In the post-Soviet space, the moped is a fairly popular vehicle today. There are many reasons for this: first of all, this is due to its low price, as well as its economical operation. In addition, in conditions of hours-long traffic jams, this vehicle is incredibly convenient. Mopeds have a long history. Even models released in the Soviet years can now be seen on the streets of our cities. They continue to function surprisingly well.
True, today we will not talk about old models, but about one of the most popular representatives of Chinese motorcycles. In this article we will talk about what technical characteristics the Alpha moped (110 cc) made in China has, consider its pros and cons, and review reviews. This vehicle is clear proof of how a low price and excellent riding qualities can be combined in one motorcycle. So, let's look at what the Alpha moped (110 cubic meters) is.
Design
What can you expect from an extremely budget Chinese bike? Everything can be seen from the photo - the most standard frame, primitive shock absorbers, a small engine, 17-inch wheels... The Alpha RX 110 looks discreet, but for that kind of money design is not the main thing. The appearance of the moped may be unprepossessing, but it is very cheap, and it justifies its price.
Equipment options
Existing modifications of the Alpha (72 cc) may differ in some design elements. There are also luxury versions of this moped. For example, the Alpha Racer 72 cc moped. has a more impressive and dynamic seat shape and stands out from other Alfas with the spectacular sporty contours of the gas tank. In fact, this is the same model of moped. Luxury versions can be equipped with hydraulic rear shock absorbers, an alarm system, plastic fenders, more attractive decorative elements, slightly more expensive turn signals and headlights, an expensive trunk and even leatherette saddlebags. But it will still be the same 72 cc Alpha moped, with the same technical characteristics, but 30% more expensive.
Technical characteristics of Alpha RX
The Motoland Alpha X Er 110 can be described very simply - it is no more complicated than any Soviet Voskhod, and from a constructive point of view it differs only slightly from it. Tubular steel frame, air-cooled engine, carburetor, minimal electronics. The Alpha moped is built using advanced technologies from 40 years ago, and this plays into its hands - the simpler it is, the more reliable it is.
Engine
The Alpha moped engine produces 9 hp , and the bike is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 75 km/h . The acceleration dynamics can hardly be called vigorous, but it would be unreasonable to expect it from such technology. The cooling, as mentioned above, is air, the engine type is 4T, and it consumes any gasoline, so you can safely fill the tank with AI-92 . Chinese engineers even provided a kickstarter to start a 110 cc engine. see with its help it is not difficult. Its technical characteristics are not enough stars from the sky, but they are enough for more or less comfortable movement.
Transmission
Extremely simple 4-speed gearbox . The clutch is released easily, gears shift smoothly, and owners do not complain about problems with the transmission. The box works hard, but it is very reliable.
Chassis and brakes
In order to reduce the cost of production, the Chinese equipped the bike with the simplest possible chassis. telescopic fork is installed at the front , and two shock absorbers . The maximum permissible load is 150 kg , but under a tall biker weighing about a hundred, the moped immediately sags noticeably. And the load negatively affects the length of the braking distance, which is already significant - the brakes on the Alpha RX are the most primitive, drum ones.
Electronics
Any novice motorcyclist can figure out how to wire a bike. It is extremely simple, there is nothing more complicated than an electric starter. After purchase, it is recommended to check the wires and connectors, since the factory insulation can be of poor quality, and it is better to eliminate possible shortcomings before problems arise
Weight and dimensions
Motoland Alpha RX weighs only 80 kg , and subjectively it seems even lighter. Thanks to its compact dimensions, it is very easy to handle, and its modest seat height allows the vast majority of motorcyclists to confidently reach the ground. The low dry weight partly compensates for the mediocre performance of the engine, which does not have to pull a massive motorcycle.
Controllability
This bike was created to be a universal means of transportation for all occasions. In China, the Alpha RX is incredibly popular due to its affordable price and suitability for both urban and rural areas. It handles incredibly easily, despite the weak suspension and insufficiently effective brakes. In the city and on the highway it lacks dynamics, but the moped is excellent for country roads, and the impressive size of the wheels allows you not to be afraid of uneven primers with ruts.
Fuel consumption
The volume of the Alpha RX fuel tank is only 7 liters , but this is enough, considering that fuel consumption per 100 km does not exceed 3 liters . The bike easily digests any gasoline, so the AI-92 will be just right for it. If somewhere in a remote province there is an AI-80, you can safely fill it up too - the Chinese moped doesn’t care, it is capable of driving on any gasoline.
Flaws
Like almost all other vehicles, the scooter we are considering also has certain disadvantages. Among them, users primarily note the excessive width of the steering wheel and the lack of forced cooling of the engine. The quality of drum brakes does not always inspire confidence, and the panel is not very informative. Other disadvantages of the moped include the long braking distance, although the grip of the wheels on the ground can be called convincing. Users also note another disadvantage that the Alpha moped (110 cubic meters) has. The carburetor of this Chinese motorcycle is equipped with a not very high-quality filter.
Repair and tuning
Thanks to its design simplicity, Motoland Alpha RX is highly reliable and maintainable. There are plenty of spare parts in stores and on Aliexpress , and they are very cheap. It is often cheaper to buy a new part to replace a broken one than to repair an old one.
Repair
For complete repair and maintenance of the Alpha PX, a standard suitcase with tools is enough. You can disassemble and reassemble the bike in a day, if you don’t get distracted. This is one of its advantages - no matter what is broken in it, it can be repaired or replaced without problems.
Spare parts
The cost of consumables and spare parts for the Alpha RX remains low, and everything you need is usually in stock at most motorcycle stores. In most cases, there is no point in contacting motorcycle services, because thanks to the elementary design of the bike, it is not difficult to carry out all the required operations on your own.
Tuning
Already from the factory, the bike is equipped with everything necessary, including roll bars and a trunk. Owners often change the mirrors (due to the short legs of the standard mirrors, it is difficult to adjust them so that you can see something other than your shoulders), install a central trunk and change the turn signals, because the standard ones are not reliable.
About the price
The “Alpha” moped (110 cubic meters) is found much more often in domestic spaces than its more powerful and “sophisticated” counterparts. This circumstance is primarily due to the very reasonable cost of this vehicle. On the Russian market, new Alpha mopeds (110 cubic meters) can be bought in the range from thirty-five to forty-two thousand rubles. At the same time, models without mileage, subject to appropriate care and maintenance, can develop a fairly decent resource. Used mopeds can be purchased 2 or 3 times cheaper. The price of used models depends on mileage and condition.
Advantages and disadvantages
You shouldn't expect anything supernatural from an extremely cheap moped like the Alpha RX. Its main advantage is its low cost, and everything else stems from its budget.
Advantages
- Low cost of buying a bike and its subsequent maintenance.
- Elementary design . Any motorcyclist can understand the structure of the Motoland Alpha RX moped.
- Maintainability , unpretentiousness and efficiency.
- Availability of spare parts and consumables.
- Light weight and good maneuverability.
Flaws
- Archaic drum brakes on both wheels.
- Sluggish acceleration dynamics .
- Weak shock absorbers that sag under a tall driver.
- Standard roll bars bend even with a slight fall on the side.
- Original mirrors are difficult to adjust to get a good view.
Modifications
Review of the Alpha 72 cc moped. would not be complete without listing its main modifications. There are two frame options for this moped. This is high, with space for a large gas tank, and low, where the gas tank is small and the trunk is located above it. In terms of their characteristics, both versions of the moped will be almost identical, with the exception of the difference in the volume of gas tanks and a slight difference in seat height. "Alpha" is made by a number of Chinese manufacturers, so there are many parallel names for the same model. For example, the Omax Alpha 72 cc moped. is a purely Chinese version, and the Orion moped is 72 cc. - Russian assembly of the same model from Chinese spare parts, carried out at Velomotors enterprises.
Owner reviews
I drive a Zizer 400, the Alpha is parked in a country house in the countryside, there are no roads there, the Chinese is just right. The moped is already five years old, the mileage is less than 10k, the only breakdown is a broken clutch cable. Andrey, Volgograd.
It drives sadly, brakes sadly, looks boring, but what you pay is what you get. For the money, the Alpha RX is a decent bike if you need purely utilitarian transport at minimal cost. Spare parts are a penny, can be repaired on the knee. It copes with its tasks. Alexey, Novorossiysk.
I bought Alfa RX after buying two Chinese scooters - one was broken, the other was stolen. I liked driving with a manual transmission, you feel more confident. It picks up speed up to 60 mph confidently, then it becomes weaker. There is zero light from the standard headlight, so I installed a more powerful bulb. Otherwise ok. Dmitry, Saratov.
Answers from experts
Alexandr ***:
It seems that the police are breaking through the last letter. That is, A - up to 50 cubic meters, etc. in increasing order.
Prospero:
50 cu. The speedometer is lying.
giggles:
A - up to 50 cm3; B - up to 70 cm3; G - up to 100 cm3; N - 100 to 125 cm3; I - 120 - 125 cm3; J - 150 cm3; L - up to 200 cm3; M - up to 250 cm3.
Eugene:
I don’t know about others, but on racers the cubic capacity in the model is indicated as “racer alpha (RC 48Q)”... hence 48cm3
Roman Nikolaevich:
The engine says 48cm^3! These are the cubes!
Igor Andreev:
remove the cylinder head, take a caliper with a depth gauge, take readings and calculate, this will be the most accurate result. remove the cylinder head, take a caliper with a depth gauge, take readings and calculate, this will be the most accurate result. remove the cylinder head, take a caliper with a depth gauge, take readings and calculate, this will be the most accurate result. remove the cylinder head, take a caliper with a depth gauge, take readings and calculate, this will be the most accurate result. remove the cylinder head, take a caliper with a depth gauge, take readings and calculate, this will be the most accurate result. remove the cylinder head, take a caliper with a depth gauge, take readings and calculate, this will be the most accurate result. remove the cylinder head, take a caliper with a depth gauge, take readings and calculate, this will be the most accurate result. remove the cylinder head, take a caliper with a depth gauge, take readings and calculate, this will be the most accurate result. remove the cylinder head, take a caliper with a depth gauge, take readings and calculate, this will be the most accurate result. remove the cylinder head, take a caliper with a depth gauge, take readings and calculate, this will be the most accurate result. remove the cylinder head, take a caliper with a depth gauge, take readings and calculate, this will be the most accurate result. remove the cylinder head, take a caliper with a depth gauge, take readings and calculate, this will be the most accurate result. remove the cylinder head, take a caliper with a depth gauge, take readings and calculate, this will be the most accurate result.
Sergey Parfilov:
Remove a cylinder and calculate the volume from a school math course
Uncle Fedor:
According to his technical passport
Nechaev's novel:
on 110 I know that the timing star cover is square with ribs, but on those that are smaller it is round, smooth and chrome plated.
dve-america:
It is very simple to the eye: Along the cooling fins of the cylinder located horizontally under the carburetor - 50 cubic meters - 8 ribs - 72 cubic meters - 10 ribs - 110 cubic meters - 12 ribs - 125 cubic meters - a completely different type of engine (cannot be confused with 50 cm).
Similar models
- Yamasaki Scorpion YM50. Don't be confused by the numbers in the name - the bike is also sold with a 110 cc engine.
- Racer Trophy 110. Another Chinese moped, similar to the Alpha RX in both price and characteristics.
- Irbis Virago 110. Not inferior to Alpha in popularity.
Run-in
Running in the Alpha moped (72 cc) does not take much time and has several main conditions for obtaining the correct result. It is necessary to strictly observe the speed limit until the first thousand kilometers, you must not overheat the engine by forcing it to operate at maximum speed for more than 20 minutes, and you should also change the oil after 500, 1000, 2000 and 5000 km.
Conclusion
Motoland Alpha RX 110 is one of the most affordable options on the motorcycle market . Cheapness does not make this bike bad; it is quite reliable and is great for a variety of purposes. Although, of course, its main advantage remains its low price.
Specifications
| Maximum engine power: | from 3.3 to 9 HP |
| Working volume: | from 50 to 110 cm3 |
| Motor type (cylinder arrangement, number of strokes): | 4 stroke |
| Number of cylinders: | 1 |
| Number of valves: | |
| Intake type (Injector / Carburetor): | |
| Bore and stroke: | |
| Starting system (Electric starter, kick starter): | |
| Maximum speed in km/h: | 75 km/h |
| Cooling system: | Air cooling |
| Transmission (gearbox): | 4-speed, manual |
| Clutch (Dry / Wet): | |
| Drive unit: | Chain |
| Frame: | Steel |
| Chassis | |
| Suspension (front/rear travel): | |
| Brakes (Front/Rear): | |
| Wheels / Tires / Rubber: | |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Dimensions (Length / Width): | |
| Seat height: | |
| Ground clearance: | |
| Curb weight: | |
| Weight: | 79 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 7 l. |
| Battery capacity: | |
| Year of release: | |
| Country of Origin: |
Engine
The reliability and unpretentiousness of the Alpha’s 72 cc four-stroke engine is due to its ideal design developed by Japanese specialists. Even in a somewhat simplified version, with the use of cheaper materials and lower requirements for the quality of components, the 139 FMB engine operates surprisingly reliably, which indicates the balance of all its structural elements. The power of this motor is only 5 hp. s., and the maximum number of revolutions per minute is 7500. However, thanks to a well-thought-out transmission with four gears, the Alpha engine copes well with standard loads in all ranges of its gearbox capabilities.
Vibration damage
Some moped breakdowns may be associated with the destruction of its load-bearing elements. The plastic front wing on the Alpha lasts longer than the metal one, since it is less susceptible to the negative effects of vibration. Engine mounting points on the frame can also be damaged due to vibration. To avoid this, you need to weld wide washers onto them. After 2-3 seasons, the battery loses up to 50% of its capacity, so its regular replacement is also advisable. Electrical clutch and turn signal sensors must operate normally. Both safety while driving and correct control of gear shifting depend on them. The standard rear shock absorbers on the Alfa wear out, which can lead to unwanted friction between the rear wheel and the inner surface of the rear wing. There are luxury rear shock absorber options for the Alfa that allow you to put fat tires on the rear wheels, as they can help raise the rear of the bike a little. If you handle fasteners with care, serious problems with the repair of this moped are unlikely.
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Fuel tank • It’s better to drive with a license, I was given a fine of 10 thousand.
Instructions
The Alpha Sabur scooter operating manual consists of the following sections:
- General form;
- Location of controls;
- Checking the technical condition before driving;
- Refill containers and liquids;
- Fundamentals of Management;
- Checking technical condition;
- Running in the engine;
- Types of faults and their elimination;
- Washing, canning procedure and storage;
- Specifications;
- Schematic diagram;
- Quality Assurance Regulations;
Wiring diagram (electrical diagram)
Moped wiring diagram
How to set the ignition and adjust the valves
Repair of valves of the Sabur sb50q moped is carried out as follows:
- Unscrew the plastic cover on the engine;
- Remove the top cover;
- Unscrew the two nuts on the head - upper and lower (use a 17mm wrench);
- Use the socket on the crank to turn the crankshaft through the hole after the plastic cover until the mark (T) appears in the upper window;
- Check that the piston is at top dead center along the pusher on the intake valve;
- Unscrew the nut on the upper valve and set the gap to 0.05 using a feeler gauge;
- The gap on the lower valve is set to 0.1;
- After adjustment, you need to screw all the caps in the reverse order.
Motor
The power unit of this Chinese motorcycle is a four-stroke engine with a volume of one hundred and ten cubic centimeters, air-cooled.
Experts especially note that it is the power unit that helps start the electric starter. Therefore, if this element fails, the driver can quickly switch to the kickstarter without much difficulty. The moped runs on AI-92 and AI-95 fuel. Moreover, one refueling is enough to drive this vehicle for at least two hundred kilometers.
Recipes for increasing 139 FMB power at home
The most common way to increase the power of an Alpha moped engine is to replace the piston group with a version with a larger cylinder volume. As a rule, such a replacement adds power to the motor, but does not greatly affect the increase in the speed of the moped. There are other ways. The simplest is dual ignition. You can make a step on the protrusion located on the generator rotor housing by cutting off a 0.5 mm layer from half of its metal surface, from the edge that first touches the sensor during the working stroke of the rotor. This will give an increase in power by 5-10%. The diameter of the intake and exhaust valves can be increased. To do this, you need to bore holes in the cylinder head for wider valves taken from the 139 FMB piston group with a larger cubic capacity. This operation gives an increase in power by 15-20%.
Unique maneuverability
The record holder for cross-country ability among light motorcycles is the Alpha moped (72 cubic meters). The characteristics of its engine, dimensions and weight are very significant advantages. The Alpha's ability to overcome any off-road conditions is due to its light weight - 81 kg. To ensure confident movement through sand and mud, such lightweight equipment does not require a powerful and heavy motor. If there is a need to overcome a section of deep and sticky mud, a steep climb through sand, or ford a shallow stream or river, then you can always get off the moped and help it cope with a difficult section of the road, pushing it forward like a bicycle.
