Took it for a ride this morning. First of all, this is a HUGE step up in ride/handling from my CT200u. Like from a tractor to a honda accord. Not calling it a ferrari at all, but wow am I happy with it on the street and gravel roads. No real trails yet. I hit 36mph and was still slowly climbing (bone stock, just added gas). Slowed down to about 26 going uphill (I'm 200lbs). I am looking forward to getting it on a scale and comparing it to the Coleman. The brake needs adjustment, so no review there yet. I'm hoping it is enough given the weight of this thing (and me). The exhaust even sounds kinda cool. Maybe it's just that it kicks to the rear instead of to the side, but much less lawnmower and more motorcycle.
The front faux tank bars are an easy removal. The rear is attached to tabs that may help in mounting a real tank - or may just be in the way. The front is attached to the frame, and I don't think the removal would even look like anything was missing. Photos below:
I am definitely planning motor upgrades, an exhaust that exits to the side ahead of the tire, and would like to install a real tank, and of course more lighting................oh that slippery slope.