Apollo DB-X18 125cc Dirt Bike

this is a very nice looking dirt bike. I bought this for my grandson and he loves it he hasn't been able to ride it yet at the time I posted this review but my son ( His Uncle ) put it together and rode it. he didn't like the way it idles no set screw on carburetor but rode and sounded good. I did order a new Carburetor but haven't installed it yet. only thing I was worried about the trucker driver called to let us know he was on his way with it he said the box was damaged. my son met him at my house and he said the box and metal shipping crate was badly damaged. he checked it all out and said the dirt bike was fine he's a truck driver too and said he couldn't believe it was shipped like that. but so far all is well with the bike.

Let me start off with this : buy a new carb WITH the bike!! Mikuni or Nibbi will both treat you very well, it just depends on what you’re willing to spend. I heard that the stock carb wasn’t worth much more than a handful of pocket lint, so I wanted to test that. It blew up during my third ride. With the new carb installed and tuned, it’s running way better than stock and it’s easily twice as loud. Now on with the review.This bike is absolutely perfect for first time owners and riders who are starting a little older (16+). This bike does have a considerable amount of power for what it is, but it’s easy enough to handle safely for those learning to ride. For someone who has a little experience and they just want something cheap to beat up, here she is! It does most climbs in first (doesn’t have the guts to do 2nd, it bogs out on steep hills quick) with no problem. Proper clutch control will keep the front end down and it’ll just keep chugging. You can easily find replacement parts on Amazon (clutch and brake levers, shifters, foot pegs, etc) and they even have new sprockets available too if you want to hone her in farther to the low end.I am 5’11” and weigh 185 and this bike fits me well. It hits 42 on a flat road with no wind, keeping in mind it’s recommended rider weight is 140, that’s not bad.It’s really easy to put together, a few videos on YouTube and preparing with the right tools and grease before purchase will have you setup for an easy time, just don’t get ahead of your videos! Simple things that you won’t think of should wait for other steps. I took out the brake wedge prematurely and had a hell of a time getting it on. Take your time and watch the videos!Overall, I’m very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend this to someone who is new or wants something cheap. Proper maintenance will make it last forever. Have fun and ride safe! Dress for the slide, not the ride!

I was skeptical at first as I had never ordered something like this over the internet and was concerned about quality and difficulty to put together. First off, this is really a 2 person job to put together. And you will need some type of stand, cinder block or something to sit it on once you have it out of the crate. It came in a steal crate sitting on a pallet, do it will be delivered by a freight company, not UPS, FedEx, etc. I had an 18 wheeler in front of my house in a cul-de-sac. He had to back all the way out..Steal crate a bit difficult to take off, just awkward to get to screws. Make sure to look at create and take as much off as you can (front wheel, front shocks, little parts box, fenders, etc) before you start unbolting it.Overall, given I and my son had never done anything like this, I would say it took about 3 hours to put together. The instructions are not great, but we were able to follow them.We replaced the carb with the Mikuni V22 carb (Amazon item: B0176TACDC) Because almost every youtube video we watch said too. Didn't even try the original carb. Took a while to get the old one off (had to just about break the top cap off to get the throttle cable out).Only complaint I have is the foot break peddle is almost under the engine and if you have even average foot size, only the edge of your foot is going to be on it. We are going to take the pedal to a shop near our house to get them to bend it out a bit. I would do it myself, but I am afraid to break it.Bike runs good, and my son loves it. Make sure to tighten the bolts snug and check them after 4-6 rides to make sure they stay snug.Edit: 2023-05. Still going strong. only thing I had to replace is the fuel cutoff valve. have used nothing but non-ethanol gas.

Instructions were for the wrong bike, 6 inch hole in box, damage to forks, forks covers are bent and do not fit properly, rim is rusted and paint is rubbed off, engine scuffs, kick stand scratched up, seat mount on gas tank is useless because screw comes loose when riding, gas tank lid was wrong one and scuffs all over. Too expensive to ship back. 12 year old grandson is happy, but wishes it came in better shape. He said kick starter gets in way of leg. When arrived trucker would not let us report damage to box on the receiving docs. Grandson didn’t open until Christmas so we prayed it was ok.

The bike arrived on time. Less than a week from order to receiving. Assembly was fairly easy. There are tons of YouTube videos to make it easy. Starts right up. Is upgradable if you want to work on it. Check YouTube for common upgrades ( carb, rim lock, ect.) Customer service had been to notch everytime I'm spoken to them!

Ordered in October 2022 and got a 2021model year. Had to request title as they wouldn’t of sent it otherwise. Brand new out of the box and the spark plug was bad and I had to replace the fuel on/off valve because the one it came with wasn’t functioning. Also, the instructions leave a lot to be desired so I’d recommend finding a detailed assembly video on YouTube.

It came in a welded framed box, the welds on it were good & it arrived without a scratch. Took me a couple hours to unbox & put together but it wasn’t too difficult & pretty intuitive. Customer service was great, quickly responded when I asked about the title & everything. The quality on this bike actually surprised me, I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was a good price for a beginner bike. Starting it was a little tough, I got it going after the third try but getting used to anything like that takes some time. All in all great buy, highly recommended