X-PRO Dirt Bikes, Pit Bikes, Kids' ATVs and Go Karts

What X-PRO makes

X-PRO, sold as XProUSA, is a powersports brand. Its own about page describes XProUSA as an online retailer of ATVs, dirt bikes, go karts, mopeds and motorcycles for kids and adults. The same page says it keeps a stock of parts for the vehicles it sells and provides original parts for most of its products.

In our Amazon US data, the X-PRO lineup splits into five types:

• Gas dirt and pit bikes: Hawk 60, 110cc, Storm 125, Bolt 125, Lynx 125, X9 125, X19 125, a 125cc pit bike, and the Titan, Titan DLX and Templar X 250s
• Electric dirt bikes: Drax Lite and E-Hawk
• Kids' ATVs: 40cc, 110cc and 125cc quads, plus the Panther 200 and Cougar UT 200
• Go karts: 110cc to 150cc, with reverse on every one
• Electric go kart: E-Ranger

The grid above lists them all. Some models show up several times, often in different colors. The X9 125 has three listings, and the Drax Lite has three. Read the title to the end before comparing.

X-PRO pit bikes and dirt bikes

The gas bikes, smallest first:

• Hawk 60: 60cc 4-stroke, CVT, electric start, front and rear 140 mm disc brakes, 10-inch wheels
• 110cc Dirt Bike Pit Bike: semi-automatic, front and rear hydraulic disc brakes, 14-inch front and 12-inch rear wheels, seat height 28 inches, some assembly required
• Storm 125: 125cc, semi-automatic with 4 gears on one listing and automatic with electric start and an inverted front shock on another; 14 and 12-inch wheels
• Bolt 125: 125cc 4-stroke, automatic, electric start, 14 and 12-inch wheels
• Lynx 125: 125cc 4-stroke, manual clutch, 4 gears, kick start, front and rear hydraulic discs, 14 and 12-inch wheels
• X19 125: 125cc 4-stroke, semi-automatic, 4 gears, hydraulic discs, 17 and 14-inch wheels
• X9 125: 125cc 4-stroke, manual clutch, 4 gears, kick start, hydraulic discs, inverted fork, 17 and 14-inch wheels
• 125cc Gas Dirt Bike Pit Bike: 4 gears, 17 and 14-inch wheels
• Titan 250, Titan DLX 250 and Templar X 250: 250cc, 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels; the Titan DLX lists 5 gears, the Templar X 6 gears and adjustable shocks

Notice how many are 125cc. The engine number doesn't separate them. The transmission and the wheels do.

Transmission: the line that matters most for a new rider

X-PRO's 125s come in three flavors:

• Automatic: no clutch, no shifting. Bolt 125, and one Storm 125 listing.
• Semi-automatic: gears, but no clutch lever. X19 125, the 110cc, and another Storm 125 listing.
• Manual clutch: a lever and real shifting. Lynx 125 and X9 125.

A new rider has enough to think about with the throttle and two brakes. Each control you take away is one less thing to get wrong in the first hour. A manual clutch is a fine second-bike skill.

Wheels and seat height

Only one X-PRO bike in our data lists a seat height: 28 inches on the 110cc. For the rest, the wheels are the size clue. A 14/12 bike is a pit-bike size. A 17/14 is a step taller. A 21/18 is a full-size dirt bike, and the 250s are built that way. Get the manual's seat height before you buy any of them, and stand the rider next to a tape measure.

Who suits the 110cc and the 14/12 125s: smaller riders who fit the manual's limits, with an adult watching. Who suits the 250s: experienced, full-size riders. Who should skip the 250s: any rider who can't sit with both feet down.

For pit bikes from every maker, see pit bikes.

X-PRO electric dirt bikes

• Drax Lite: 1200W, 48V 10.4Ah lithium-ion, 10-inch wheels, dual disc brakes, three speed modes; one listing gives 6, 15 and 25 mph
• E-Hawk: ages 13+, 287 lb max rider weight, 3500W, 48V 23.5Ah lithium-ion, 14-inch front and 12-inch rear wheels, disc brakes, 42 mph listed

The two are very different machines. The Drax Lite has small wheels and speed modes; the low 6 mph mode is where a new rider starts. The E-Hawk is listed for ages 13+, and its listing gives a high top speed, so it's a teen-and-adult bike by its own numbers.

Who suits the Drax Lite: a rider who fits the manual's limits and a family that wants no fuel in the garage. Who should skip the E-Hawk: anyone under its listed 13+, and any new rider who hasn't learned throttle and brakes on something smaller. For more electric bikes, see Hiboy.

X-PRO kids' ATVs

The quads in our data:

• 40cc Kids Gas ATVs: three listings, all 40cc with pull start and 6-inch wheels where stated; one lists ages 6+, a 4-stroke and 13 mph; another lists front and rear hydraulic disc brakes; a third is chain drive with front and rear discs
• 110cc ATV Quads: electric start, 14.5x7-6 tires; one 110cc Kids ATV lists a remote shut-off switch
• 125cc ATVs: Storm 125, Orca 125 and Leopard 125, plus automatic-with-reverse listings, mostly with 19-inch front and 18-inch rear tires; the Storm 125 lists a wireless remote engine cut-off
• Panther 200: 177.3cc, 23 and 22-inch tires
• Cougar UT 200: 169cc 4-stroke, electric start

A remote engine cut-off lets an adult stop the engine from a distance. On a kids' quad, that's worth reading for.

The American Academy of Pediatrics' HealthyChildren.org says children under 16 should not operate an ATV, that 12- to 15-year-olds who ride should be on youth models, and that most ATVs are built for one rider only. It also says riders should wear a motorcycle-style helmet every ride. Read that next to any listed age.

X-PRO go karts

Every gas X-PRO kart in our data lists reverse:

• Rover 110: two seats, 110cc, automatic, electric start, rear hydraulic disc brake
• Rover 125: 125cc 4-stroke, 350 lb max weight, semi-automatic, electric start, front and rear hydraulic discs, individual harness belts
• 125cc Off-Road Go Kart (Orange): ages 7 to 16, 3-speed semi-automatic, electric start, 18-inch tires
• 125cc Go Kart 3-Speed (Army Green): semi-automatic, 18-inch wheels
• Ranger 125: semi-automatic, electric start, front and rear hydraulic discs, some assembly required
• Ranger 150: semi-automatic, 18-inch wheels

And one electric: the E-Ranger, 1000W, 60V 20Ah, 330 lb max weight, rear disc plus foot brake.

The orange 125cc kart is the only X-PRO kart in our data that lists an age range: 7 to 16. The Rover 125 and E-Ranger list weight limits. For the others, the manual is the source. A second seat on the Rover 110 is for a second rider who meets the same limits and wears the same gear.

Reverse on every gas kart is a useful pattern. A kart that can back up can turn around in a yard without anyone pushing it, and that keeps hands away from a warm engine and a moving chain. Electric start on most of them means no pull cord. Between the two, the adult's job shifts from muscle to supervision, which is where it should be.

For karts from every maker, see go karts and off-road go karts.

The California note

Several X-PRO listings say they cannot be sold to California: the Titan 250, Titan DLX 250, Templar X 250, two Storm 125 listings, a Lynx 125 and the Ranger 150. CARB's own page says off-highway recreational vehicles sold in California need its certification. That's a listing note and a state rule. Read it before anything else if you live there.

Some assembly required

Many X-PRO listings in our data say "some assembly required", from the 110cc pit bike to the Ranger 125 kart. The listings don't say which parts go on at home. Ask the seller before you order, and plan for a crate, a free afternoon and the owner's manual open on the tailgate.

Marisol read a few X-PRO titles over my shoulder, saw Spider Pink, Leaf Pink and Hot Rod Flame, and asked whether they come with paint codes. They don't. She wrote them down anyway.

Before the first ride, go over every bolt, the brakes, the throttle return, the chain and the tire pressure, with the manual open. X-PRO's about page says it keeps parts in stock for the vehicles it sells, so note your model and listing for later.

How to pick within X-PRO

1. Get the manual's age, height and weight limits. Most listings don't state them.
2. Pick the type: bike, quad or kart.
3. Pick the transmission: automatic or semi-automatic for a new rider; manual clutch later.
4. Pick the size by wheels and seat height: 10-inch or 14/12 for small riders, 17/14 for taller, 21/18 for full size.
5. Check the California note if it applies to you.
6. Add the helmet and riding gear to the same order, sized to the rider.

Safety, every ride

Riders need a properly fitted helmet made for motorized riding, plus gloves, boots, eye protection and long sleeves and pants. Follow the maker's age, height and weight limits, and keep an adult watching every ride. The CPSC's helmet chart lists a motocross or motorcycle helmet for ATV, dirt- and mini-bike riding, and a karting or motorcycle helmet for go-karting.

Refuel outdoors with the engine off and cool, and store fuel in an approved container away from the house. Never run an engine in a garage or any closed space. The CPSC says to keep gas cans in a cool, well-ventilated place, never inside the house.

For the electric models: charge with the charger that came with it, on a hard surface, and follow the maker's charging instructions.

Rules for riding mini bikes, pit bikes and go karts vary by state and town. Check yours, and ride only where it's allowed.

Read the transmission line first. The color name can wait.