Are you looking to enter the pit bike kingdom? Do you have a budget? You are in the right place because Gio Bikes, a Canadian based company, has amazing deals on pit bikes. While China continues to build mostly worthless scrap metal, Gio Bikes has been building 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 high enough seat height and has enough power for a bigger 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 bike knockoffs.
Engine
The 2010 X31’s engine is a 250cc air-cooled four-stroke. It has decent torque, but pulls well in the mid to high rpm. It comes with a high performance Mikuni carburetor, which is used on top brand name motocross bikes. This bike has enough power for anyone to have fun. It can hold its own on the trails and has plenty of “oomph” when you’re playing with your friends. It also comes with a high flow exhaust system that provides good power and sounds great.
Framework
The engine is encased in a lightweight aluminum perimeter frame. It is the style used by the big motocross bikes. The CAD designed frame is made for use by adult riders and weekend warriors alike. It’s much stronger than a Chinese pit bike and is light enough that a kid riding it can get it into corners without tipping over.
Suspension
Are you a smaller, younger rider who likes to tear up the trails? A woman who wants a good bike to follow the family? Or are you a bigger guy who enjoys farting on a pit bike and showing off to his friends? Whether you’re one of them, or in between, the suspension on this 250cc pit bike can be tuned to suit your riding style. Both the shock and forks have fully adjustable Japanese-grade 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 close to the ground. For the rear, it has a Showa air cell shock. Showa shocks are used on Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha and other big name motorcycles and dirt bikes, so you know they’re top notch. Not all pit bikes come with fully adjustable suspension, let alone adjustable, so it’s a huge benefit this Giovanni 250cc pit bike has.
build quality
Almost all the parts of this pitbike are made of high quality materials. This means less sudden breakdowns, unlike Chinese imitators. Just looking at this bike, you can tell that the parts are not cheap. You’ll be able to ride the Gio Bikes 250cc bike for hours on end, assuming you give it 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 the Chinese bikes.
Additional…
There’s a lot to the X31, but the main features besides the engine and suspension are the brakes, controls, and other body parts. Both wheels are stronger than previous years of this bike, giving you assurance that they’ll hold up to the abuse that adult riders throw at them. On 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
Anodized and motocross-style features, quality Japanese parts, and sleek looks on 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 an inexpensive, durable bike that has enough power and suspension to tear up the trails and cornfields, look no further. Gio Bikes has auctions where you can get these bikes really 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 spare parts 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!
