Many has asked the question... How does the bike hold up long term? I challenge you to watch my most recent torture test video! There you will see the Apollo undergo a burnout from the start of the brand new tire and until it pops and then I hold it at redline for over 3 minutes. The bike was already crippled going into this test because my brother-in-law had bent the output shaft which tore up the gears in the transmission which sent metal shavings throughout the engine and caused a loss of second and fourth gear. The bike still survived this torture test 🤯🤯🤯 It may not be the most powerful or the most comfortable, but it definitely is reliable for some fun at an affordable price!
My favorite part of this video is how much fun this dude genuinely had riding this bike. I was already sold on the price and availability but after seeing this guy rip and have a good time I am committed to purchasing. Nice video, thank you.
Heck yeah brother! 🤘 I'm glad I was able to give you a review that you enjoyed! I have a KTM 65SX vs Apollo 125 race coming up soon! Also more rides on the Apollo as well 👍
I bought this bike for my son for Xmas 2019. He has only been able to ride it twice, but he is loving it! We don't have much money and the $800 set me back quite a bit, but man this bike is cool. We're in a cold part of the US and were planning on our yearly trips to the Wyoming Rockies over the summer to really test it out on the trails. That won't be happening now so I'm enjoying watching these vids. He gets to go out and fire it up once in a while but can only ride up and down our street. Can't wait to see him ripping it up at some point.
Thats awesome man, my dad did the same thing for me. Even though I didnt get to ride it much it meant the world and why I love bikes and quads so much still to this day.
@@LilConney it's actually going great! We've had two trips up the mountain and he was riding the trails non stop. There is an issue with the carb just dumping fuel. I bought the mikuni carb vm22 that was suggested at the same time I bought the bike. We put it on and it wouldn't start so we pulled it and put the stock carb back on. After checking it out there was no gas in the carb so thinking it was an adjustment screw. I don't know much about it but am mechanically inclined so I'll figure it out this week. We have a week trip planned up the mountain so he'll get some real riding time. I'll let you know how it goes. As for now, I am extremely happy with it and so is my son. My in-laws were so impressed with it that they bought the hawk 250. After I assembled it we realized it's too tall for them to ride so they basically gave it to me. I'm having some issues with it though. I only got it assembled yesterday though so I'll hopefully get the issues figured out on that.
Klicks - So it’s good for an adult to play around on? I’m 6ft also, and looking at getting one, so 1- I can teach my wife how to ride, and 2- so I can have something to trail ride with, and have a little fun. For less than a $1,000, you almost can’t go wrong!!! A 125 two stroke is way out of the budget right now, and I don’t think teaching someone on a 125 two stroke is ideal either.
Klicks - Thanks for the info brother!!! She’s like 5’7, 5’8, so she should be good. I really want a 125 2stroke, but around my area South Jersey) they want $2,000+ for a bike that needs works, plastics, seat, whatever. I’m not paying that much, when I got to put that much more in it. Plus it might need a top end!!! Good luck when get the 250!!!
I recently had someone mention that although this was a first impression ride, I already knew everything about the bike... This was a great question / statement as I encourage you guys to interact with me by commenting just as this individual did. First off, I don't know everything and I don't consider myself smarter than the average Joe 😂 But in this case I did know more about the bike then when it was first delivered by UPS. The video was getting too long and to keep it short as possible I didn't feel the need to explain that although this was the first impression / ride review I was already familiar with the bike as after the assembly I rode it around my property for a few minutes to ensure that everything was mechanically sound, therefore, giving me a sense of how the bike behaves. So far it's been great!!! Stay tuned for more Apollo videos!! 🤘
Hi I'm new to bikes I've never ridden a bike and I'm 14. I wanted to know what are the key differences between a Chinese bike like this and a "real" bike. I also wanted to know is it's okay starting with a 125cc ? And how long do you think it's going to hold up as I don't want to buy a new bike every year or two. It's fine if it needs a few repairs and all but not major one. Thank you !
So as many of you know I purchased this bike from www.powersportsmax.com at that time it was $650 plus $200 shipping. Due to popularity, this bike has since doubled in price and is nearly $1,200 at most places. However, after doing lots of research, I was able to find this site here, www.superiorpowersports.com/125cc_Dirt_Bike_p/ap125db-x15.htm?keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjw5Kv7BRBSEiwAXGDElSaUgI-C3iVrQM2q2PiD0-yIm5ekcyp1vYNfGVrEOpLEl644sAdNpBoCYb0QAvD_BwE which has the bike listed at $1200 but is currently on sale for $779 plus $199 shipping. I'm simply putting this out there to help you guys find the cheapest bike possible. I do not represent the company nor am I sponsored by them.
Hey remember me? I watched this video the day it came out! I had an SSR 110 but now I ride a Honda! I did want an Apollo 125 but since I have a Honda now I don't! 😆 I subscribed man, this videos reminds me of my first ride!
My son has the big wheel version of this with the 17 front 14 rear and the motor on this thing is amazing for what it is. I had to replace the carb with a 20$ special off amazon and this thing just runs. Awesome content, keep it up!
@@morganhay859 i used to have this bike i got it for my 11th birthday im 13 now turning 14 in a few months its a good bike i ended up selling it after i felt i was growing out of it back in the middle of 2021 so i had it about a year and 4 months only problem is the carb its pretty fast i reached 48mph (with the new carb) on it which is ok for a pit bike but it wont go over 36 with the stock carb cs its just going to sputter , its really good with wheelies aswell its part of the reason im good at wheeling now.. if you dont mind changing the carb this is a good bike
These chinese bikes can be pinned for a whole 2 minutes on a straight away and they wont blow up The low compression ratio is what makes the engine so stable
I’ve been looking at the ssr 125 and clearly it’s not worth it as soon as I looked at this review this is a wayyy better deal for the price it’s bigger so it’ll last longer, cheaper and still goes super fast thx for the review!
Awesome bro! If you think this video makes you excited wait until you see the one that I just filmed! I put my buddy on the Apollo 125 and a KTM 65 SX and had him given an honest review. He'd never been on a dirt bike before and he was very very impressed with the Apollo's performance for its price! You'll probably have your bike before I post the video unfortunately because I have one or two videos I have to drop before that one but it will be coming so stay tuned because we did a top speed run with both bikes 🤘
What a bloody cool guy! And the fun he's having, I've got kids as well, I got 2 girls & so it's been a bit tougher to push motorbikes on them than I was expecting when I imagined having a boy lol Awesome
Haha thanks brother! 🤘 While on bikes I never quite grew up 😆 My son ended up not liking dirt bikes so I bought him a Raptor 90 and now this bike is one that I ride regularly.
Cheapest place I could find my Apollo DB X15 dirtbike was Walmart. I ordered it online for $1114 6/2024, color green. It arrived on a crated, assembled in about 5 hrs but did some extra work with the sticky steering head bearings, lubed the clutch cable, etc. The Walmart order packing slip came from Dallas Power Sports but it shipped from Indianapolis IN. I feel it's worth the $ but I will be putting a nibbi PE22FL carb on it since the jetting on the factory carb is too lean and it runs poorly out of the box.
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL oh man I love it! I got it back in July, and have about 15 hours on it so far. Really looking forward to spring and summer up here in Ohio. Although I did take it out in the snow and learned how to do donuts. It was great getting the feel of the rear sliding out and everything. Thanks for the reply man, hope all is well
ive had mine since 2020 , so far ive changed the rear sprocket for a smaller one to go faster, added a headlight and taillight, and changed out the stock crappy carb, great bike
Fr, people like to shit on the Chinese bikes and while they aren't perfect, for the price they are great little rippers, especially since all you need to make them perform good is just a better carb
I have the red and white DB x18 big wheel version. 17's in front. 14's rear and I love it. I've had it 2 years and the bike has held up very well (with routine maintenance). First thing you're gonna want to replace is that carb. It sucks. I originally went the vm22 Mikuni knock off route, but I didn't like that carb either so got the Nibbi 26mm PE racing carb, intake adapter, and filter. Holy crap did that make a difference! Really woke the bike up. She rips now. I also got a racing cdi which smoothed out the power band. This bike is fun for modding with othe after market parts too. I got the Nibbi throttle and cable (its like butter) red anodized JFG racing foot pegs, shifter, brake and clutch levers, Protaper grips and pad. I even painted the RFZ racing logo on the engine side covers, and replaced the seat cover. The bike looks and rides great! Happy trails boys...
Wow! Your bike is about as modified as you can get lol! I bet it's a really nice setup! Thanks for letting me know the type/name of carb you went with I will look up that carb for price and additional reviews. Thanks again brother!
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL Haha, yeah, it all started with replacing the carb and pretty much steam rolled from there. BTW the carb is $66 on Amazon. The intake adapter was $12 , and the filter which is larger, and much better than the stock filter was about $14. I love this carb and would really like to see someone do a proper review on it. Thanks for responding brotha. RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT! ;)
@@D-Day-fb3pw no problem brother! I appreciate the information because I actually don't know anything about parts for this bike. Hummm, I'm thinking when I upgrade the carb I'll definitely do a good review since you mentioned it!
I have one of these bikes with the 17 front and 14 rear and it did a 30 mile trail that was hard and had a bunch of loose rocks with no problem but the only thing I suggest is getting a spoke tightener for those long trails and tightening them every five hours or so because I made the mistake of not doing this and I had to get an entirely new wheel because the spokes got loose and broke 😅 also I would suggest investing in some better brake and clutch handles because the ones on this bike break easily but overall this bike is sick and I would recommend it to any new rider that is just getting into it Btw my parents got this for me and I love it
This video was just plain fun man good job! You guys seem very cool. Here in Ohio just waiting on delivery of my Orion 250 and my son's Orion 125 manual 4speed. He is 13 and a 1st time rider, video's like this are tearing me up man i wanna riiiiide. Thanks again
Yes they are buddy! I love both I really do but I will say it's awesome on a dirt bike how you can lean and it's so versatile! Feels like a plane, with just two points of contact on the ground.
i just bought a sick 2003 rm 250, I'm looking for a cheap little starter bike for my Son who will be 13 next month. You just sold me on this. I had a 2022 Hawk DXL 250 and that was a great bike before I sold it. Thanks for this video.
😂😂😂 how did I guess you would say something like that... To be honest because it is a Chinese dirt bike and it's my son's I'm going to keep it just the way it is for reliability purposes.
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL just got back from an hour of riding, thing is so damn fun. I gotta put some time into the carb though, yours seems to rev up a lot quicker. It's such a rad little bike tho, I don't mind putting into some effort for some extra performance.
@@ajringor4060 no issues yet, but then again it only has a few hours on it. I will drop another video this summer going over the bike's overall health and whether or not it's holding up.
It would definitely be a great beginner bike! Maintenance is relatively low being that it's not a high compression race engine. Always ensure the air filter is clean and change the oil every 6 months. Oil as per the manual is 10w-40. But be sure to buy motorcycle oil as the bike has a wet sump, which means the engine and transmission share the same oil. If you use automotive oil, which contains detergents, it will cause the clutch plates to wear out. Other than that your good to go! 👍
QUADNATION 929 don’t forget it’s synthetic oil that you have to put, not semisynthetic. Also my first bike too and man! It’s a real great time you’ll have with these
I starting to get into dirt bikes and I was looking at this bike and it seems really nice and I think it's fast according to your hilarious reaction 😂 good vid pro sub earned
😂😂😂 believe it or not I'm a dirt bike rider at heart. I know funny right, because I own a Raptor and named my TH-cam channel "QUADNATION" But growing up I fell in love with the sport on a CR125R. During my teenage years I rode a Raptor 660 and told myself at that point that one day I would own a Raptor, along with the dirt bikes of course... Fast forward several years and here I am today! Lol. Also, once I started my life as an adult and bought my own place my area is more sport quad inviting as the open dirt roads and tons of sharp corners make it an awesome place to ride as the drifting opportunities are endless!
@henree simp I love the KTM however my son doesn't like the 2 stroke. So I've been filming some cool action shots on it the last few days and plan to put it on the market next week. I would love to keep it as a pit bike for myself however I need the money for the big three on the Raptor.
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL i loved the video man dont let this guy get down on you hell yeah to the 125 2 strokes arent for everybody especially young kids, to hectic. Saving up for a little pitbike here soon AND got farther into the video and i love you think like i do that 4 strokes have "powerbands" persay nobody understands! !!
I purchased mine online at www.powersportsmax.com then click on the blue link (dirt bikes) on the left of the page and then click on Apollo 125. $650 + $200 shipping.
Make sure the key is on and the switch on the handlebars is in the On position. After that be sure to turn the choke on and try kicking it over without giving it any throttle. If it doesn't start with that method then try giving it just a little bit of throttle and kick it over several times and see how that goes for you.
QUADNATION 929 Thanks so much for replying! I love watching your videos. I tried everything to get it started. I’m a try again today following your advice.
QUADNATION 929 I tried again still can get it to start. It’ll do the “pop pop pop” like in the video but nothing else. I appreciate you helping me 🙌🏽. I’m sure you can tell that I’m a totally newbie at this lol
Yup we tore our carb up within a week lmaooo replaced it and sold it within 2 weeks lmaooo. Got rid of it fast. Then got a crf 150r. We can’t do the cheap bikes bcuz we ride hard (pause)
Thanks brother! It's always great to hear things like this from the QUADNATION FAMILY! I'm taking it one day at a time. It would be a dream of mine to be a mega channel! But only time will tell, for now I'll just keep up the hard work and stay dedicated to making the best possible videos I can for everyone! ✊
I've got the TaoTao DB17, basically has the same exact engine, but with bigger wheels and a lighter frame, and that thing is very peppy for a 125! For me, the stock carburetor was garbage (what do you expect from a $715 bike), but I swapped the stock carburetor out with a cheapo tune-able Mikuni, and that thing has insane get up and go power now! I'm able to pop a wheelie in 2nd, and even in 3rd gear! I've ridden a XR-100, and a TTR-125, and I have to say this bike will beat those in drag races, although the TTR may come back to doom it in 5th gear. As far as the exhaust, it sounds amazing! It sort of sounds like a motocross bike, but at the same time, sounds like a dual sport. My only complaint is that it doesn't have a rev limiter. I'm sure a 140cc stator kit, and a CDI will cover that though. Reason why is because I don't want to over rev the engine on accident. Other than that, I love it to death.
Found one on Facebook marketplace for 1100 can used but great quality saving up for it at 250 so far hopefully when I get to 500 I could convince my parents
I watched this video literally a couple months later than now last year (in april of last year) and this video sold me on this bike and i baught one because of this video lol! i got the x18 version, the taller big wheel version in red i had crappy shipping the box of parts was missing almost everything except the handlebar wrap and the owners manual lol, i had to seperatly buy all the other parts like for example the axle for the front tire and all the hardware and even the title but i got the parts and its been together and this bike rips all considering the tires are even holding up well too lol from one year to the next lets see how it rolls! hahaha!!! awesome video and thanks for helping me make my mind up lol
Thanks for watching brother! Yeah that's terrible that you dealt with all those issues. As you can see in the video mine with the exception of the one decal being a little damaged it was all together as expected. I kind of wish I had the x18 but the x15 has been great too.
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL Oh yeah the x18 is amazing, if even go as far as comparing the frame size to a Yamaha or Honda 125cc frame size, and one more thing sorry to bother you, do you have any bogging issues when you go from idle to full throttle by chance lol
I think my Venom Thunder 125CC is a rebadged Apolo RFZ 125. The certificate of origin listed the bike as being built by Apolo, The rear shock had a Velcro dust bag that said "RFZ" and the gear shift is sequential and NOT one down 2 up, and the choke is identical. There are a lot of cosmetic changes, they added daytime running light and the crank case covers are different. But I think at it's core it's almost the same bike. EDIT: Check your bike's breather tube for kinks, mine was sputtering out like yours but that was my issue.
Hey. I bought a venom 125 last month in Canada. 1800$ delivered! Had to bleed back brake, fine tune carb idle, and tighten the chain cause they come shipped very loose. ( they do it because when bike is shipped they compress suspension to fit in crate) I absolutely love this bike. Been riding at the shop while the snow was on the ground but took it home yesterday. It is an Apollo but with upgrades. 34 inch seat , 17 inch front tire instead of 14. Front and rear disk brakes. And yes a normal shift pattern! I can’t afford a Japanese bike nor do I ride that hard so this thing is perfect.
I have 5 acres which I rode the bike around a few times after assembling it. I wanted to be sure that everything was properly assembled and I learned the carburetor quite quickly during those few test rides.
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL thank you i will but it for xmas lol i have been looking at this for soooo long i was deciding new pc or dirtbike so thanmk you for letting me know i will get it.
Wow, I have been curious about these. We love dirt bike riding and may want to get em again just for fun, ATV for the all day rides and dirt bikes for the rush and shorter runs.
Do it, buy it, its worth it. best bang for your buck. put an Amazon makuni carb on it and let it rip. 3 years in to mine and its my funnest bike. the x18 big wheel is worth the upgrade for anyone 5'9 and taller. think its only like 150 more, still less than 1000. Great video and review, good content, camera, and love the enthusiasm lol. keep em coming buddy!
I just picked up a NCS RX125cc 4 stroke with a 4 speed, it friggen rips for a cheaper chinese bike and runs great, im 19 and weigh like 180lbs and it pulls pretty hard, i hit 60kmh
I have a 2021 apollo Rfz40, I put a 17 front sprocket on it, mikuni carb, 27.5 jet, 2 stage uni filter, and a racing cdi.... and it goes about 70mph...
how is the long term reliability factor on this bike? Yamaha and Honda bikes are more expensive for a reason -- their bikes have a long standing reliability history. I'd pay more just for durability and reliability.
Mine is held up well! I know that the quality still isn't that of Yamaha or Honda but the biggest difference I noticed is that the Yamaha and Hondas have a little bit more power when you're speaking of the same size engine.
If the chain wouldn't have popped off and bent the output shaft it would be doing well. It wasn't the fault of the bike that it did that but simply someone rode it whenever the chain was too loose.
Ajust your fuel screw and it wont choke itself out like that when it's cold and it will be easier to have a set idol instead of tinkering with it every time you ride. those both go hand in hand tho. But you must set the fuel screw first and base your idol off that
You're absolutely right and with my other bikes I have done that. But the Apollo comes with such a low-grade carburetor that it only has an idle screw not an air to fuel screw.
Many has asked the question... How does the bike hold up long term? I challenge you to watch my most recent torture test video! There you will see the Apollo undergo a burnout from the start of the brand new tire and until it pops and then I hold it at redline for over 3 minutes. The bike was already crippled going into this test because my brother-in-law had bent the output shaft which tore up the gears in the transmission which sent metal shavings throughout the engine and caused a loss of second and fourth gear. The bike still survived this torture test 🤯🤯🤯 It may not be the most powerful or the most comfortable, but it definitely is reliable for some fun at an affordable price!
Where do you buy it can I have link?
Holy cow
Thing is im 5’11 and 19 will the bike b to small??
No
Neutral is from the bottom done shit shit shit
My favorite part of this video is how much fun this dude genuinely had riding this bike. I was already sold on the price and availability but after seeing this guy rip and have a good time I am committed to purchasing. Nice video, thank you.
Heck yeah brother! 🤘 I'm glad I was able to give you a review that you enjoyed! I have a KTM 65SX vs Apollo 125 race coming up soon! Also more rides on the Apollo as well 👍
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL I loved to see that race I have a kx 85 that I about to race against my cousins Apollo 125
Same
I bought one today and it’s awesome for the price
VlogsFromTheSix hows the overall quality of the bike
Him: woah I'm practically keeping up with the highway.
Suv: hold my beer!
😂😂😂😂😂😂 omg I just died laughing!!!! Your so funny bro! That was great!
QUADNATION 929 cant tell if ur bein serious or sarcastic
@@TH33. I express sarcasm on my channel at times but during this review I was genuinely surprised! 👍
Should of been hold my oil
@@bikelifedorian1289 😂😂😂 y'all are great! 🤘
“This thing flies!” My dads new favorite saying
Hahaha!!!! That's awesome!
My son is going to love this 😂
Flys*
I just got this same bike yesterday and now I have a saying 😎😂
This thing doesn’t fly try a 450 sxf and see how fast that goes
U know a bike is fun when the rider goes: BWHOHOHO
😂😂 yeah!
I’ve been sold 😂
“This thing flys’s” ✈️ 🤣Love it. Surprised at your reaction. Cool episode!
😂😂 yeah I get excited easily on these machines! Thanks brother!
I bought this bike for my son for Xmas 2019. He has only been able to ride it twice, but he is loving it! We don't have much money and the $800 set me back quite a bit, but man this bike is cool. We're in a cold part of the US and were planning on our yearly trips to the Wyoming Rockies over the summer to really test it out on the trails. That won't be happening now so I'm enjoying watching these vids. He gets to go out and fire it up once in a while but can only ride up and down our street. Can't wait to see him ripping it up at some point.
David E my dad did this stuff for me when I was little, your boy will never forget it, good job pops!
good 'dading' mate....
David E how is it now?
Thats awesome man, my dad did the same thing for me. Even though I didnt get to ride it much it meant the world and why I love bikes and quads so much still to this day.
@@LilConney it's actually going great! We've had two trips up the mountain and he was riding the trails non stop. There is an issue with the carb just dumping fuel. I bought the mikuni carb vm22 that was suggested at the same time I bought the bike. We put it on and it wouldn't start so we pulled it and put the stock carb back on. After checking it out there was no gas in the carb so thinking it was an adjustment screw. I don't know much about it but am mechanically inclined so I'll figure it out this week. We have a week trip planned up the mountain so he'll get some real riding time. I'll let you know how it goes. As for now, I am extremely happy with it and so is my son. My in-laws were so impressed with it that they bought the hawk 250. After I assembled it we realized it's too tall for them to ride so they basically gave it to me. I'm having some issues with it though. I only got it assembled yesterday though so I'll hopefully get the issues figured out on that.
“If he doesn’t like it I’ll just dump it” bro said this while I’m over here willing to do anything for that bike
Finn ik sameeee😂
I feel you bro 😂
I don’t have a motor bike yet😂but same
Klicks - So it’s good for an adult to play around on? I’m 6ft also, and looking at getting one, so 1- I can teach my wife how to ride, and 2- so I can have something to trail ride with, and have a little fun. For less than a $1,000, you almost can’t go wrong!!! A 125 two stroke is way out of the budget right now, and I don’t think teaching someone on a 125 two stroke is ideal either.
Klicks - Thanks for the info brother!!! She’s like 5’7, 5’8, so she should be good. I really want a 125 2stroke, but around my area South Jersey) they want $2,000+ for a bike that needs works, plastics, seat, whatever. I’m not paying that much, when I got to put that much more in it. Plus it might need a top end!!! Good luck when get the 250!!!
I recently had someone mention that although this was a first impression ride, I already knew everything about the bike... This was a great question / statement as I encourage you guys to interact with me by commenting just as this individual did. First off, I don't know everything and I don't consider myself smarter than the average Joe 😂 But in this case I did know more about the bike then when it was first delivered by UPS. The video was getting too long and to keep it short as possible I didn't feel the need to explain that although this was the first impression / ride review I was already familiar with the bike as after the assembly I rode it around my property for a few minutes to ensure that everything was mechanically sound, therefore, giving me a sense of how the bike behaves. So far it's been great!!! Stay tuned for more Apollo videos!! 🤘
Magkano po yan how much can you buy
@@luckynathanielbaldonado1152 the bike is $650 + $200 shipping and handling.
Pede po umorder
@@luckynathanielbaldonado1152 you can order it on the website at www.powersportsmax.com
Hi I'm new to bikes I've never ridden a bike and I'm 14. I wanted to know what are the key differences between a Chinese bike like this and a "real" bike. I also wanted to know is it's okay starting with a 125cc ? And how long do you think it's going to hold up as I don't want to buy a new bike every year or two. It's fine if it needs a few repairs and all but not major one. Thank you !
So as many of you know I purchased this bike from www.powersportsmax.com at that time it was $650 plus $200 shipping. Due to popularity, this bike has since doubled in price and is nearly $1,200 at most places. However, after doing lots of research, I was able to find this site here, www.superiorpowersports.com/125cc_Dirt_Bike_p/ap125db-x15.htm?keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjw5Kv7BRBSEiwAXGDElSaUgI-C3iVrQM2q2PiD0-yIm5ekcyp1vYNfGVrEOpLEl644sAdNpBoCYb0QAvD_BwE which has the bike listed at $1200 but is currently on sale for $779 plus $199 shipping. I'm simply putting this out there to help you guys find the cheapest bike possible. I do not represent the company nor am I sponsored by them.
@1 SUB BEFORE 2021? np 👍
Hey remember me?
I watched this video the day it came out! I had an SSR 110 but now I ride a Honda! I did want an Apollo 125 but since I have a Honda now I don't! 😆
I subscribed man, this videos reminds me of my first ride!
How ease it is to find parts for this particular motorcycle?
@@manueljaramillo4813 because these bikes are becoming mainstream now the parts are much easier to find versus years ago.
U r awesomeness am looking to buy my son a bike u r also hilarious 🤣
My son has the big wheel version of this with the 17 front 14 rear and the motor on this thing is amazing for what it is. I had to replace the carb with a 20$ special off amazon and this thing just runs. Awesome content, keep it up!
How is it holding up. Im looking for a cheap pit bike
@@morganhay859 i used to have this bike i got it for my 11th birthday im 13 now turning 14 in a few months its a good bike i ended up selling it after i felt i was growing out of it back in the middle of 2021 so i had it about a year and 4 months only problem is the carb its pretty fast i reached 48mph (with the new carb) on it which is ok for a pit bike but it wont go over 36 with the stock carb cs its just going to sputter , its really good with wheelies aswell its part of the reason im good at wheeling now.. if you dont mind changing the carb this is a good bike
“oh my son is gonna love this”
awww
😂😂😂😂
Good thing about them being 4 stroke is that you can full throttle them all day and not have damage like 2 strokes
You can hold a 2stroke wide open as well. It just needs to be jetted appropriately.
Bruh 2 strokes need to be held wide open to not get flooded after a ride 😂
These chinese bikes can be pinned for a whole 2 minutes on a straight away and they wont blow up
The low compression ratio is what makes the engine so stable
I’ve been looking at the ssr 125 and clearly it’s not worth it as soon as I looked at this review this is a wayyy better deal for the price it’s bigger so it’ll last longer, cheaper and still goes super fast thx for the review!
“Hold on to your butts” send me!! also love the positive energy
😂😂😂 thanks brother! 🤘
DUDE HOW IN THE KRAP DO YOU NOT HAVE LIKE A TRILLION SUBS BY NOW??!! Lol, your vids are great, huge fan. Keep it up
6:30 as a prison bus passes 😭😭😂😂
I know it was kind of wrong wasn't it I was having the time of my life and they were having the worst time of their life 🤦🏼♂️
😆
Oop
As the saying goes "play stupid games, win stupid prizes".
him: WOOOOOAAAAHHHHH THIS THING FLYS
me: subscribes
when he said WHOA THIS THING FLIES, I felt that too.
I ordered one and it comes in next week! This video just gets me more excited! I can't wait!
Awesome bro! If you think this video makes you excited wait until you see the one that I just filmed! I put my buddy on the Apollo 125 and a KTM 65 SX and had him given an honest review. He'd never been on a dirt bike before and he was very very impressed with the Apollo's performance for its price! You'll probably have your bike before I post the video unfortunately because I have one or two videos I have to drop before that one but it will be coming so stay tuned because we did a top speed run with both bikes 🤘
We're you buy this at
I get my one in 2 days ...smacking trails in 3....
@@islandclub69420 Awesome man I'm so excited for you! ✊ I hope you really enjoy the bike and have fun riding! Be safe
What a bloody cool guy! And the fun he's having, I've got kids as well, I got 2 girls & so it's been a bit tougher to push motorbikes on them than I was expecting when I imagined having a boy lol Awesome
Haha thanks brother! 🤘 While on bikes I never quite grew up 😆 My son ended up not liking dirt bikes so I bought him a Raptor 90 and now this bike is one that I ride regularly.
Yeah it sucks 3 daughter' garage of cycles no love
@@Deertracks123 Oh no those poor bikes :( I'm so sorry mate, there needs to be a support group for us Dads who love bikes but only fathered girls.
Cheapest place I could find my Apollo DB X15 dirtbike was Walmart. I ordered it online for $1114 6/2024, color green. It arrived on a crated, assembled in about 5 hrs but did some extra work with the sticky steering head bearings, lubed the clutch cable, etc. The Walmart order packing slip came from Dallas Power Sports but it shipped from Indianapolis IN. I feel it's worth the $ but I will be putting a nibbi PE22FL carb on it since the jetting on the factory carb is too lean and it runs poorly out of the box.
Very nice!! So despite their growing popularity, the prices seem to be still pretty good years later.
Dude I LOVE the enthusiasm! You seem like such a great guy and I appreciate the helpful tips for newcomers like me
Thanks I really appreciate that! Np brother! Any time you need anything just message me! 👍
QUADNATION 929 I swear we need more people in the world like you!
Getting my first dirtbike tomorrow (SSR 189) and I’m sooooooo excited. Loved seeing his genuine joy he got from this bike
I missed a few old comments and yours was one of them lol... Did you ever get the bike? Do you like it?
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL oh man I love it! I got it back in July, and have about 15 hours on it so far. Really looking forward to spring and summer up here in Ohio. Although I did take it out in the snow and learned how to do donuts. It was great getting the feel of the rear sliding out and everything. Thanks for the reply man, hope all is well
trying to get one if these tomorrow cant wait i love your energy bro made my bad day into a good one
Haha thanks brother!!! 🤘💪 That's awesome man! Have fun on your new bike 👍
ive had mine since 2020 , so far ive changed the rear sprocket for a smaller one to go faster, added a headlight and taillight, and changed out the stock crappy carb, great bike
Fr, people like to shit on the Chinese bikes and while they aren't perfect, for the price they are great little rippers, especially since all you need to make them perform good is just a better carb
Says it’s cold out here in Florida when I’m out here in Wisconsin when it’s 25 “dang it’s warm out” 😂
I know I know call me a weenie if you want 😂😂 we all get a customed to where we live.
QUADNATION 929 true😂
Sick video though
@@wyattyianni thanks bro! ✊
North Florida gets as low as 20°-29° during the winter...
4:40 WOAHHHHH, THIS THING FLIES!!! Was genuinely funny and made me so happy 😭
I have the red and white DB x18 big wheel version. 17's in front. 14's rear and I love it. I've had it 2 years and the bike has held up very well (with routine maintenance). First thing you're gonna want to replace is that carb. It sucks. I originally went the vm22 Mikuni knock off route, but I didn't like that carb either so got the Nibbi 26mm PE racing carb, intake adapter, and filter. Holy crap did that make a difference! Really woke the bike up. She rips now. I also got a racing cdi which smoothed out the power band. This bike is fun for modding with othe after market parts too. I got the Nibbi throttle and cable (its like butter) red anodized JFG racing foot pegs, shifter, brake and clutch levers, Protaper grips and pad. I even painted the RFZ racing logo on the engine side covers, and replaced the seat cover. The bike looks and rides great!
Happy trails boys...
Wow! Your bike is about as modified as you can get lol! I bet it's a really nice setup! Thanks for letting me know the type/name of carb you went with I will look up that carb for price and additional reviews. Thanks again brother!
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL Haha, yeah, it all started with replacing the carb and pretty much steam rolled from there. BTW the carb is $66 on Amazon. The intake adapter was $12 , and the filter which is larger, and much better than the stock filter was about $14. I love this carb and would really like to see someone do a proper review on it. Thanks for responding brotha.
RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT! ;)
Make sure it's the Nibbi 26mm PE. Not the PWK. The Apollo didn't like PWK. I'm sure you know the difference. Happy trails...
@@D-Day-fb3pw thanks I'll definitely run with that advice!
@@D-Day-fb3pw no problem brother! I appreciate the information because I actually don't know anything about parts for this bike. Hummm, I'm thinking when I upgrade the carb I'll definitely do a good review since you mentioned it!
I have one of these bikes with the 17 front and 14 rear and it did a 30 mile trail that was hard and had a bunch of loose rocks with no problem but the only thing I suggest is getting a spoke tightener for those long trails and tightening them every five hours or so because I made the mistake of not doing this and I had to get an entirely new wheel because the spokes got loose and broke 😅 also I would suggest investing in some better brake and clutch handles because the ones on this bike break easily but overall this bike is sick and I would recommend it to any new rider that is just getting into it
Btw my parents got this for me and I love it
I bought one today based on your excitement brotha!
Awesome!! I'm still rocking mine all these years later! I can't kill that little motor lol.. Enjoy your new bike!!
This video was just plain fun man good job! You guys seem very cool. Here in Ohio just waiting on delivery of my Orion 250 and my son's Orion 125 manual 4speed. He is 13 and a 1st time rider, video's like this are tearing me up man i wanna riiiiide. Thanks again
That's awesome brother! This will definitely be some great bonding time with you and your son! Savor every moment!
Your kids gonna love that bike! I thought quads were better just bc I was nervous of bikes but then my dad got me a bike and i fell love
Yes they are buddy! I love both I really do but I will say it's awesome on a dirt bike how you can lean and it's so versatile! Feels like a plane, with just two points of contact on the ground.
6:36
“It’s a very smooth, controllable OH GOD!!!” Hahaha
🤣🤣🤣
i just bought a sick 2003 rm 250, I'm looking for a cheap little starter bike for my Son who will be 13 next month. You just sold me on this. I had a 2022 Hawk DXL 250 and that was a great bike before I sold it. Thanks for this video.
4:40 me every single first ride of the season new season
I was just abt to put this 😭
Bloods having the time of his life well I have a MX 125 that goes 7 miles an hour in Kent left me off a cliff
4:40 daaamn hes feelin it
😆😆😂 ✊🤘
I love your enthusiasm when your riding this bike for the video makes me want one .
Haha Thanks brother!! 👊😎
I loved your reaction please keep doing more videos on this
Awesome! Thanks man! You would like to see more on the Apollo 125 specifically or any of the machines?
Apollo
@@j100flores will do!
Hey im a nooby rider and im getting one to do you have any tips one what to do and what not to do
That’s it! I’m gonna get me one of these!! I know you know quad and dirt bike engines, so are you gonna turn it up some?
😂😂😂 how did I guess you would say something like that... To be honest because it is a Chinese dirt bike and it's my son's I'm going to keep it just the way it is for reliability purposes.
It has been a blast so far!!!
QUADNATION 929 lol you know I had to ask :))
@@carnationvideos4258 of course you did 😉
what do you mean turn it up some?
This video just made me smile during this quarantine
That thing is crazy!
I know it really is!
Just snagged one of these to stay on two wheels after I blew up my 650, absolute riot. Worth every penny of $900.
Awesome bro! I've always liked mine!
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL just got back from an hour of riding, thing is so damn fun. I gotta put some time into the carb though, yours seems to rev up a lot quicker. It's such a rad little bike tho, I don't mind putting into some effort for some extra performance.
I have had mine for a year and a half and still running strong. 👍
Wow! That's great to hear! Hopefully I have the same luck!
what issues have you had if any? how do you maintain it? have you lost nuts and bolts?
@@ajringor4060 no issues yet, but then again it only has a few hours on it. I will drop another video this summer going over the bike's overall health and whether or not it's holding up.
hey Nicolas have you had any major problems?
I have one of these bikes and a their only supposed to go about 45-50 and I got it up to 61 on a nice sunny day
Planning on getting one now...would be my first dirt bike - can you tell us how to maintain this bike?
It would definitely be a great beginner bike! Maintenance is relatively low being that it's not a high compression race engine. Always ensure the air filter is clean and change the oil every 6 months. Oil as per the manual is 10w-40. But be sure to buy motorcycle oil as the bike has a wet sump, which means the engine and transmission share the same oil. If you use automotive oil, which contains detergents, it will cause the clutch plates to wear out. Other than that your good to go! 👍
QUADNATION 929 don’t forget it’s synthetic oil that you have to put, not semisynthetic. Also my first bike too and man! It’s a real great time you’ll have with these
@@ball7411 good point! 👍 And yes my son's going to love it!
Wanted to get back into riding and was looking for a cheap bike. Came across this and was skeptical, you sold me on this bike with that reaction!!
I starting to get into dirt bikes and I was looking at this bike and it seems really nice and I think it's fast according to your hilarious reaction 😂 good vid pro sub earned
Haha thanks brother I really appreciate the sub and compliment! 👍 Oh it's an amazing bike for less than $1k 👌
You should do a review on their new thunder 250cc
i just got a 2021 one of these for 1100 they nice to beat around on
there such fun bikes eh!
@@AaronsEnduro yep
@@Alex-zm8vh I have a ton of apollo vids covering all sort of mods if you wanna check em out!
Oh yeah!! Great bikes for just a nice ride! 🤘😎
Is it worth the money and is it good??? 🤔
Certainly worth the money in my opinion!
Yes it's been a great bike!
I thought a quad rider was bad enough now he buys a Chinese dirt bike and replaces a KTM and calls it fast 😂😭
😂😂😂 believe it or not I'm a dirt bike rider at heart. I know funny right, because I own a Raptor and named my TH-cam channel "QUADNATION" But growing up I fell in love with the sport on a CR125R. During my teenage years I rode a Raptor 660 and told myself at that point that one day I would own a Raptor, along with the dirt bikes of course... Fast forward several years and here I am today! Lol. Also, once I started my life as an adult and bought my own place my area is more sport quad inviting as the open dirt roads and tons of sharp corners make it an awesome place to ride as the drifting opportunities are endless!
Ktm r scrap
@@kieranconway4132 what is it that you don't like about them? Did you have a bad experience with them in the past?
@henree simp I love the KTM however my son doesn't like the 2 stroke. So I've been filming some cool action shots on it the last few days and plan to put it on the market next week. I would love to keep it as a pit bike for myself however I need the money for the big three on the Raptor.
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL i loved the video man dont let this guy get down on you hell yeah to the 125 2 strokes arent for everybody especially young kids, to hectic. Saving up for a little pitbike here soon AND got farther into the video and i love you think like i do that 4 strokes have "powerbands" persay nobody understands! !!
Thanks so much for testing this bike! im totally buying it and heading for the hills!
my 125 order arrives in 2 days ....I'll see you up in dem hills...
Where's the best place to purchase one I live in Georgia looking for that great price you were talking about or better
I purchased mine online at www.powersportsmax.com then click on the blue link (dirt bikes) on the left of the page and then click on Apollo 125. $650 + $200 shipping.
James Welch amamzon
Rock City Cycles in Conyers, GA. They give you a good price
if you dont mind me asking how tall and heavy are you?
5'7" 175lbs
I just got my dirt bike yesterday but I can’t get it to start. Idk what I’m doing wrong.
Make sure the key is on and the switch on the handlebars is in the On position. After that be sure to turn the choke on and try kicking it over without giving it any throttle. If it doesn't start with that method then try giving it just a little bit of throttle and kick it over several times and see how that goes for you.
QUADNATION 929 Thanks so much for replying! I love watching your videos. I tried everything to get it started. I’m a try again today following your advice.
@@ominouscipher4040 ok great! No problem at all 👍 If it doesn't start let me know.
QUADNATION 929 I tried again still can get it to start. It’ll do the “pop pop pop” like in the video but nothing else. I appreciate you helping me 🙌🏽. I’m sure you can tell that I’m a totally newbie at this lol
Be careful because the carbs usually need to be rebuilt on those bikes or just buy a new one on Amazon and replace it
Yup we tore our carb up within a week lmaooo replaced it and sold it within 2 weeks lmaooo. Got rid of it fast. Then got a crf 150r. We can’t do the cheap bikes bcuz we ride hard (pause)
Your absolutely right!!! 🤘😎
Thank you for actually explaining it
NP brother! 👍
I’m getting it it’s my first dirt bike I’m 11 years old and 5/1 weigh bout 110 pounds do you think it’s good
Serious question for you QUADNATION 929....
What are you gonna do when you hit 100k and get the play button?
Your about to smash 2k anytime now.
Thanks brother! It's always great to hear things like this from the QUADNATION FAMILY! I'm taking it one day at a time. It would be a dream of mine to be a mega channel! But only time will tell, for now I'll just keep up the hard work and stay dedicated to making the best possible videos I can for everyone! ✊
I've got the TaoTao DB17, basically has the same exact engine, but with bigger wheels and a lighter frame, and that thing is very peppy for a 125! For me, the stock carburetor was garbage (what do you expect from a $715 bike), but I swapped the stock carburetor out with a cheapo tune-able Mikuni, and that thing has insane get up and go power now! I'm able to pop a wheelie in 2nd, and even in 3rd gear! I've ridden a XR-100, and a TTR-125, and I have to say this bike will beat those in drag races, although the TTR may come back to doom it in 5th gear. As far as the exhaust, it sounds amazing! It sort of sounds like a motocross bike, but at the same time, sounds like a dual sport. My only complaint is that it doesn't have a rev limiter. I'm sure a 140cc stator kit, and a CDI will cover that though. Reason why is because I don't want to over rev the engine on accident. Other than that, I love it to death.
What Year?
This one here is a 2019
Found one on Facebook marketplace for 1100 can used but great quality saving up for it at 250 so far hopefully when I get to 500 I could convince my parents
You should probably let your bike warm up longer other than that I love the video
Thanks brother! ✊
How much did you payed for It? And is the bike working nowadays?
"i dont even have to put after market exhaust" my guy the whole bike after market
😂😂😂 good point! LMAO 🤣
I watched this video literally a couple months later than now last year (in april of last year) and this video sold me on this bike and i baught one because of this video lol! i got the x18 version, the taller big wheel version in red i had crappy shipping the box of parts was missing almost everything except the handlebar wrap and the owners manual lol, i had to seperatly buy all the other parts like for example the axle for the front tire and all the hardware and even the title but i got the parts and its been together and this bike rips all considering the tires are even holding up well too lol from one year to the next lets see how it rolls! hahaha!!! awesome video and thanks for helping me make my mind up lol
Thanks for watching brother! Yeah that's terrible that you dealt with all those issues. As you can see in the video mine with the exception of the one decal being a little damaged it was all together as expected. I kind of wish I had the x18 but the x15 has been great too.
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL Oh yeah the x18 is amazing, if even go as far as comparing the frame size to a Yamaha or Honda 125cc frame size, and one more thing sorry to bother you, do you have any bogging issues when you go from idle to full throttle by chance lol
Great affordable way to get into the sport! Awesome video! 🇺🇸👍
Yes sir! Your absolutely right! Good little starter bike!
I think my Venom Thunder 125CC is a rebadged Apolo RFZ 125. The certificate of origin listed the bike as being built by Apolo, The rear shock had a Velcro dust bag that said "RFZ" and the gear shift is sequential and NOT one down 2 up, and the choke is identical. There are a lot of cosmetic changes, they added daytime running light and the crank case covers are different. But I think at it's core it's almost the same bike. EDIT: Check your bike's breather tube for kinks, mine was sputtering out like yours but that was my issue.
That's interesting 🤔 I bet it is a rebranded Apollo. Thanks for the tip! I'll have to check it out!
Hey. I bought a venom 125 last month in Canada. 1800$ delivered! Had to bleed back brake, fine tune carb idle, and tighten the chain cause they come shipped very loose. ( they do it because when bike is shipped they compress suspension to fit in crate) I absolutely love this bike. Been riding at the shop while the snow was on the ground but took it home yesterday. It is an Apollo but with upgrades. 34 inch seat , 17 inch front tire instead of 14. Front and rear disk brakes. And yes a normal shift pattern! I can’t afford a Japanese bike nor do I ride that hard so this thing is perfect.
2:47 When you give it gas it kinda go vavravra 🤣😂
Shit had me dying hahahaha
You need to put the Mikuni VM 22 corrector and adjust it then it will work well
Your absolutely right! Just waiting until I have more disposable income lol.
“I give it no throttle” first thing he does is give it throttle
I had an xmotos 125cc like 13 years ago and it was a blast to ride on the dirt roads. Thinking about getting one again.
if your son doesn't like it can i have it plz
No
I am entertained with how this guy said this is 1st impression ride but knew every trick to the carb and warm up
I have 5 acres which I rode the bike around a few times after assembling it. I wanted to be sure that everything was properly assembled and I learned the carburetor quite quickly during those few test rides.
"This thing is nasty" 😂 I've heard someone saying itt
😂😂😂 it really is!
Any Major Problems Yet? 9 Months Is A While. ALSO great video bad a fun time watching and I'm getting the bike now
No major problems so far. There is an abnormal vibration in the engine from being overreved but nothing catastrophic as of yet.
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL thank you i will but it for xmas lol i have been looking at this for soooo long i was deciding new pc or dirtbike so thanmk you for letting me know i will get it.
@@zyloxfn2655 that's great brother! Your going to have tons of fun, I promise! 👍
I think he’s gonna have more fun on it than his son🤣
His on don’t like bikes
I have a Apollo x19 I love it I’ve had it for two years
Sh!t fast for a lil bike
Wow, I have been curious about these. We love dirt bike riding and may want to get em again just for fun, ATV for the all day rides and dirt bikes for the rush and shorter runs.
The best part about this video was him saying my son is going to love this
Yes sir! 💙
My friend has one and it surprisingly lasted him I’ve 5 years with very minimal repair
Do it, buy it, its worth it. best bang for your buck. put an Amazon makuni carb on it and let it rip. 3 years in to mine and its my funnest bike. the x18 big wheel is worth the upgrade for anyone 5'9 and taller. think its only like 150 more, still less than 1000.
Great video and review, good content, camera, and love the enthusiasm lol. keep em coming buddy!
I just picked up a NCS RX125cc 4 stroke with a 4 speed, it friggen rips for a cheaper chinese bike and runs great, im 19 and weigh like 180lbs and it pulls pretty hard, i hit 60kmh
Yeah these Chinese machines are really nice for the price!
Im getting this bike showed my parents this video and how much fun this guy was having hopefully they approve lol
Did they let you
What is the minimum weight and height you should be to ride this? I'm 115 pounds, 14 years old, and 5'5.
5’11” and 220 pounds, just learning and getting into dirtbikes, would this be a good first purchase to get some seat time in and learn ?!
Same!
Just got mine, unlocked my inner child
What’s it like, cause I’m thinking of making the final decision to make the purchase at the dealer in the next few days. Let me know what’s it like!?
I have a 2021 apollo Rfz40, I put a 17 front sprocket on it, mikuni carb, 27.5 jet, 2 stage uni filter, and a racing cdi.... and it goes about 70mph...
Mean that thing flies for sure!! Way to upgrade!! 🦾😎
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL it was under $120 for all the upgrades. Definitely worth it.
how is the long term reliability factor on this bike? Yamaha and Honda bikes are more expensive for a reason -- their bikes have a long standing reliability history. I'd pay more just for durability and reliability.
ive had mine over a year now of beating on it in vids, he'd up "okay" Blew and engine and a couple welds
Mine is held up well! I know that the quality still isn't that of Yamaha or Honda but the biggest difference I noticed is that the Yamaha and Hondas have a little bit more power when you're speaking of the same size engine.
How's it holding up? I'm thinking about getting one.
If the chain wouldn't have popped off and bent the output shaft it would be doing well. It wasn't the fault of the bike that it did that but simply someone rode it whenever the chain was too loose.
You did a good review on the bike I have seen them take a good beating but it is what it is.
If you change the carburetor it will stop lagging. I changed the carb on mine and it starts on first kit and no more lagg.
Love this guys energy
Haha! Thanks bro!! 🤘😎
Yea im going for my first ride on my 125 tomorrow, also i havent ridden a bike in ages
Have fun and be safe!
Is it legal for streets ?
No this one is for off-road.
@@FREEDOMSYNDICATEOFFICIAL ok thanks
Ajust your fuel screw and it wont choke itself out like that when it's cold and it will be easier to have a set idol instead of tinkering with it every time you ride. those both go hand in hand tho. But you must set the fuel screw first and base your idol off that
You're absolutely right and with my other bikes I have done that. But the Apollo comes with such a low-grade carburetor that it only has an idle screw not an air to fuel screw.
I appreciate you trying to help me out regardless. 👍