Motorcycle manufacturers rarely spoil motard lovers with new products - alas, the choice in this class is really very small, so each model, like the Stels Trigger 125, is greeted by the public with genuine interest. In addition, Chinese companies have flooded motorcycle showrooms with cheap small-capacity enduros, road bikes and cruisers, but somehow they haven’t imported motards before, and this is another reason to take a closer look at the Stealth Trigger 125. Despite the modest cubic capacity and obvious focus on novice bikers, this is a fun The two-wheeled toy is also popular with experienced motorcyclists who want adrenaline and entertainment.
Review of Stels Trigger its advantages and disadvantages
Recently, motorcyclists have begun to pay more and more attention to two-wheeled enduro class vehicles. This popularity is due to the versatility of such motorcycles. Of course, the main task for which this class is produced is off-road movement - gravel, sand, mud, etc. However, no one forbids riding an enduro on asphalt roads, which these motorcycles also do very well. Indeed, when you have the opportunity to get off the paved road and have some fun off-road, you get a lot more pleasure from owning a motorcycle. One of the representatives of the enduro class is Stels Trigger, which will be discussed in our review.
Motorcycle price
A brand new Stels Trigger X costs about 70 thousand rubles , give or take. The supermoto modification is practically the same in price. And a used copy can be found for half the money, but you need to check the equipment very carefully before purchasing, since there is a non-zero chance of buying what bikers call with the contemptuous word “firewood.” Due to the extreme operating conditions, enduros and motards are easy to “kill,” especially if not properly maintained.
Stels Trigger
The production of this motorcycle is concentrated in China, and development took place in collaboration with the Austrian company Generic. Moreover, the Generic company was engaged in the manufacture of the engine and plastics of the motorcycle. The bike was assembled by a Chinese factory. In appearance, the motorcycle is no different from the usual enduro. Manufacturers presented several colors in which this model can be purchased. For example, a black color with a gold-colored front fork costs a little more than a white or red motorcycle.
By the way, the model is available in two engine versions. The first is Stealth Trigger 50 . This option is suitable for young people and those who are just starting to master two-wheeled equipment. The advantage of this particular engine is that in Russia you will not have to obtain a motorcycle category to drive this vehicle, since engines up to 50 cc do not require a driver’s license. If you want to get a slightly larger cubic capacity, and as a result, power, then you should pay attention to the second version of the motorcycle - Stealth Trigger 125 .
Advantages and disadvantages
When evaluating the Stealth Trigger, it is worth keeping in mind that this is an inexpensive 50 cc moped for beginners. It would be incorrect to compare it with more expensive models, but in its class and for its price it is quite good.
Advantages
- Excellent handling combined with decent brakes.
- A 10-liter gas tank is enough for even the longest rides.
- Modern design.
- The flexible and durable plastic of the motorcycle is not afraid of falls.
Flaws
- Weak light from standard headlights.
- The gear ratios in the Stels Trigger transmission are short, so your left foot quickly gets tired of changing gears.
- Hard and slippery seat.
Advantages of 125 cm3 over 50 cm3
Any person who is more or less familiar with motorcycles will definitely say that there is a difference. The difference of 75 cm3 does not seem that big at first glance. In fact, this is true, but only if we are talking about sports motorcycles, the cubic capacity of which starts from 600 cm3. Such an increase in cubic capacity on a sports bike will be truly unnoticeable. Firstly, enduros are much lighter than sports motorcycles, and secondly, “sports” have more cylinders.
However, you can understand everything yourself if you first ride the Stealth Trigger 50 , and then switch to a slightly more powerful version. It’s only worth saying that the first option is still more suitable for beginners. And for people with experience driving a motorcycle, the 50 cm3 version will seem boring. In any case, the right to choose remains with the buyer.
Specifications
Stealth Trigger 125 motorcycle and a less powerful version are equipped with a four-stroke engine with one cylinder. Depending on the specific model, the cylinders vary slightly in size. By the way, it is worth mentioning fuel consumption, which is pleasantly surprising. A trigger with a 125 cm3 engine consumes 2.5-3 l/100 km in moderate mode, which is a good result for a motorcycle of this class. Accordingly, in more active driving mode, the equipment will consume approximately 5-6 liters. As for the fuel consumption of the Stealth Trigger 50 , it is of course less, but not much.
I was also pleased with the fact that a liquid cooling system was already installed on the motorcycle from the factory. This allows the motorcyclist to stop less often off-road to cool the engine. You can drive along the highway without stopping even longer, since in addition to factory cooling, the engine is blown by oncoming wind currents. The motorcycle can be started using an electric starter located on the handlebars or using a kickstarter.
What's good about Stealth Trigger?
Each motorcycle has its own advantages and disadvantages, and as it turned out, the advantages of the Stealth Trigger motorcycle are much greater than the disadvantages. Firstly, I would like to note the extended travel suspension. The suspension has two adjustment positions, the change of which determines its rigidity. This allows you to tailor the motorcycle specifically to yourself and to the conditions in which the bike is used. More specifically, you can adjust the central spring. Depending on the position, the motorcycle changes the stiffness of the suspension, and becomes a little higher or, conversely, lower.
I was also pleased with the fact that there are hydraulic brakes on both the rear and front wheels. This allows you to stop the motorcycle much faster in an emergency or in wet weather, and also skillfully transfers the weight of the bike from one wheel to another.
Having studied the electrics in more detail, it was concluded that the motorcycle has good waterproofing. In principle, it is normal for the enduro to have high-quality hidden and insulated wires and other electrical components. However, we are dealing with Chinese technology, so it would not be superfluous to check the quality of the wire winding. I would also like to note the tank. In Stels Trigger it is located under the seat. The specific reasons for its placement in this particular place are not completely clear, but there is a version that this has a positive effect on the weight distribution of the bike.
Motorcycle modifications
It is available in two types, distinguished by the letters “X” or “SM” in the name. Stels Trigger 50 X is an enduro , and SM , accordingly, is a motard . They differ from each other in wheel sizes, tires, color schemes and a number of small details. Also, the X version is not equipped with mirrors, since it is not intended for public roads, being, from a legal point of view, sports equipment.
Disadvantages of Stels Trigger
disadvantages of the Stealth Trigger 125 , but still, they exist. Firstly, the rubber installed from the factory wears off too quickly. But this largely depends on how often you go out on asphalt roads, because the motorcycle is designed more for off-road driving, loose soils and mud. Therefore, if you are going to use a motorcycle for moving in the city along the rows, then it is better to immediately equip it with good tires. By the way, the motorcycle is equipped with 17-radius wheels, and the rear tire is 30 mm wider than the front.
Advantages
Among the advantages of domestic bikes of the brand in question, the following parameters stand out:
- Ease of Management;
- informative dashboard;
- practical and reliable power units;
- efficiency in fuel consumption;
- durable frame and strong plastic equipment;
- ergonomics and good maneuverability;
- excellent grip on the road surface.
In addition, domestic Stealth motorcycles are cheaper than their foreign counterparts, are easy to maintain, and spare parts for them can be found without problems. Users are also attracted by European quality and excellent design.
Review of Stels Trigger its advantages and disadvantages
What is the difference between 2T and 4T engines?
Let's start with the operating principle. Any internal combustion engine has a piston that rotates the crankshaft (and ultimately the wheels) through a connecting rod, driven by the energy of combustion of fuel vapor mixed with air (combustible mixture). In a 2T engine, the process of filling the cylinder with a fresh combustible mixture, compressing it, igniting it, power stroke (when the combustion energy forcefully moves the piston down, rotating the crankshaft) and releasing exhaust gases occurs in two strokes.
First beat. The piston goes up, compressing the fuel mixture. The flammable mixture ignites. Second stroke, working stroke. The expanding gases push the piston down. When it is at the bottom, it opens the exhaust and intake ports in the cylinder walls. The exhaust gases exit into the muffler, a fresh fuel mixture takes their place and the first cycle is repeated. All this happens in one revolution of the crankshaft. In a 4T engine, the process of filling the cylinder with a fresh combustible mixture, compressing it, ignition, power stroke and releasing exhaust gases occurs in four strokes. First stroke, intake. The piston moves down, the intake valve opens, and the fuel mixture enters the cylinder. When the piston reaches the bottom position, the intake valve closes.
Second stroke, compression. The piston goes up, both valves are closed, the fuel mixture is compressed. When the piston is at the top, the spark plug ignites the combustible mixture. Third stroke, power stroke (expansion). Hot gases expand rapidly, pushing the piston down (both valves are closed). Fourth measure, release. By inertia, the crankshaft continues to rotate (for uniform rotation, weights are installed on the crankshaft - crankshaft cheeks), the piston goes up. At the same time, the exhaust valve opens and the exhaust gases exit into the exhaust pipe. In the upper position of the piston, the exhaust valve closes. These 4 strokes occur in two revolutions of the crankshaft.
They say that a two-stroke engine is more powerful and the scooter with it is more dynamic. It's right? Yes. A 2T engine manages to use fuel combustion energy twice in two revolutions of the crankshaft. Many believe that it is twice as powerful as the 4T engine. But pay attention, in the 2T engine part of the cylinder is occupied by the intake and exhaust ports, which means the amount of fuel that will then burn is less in volume than in the 4T engine, where the cylinder is solid. In the 2T engine, due to the simplicity of its design, the crankshaft is lubricated by oil added to gasoline. Oil in the working mixture reduces the energy released (oil burns worse). Due to the peculiarities of the intake and exhaust of the combustible mixture and exhaust gases in the 2T engine, more of the combustible mixture “flies into the pipe” without burning. In a 4T engine, this process is minimal due to a more complex intake-exhaust mechanism. As a result, 2T engines are indeed more powerful (but not twice as powerful), but their higher power is achieved in a narrower operating range of crankshaft revolutions (that is, you start from a standstill, the scooter barely accelerates, then the so-called “pickup” occurs). “, the scooter “shoots”, but quickly fades) and for a dynamic ride you will have to maintain a certain engine speed all the time. As you understand, the more powerful the 2T engine, the narrower the speed range, the finer the settings and the more expensive the engine. Either athletes (where it is more important to squeeze everything out now) or owners of chainsaws and lawn mowers (for which the simpler and cheaper, the better) can enjoy the full benefits of the 2T engine. If you want to improve the dynamic characteristics of your scooter, you can install a kit to increase the engine displacement to 70 cc.m. After the modification, your scooter will not be inferior to the 2T model and the riding pleasure will be greater.
How did it all begin?
The Stels trademark is reserved for the Russian one. The company began its activities in 1996 with the production and sales of bicycles. The first plant was built in 2003. Among the main production facilities of the company, the following branches can be noted:
- In the city of Kubinka, Moscow region.
- Bryansk region, Zhukovka.
- Krylovskaya village in the Krasnodar region.
In a short time, the company has become one of the leaders in the production of European-level bicycles. Subsequently, lines for the production of scooters, snowmobiles, and ATVs were established. Stels motorcycles are one of the company’s most successful products, known not only in Russia but also abroad. The quality and international compliance of products is confirmed by ISO-9001/2011 certificate.
Review of Stels Trigger its advantages and disadvantages
I decided to write about this small-capacity motard, which recently became mine.
There is not much information on the Internet, but the model is very interesting, in my opinion, it will be useful to someone. A small preface: I have 3 years of experience driving motorcycles, I’m in my 4th year, it all started with a mokika ZiD 50 Pilot, there was also an Irbis ttr 125 pit bike, but that’s a completely different story. During this time, I had to tinker with engines and related little things more than once on other equipment.
The motorcycle was purchased at the end of November 2014. By a lucky coincidence, I got it for 70k. new rubles, of course, not without reason, where you bought them, as they say, are no longer available. It was the last one standing in one of the dealer showrooms, and as it turned out later, it stood there for a long time. The battery on the motorcycle was completely drained, and at my request to “charge and start,” one of the mechanics of the salon, if you can call him that, came out, and it immediately became clear that he was not friendly with this model. For about 15 minutes he tried to find this battery. and after some hints, having removed the front plastic and the air intake cover, I found it. From the factory, the triggers were installed with Bosh 7A, mine, apparently, had been discharged for too long and refused to come to life, without hesitation it was replaced with a similar one. By the way, the battery is really hidden deep and far away, which is good for me. For quick access, my advice is to put a pair with + and - somewhere under the seat, in case of charging or connecting any additional devices. The air filter is located well, almost at the highest point of the motorcycle.
Owner reviews
Due to the 2t of engine, it rushes vigorously through mud and snow, if the tires are normal. Compared to all mopeds with similar engines, it is less powerful than light pit bikes, especially 2t bikes, but the Stealth is much more convenient, and you can even ride on it somewhere a hundred or two kilometers away. But I don’t recommend maintaining high speed for a long time, they say their engines die from this. Anton, Krasnogorsk.
I was looking for an endurik or a crossbike, a choice of pairs for the Trigger X 50. I wanted to take 125cc at first, but I was afraid, and I did the right thing - the 50cc rides brutally. This is, of course, funny for owners of big bikes, but it’s a fact. And the little Trigger will get through where some larger endurik gets stuck. Plus, spare parts cost pennies, and so do consumables. There are no problems with quality, nothing typically Chinese. I maintain it carefully and change the oil hourly. Dmitry, Petrozavodsk.
Overall a normal bike, but it’s a bit heavy for such a motor, and acceleration is sluggish. It behaves well at speed, there are no vibrations, after 50 km/h there is even a reserve for overtaking on the handle. At this price IMHO there is no point in buying it. The motor is of high quality, but it’s better to save up and take the 125 cc Stealth right away. Sergey, Anapa.
