. It now just barely shows in the inspection window when its running. I think they forgot about the amount of oil that is in the oil cooler and lines and just listed the oil capacity for the reg engine.

I also noticed that with the 48 slow jet, the quad starts and runs much easier than with the stock 38 slow jet.


Posted by: mywifesquad

smb05 is meeting me at Gorman (Hungry Valley) tomorrow and is bringing his video and digital camera.

Posted by: mywifesquad

I had a great weekend with smb05 and his family. Im going to do it again real soon. That way we can make that video. We didnt get around to it by the time I broke the 250. How did I break the 250? We had been riding for about a hour and a half or so. We were looking around for a few sections to do a video, and had found 2 good places and maybe a third. I wanted to go back to camp and crank up the preload on the rear shock. I had bottomed out the rear shock a few times and once real hard. When I would bottom the shock I would be in 3rd gear, with the 15 tooth sprocket Id guess around 35-40mph. The whoops were 2.5'-3' deep and about 8'-10' apart. I would sort of roll/hop thru the first 2 and hit hard on the 3rd one. And repeat that as long as the whoops lasted. And there are a lot of whoops in this area. On the way back to camp I left the smooth road to banzai thru a section of whoops. I landed real hard on one of the bigger ones and bottomed big time. The swingarm mounted linkage bracket broke out around the hole. The quad skidded over the next few whoops and stopped without pitching me over the bars. Im not sure if the bolt came loose (I never checked the linkage or shock bolts for tightness) and aided the breaking process, or if I was just hammering the quad real hard and it was going to break. Eugene keeps asking me if I was trying to break it. I told him no but I was pushing real hard when it happened.

It was a real bummer to break the quad but it sure was fun util it broke. The quad was absolutely a blast to ride, handled nasty terrain very well. It was very comfortable to ride, even at my over sized 6'4" 230lbs I didnt feel cramped. The quad had real good power with the smaller front sprocket (15 tooth). I didnt try the 14 tooth sprocket but after riding it with the 15 Im happy. I am going to be working on a fixing the broken bracket this weekend and hopefully getting back out riding next weekend. I will most likely be reinforcing the bracket and those updates will get into production soon. Anyone who breaks a swing arm like i did will get one of the reinforced versions. I personally dont think too many people (that will buy this quad) can push it as hard as I did and break it. If that bolt is kept tight it may never break. I should get another stock swingarm and test this.

Posted by: mywifesquad

outofline, As a KTM rider I wish it was more orange. Its a fire engine red. No orange in it at all. Are you any closer to deciding what you are going to buy?

Posted by: mywifesquad

outofline, yah its pretty obvious. LOL BR>

I dont think you will be disapointed getting 2 '07 Jetmoto 150's. They are going to be the ultimate handling 150 quad made in any country. I would like to see a magazine do a comparison between it and a Suzuki LT 160. How long until the snow melts and you get to buy some toys?


Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: outofline
Well it melts then it snows and then melts and snows again. At times it has been warm enough to be riding so I would like to do it asap, I think if the weather is good here in a few weeks after we get back from snorkeling in the Bahamas I will order the quads. I just hate to have them sitting on the trailer while the Warranty is ticking away. We will see how it goes!
I am sure looking forward to the 150's, I think they will be a fun sporty Totgoat type quad!


Waiting until after vacation is a good idea, thats for sure. It would be horroble to be snorkeling and thinking of the quad back home. The 150 has a sort of tote goat style to it. Mine has pulled me up some pretty nasty trails. In a slowly but surely kind of way, but considering Im way to big for the 150 it does great.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: JetmotoJay
MWQ I have a question for you.

I think I'm going to swap the sprockets on my 250 and my 200. (my wife not yours) My wifes quad needs a little more top end and my 250 needs a little less top end so I can enjoy 4th gear. Do you think this will help both of them??

Also I'm glad to here that you like your 250 also I'm glad you broke it in a sense. Because it broke with you running the hell out of it. I mean it wasn't like the wheels fell off or the frame just ripped apart. I ride mine pretty good (nothing like you did) but nothings changed on mine, nothings loose or vibrating or anything like that. Just plain old fun to ride !!


Hi JetmotoJay, i would think the 17 tooth sprocket would be too much for the 200 to even pull. The 14 might be good on the 250 though. The other problem with putting the 17 on the 200 is you would need a longer chain or atleast a extra link and masterlink. With the 14 on the 250 you would have to remove a link from the chain.

LOL Its funny but thats what Eugene said too. He says now we can strengthen something most people wont come close to breaking.

Posted by: mywifesquad

Thats Sweet outofline!! When are you supposed to get them?

Posted by: mywifesquad

Hi whodatbe, of course I remember you. How you been? Let me try and cover all your questions. I have gotten a real job since a year ago and dont have near the time to post. First thing is if you have not broken your 200 i guarantee you can ride the 250 in the same section going twicwe as fast and you will not have any problems. I have never tried it because my wife really likes her 200. But if I rode it as hard as I did the 250 I could destroy it in short order. I was hammering the 250 when it broke not just riding it hard.

If you were reading my posts about a year ago i said something like the '06 Jetmoto 200 is light years aheasd of my '04 Yamoto. Well the '07 250 is approx. 2 light years ahead of the '06 200. Its hard to really compare the 2. They only share the engine cases and plastic. Darn near eveything else is new and the way the quad is built is all new also. The '06's had about 4" or so of wheel travel and some damping in the shocks. The '07 250 has over twice as much travel and great damping control. I guarantee you can go thru the same section on a 250 twice as fast as you could on your 200. The jets make a big differencve in the way the machine runs and it also starts easier. I set the fuel screw at 1 3/4 turns out.

Im not sure about the 15 tooth sprocket but i would think they would give one to anyone who asks for it. If not they should! My guess would be that the 250 makes about 25% more power than the 200.

My 250 is still in pieces and I am making some aluminum linkage pieces while its apart. I got sort of side tracked on the sport quad while Im trying to get my CNC mill running.

If i missed anything let me know and Ill answer those questions later. BR>

Posted by: mywifesquad

NGK C7HSA for the 150 and a D8EA for the 250. Not sure about the bearing failure on Quadster1's quad. I am thinking of taking all the needle bearing pivots apart and greasing them while my machine is down. I have read in both quad and dirt bike magazines that the Japanese scrimp on grease during assembly. I have also sen it first hand when Ive got home with a new Japanese dirt bike and taken it apart before riding it. Im not a betting man but Id bet the Chinese scrimp on grease too.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: RacewayATV
It is on its way!


Hurry up!!

Posted by: mywifesquad

outofline, great job with the videos!!

godIlove2ride, relax a little. LOL

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: TriplxX07
The 250 is red, and the 150 will be blue... Tonight I can't work on it, but was thinking about starting 2morrow after work.. At like 1am... I'm going to take plenty of pictures/ maybe a video or two... I'm still waiting on the smaller sprocket..


Get your self a RockStar Juiced and youll be good to go. BR>
Keep us informed with your progress TriplxX07. Pics and/or a video would be awesome! What size sprocket did you ask for?


Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: outofline
I have not heard back from John if there is a 14 or 13 tooth available, have you heard anything?

I wish I had thought of shooting a video of the assembly, not that I did not have the opportunity to do so. At least I did shoot some photos!


There is a 14 tooth available, thats what is on the 200 stock. Atleast that is what was on the '06 200. Im not sure about the 13 tooth but have a feeling it is available also.

Posted by: mywifesquad

I just talked with John and there is a 13 tooth available.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: outofline


So what?s the nipple thing on the bottom of the reservoir for?

I'm hoping Jetmoto is reading this thread to perhaps make changes and upgrades for future quads.


Thats for filling the shock with nitrogen. I havnt checked mine yet but was going to have them filled with approx 150 psi.

The president of Jetmoto reads the forum on a daily basis and actually likes this kind of feed back more than praise. Not to say he doesnt like the praise but is constantly looking for ways to improve the Jetmoto product line. eugene is in china right now looking into the possibility of assemblying Jetmotos in the USA. The first models that would be assembled here would be the 90-125 models. This isnt for sure yet but is definitely something Jetmoto would like to do in the future.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: 00XJ
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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I just talked with John and there is a 13 tooth available.


Really? I talked to him and he said he has some 14 tooth sprockets coming, but didn't think a 13 tooth was available. Should I call John back, because I want one!


My mistake, sorry about that.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: outofline
I received my 14 tooth today in the mail, Thanks John! I will install it today and the wife and I plan on taking the 250's out tomorrow for a good ride so I will report back after. Cross my fingers that this will do the trick! If not the Jetmotos will go back!Just kidding!!!!!!!!!!hr>


If that doesnt gear it down enough for you the next step would be to go bigger on the rear sprocket. now I wonder if they are available.

John, is there any larger rear sprocket available for the 200/250?

Someone asked about a bigger Jetmoto in the future....There are plans for a 300. Im hoping to do some testing by this summer and hopefully it would be available by this fall.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: godIlove2ride


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He's so lucky hr>


I said I was hoping. After breaking the 250, Eugene might not let me near a 300.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: dccarr
MWQ how are the jetmoto dirt bikes? my 13 year old has a yamaha ttr 125 and wants something bigger, and faster. would a jetmoto stand up in enduro race?


I dont think its any bigger than your ttr125. It doesnt have full size wheels. when i first saw the new alum framed 200. I suggested to Eugene that he put a 125 engine in the current 200 dirt bike and put a full size, (18/21") wheels and tires on the 200. He has been selling so many of the current model that he didnt listen to that idea .

Posted by: mywifesquad

I almost forgot.....The 250 has a 30 mm carb.

Posted by: mywifesquad

outofline, once again another great video! Very

I also didnt realize you were running the stock jets. The bigger jets really open up the response off the bottom. The jets made a big difference with the stock sprockets on my 250. I would wait for them before making any more gearing changes.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: 00XJ
No I have not. Do the kits come from Raceway? What kind of preformance gains did you see?


Call John and ask for the updated jets. They improve bottom end response and also make start up easier and the warm up period shorter.


Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: 00XJ



Thanks, will do.

BTW do the kits come with any info as to adjustments and such? Like how many turns in or out is the starting point?


Your welcome.

I have my fuel screw set at 1 7/8 turns out.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: outofline
I got my new Jets today (Thanks John) and just finished rejetting both 250's. So far they seem to run pretty good, they were already warm so I was not able to test the cold start! We are going riding with another couple (all on our Jetmotos) tomorrow so I will be able to test some more climbing, trail and racing around. And I will try to shoot another hopefully epic video

(no, how about we will make this one a movie/motion picture) We will see!

Til tomorrow!


Thats good to hear outofline. Im looking forward to hearing what you think after testing. And Im also looking forward to the next video

You do probubly need to kick it up a notch. Now that your a "professional" movie/motion picture type guy.

Posted by: mywifesquad

The 250 in the pic is the '05/'06 model. It has the same side by side twin cylinder engine just like the '05/06 250 Hunter. Its a torquey motor but the quad is very heavy.

Posted by: mywifesquad

outofline, Im guessing your son wasnt hurt when it broke. I figured if he was you would have mentioned it. Like everyone has agreed it looks just like my break, just took your son a while longer. How many hours do you think you have on the red quad? Does your son only ride that quad? What does he weigh? Have you looked at the other 250 yet? Did you take it apart yet? Find anything else? Sorry for so many questions.

Posted by: mywifesquad

Ill bet he did think he was in trouble. Good to hear he wasnt hurt at all. Im sure RaceWay/Jetmoto will replace anything that was affected by the break.

Posted by: mywifesquad

Originally posted by: outofline

Am I the only one that gets 5 email notices to each new post to threads I am subscribed to? How do you unsubscribe to a thread to help clean this up?


click Topic Tools, then click subscribe to this topic and when the next window opens you can see what your subscribed to. check those boxes and click unsubscribe.

The other thing you have to look out for is the little box you have to uncheck Subscribe to this topic. (default is checked) when you post a reply or it all starts over again.

Posted by: mywifesquad

Originally posted by: outofline

I know we have only heard from MWQ that Jet had redesigned and strengthened the newer 250 Swing Arm Shock Mount, I just got my replacement today and it's the same swing arm as my broken one is with no new improvements!

New Swing Arm


I spoke with Eugene the other day and as of then only you and I had broke the mount. He had not heard of yours until I told him. I think it will be taken more seriously now that you broke yours.


Your modification to the mount is sort of like mine. I added strips of 1/8" stock to the sides of mine. It looked like you used 3/16 or 1/4".

I have wonder if you simply welded a thick washer to the outside of each mount before it broke. Would that be enough to strengthen the area?

Posted by: mywifesquad

Originally posted by: outofline

After all this time you would think someone in the know would have spoke up about the claims of a new redesigned swing arm was never made a reality. I had been touting it since you had made the claims so now it makes me look as a lier also. Little disappointed with the way this was handled!


I am sorry for misleading you outofline. I thought a change had been made and was very obviously wrong about it. img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">

Posted by: mywifesquad

Originally posted by: outofline

Not your fault MWQ,

just wish someone had spoke up!


I still feel pretty stupid about it.

I wouldn't have minded that either.

Posted by: mywifesquad

The same thing happened to the plastic on my '04 Yamoto. It was never in the sun unless it was being ridden. Its one of the reasons I got a red 250.

Posted by: RacewayATV

The 2007 Jetmoto 250cc Sport ATV's are in! I been really crazy with the holidays but the price will be $1999.00 I will get pics and spec up as soon as I can anyone looking for more info quicker give me a call and we can talk!

Jetmoto ATV's Raceway ATV!

Posted by: RacewayATV

Should be by the end of the night! If you give me a call about 4:00 I can email you some!

Posted by: RacewayATV

I dont have the name of the tires off hand but Jetmoto has stepped up to a better tire manufacture for 2007. They are a fairly big company that does a lot of tire importing to the U.S already. The shift pattern is 1 down for revers and 4 up for the forward gears. The 250 test unit was dyo at 68 mph and I was there for that. We know on ground it will not hit that but I would say 57-60 mph to be safe. Jetmoto is putting a bigger rear sprocket on the even newer ones hitting the U.S in a few weeks. We feel it would be better to grab some more low end then having that much top end.... Just my feel of things.

Raceway ATV Jetmoto ATV...

Posted by: RacewayATV

reefskinner from out side of tire to out side of tire the unit is 43 to 43 1/2.....

Posted by: RacewayATV

I really like the ATV. I have not had a chance to really go out on it because of xmas and all but I plan to get on it soon...

Posted by: RacewayATV

Some of my pics and specs on Raceway's site are from the demo unit. The tires on the bike is the ones on Jetmoto's site. Raceway site will be updated shortly! Stay tuned!

Posted by: RacewayATV

Buy one and make a video for us!img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> On a real note as soon as we get back from the Indy show this weekend I already have that lined up! But what I was think was instead of us making a video I would like customers out there that have already bought the units and other units to make there own and post them on www.racewayextremetube.com this way there is a 100% real customer feedback on the bike with a clip. I know that everyone is not going to rush to take video for us so................. What I have in mind but not set yet is to give a customer incentive like a fee helmet or something to the gear effect to post a clip and comment of the product on the Raceway Tube. This way a consumer can get an honest opinion and a video at the same time. We would ask this for the 50cc's and up! And other brands to if wanted??? I would like to set up a whole section on the Raceway tube just for things like this!

John

Posted by: RacewayATV

It is on its way!

Posted by: RacewayATV


Posted by: RacewayATV

Great happy to hear it!

Jetmoto ATV Raceway ATV

Posted by: RacewayATV

Sorry for mess up new title girl .... Will have a new set out to you Monday!

Posted by: RacewayATV

They are on the way.

Posted by: RacewayATV

I do not have 13's.

Posted by: RacewayATV

dccarr Please call me in the A.m so i can check on the shock for you. You should have received it by now...

John

Jetmoto ATVs Raceway ATV

Posted by: RacewayATV

pimpsmurf Sorry about the up and down with the dates! The 250's have been out of stock and US Customs been holding things up.......... but I do understand they have a lot of work on there hands. I will keep you updated if you would like to give me a call on Monday! Trust me I want them worse then you!

John.

Posted by: billl2099

doesn't look like the avt fault, looks like the owner's lack of maintenance, look at all that corrosion,

Posted by: billl2099

Originally posted by: outofline

Corrosion? MWQ had the same thing happen on his first outing on his 250. It is a design flaw that they have already addressed just happens mine was from the first shipments before the flaw was found! Bill Go play somewhere else unless you have a Jet 250!


so you're saying it a typical chinese pos? i agree, second i can see the rust and corrosion, third if you don't want people to form an opinion on your china pos then just post the positive stuff , every time you post a negitive that reinforces our opinion on why chainese atv are crap.

Posted by: billl2099

Originally posted by: outofline

Bill you must have real personal issues and you must have no life to spend your time on the Chines forums to leave trash posts again and again. We have never claimed the Chines quads are better then your Polaris or any other American or Jap quad. The only corrosion you see is discoloration on the chain and that is from the chain lube I use. There is no rust or corrosion on the part you see that broke. It broke because of a weakness in the thin eyelet Jetmoto designed into the mount for the Dogbone. Any person with half a brain can see this clearly by the photo I supplied which is why you can't see it. MWQ had this same thing happen, we hoped it was a metal defect only his had but apparently if this quad with this same swingarm bracket is jumped hard enough it will break. No, I'm not happy with it because it's going to be alot of work to replace.

I would love to have Honda's but these Jetmotos were what we could afford to get out riding this year and we have been out around 20 times now and have had fun and all my 4 boys have learned to ride on them. Some day I would love to replace them with Honda's but until we can afford to do so these Jets will have to do!


sorry no persosal issures, just don't like junk, i'm completely blind in one eye and can't see out the other and still see more corrosion than you can with 2 eyes, i worked with aircraft for 35 years and know what corrosion is and what it can do, do you? i bet not. belive me it doesn't take much to cause a failure, this looks like a atv thats been ridden in water and not wiped down afterwards and beside why would you need to replace it? add a 1/8" or 3/16" doubler on the outside of each bracket and weld it on, and get a little longer bolt if need be, jetmotorracer if you're reading this you should go ahead and fix yours too before it brakes, or don't you have the proper tools? you know drill press, welders, wrenches, ect. this can be fixed better than new in about haft an hour, next time if you don't want any negitive feedback , don't post pictures of broken chainese crap.

Posted by: billl2099

Originally posted by: outofline

BreakHere is MWQ break, looks surprisingly just like my break and his had no corrosion and was brand new, Good call on my maintenance Bill you really know your stuff!!


you better belive i know my stuff, and thats one reason i don't own any chinese crap.

Posted by: billl2099

i see no problem with most chinese products, there is alot of good products coming out of china, as long as the manufactoring is over seen by other counties, like the radar units are designed here and manufacture to a iso 90001 spec . but atv's are not one of them. i really don't care who buys a china atv and why but if its brakes and you post pictures of it on the web, you better be prepare to face some negitive feedback. if you don't want someone else's opinio then simply don't post it on the web. so what i did was download the pictures of autofline and wms atv along with the broken frame of our grandkids atv, made a 8x10 glossy photo, then went back to all the posting in both raceway and kids atv for the past 1 1/2 years , and copied all the posting of safety related items, broken shocks, front supension parts, frames, ball joints and so force , i didn't copy engine problems or anything electrical, those are not safety related, and now i will be senting this information to the consumer safety commision this morning, the poor quality of these chinese atv's needs to be addressed and the chinese needs to be accountable for their products. no excuses

Posted by: billl2099

but john said he hasn't used a welder in his shop for 2 years. outofline fix is exactly the samething i would have made, and that i describe in my eariler post, as far as welding a washer, i'm not a stress engineer but would think it would it not work as well as adding new guessets, the new gussets will carry the part of the load all the way to the swing arm along with the exsisting gusset really beefing up this area.

Posted by: billl2099

just gotta love that chinese quality

Posted by: billl2099

yep, right on top of it

Posted by: billl2099

yea i have the right and my opinio these atv's are junk and a complete waste of money for anyone buying one over the age of 12, good beginner quads for 3-12 year old but a complete waste of money and time for anyone over the age of 12, chinese atv's are junk , you know that and so do I , you can say anything you want to try and justify buying one, i can't. if you don't want others to form a negitive opinio on them simple just don't post negitive reports or pictures, like broken swing arms, wheel bearing failing and so force

Posted by: billl2099

remember in the 70's and 80's harley riders wore t-shirts saying i rather push my harley than ride jap, sounds about the same here,exect that it should say i so ----- cheap i reather fix my broken chinese atv than ride. wake up and smell the roses people, why do you think john from raceway rides a honda, tony from atv discounters rides a honda?

Posted by: billl2099

Originally posted by: outofline

Cus they have money and if we all had enough money we would also be riding Honda's, Hmmmm they don't ride Cats what does that tell ya! We don't ride Jetmotos because we believe them to be the best atv's out there, they fit our budget where none others did! No you again are wrong just like your diagnosing I proved you wrong on, your analogy should have been "I would rather push my Cat then ride a Chinese". Well go ahead and push just make room for us to get our Chinese POS past!


you don't want to even compare the cat against your chinese crap, LOL BEST ATV OUT THEIR? yea right. that's a funny

Posted by: billl2099

Originally posted by: jetmotoracer

i dont even care on this one after my jm is dead, or i get the money im getting a dirt bike, dirt bikes dont nearly breakl as much, well 4 strokes any way but bill, i can under stand y you have your apinion, but every comp has its problems, and jm..... more than others.... but still have you ever read any other part of the forum ????


maybe thats my problem i read to much, after owning 8 chinese atv"s i think i have the right to express my opinion, i had m/c and atv' since 1965, i've owned more m/c's than i could prossibly think of including sacks, sears allstate, factory RR bikes from both honda and yamaha, 3 wheelers , 4 wheelers owned a m/c atv dealer from late 70's to early 90's and never in my life seen this kinda crap coming from any other country

Posted by: smb05

outofline,

Here is something to think about. The Honda has many many years of proven reliability. For that you are going to spend $3700.00 or more if the dealer charges you freight, setup, tax, license, and anything they would like to charge you for. One dealer around me wanted $4700.00 out the door for the Honda 250EX. That is two Jetmoto's and a mini quad.

Now the new Jetmoto is a first year production that I am sure will go through some growing pains but for the price who cares. It looks 100% better than the 2006 200's and with that I am willing to give one a try. I am going to purchase one to see how well it does next to my daughters 250EX.

Keep us posted on your purchase.

Good Luck.

SB.

Posted by: smb05

outofline,

I have to be honest with you, my 150 runs like a champ, has pretty good power for a scooter engine, but it is definitely not going to win any races. The 2006 Jetmoto is basically the same quad but the Jetmoto has disc brakes up front and a few other upgrades.

I recently did a carb rejet on a newer BMS 150 for a forum member and his quad was a lot different than mine. The newer BMS had a much smoother feel to it, the quad even felt lighter than mine. It was a much better ride. I'm sure the Jetmoto ride is the same as the newer BMS I test rode. Now if you are considering the 2007 Jetmoto I can not answer your question. I do not own one yet, but the new 150's do look very promising. Another thing to consider is the gy6 engine has a few performance upgrades that you can do to it.

You may want to start out with the new Jetmoto 250 first. Worst case scenario is your sons use the 250 as their ride. I wouldn't worry about the shifting part, pretty much anyone can pick it up. Heck my 11 year old daughter can ride our CFR150's with no problem. Just be patient.

Good Luck.

SB.

Posted by: smb05

mywifesquad,


I want a blue one. BR>

Posted by: smb05

Here are some comparison Photos of the Jetmoto 250 and a Honda TRX250EX.


Jetmoto 250 & Honda TRX250EX


SB.

Posted by: smb05

The family and I had a great time riding with mywifesquad and his wife. We all look forward to when the two of them can come down and ride with us again or we can go up to their area and ride. I am sorry that we did not get any video or any action pictures this time out.

I have to say that the New Jetmoto 250 performed well beyond my expectations. There was a point on our scouting trip that MWQ blew past me and ran the quad through a nice set of whoops and then he hit a burm. Now when he blew past me I mean he was really moving. I was amazed at the way the quad handled. You could see the stability of the new suspension and the quad showed no signs of tipping even with MWQ size. I must say that the 250 is not lacking in power. With the right rider such as MWQ and his riding abilities there was no way I would have caught up to him. I did stop to wait for the girls to catch up to us and MWQ was nowhere to be seen.

For those of you that are timid/non-aggressive riders, I can say that as it is now, the quad will probably be trouble free for the life of the quad.

For those that are semi-aggressive riders, again, same thing, you will probably never have any issues with the quad.

For those of you who are aggressive riders, wait for the repair BR>
It is my personal opinion that once the new updates are applied, this quad will hold its own with most of the 250cc contenders out there.

I think outofline had a question about the quads color. He asked if it really looked orange in the sun light. I have to be honest I did not really notice the color of the quad in the sun light or the shade. It looked red to me, but my wife did say it did look lighter in the sun light.

I'm looking forward to hearing from other 250 owners. It would be great to have input from you guys.

SB.




Posted by: smb05

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Originally posted by: outofline
I just licensed my new what I thought was 07 Jetmotos but the Certificate Jetmoto sent stated 06, why is this?


Look at the tenth digit/letter in your VIN number.

"6" is a 2006
"7" is a 2007
"8" is a 2008
"9" is a 2009
"A" is a 2010

SB.

Posted by: smb05

outofline,

Once again great videos. Was the ATV training course one that you had to sign up for? Or was it one where a bunch of families got together to teach the kids ATV safety for the day? Did the kids enjoy the ATV Training?

Sorry for all the questions.

Have a good one.

SB.

Posted by: smb05

outofline,

It's great to see/read when a parent(s) takes the right steps and follows their local rules and regs when it comes to their children and offroading. I hear ya when it comes to possibly getting tickets. This is why I will never own a Chinese quad that is not CARB certified for California and will always make sure all my bikes, quads, and ATC's are equipped with USFS certified spark arrestors.

I just looked up the info for California and it looks like we need to take a class also. I never really checked before because I assumed that if she could ride a dirt bike proficiently that she was Okay. Guess we will be signing up for a class too. The thing is though my daughter rides a 250 when she should be riding a 90cc. I need to find someone that has a 90 so she can take the course. Anyways I will cross that bridge when we come to it.

At least your 16 year old finished the course and received his certificate. My 15 year old son would have given the instructor a head ache doing wheelies and everything else. They probably would only certify him for a 50cc if that They would have kicked him out after the first 15 mins. of class. He could never ride casual enough for the class. I guess this is why he chooses not to ride the quads that often. Not only that he gets into BIG! trouble when he breaks them. BR>
See, your videos and info is definitely helping others. Made me look into what is required for my children.

Looking forward to the information on how the quad performs after you do the jetting.

Thanks again.

SB.

Posted by: smb05

outofline,

You are correct, it is a design flaw. Your break is identical to what MWQ Jetmoto 250 looked like after an hour and half riding on a brand new 250.

At least you purchased your quads from Raceway, they will probably send you replacement parts for free.

If you can, post a write up on the fix with pics. I would like to see an updated swing arm and what they did to remedy the problem.

As a last note, check for any frame damage. Depending on how hard your son landed when it broke and how much he weighs will determine the amount of frame damage that may have occurred to the quad, if any. Look around the swing arm mount and frame area for the damage. Both frame and frame supports may be bent.

Anyways good luck with the repair and keep everyone updated. Hope no one was injured.

SB.

Posted by: rodneygt

I see Raceway has pics up now. Would like to see something for scale by one - like a person or a side by side comparison of their offerings.

What is the source for the engine design (honda, yamaha, etc.)? And, what sort of bikes was it used on originally?

Rodney

Posted by: rodneygt

Thanks. As to the engine, I meant is it of honda, yamaha etc design (or is it chinese design - surely not). And as to previous use, I likewise meant what previous japanese bike, scooter etc. - e.g., the 1983 hondazukaha 200 doodleflotcher XL.

Rodney

Posted by: rodneygt

The Jetmoto 150 sounds great - really. The dingo 150 has a much more tame sound.

As to power, it should be about the same as the bike you tested. It will top end around 30 mph. It seems to have enough low end grunt for a 150 - about the best you could expect from the range available from a cvt.

I had a honda 185S atc in jr. high/high school - no, the 150 just doesnt have the range of the 185S I had. Heck, the 185S had more top end than the timberwolf and the rancher we have. In fact when we finally replaced it with an 86 suzuki 230 quad sport, we were disappointed in that the 185S was a good bit faster.

Rodney

Posted by: ErikTheRed

Anyone happen to know the realistic load capacity of the 250 Sport and the 250 Hunter? Its not listed on Raceway's or Jetmoto's site. After the good luck we've had with my daughter's Kazuma Falcon 90 (going on a year now, no major problems and still running great!), we want to buy a Jetmoto 150 and 250 from Raceway with our tax returns. Im 6'1", 320 lbs (yes, Im a fat-a$$, I know). Is the 250 Hunter going to carry me and my cargo (belly) around worth a damn, or am I just going to break it?

Posted by: reefskinner

I am interested in one of these myself, but have a few questions. If you check the Jetmoto site here: http://www.jetmotousa.com/showcase/view.php?product_id=66# it shows a few differences from what Raceway lists for specs. A 5 speed and 47" wheelbase are the biggest. Does anyone know for sure what the trans is and what the shift pattern is? I am not a fan of the "non standard" shifting that some of the Chinese offerings have. Also, I have seen at least three different tire treads in pictures. What tire are they shipping with from Raceway?

Thanks,
Shawn

Posted by: reefskinner

So what is the shift pattern? How about the wheel base?

Posted by: reefskinner

Watching that video, proves to me what you yourself said.
"just wish it had some more HP, thats where I think it's lacking!"
Years ago I had a Honda 200X three wheeler. I know it is hard to judge from a video, but that hill did not look that steep to me, yet it was kicking that Jetmotos ass. I believe my old 200X could tow the Jetmoto up that hill faster than the Jetmoto could climb it under its own power.
Modern Thumpers kick ass! Anyone who has ridden a Honda 450F will agree. The Chinese need to step it up and start to copy a more modern engine. If they had a copy of a modern liquid cooled 250 engine in that quad, it would rip up that hill.
I think a person is better off buying a used Jap. unit, just my opinion. I bought a Kazuma 90 for my kids and it has proven to be a good little quad for the kids to tool around on. I have had to work on it more than I feel I should have, but I really don't mind, because I did save a bunch of money on it. I do figure however that it will be hanging around for a while, since there is no resale value. I would rather keep it and let friends and family use it than basically give it away once my kids are done with it.
Sorry for the long rambling. My point is that the Chinese need to improve quite a bit before I would consider one for an Adult rider.

Just my opinion.........
Shawn

Posted by: whodatbe

MWQ, not sure you'll remember me but I posted about a year ago asking questions and finally reviewing the '06 jetmoto 200 that I bought from Raceway. After following this thread and reading a bunch about the 250, i'm really interested. That being said, having both of them like you do, you can really give me a good comparison of the 2. I read how you broke the mount on the swing arm for the rear shock, and that worries me, as I do a lot of jumping, and certainly don't want anything like that to break at 40-50 mph, any ideas when jetmoto will have that area strengthened? The 06-200's swingarm is really tough and i've 'tested' it repeatedly. heh.

Also, how would you compare the suspension between the 06-200 and the 07-250? I'm sure it's better, but in what regard? The front suspension is a little pogo-ish and the rear shock is a bit stiff and not much travel on the '06-200, have those issues been straightened out on the 07-250? I have adjusted the suspension on my bike to where it responds well under normal riding, and lands well on jumps, but with my light-a$$(160lbs) on it, the rear spring is too heavy and there's not enough rebound for me.

I've also read that you suggest the 15 tooth sprocket on the front and the 17 it comes with is too tall, do you know if jetmoto is going to change that? or is that something i'd have to buy in addition? also, the jetting sounds like is a must-do as there's a bunch of power waiting to be unleashed! It's cool that John at raceway is providing those jets. How much seat-of-the-pants HP do you think it has on the 06-200? You think 50% more?

If you have a chance, would it be possible to take some hi-res/close-up pics of the bike? I'd like to get a closer look at the suspension, axle carrier, and engine.

I'm sure i'll be pestering more, but i'll stop for now. BR>
THANKS!!!

Posted by: whodatbe

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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Hi whodatbe, of course I remember you. How you been? Let me try and cover all your questions. I have gotten a real job since a year ago and dont have near the time to post. First thing is if you have not broken your 200 i guarantee you can ride the 250 in the same section going twicwe as fast and you will not have any problems. I have never tried it because my wife really likes her 200. But if I rode it as hard as I did the 250 I could destroy it in short order. I was hammering the 250 when it broke not just riding it hard.

If you were reading my posts about a year ago i said something like the '06 Jetmoto 200 is light years aheasd of my '04 Yamoto. Well the '07 250 is approx. 2 light years ahead of the '06 200. Its hard to really compare the 2. They only share the engine cases and plastic. Darn near eveything else is new and the way the quad is built is all new also. The '06's had about 4" or so of wheel travel and some damping in the shocks. The '07 250 has over twice as much travel and great damping control. I guarantee you can go thru the same section on a 250 twice as fast as you could on your 200. The jets make a big differencve in the way the machine runs and it also starts easier. I set the fuel screw at 1 3/4 turns out.

Im not sure about the 15 tooth sprocket but i would think they would give one to anyone who asks for it. If not they should! My guess would be that the 250 makes about 25% more power than the 200.

My 250 is still in pieces and I am making some aluminum linkage pieces while its apart. I got sort of side tracked on the sport quad while Im trying to get my CNC mill running.

If i missed anything let me know and Ill answer those questions later. hr>


MWQ, Thanks! All of this info really helps. I'll have to think up some more questions, but I think I want to get one of these new 250s, unfortunately I think I need to sell my '06 Jetmoto 200 first -
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Posted by: hoytultratec

bill, look a little closer thats not lack of matinance and yah that is a problem,im sure he wasnt jumping that big of jumps that metal shouldnt break like that.

im in the market for a new quad for the kid i will find a used polaris trailblazer 250.

Posted by: M104

I was planning on doing a vid. If there had been one for the Dingo, my choice would have been a lot easier.

Posted by: M104

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Originally posted by: outofline
M104 did you buy a JM 250?


Not yet. I was gonna do a vid for the Dingo. I'll be getting a JM 250 in the summer.


Posted by: godIlove2ride

Better get some helmets on your kids outofline, bad, bad, bad.

Posted by: godIlove2ride

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Originally posted by: outofline
Yesterdays outing Video
Out Riding


Again, nice use of helmets. Not a very good role model for the young ones.

Posted by: godIlove2ride

Perfect parenting....no. Common sense parenting.....yes. No helmet = No ride. Period. Do you know there are all sorts of people out there just waiting for us to have an accident on our quads? Just so they can scream and cry how dangerous they are and make it one step closer to closing down another place or banning quads here and there. No multiply that times 100 because that's how much they would scream if you had an accident from not wearing a hemet. Then we ALL become wreckless a$$holes on quads in their eyes. And they get EVEN closer to closing down areas. Kids pick up on everything we do and don't do. Sorry for the rant, sir. This is just MY opinion. By no means is it everyones. It's not a personal attack on you, just something I feel strongly about. I just don't want to read about anymore ATV accidents that could have been possibly avoided. My 2 cents.

Posted by: godIlove2ride

Sorry, it's just something I feel strongly about.

Posted by: godIlove2ride

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Posted by: kickass210

it looks like a big step up in improvement. id like to see a youtube video of someone riding it though. u should sell a ton at that price point.

Posted by: dirty4play

John -- Anxiously looking for the pics! (& delaer pricinig)

Brad @ RS3 MotorSports (Illinois)

Posted by: Daytz50

Did you get the oil or air cooled prototype version?????

Posted by: Daytz50

Hey Jay,
I got the prototype of the 250 that was the air cooled version. What changes did Eugene change from our prototypes to the final version released this year????

Posted by: Daytz50

What size sproket was on the prototypes origionally???
My opinion of the air cooled version are the rear shocks need to be a bit stiffer. The powerband is great for the hilly enviroment here in Washington.

Posted by: Daytz50

What would the benefits be to upgrading the sprokets to the current 2007 vs the prototype model change for proformance??
Is there a way to add an oil cooler like they sell on there website???

Posted by: Daytz50

I had test rode it for a half an hour, Still Making payments.(It is still at the dealers shop while I make payments until the weather gets warmer soI can ride all summer under warrenty).
The weather is rainy and muddy from OCT- March here and it can be pretty cold. Also other families quads are in the shop getting the needed repairs from the summer runs.
I plan to p/u in april, and I wanted to fix all kinks and get the upgrades for my prototype. to ensure years of riding like I expect.
What is the best Spark plug for a hotter engine?? NGK PLATIUM or what??
What gas grade and company works the best for atv's. This is my first new quad I have purchased. I have bben riding for mabye 3 yrs locally!

What oil should I use in the engine and the tranny?? Should it be an atv oul with wet cluch lube/detergeant?? or should I use a synthetic or regular??
Your help is appreciated!!

Thanks guys!!

Posted by: Daytz50


Posted by: setters

let me just say i do like my jm125 i bought for my son.There really isnt anything out there in this isze for the money.So far im happy with this quad.As far as the comparision of the new 250 vs the honda 250ex i would say for sure there not even close.I have a 05 250ex and unless jm has improved on quality and performance 300% i would say the honda is by far a all around better machine.In fact the honda salesman told me tht untill 06 when they went to the sport clutch this was the best sport quad out there.honda quality is great.Just my opinion since i own both machines.

Posted by: setters

No ,im not comparing to my jm125.Just the quality factor.Jetmoto quality vs honda in my opinion.My jetmoto frame paint will almost wipe off,welds look bad will they hold so far so good,nuts and bolts bad lousy threads,wire connections not so good ,wheels are steel with very litle paint,seat foam and cover are not up to honda quality.Im not saying this is bad quad at all just saying jetmoto would have to come a long way in one year to say it compares to a honda 250ex.

Posted by: setters

i believe its not a 5 spd.My 125 says 4 spd but the reverse is one of the spds.

Posted by: setters

I dont no about the top speed but ill bet the tires are no name cheap tires.This is one area the chinese quads seem to save on money.On my jm 125 the name on the tires i never heard of.you cant find these tires in any quad magazine .I would hope they go to an aluminum rim.Maybe some name brand tires would be nice.

Posted by: setters

Dont have enough miles on mine to no if they will hold up.I do no that all the valve stems leaked when new.Seems to be a problem.Im not saying the tires are junk just saying that if jm wants to bring the quality up to honda ect they need to use quality parts.Even honda which is made in japan uses dunlap tires.

Posted by: setters

How do you put all those atvs on that trailer.

Posted by: setters

I have 5x10 five star that i cant fit the 2 i have on My sons jm 125 and my honda 250ex.Both are to wide to side load.I have 1ft sides on mine.I have to take his front bumper off and my rear grab rail.Was thinking about some mods to make it easier or buy a new trailer.Love to have an enclosed.6x12.

Posted by: YankeeTim

Very anxious to show the old lady pics so I can gain clearance for take off (purchase). any idea when the pics of the new 250 will be posted?

Posted by: JetmotoJay

Hello all !! I've been bitting my tongue for a couple of months now. But I've had one of the prototype Jetmoto 250 sport quads since Nov 19th. I LOVE this quad. I have some pics on my page side by side with my 200 Jetmoto. Keep in mind I have wheel spacers on it thou. But still Like MWQ said "It's better for the larger rider" than the mid sized 200 offered before. And let me tell you the performance is superb !!

Posted by: JetmotoJay

Thanks MWQ, it's good to be here and finally able to talk about the 250. I will try to get more pictures of it up soon. And it might be a different color soon if John at Raceway can hook me up with some new plastics for it. When I got it it was red and I was so excited to get it I didn't care then. But as you can see in the other pictures we all have red. Just a little boring.. Anyway did you get another 250 or is the pics your going to post of the one you had before? (proto)

I've been foloowing your comments for a couple of months now. All very cool and very honest !!
That's good that everybody helps out on the forum.


Posted by: JetmotoJay

Hello outofline,

I weight 225 lbs and I'm 5' 11" and this Jetmoto 250 pulls my fat butt around with no problems.. As far as the Jap bikes I cant compare them, I've never been on a Jap Quad. But for almost a 1/3 of the price I wouldn't worry about it. There is a few of things I changed on mine so far. 1st get a NEW spark plug (NGK), and I bought a new spark plug wire from the plug to the coil. BIG difference ($7 - $8) total. The other plug wires get to hot. 2nd get wheel spacers, makes the bike very very stable and more fun to ride and plus it looks mean !! Also I put different handle bars and gas tank cap.

Posted by: JetmotoJay

Hello outofline,

I've had my Jetmoto 250 sport since Nov 19th 2006. It's one of the prototypes (oil cooled) I just want to start by saying I had 2 Redcat 150 VX's before I made the switch to Jetmoto. I first got a 06' 200. WAY WAY WAY better than the Redcats or Roketa types. Faster, smoother, just alot more fun to ride let alone bigger. Then I got the 250 sport... This thing blows the 200 away. The suspension, acceleration, handling just an all around better built and better thought thru build on the 250's. I know they have made a couple of changes on them since I bought mine and I will probably have to fork out the extra dough to have it the same way as the ones they are selling now. (Brake and sprocket protector, bigger sprocket) Also it has 1 Reverse gear and 4 forward gears. Gear pattern is all the way down is rev, up 1 neutral, up 1 more is 1st, up again 2nd etc... - 4th. I've had mine on trails in 4th gear and there's no reason for it. 3rd gear is perfect to ride in, and has great acceleration and you have enough power to do what you want too. Just keep in mind if you go with a used Jap bike still for more than what you would pay for this 250 new, you will be getting a problem bike with ZERO warranty !! But hey that my friend is up to you.. I love my bike and I'm very glad I bought it. And my wife loves her 200 Jetmoto and my son loves his 90 Jetmoto. Someone said it before on here buy a 250 ride it and find out for yourself.. If you like it buy another and another from Jetmoto.

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The black Jetmoto you had linked before is NOT one of the 07's Look at my pageI have them side by side (200 and the 250) Sorry for the small pictures any idea anyone how I can enlarge them?? Or do you have to have them somewhere else and link it to my page?? Anyway outofline by one from John at Raceway.. You wont be sorry..

Posted by: JetmotoJay

Cool I'll try that, thanks MWQ.

Yeah the new tires are awesome looking (holeshot look alikes) I have the style that came on the 200's in 06' but mine are 10" instead of 8"




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My wife wanted nothing to do with any offroad vehicle. Not that she wouldn't get dirty or anything but just the thought of riding around doing nothing (in her eyes).. But the first time she went she fell in love with it too. Now she wants to ride all the time. It's great family fun. I really do hope you get involved with the quads what ever you decide on. Just to let you know (for example) I'm not a cheap person by any means but the cost factor.. I have $6500 invested in my weekend atv gear. That's 3 quads, 90, 200, 250 a 5' x 10' trailer (permanent tag) with a full sized tool box mounted on it. 3 Brand new helmets, googles, ratchet straps and a pair of folding ramps. Now with all of that in mind you can buy a brand new Honda 450 quad for the same price as I paid for all the gear I have..... Not bad at all.. I will get more pictures of the 250 sport and post them soon.

Posted by: JetmotoJay

Hello setters

I put the 200 and the 250 on the trailer, 200 sideways (I had to cut one side of the upper frame out on the trailer) the 250 goes straight in from the rear. My sons 90 I load 1st, with the trailer attached I put my ramps from my trailer to the tailgate of my truck (Nissan Frontier) and slide it up inside the bed. Works pretty good, I'll take a picture this weekend with all of them loaded.

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Hey Daytz50,

Mine did not come with a rear sprocket and brake protector, and the indicator light holder for 'N' and 'R' (plastic piece on the handle bars) was the same as the last year model for the 200's. The new one looks alot better and is black and looks to be more sturdy. Also the motor and frame are a darker gray versus the lighter gray like the year before (which I have) I like the darker gray version ALOT better. My shocks are very mushy too. But I like it, it rides a hell of alot better than my 200 does. I also have the oil cooler on mine. I've noticed my 200 runs alot hotter. Anyway how does yours run, ya like it !!??
I will do that with the smaller sprocket on front just a matter of when.. It was pretty funny my buddy has a Redcat VX 150 and a couple of weeks ago when we were out riding on the trails he asked if he could ride.. So he did and he came back and was so mad. I said what's up. He wants a 250 sport so bad!! He said now that's a quad !! I rode his Redcat around a little bit. It was like riding a battery operated toy.. Not even close to the same league not even minor league. More like a middle school team!! So he's saving his money to get one.
Anyway Daytz50, I hope you like yours. How many hours do you have on it so far?? And do you still have the same spark plug it came with in it??

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MWQ, yes please let me know how the 14 tooth sprocket works. Also what color did you end up getting?? And do you have a pictures of it yet? I've got about 50 - 60 hours on mine so far, and I'm lovin every minute if it !!

Posted by: JetmotoJay

MWQ I have a question for you.

I think I'm going to swap the sprockets on my 250 and my 200. (my wife not yours) My wifes quad needs a little more top end and my 250 needs a little less top end so I can enjoy 4th gear. Do you think this will help both of them??

Also I'm glad to here that you like your 250 also I'm glad you broke it in a sense. Because it broke with you running the hell out of it. I mean it wasn't like the wheels fell off or the frame just ripped apart. I ride mine pretty good (nothing like you did) but nothings changed on mine, nothings loose or vibrating or anything like that. Just plain old fun to ride !!


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The color on the 250 is RED not orange. VERY RED !!

If your wife likes red, she'll like this.

I wish they made yellow for these. I ended up getting yellow for my wife on her 200. I had to get it from a Roketa machine. Same frame and plastic on the 200 in 06'

Looks alot better.

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Cool thanks MWQ

Posted by: outofline

Can you guys elaborate a little more on the power of the 250 for us over 200lbs riders? How would you say the quality of this unit is compared to a Japanese quad? Are the Chinese quads there yet in your opinion?
I am looking to order a 250 and a 150 here with in a month or so from Raceway and can hardly wait to get to take them out for a spin!



Posted by: outofline

I just went over to a local Chinese ATV shop here in my town to compare theirs with the Jetmotos, They sell the Tomahawk and NST brands. I can see how the bigger frame of the 07 jetmotos would be a better fit for my size guy (6'2 230lbs). They did not have a demo so I was not able to test the power of the 150cc that I am concerned with. I need an Automatic or a Semi auto for the wife but I worry about the 150 not being powerful enough to have fun dicing around with my teenage boys with me on the 250.

But I am still impressed with the looks of the build and design quality of the 07 Jetmoto over this guys ATV's and the prices are the same as you would pay at Raceways for the same cc units. He did show me a brochure of new models and they show a 250 and 300cc that are semi auto trans that does sound interesting. But I noticed it did say Front Drum Brakes. What's the deal with that?





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The wife will not be aggressive but I am sure my 16 year old boy will want to keep up with dad on it, I would like to buy two 250's but it would need to be wife friendly clutch wise so that puts her into a 150. I'm sure it will be fine and if not it's not the end of the world if we have to upgrade later on!

Do the 150 and 250 sound nice? I don't plan on upgrading the exhaust but I hope they sound pretty good stock!




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I went back to the local Chinese atv dealer and rode his Tamahawk 150. Perhaps I am expecting to much because it was quite gutless! Looking back I remember the power of my brothers old Honda 185 ATC, it was more powerful but then it had 35 or so more cc's and a semi auto trans. Perhaps it's the Full auto trans that sucks the power I was hoping to feel with the 150.
Perhaps I will order one Jetmoto 250 first and see if the Wife can master it before I order her a 150. I would much rather have two 250's to race around with my boys.



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I have been researching this a bit, here is what I have found:

Comparing the 07 Jetmoto 250 Sport to the 07 Honda TRX250ex:

JetMoto 250
32" Seat Height
370lbs Dry
229cc Air cooled
21" Front 20" Rear tires
64" L
43" W
41" 1/2 H
43" Wheel Base


Honda TRX250ex
31.4" Seat Height
360lbs Dry
229cc Air cooled
22" Front and Rear tires
60" L
41.8 W
42" H
44" Wheel Base

So it seems this is a full sized 250cc sport ATV now, it is slightly bigger in most ways to the Honda!

I noticed that the 06 Jetmoto 200 lists a 5 speed manual transmission is this true and why was it not used for the 250? This would have closed the gap even further to the Honda. As you can see I am not an impulse shopper, I will toss this around til they are out of production my wife hates this character trait in me! BR>



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Ya, I know the price of the Honda! I remember someone here saying the 07 JM250s was 7/8 the size of a full sized ATV. So if it's the same size as the Honda 250 I would say it is 100% of the same cc of the big 4 now.

mywifesquad, am I led to believe you have rode the 07 150 Prototype? What do you think of the power? I have just been disillusioned buy the 150 Tomahawk I rode but I read so many people here on this forum rant about how good the performance is on a 150. So at the moment I am looking at two 250's and will force everyone to learn to shift!

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smb05, I just watched your video of the 150, now that looks a lot better power wise than that piece I tested the other day. Yours looked like fun but still a little small for my bones but it looked to have pretty good power. Is that what the Jetmoto 150 should be like also? Looks as you have done a great job with making improvements also, Good job!

Would love to see video of a jet 250 in action also, any out there?

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They do look good!
My brother is pushing me hard to buy used Yamaha (90-03) Warrior's in the same price range ($2000.) like he has instaed of a Chinese Quad. To be honest I have not like the looks of the Warriors we have seen. They do seem to be built better " more refined" then the Chinese models I have seen and being a 350 would have more power, most have had repair work recently done which I am not sure if this is a good or bad thing!? But I keep pulling up pics of the Jetmoto 250 and thinking thats more my type kind of bare bones little rough and not so flashy.

Tell me I won't live to regret buying these Jetmotos cus he will remind me all the time if they are not good units! I wish we could get a comparison to a big 4 quad just to help me decide!



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Just took my wife over to the local Chinese ATV dealer and let her sit on the 150's. She liked it but was not sure if she would like the taller 07's. I told her the 07's have a wider tire stance and would be more stable. So she agreed and stated she would rather have new atv's then the used. So that swings the vote back to the Jetmotos! I think we will get two 07 250's and one 07 150!
Now we just need the snow to stop, 07's to get in and tax returns!

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I don't think anyone has posted this yet, here are some more photos of the 07 250!



Jetmoto 250cc

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Tell me are the wheels metal or aluminum? I'm not too big on the front bumper it looks heavy! The wife and kids like the looks of the 07's! I really like the Jetmoto Logo on the top picture of the 250 but not to big on the sticker on the tank! I think it would look tons better with the other logo on it!

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Good catch on the 5 speed I had not noticed that, would'nt that be cool if they actually had a 5 speed! That really would set them apart from the other Chinese ATV?s! I have seen so many misprinted Chinese spec sections that list a 5speed as 4 forward gears and one reverse. I suspect that is the case here but I don't know that for sure! Ya know I don't recall reading a max speed of 60 MPH before, it seems like it was much lower before. But I have been reading so many specs I may be wrong!
They have showen some cool looking tires, it would be nice to know which are the true tires you will end up with. I kind of hope it's these!

250 Tires

By the way how do you engage the Reverse on these 250's?

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mywifesquad, What would you say top speed is? And what tires can we expect to get? How would you describe the power compared to your old Honda Odesy that also was a 250cc or any other 250 Quad you have rode? There are no 250cc Chinese Quads around hear to ride to get an idea if I am going to be satisfied with a Chinese 250!

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Even though they were no name tires were they of bad quality? Have they preformed well? I don't care what brand as long as they do the job they are intended to do!

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John, were needing answers! Please step in any time now!BR>

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Thanks John, Tell us have you rode the new 250's and what is your review of them? I am looking into buying two of them and a 150 but still need some good salesman to push me along.


Posted by: outofline

Snooze ya lose, looks like prices went up! $2199. for the 250s! Ooouch! I better start hearing some ranting reviews or I might just go used Japanese quads! Please someone who has these quads tell us what you think!

Posted by: outofline

Oh your right, I was looking at Jetmotos site! My bad!!
But what is this quad I found? Jetmoto 250

Posted by: outofline

No it's not the 06 Raceway was selling, this model has a twin cylinder (dual Exhaust) and shaft drive! Looks like it has a speedo or tach also not sure!

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I sure don't remember the 06 having a twin cylinder and shaft drive! Oh well!

So what tires are we going to get with the 07 250? can you link a pic with the tires, we have seen the 07's with three different tires on it so far!

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Thanks, ya I think those tires are cool looking also. 250 tires Will the 150 have the same tread and tires? My brother didn't like the others they have shown on the pics.

Thanks for the review JetmotoJay, I can hardly wait till I can go out riding this spring! Hopefully it will be on a new 250! The wife is starting to warm up on this whole atv thing also, so it should be a fun summer!




Posted by: outofline

Last weekend I bought a used 8x12 trailer for $600. I think this should do nicely for the three quads! Now I just need the quads and warmer weather!

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Daytz50, Hi! What was your view on the new 250?

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Any more hrs. on your JM 250's and how are they holding up? I am still battling with the idea of used big 4 (possibly Warriors) or 2 JM 250's! I'm pretty sure I still will buy 2 JM 150's for the wife and younger son but the 250 is still in question, just waiting til we get back from the Bahamas to place an order. Has anyone put their JM 250 up against anything else (big 4) to compare?


Posted by: outofline

I would hate to lose to much top end, with only 4 speeds and all big 4 with 5 you may get left behind going to low. But like you say it's worth a try. With the smaller sprocket will it pull the front tires up off the ground or does it take dumping the clutch? BTW is the clutch lever hard to pull in, some I chinese atv's I have sat on are hard and some are easy?

Posted by: outofline

Video of these atv's I think would go a long way for selling these unfamiliar units. We have all seen the big 4 in action but these Chinese quads are a mystery to us. I feel some action video of each quad would sell big time. Most all Chinese dealers on the net give incorrect specs or even pictures, you kind of are taking a real risk when buying these on line so let us see what these quads will do.

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That sound like a great idea, and I will be doing it. I just need to get back from our vacation snorkling in the bahamas and I will get me some atv's!

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M104 did you buy a JM 250?

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Great pics, tell us more! How did it compare to the Honda performance and suspension wise? Is it me or does it really look that orange in the sun light? BR>Were you pleased with the Jet over all, Does it feel too small for a 6'2 body?

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Did you happen to get any action photos or is the pic's smb05 posted all that was taken? I have noticed the Roketa and Coolsport 250 has a bigger rear sping, is that perhaps what the Jet 250 needs?
Roketa Rear Spring



Posted by: outofline

Thanks for the write up smb, about the color it does not appear off red in any other photos save it were for yours. If I add a bit of saturation to yours it reddens right up, and your Boreem 150 appears to be a little on the Purple side but again if a bit of saturation is added it turns blue like I think it truly is. May want to check the saturation level in your camera? But your Video seems to show the same coloring so I am at a loss unless it's the same camera that you use for video and stills? Oh well, it's just my wife insists on Red and Reddish Orange isn't going to fly to well!


Posted by: outofline

Why can you tell I'm out kicking tires, is it that obvious?

As it stands I will be buying two Jetmoto 150's (one Red one Blue) and two 250's. I am not exactly sure if I will go with the Jet 250 or another Chinese quad I have been pricing out. There are pros and cons of both of these quads and I have been weighing them up, it is still snowing here in Utah so I'm in no real big hurry but I am getting anxious to get going on these. And my new 4 quad trailer is looking pretty empty just sitting there. So these riding reviews are a big help in the deciding phase I'm in.


Posted by: outofline

Well it melts then it snows and then melts and snows again. At times it has been warm enough to be riding so I would like to do it asap, I think if the weather is good here in a few weeks after we get back from snorkeling in the Bahamas I will order the quads. I just hate to have them sitting on the trailer while the Warranty is ticking away. We will see how it goes!
I am sure looking forward to the 150's, I think they will be a fun sporty Totgoat type quad!




Posted by: outofline

Well I just pulled the trigger, I just ordered two Jetmoto 250's and two Jetmoto 150's! John and staff was nice as could be, can't wait!

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Should be here in a week or so hopefully on on the 15th, that will give me several days to put them together and toy around with before I have to go back to work. I ordered one Red and blue of each. When we get all our head sizes we will buy some helmets from Raceways also! John is sending me some larger Jets for the 250, Did you install the larger jets in yours?
I guess I'm done kicking tires now!

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What Spark plug do I need for the 250 and 150s I have coming? Do they need to be replaced at set up? Is it advised to grease all zerks at set up, and what was the reason for Quadster1's rear bearing failure on his 250 was lack of grease an issue there?

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They had sent my 4 quads out to be delivered today but were not on a liftgate truck so the driver called me before the delivery and said they would deliver it tomorrow. I guess the quads are staked and bound together in twos so I asked if they could separate them so I don't have to lift a 400lb crate off of another. We will see how it goes tomorrow, Looking forward to putting these together!



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Today they delivered my 4 quads (2 250's and 2 150's). I work night shift and they woke me at 11:30am to deliver them so I did not get much sleep today but still managed to assemble one of the 150's. If the 250 is as nice as the 150 I put together then I will be very happy, I was big time impressed with the build quality of the 150 in every way.
I only had time to open the top of the box to the Blue 250 and look in quickly and I believe the rear tires are not the ones shown currently on the Raceway or the Jetmoto site. They are these with a definite H tread 250 tires not the tires on Jetmotos site that look more like an X. When pics started showing up of the 07 250s these were my favorite tread so I pretty happy at first glance.
I will hopefully tear into a 250 tomorrow still have three quads waiting to be assembled, can't wait!




Posted by: outofline

I just finished up with the assembly of my first (Blue) 250. And once again I am quite impressed with this quad. I thought the 150 was built nice and it is but this 250 is really sweet. The assembly went smooth with again no missing parts. The only part on this quad as well as the 150 that I have thought looks cheap and not up to par is the Fuel Valve. And on this Quad the valve leaks quite bad if it's in a wide open position. It stops leaking if you close it off a bit and It seems to give enough fuel to run fine in a 1/2 way closed position so it will get me by for now. The ride is quite a bit different then the 150, just over all better. Power wise I think the motor is capable of really delivering but I must have a 17 tooth front gear because it is geared too high. The motor runs great, could not as for a better runner.
Got to run, I still have two more quads to put together.

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Just added some more pics!

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Now they are all together, we love them all. The 250s run great with the only adjustments needed was Idle and Clutch. The blue 150 has better power then the red 150 and the red 150 seems to have a carb problem. Every once in a while it flows gas out of the lower carb tube, I think it's a float problem. I will dig into it when I get a chance.
The pics are up now. I have other pics if you want PM me your email address and I can send them out!!

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Ya know all the lose bolts horror stories you read on here about the Chinese quads upon assembly. I expected the same thing with these Jetmotos but in all the 4 quads the only lose bolts that the manufacture put on and failed to tighten was the tail light lens and it was the same on all 4. There was no other lose bolts or nuts on the quads at all. The assembly is pretty strait forward and there is not assembly manual but it's not hard to figure out. The only missing part was one cotter pin for the front tie rod on the last (red) 250 I put together.
Changes I would make to the 07 Jetmotos:

There is a round Jetmoto logo sticky thing on the Indicator panel that is stuck on with a sticky adhesive that will not stay in place. I have lost one already. Glue these at set up or you will lose them eventually.
The Fuel valve is a bit on the cheap side (the only part on the quad that does look of a cheap quality).
15 tooth front gear on the 250 (but Jetmoto already knows this).


Next weekend we hope to take them out and really ride them, until now we have only ridden them on the streets and starting to wear out my front lawn. I have rode several other Chinese 150s but none has come close in power and performance as the Blue 150 I have. I hope I can get the Red one up to speed I think I need to spend some time with the Carb.
The 250's run strong and they both run the same in performance wise. We just received the Helmets we also bought from Raceways and they look great with the quads.

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Today I preformed a front end alinement on all 4 or my Jetmotos, they all were out enough it was noticeable to the eye. They seem to steer easier now. Also the foot brake light switch spring on the 250 is routed poorly and the light was sticking on so I rerouted the small brake spring out of the larger brake spring and now it seems much better.
The 250's are still running great, I hoped to have my 15 tooth gear installed by now but it has not arrived from Raceways yet.

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Ya, Hurry up!!

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Ask and you shall receive!
The Gears just showed up!!!!

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OK, Done!
Now I'm back to report my Blue 250 is no longer geared to break the land speed record (even though I live next door to the Salt Flats) and that's a good thing! It seems to be geared from first impression just perfect. It no longer baugs down when you take off from a stop. It has more spunk and 4th gear is obtainable now. Now from a stop I can by motor power alone pull the front tires off the ground (on pavement) about 6 or so inches! I'm guessing thats what a 250 should be able to do!?

Thanks John! Oh got the Solenoid for the 150 also!

Just finished installing the new gear on the sons Red 250, now taking off with the clutch is not so hard for him!
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I just uploaded a video of the 250 and 150 Jetmotos 07 Jetmotos , its taking a long time to buffer on my slower dsl hope it works faster on you internet!


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I just licensed my new what I thought was 07 Jetmotos but the Certificate Jetmoto sent stated 06, why is this?



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We bought 6 helmets from Raceway, they showed up a few days ago! We are yet to get out in the dirt!

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We got the new quads out today and had a lot of fun! For some reason the blue 150 did not want to start and drained it's battery while starting, not sure why it was being stubborn. Once I got that one started it ran strong all day. The Red 150s carb reared it's ugly head stalling that quad several times and flooding it out and in turn ran that battery down. I think these quads don't run well with a dead battery, they do charge but I think some of our 150 problems were due to dead batteries. I do think these gel filled batteries are pretty good and not our problem. Any way I pulled the carb off the 150 out there and readjusted the float but the battery was spent.
Now to the 250s.
The two 250 ran perfect and strong all day. I had a ball burning around on my Blue one and the 16year old son loved his Red 250. The only real design complaint would be the Off/On/Off switch is too easy to accidentally switch. It really seems like a Turn Indicator Light switch and not the On/Off switch. Why is the 250 different then the 150 handle bar switch set up? The 150s seems much more durable better designed.
Power wise I would say it was really good and everything I had hoped for. I climbed several big hills and had no problem screaming up them. I thought the suspension was great and handled some pretty rough trails with ease.
We had several people stop and ask what we were riding, one guy said "I saw you coming and could not figure out what you were riding, I had never seen a quad with a front bumper like that (but in a good way)". Most were quite impressed!
My wife even jumped on the my 250 and managed to ride it (with a few stalls).
Over all it was a great day, I will work on the 150s and get them squared away running wise!
I am uploading a video of the day that will be uploaded in a sort time!


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Yesterdays outing Video
Out Riding

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godIlove2ride, sorry I don't meet your perfect parenting and riding expectations! My helmet was too small and I had already shipped it back to Raceways!

portenio78, nope I did not shoot any 150s this time. We will go out again next week and I hope to shoot some then!

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All my kids wore their helmets every time they were on the quads! We were only slow trail riding because this was their first day out ever on quads. What you see in the video was the craziest I got. If John feels my videos are bad for the sport he will pull them!

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Alright, now having rode the 250 trail riding all day I now retracked my statement about the 15 tooth being perfect gearing. It is still too high! It may be fine for racing around but it needs to be lower for climbing and trail riding which is what I will primarily be doing. John is there a 14 or 13 tooth available? With the 15 tooth the Jetmoto 150 will out climb the 250 from a stand start from the bottom of the hill! The 150 is a real climbing machine! Not sure a 14 tooth will even take it down far enough for my liking! Riding all day I don't think I got into 4th gear more then once.
The only other complaint with the 250 is that the chain slaps the glider all the time and is quite noisy! I have seen a Roketa 250 that had top and bottom chain tentioners that would solve this problem (they were even gears rollers), just an idea.

The 250's run great and was real easy for the wife to ride!

I am adding a link to all my videos I make on my Photo page!

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I think all our suggestions can help make the 08 quads better!

I also was concerned about the oil cooler not being guarded. I most likely will do something similar to what you have done. I oil soaked the 150's filters and placed a old sock over the 250's filter just for added filtering. The sock can be replaced when ever it gets dirty easily!

I hope we can get a lower gear, I really feel the 13 tooth may be the ticket!

It's good to have others on here to compare notes with on these new quads!

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My wife is already saying we need 2 more 150's but may be 08 til we can afford them.

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That is the way they all mount on the output shaft!
I would imagine a Yamaha would work, it's just you would need to know what Yamaha had a 13 tooth and the same shaft and chain size!



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Friday? You don't need to sleep tonight, where are your priorities!
What color, My 8 year old wants our next Jetmoto to be black to match his helmet!