2023
Apollo RFN Thunder 70 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 719639 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | Apollo |
| Model | RFN Thunder 70 |
| Year | 2023 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Upside Down Forks |
| Fronttyre | 3.50-10 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | Monoshock |
| Reartyre | 3.50-10 |
| Wheels | Aluminium rims |
Engine & Transmission
| Clutch | Automatic, centrifugal |
|---|---|
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 71.8 ccm (4.38 cubic inches) |
| Enginetype | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. PZ19 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Power | 4.2 HP (3.0 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 55.0 km/h (34.2 mph) |
| Torque | 4.5 Nm (0.5 kgf-m or 3.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Red/White/Blue |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Alternateseatheight | 630 mm (24.8 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
|---|---|
| Dryweight | 56.0 kg (123.5 pounds) |
| Fuelcapacity | 2.50 litres (0.66 US gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Overallheight | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1345 mm (53.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 620 mm (24.4 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0743 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 600 mm (23.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Apollo
Country of Origin:
China
Founder:
Zhejiang Apollo Motorcycle
Best Known For:
Value pit bikes, minis, and small dirt bikes popular with beginners
Company History
Apollo supplied a global wave of affordable pit bikes and entry-level dirt machines that lowered barriers to off-road riding. The bikes use proven air-cooled singles, simple carb/EFI setups, and frames that tolerate tip-overs and novice mistakes. Distributors add value with pre-delivery inspection, jetting or map tweaks, and spares kits. Schools and families appreciate that parts—levers, plastics, wheels—are cheap and easy to source, turning practice crashes into learning moments rather than expensive repairs. As quality crept upward—better fasteners, improved looms, stronger hubs—Apollo bikes shifted from throwaway toys to legitimate training tools that can survive seasons of backyard tracks and trail loops.