APOLLO DIRT BIKES REVIEWS
125cc & VS 250cc
A lot of people still tend to frown on Chinese products without really judging their merits, which is why it’s time that we did these Apollo dirt bike reviews.
It bears noting that the current response to Chinese goods has a similarity to the former response to Japanese goods in the US. Since then, Japan has proven the top-notch quality of their products.
China, too, has come a long way. Apollo dirt bikes start to corner the market for cheaper machines, so they may be worthy of a second look.
See why in our quick overview and reviews of 2 Apollo Dirt Bikes below:
1
Apollo 250cc
Apollo’s AGB-36 is a 250cc dirt bike equipped with a single-cylinder 4-stroke engine. The exact displacement is actually 229.20 and the bike uses air cooling.
It boasts a maximum horsepower rating of 11.5KW/15.64HP and a maximum torque of 17.5/5500 Nm/(r/min). The bore stroke is at 67MM*65MM and it uses CDI ignition with a kick and electric start.
A Jinke carburetor is fitted onto this 5-speed bike, which also sports front hand- and rear foot-operated brakes. It has an 8L fuel capacity and a 272.8-pound weight. The maximum load the bike can support is 440lbs.
Pros
Cons
The 250cc AGB-36 is one of the bigger “cheap” bikes on the market. It’s easy to see its size when you take a look at some of the specs: it has a wheelbase of 55.9in, for instance, as well as a 36.6in height to seat measurement.
As such, it’s really meant to be an adult’s bike, although bigger teens will probably be able to handle it as well—provided they have sufficient experience to handle the powerful motor.
First thing’s first: one does wish the assembly manual were a little better, but if you’ve put things like this together before, it shouldn’t be impossible.
It’s not bad-looking once assembled and actually feels quite solid—except for a part here and there, like the slightly cheap chain. Fortunately, that’s easily replaced, so you can do away with any chain stretching issues early on.
Performance-wise, it’s definitely fun. It gets pretty fast, especially for bikes at this price point ($1,395), and can take off like a rocket if you really let it go.
You can weigh above 210lbs and this thing will still haul you off happily with no problem. It does feel a bit bumpy—a better suspension would do a lot for it—but it’s far from intolerable. Lighter users probably won’t even notice.
The electric start is really nice, and overall handling is good. On the whole, this Apollo dirt bike is a great buy at its current price, even if you might end up spending a little more to do a few upgrades here and there.
2
Apollo 125cc
The AGB-37CRF-2 is a 125cc dirt bike fitted with a single-cylinder 4-stroke engine. It has a manual transmission, a kick start, and a maximum power of 10.0km/9500r/min.
Both its front (760mm) and rear (320mm) suspensions are non-adjustable and it uses front and rear hydraulic brakes.
The frame is of heavy-duty steel and of the twin spar type. It has a 49.6in wheelbase and a 4L tank.
Pros
Cons
This is a fairly nice Apollo dirt bike for under $1,000 ($960, actually), and it makes a great beginner’s bike for a lot of teens and adults new to off-road biking.
The kick start’s performance is excellent and the bike itself can get up to a decent bit of speed even with bigger users (think someone around 180lbs). With a rider of that type, it can still get up to the high 50s (in mph) quite easily.
It’s a mid-sized bike, too, which means there’s a broader possible rider base for it than with the bigger bikes. Still, shorter people may find it hard to work—anyone 5’3” and under, for example, should probably look elsewhere.
Other users should find it relatively well-balanced. It’s also nicely-constructed enough that you feel it can last… although probably not if you’re not the type who believes in bike maintenance.
Overall, you could do much, much worse with your money than this Apollo dirt bike. It’s fast, cheap, and generally smooth to ride.
Apollo dirt bike parts/accessories are easy to replace, and since each part costs so little, it’s easy to fix without breaking the bank.
Some might say that it can be a headache to have to ship parts in from another country if something happens, but there are actually a lot of local distributors for the brand now. It’s not that hard to get the right parts these days, as a result.
Why Apollo?
Our Top Pick: Apollo 250cc Dirt Bike
These 2 Apollo dirt bikes are both great bargain bikes, but the 250cc has an edge over the other. Even those who are used to doing dirt bike jumps or other tricks will find it dependable.
The 250cc bike is probably a little too strong for newbies, but it is perfect for the average and casual bikers. All top 125cc bikes may be great, but their capabilities can be limited. Although the 125cc is significantly cheaper, you'll get your money's worth with the additional dollars you'll spend for thee 250cc.
Overall, 250cc is the Best Apollo Dirt Bike on the market today.
Looking for the perfect bike for kids? Check our our Mini Dirt Bike for Kids Reviews to see some great options.
Ari James
Engineer
Up to date : With the recent update, we took out all the items that did not meet the minimum requirements to be in this chart . Moreover, we deleted the information which we felt that was outdated and we added the products that have been released recently and we believe that should be added to this list.
And where are these local distributors for parts? I can’t even find oil filter for my Apollo rfz 150cc. It’s driving me crazy!
I have owned 3, 72cc electric start bikes and 1 battered 2016 125cc.
Lemmie tell ya they are fantastic. Replace the bolts and nuts. Keep tools near and clean them often.
Bolts will come off, t hats a promise. But a trip to ace hardware and the like will have s.s. fasteners AND washers gaskets that will transform the feel of the bike as well as not losing parts while riding.
I’ve owned 4 apollos and just got back from 4 days at the beach with both still interested he back of the truck. Damn good bikes for the money.
i have always had japan made bikes i currently have a cr 125 crf150 cr 150 klx 110 and a ktm 6 days which is a 550 and i just ordered a Apollo 125 for my little brother and it is a great Little bike to be Chinese made but its slow compared to my klx and its a smaller bike
What’s the difference between a Apollo ADR 125 PRO and ADR 125… I just picked up a 2011 ADR 125 PRO. Ran great till the head gasket blew. Replaced that and now only barely runs at full throttle and spitting oil out the exhaust.