Going to try the new Hummer G4

After much deliberation, I’ve just purchased my first Chinese trail bike from Dreamrider on the e-bay.

The model I’ve chosen is the Tomahawk G4 Hummer, which was advertised as a much upgraded version of the earlier Hummer offerings.

Claimed improvements for this new model include:
Larger Wheels – 21” front & 18” rear
Later model Zongshen 4 stoke OHC 250cc engine
Improved power delivery to 12.5 kw.
Fully adjustable front & rear shocks
Upgraded disk brakes
Strengthened frame and bash plate

In addition, it is claimed that the overall fit and finish has been greatly improved and that key stress area components, are now largely machined from steel billet – to replace the weaker welding and fabrication methods employed on earlier models.

Making a choice wasn’t easy. Each brand of Chinese bike seems to have its avid supporters – and these folks are as full-on as cup final footy supporters.

Unfortunately to pro’s and con’s of each make, tend to be put forward in expletive format within the chat rooms and little reliable technical feedback is available. This unfortunately doesn’t help the average punter, wanting to buy his first China ride.

At the end of the day, my choice of bike was driven by the following factors:

1. Reasonable price
2. Good Looking bike
3. Large frame format and ride height (I’m 6’2”)
4. Claimed performance
5. Claimed improvements over previous models.

I’m having the bike delivered to the engineering plant where I work. There are about six of us here, who can’t wait to see what arrives for the price.

We intend to take some time and ensure the bike is assembled to factory spec – then set up the suspension to suit both rider and terrain conditions. We’ll then tune up the rig on a dyno and see if the bike outputs the power levels claimed. After a final inspection (provided no life threatening flaws are detected), we’ll do a thorough field trial (with the bike as delivered) – and forward the review to this site.

Having identified any weak points, we’ll seek to address these issues with some custom mods – and again test the performance in the field. Hopefully we can put out some cost effective ways of improving the bike post delivery.

We are really looking forward to the project.

Congratulations on the purchase mate, Im looking forward to your seeing how your thorough tests of the bike turn up.

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Sounds awesome..

Cant wait to see what it turns out like..

I see your in perth where do you plan to ride?

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'07' Atomik Nitrous 140cc

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'07'Atomik Avenger 125cc

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It almost sounds like your trying to advertise your bike?

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Yo

First, I'm getting the bike covered with an offroad vehicle licence

Then I'm using a secluded part of Gnangarra forest (where use is restriced to ORV licence holders) to test the bike in typical off-road conditions.

If that works out with no major problems, I'll take her up to Lancelin and try a more extreme dune work-out.

If the Hummer gets through that with no dramas - I'll declare it a good buy!

No mate - Just want to do thing right and get some useful info out there

I love the price on these bikes - if you can get them to work well with a little extra work - then that has to be a bonus.

I'd hate to blow $10K on a big brand bike - the thought gives me the creeps

haha secluded its right on the main road (I know the area as I ride there)

Also with the Off road vehicle license don't bother.. I had my quad and custom buggy licensed and its a waste of time and money.. Never once did it get checked and in fact 1 cop and ranger actually asked me where the plates came from..

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'07' Atomik Nitrous 140cc

DVS Shoe Co Graphics
XR50 Pro Taper SE Bars
Pro Taper MX Synergy Grips
Heavy Duty Trellis Frame (custom painted in flat black with candy red flake)
Vee Rubber rear tyre
RK Racing Motocross Chain
Motul 5100 10w40 Oil
More to come...

'07'Atomik Avenger 125cc

Monster Energy Graphics
XR50 Pro Taper SE Bars
Pro Taper Grips
Motul 5100 10w40

No Sus - the area I'm thinking of is about a kilometer in from the main drag - then turn right.

They do check your licence though.

Any useful feedback/reviews as yet as I have been looking at buying one of these bikes for my 15 year old son and am keen to know if they are any good.

my mate has just bought the g4 hummer, will arrive this week bought it for $1310. we ride out in wanneroo next to the karts, heaps better place to ride gnangara is a shit hole