Are you looking to enter the realm of pit bikes? Do you have a budget? You are in the right place because Gio Bikes, a company based in Canada, has amazing deals on pit bikes. While China continues to build mostly worthless junk, Gio Bikes has been making and selling off-road pit bikes.
A 250cc pit bike is the perfect learner bike for a bigger kid or adult because it has a tall enough seat height and has enough power for a larger rider. Gio Bikes has a few different 250cc bikes, but the 2010 X31 (19″/16″) is their most popular 250cc pit bike. You may be thinking, “this is just another cheap dirt bike that looks like it,” because it’s not as well known as Honda or Kawasaki. Think again, because these pit bikes are made in Canada with higher quality parts than Chinese knockoff bikes.
Engine
The 2010 X31’s engine is a 250cc, air-cooled four-stroke. It has decent torque, but pulls well in the mid and high rpms. It comes with a high performance Mikuni carb, which is used on top name brand motocross bikes. This bike has enough power for anyone to have fun. It can hold up on the trails and has enough “oomph” when playing with your friends. It also comes with a high-flow exhaust system that provides good power and sounds great.
Frame
The motor is wrapped in a lightweight aluminum perimeter frame. It’s the style that the big motocross bikes use. The CAD designed frame is made for use by adult riders and weekend warriors. It’s much stronger than a Chinese pit bike and light enough that a kid riding it can get it into corners without tipping over.
Suspension
Are you a younger, smaller rider who likes to tear up the trails? A woman who wants a good bike to follow the family? Or are you an older guy who enjoys farting on a pit bike and showing off to his friends? Whether you’re one of them, or somewhere in between, the suspension on this 250cc pit bike can be adjusted to suit your riding style. Both shock and forks have Japanese-grade fully adjustable suspension (much better than Chinese). The forks on the 2010 X31 are inverted Fast Ace shocks that have great damping. They probably aren’t strong enough for motocross or big jumps, but they get the job done if you stay low to the ground. For the rear, it has a Showa air cell shock absorber. Showa shocks are used on Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha and other major brand motorcycles and off-roaders, so you know they’re top notch. Not all pit bikes come with fully adjustable suspension, let alone adjustable, so that’s a huge benefit this Giovanni 250cc pit bike has.
build quality
Almost all parts of this pitbike are made from high-quality materials. This means less sudden breakdowns, unlike Chinese imitators. Just by looking at this bike, you can tell that the parts don’t come cheap. You’ll be able to ride the Gio Bikes 250cc bike for hours on end, assuming you do regular maintenance like you would any other dirt bike. I would definitely recommend Gio’s pit bikes for their quality parts as an alternative to Chinese bikes.
Additional…
There’s a lot to the X31, but the main features other than the engine and suspension are the brakes, controls, and other body parts. Both wheels are stronger than previous years of this bike, ensuring they’ll stand up to the abuse adult riders give them. At the wheels are hydraulic disc brakes to give you stopping power just like motocross bikes. The triple clamps are made of high quality alloy which make the controls smoother and more comfortable. Also, you can get the bike in four different colors!
final thoughts
The anodized and motocross-style features, Japanese-quality parts, and sleek looks of this 250cc pit bike make you want to ride. With electric start, anyone who can get their butt in the seat can ride it. If you want a durable, affordable bike that has enough power and suspension to tear up trails and cornfields, look no further. Gio Bikes has auctions where you can get these bikes very cheap (pun intended). If you don’t want to wait for an auction to end, you can pay for a bike and it will be shipped to you right away. Also, if you want to upgrade or change some parts, Gio Bikes has a large number of parts and replacements in stock to fit your pit bike. As long as you take care of this bike, it will take care of you. Have fun and break it!