NEW CHINESE "DUAL SPORT" MOTORCYCLE REVEAL! Zongshen CSC RX3 Cyclone 250
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
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When I started fan-funding, one of the goals I never thought I'd meet promised Gentleducers they could choose which motorcycles I buy, review, mod, and resell. Well, they very generously met that goal, and the Zongshen CSC RX3 Cyclone, a 250cc Dual Sport Adventure Motorcycle, is the first they've chosen!
I'll hold off on giving much of a review until I can put some serious miles on it, thrash it a bit in the dirt, and rev it above 5000 rpms (the break-in). For now, I suggest holding on to your money.
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I bought a 2015 RX3 for my wife and after she rode it for a while we thought something must be wrong with it as nothing had broken and it was still running. So I purchased a second one for myself thinking surely hers must be a fluke. After 14 months of riding them with no issues we are terrified by the thought of one or both breaking down. We would love to sell them before something serious goes wrong with them but every time someone calls to come by to look at or buy either one we are out riding them. At this point I am at my wits end on how we are supposed to get rid of these crappy Chinese motorcycles if they don't stop running long enough to sell them? I am looking forward to seeing your review and love your viewpoint into all things motorcycle.
VERY interesting choice. Can't wait to see further reviews.
I rode one and was impressed by its overall capability, features and sturdiness. It really benefitted from turning in the rebound adjuster 3 clicks on the rear shock. Not a bad bike for the money.
Well, this oughta be good. I sold my DR650 to get an RX3. No, it's not perfect, but its actually a pretty good bike for MY needs. I wanted nicer, but could buy 4 to 6 of these brand new, for one new Triumph, BMW, Ducati etc, so this is what I have. Zongshen makes more than 1,000,000 engines per year, the largest manufacturer in the world of engines. Now they make bikes to put them in. I think it's the type of bike that would "fit" for lots of folks, but whom are hesitant to buy "Chinese crap." I bought one because I am secure in my manhood and my riding. I don't care if it's "only" a 250, or that it's Chinese. I'm not trying to impress anyone, nor make friends just because of the kind of bike I ride. If you met me and like me, or dislike me, ride with me or choose not to, it won't be just because of what bike I'm on. All that said, I think lots of folks are in anticipation of your review, mods, and how the bike holds up.
Many of us aren't skeptical of CSC bikes because they're "Chinese crap," but rather because availability of parts is so limited, it's difficult to consider them for more testing adventure rides. When things break, will you be able to trust that you can easily repair them in less than ideal situations?
Parts are available. Every part - from the back tire to the front and everything in between. Time from order to my doorstep is usually one week. And they are cheap, so costs to fix things that you break are low.
And if it's an emergency, I would bet they'd be willing to overnight a part to you!
Even though i have zero interest in this bike I'm EXTREMELY excited to see a review I can trust on it. Seeing actual unbiased reviews of motorcycles... its a unicorn man.
i actually had one of these zongshen clones, mine was under the brand name of tmec. beyond reliable, it broke often in places that were sometimes a bitch to fix, but it never stopped running. and i mean never. 6 months of having that bike and someone cuts me off and i gave a great big hug to an acura at about 50mph. still breathing, thankfully. still walking, miraculously. and guess what, its still running, probably by another miracle, so yes these bikes arent half bad in my book. good luck with it, youre gonna love it!
I'm glad you did this. I've seen this bike on the Internet but no really good reviews.
This wasn't a good review. It was an ad-copy and a disclaimer: ".. haven't had it long enough to say"
A lot of positive reviews for the CSC RX3.
Not going to lie, I'm looking forward to seeing more videos with this motorcycle and hearing what you have to say about it.
THANK YOU for doing this, actually. My friend just got his first motorcycle, a CSC TT250. He loves it, but I can already see he is going to struggle with it. He isn't new to wrenching, but he is to motorcycles and I am just worried for all the reasons you described. He is one of your biggest fans, too. So thanks for doing this review, I'm excited to see more.
I bought one back in June. I have 600 miles on it right now and plan on really riding the crap out of it and beating it up since it's past the break-in period. I'm really looking forward to your reviews on this!
I can't wait to see future reviews of this bike from you! The content already available is good but may be biased like you said. I have been looking at this bike since it was released and from my own research seems like a good machine. For me it is still a contender for my next bike purchase. Though the Honda Africa Twin has my attention as well. My head says buy the Honda, My wallet say's buy the CSC. So your input on this bike will be much appreciated.
I have a neighbor here in California who owns one and I saw it parked outside and as a skeptic, and a mechanic, I had to look it over. Other than the quality of the metal, the technology definitely seems to be on part with most of then other bikes out there. I was actually impressed with how the bike was built. I think time will definitely be the telling factor, no amount of inspection can speak for the quality of the internals. The common complaint of Chinese bikes is usually the hardware... bolts, bearings etc. I hope this turns out to be a great bike because it is a great design and a great entry into the lightweight adventure market.
Im looking forward to the reviews. Out of everybody I think you will be the best to give a fair and honest review. Thanks in advance Tyler!
Interesting, well on the outside, it looks like a cool bike. Oddly enough at a glance the panniers on this bike look simular to the ones Honda sells for the Honda Africa Twin. Keep us posted my friend. Keep up the great videos and have a blessed week my friend.
I'm so excited about this review! Being in Southern California, I'm familiar with the company and have spoken to Joe, at a motorcycle show in Long Beach, about the bikes. Can't wait! In Tyler we trust (Fight Club Humor). Thanks for all the great videos.
Hey man. You have heard from me many times before, but this time it is on a subject ( bike ) that really hits home with me. I have been on the fence about buying a RX3 for something like 2 years now. It was almost my first bike when I got back into riding again after a 17 year absence from the cycle world. I can not stress enough how excited I am that you now have a RX3 to give your unbiased HONEST review on! THIS is what I have been waiting on. I don't want to say that I don't trust my fellow chinariders forum members, , , , , but, , , , , , well like you said sometimes some owners tend to sugar coat their reviews. I review things as they are, and my videos prove that. AS DO YOURS! :-D I know there is always the chance that out of thousands of RX3's manufactured there is always the possibility that the one you have just bought is a lemon. OR, it could be one of the best Zong has ever made off that assembly line. Having that been said, I look forward to your future reviews on your RX3. I will say this, I have yet to ever hear one bad review of the CSC company itself. So at least that much is going good.
This is why we appreciate your channel and reviews -- unbiased, uninfluenced, unpretentious. While it looks pretty worthy of the intended purpose, we'll see what your report tells us. We know it will be true, honest and fair. An aside -- are you thinking of reviewing the new Scorpion modular ADV 950 helmet and comparing it to AFX 39 and 41?
This bike has been on my radar for months! I'm really glad you are reviewing it! I've been using the mighty T-Dub 200 for the past 6 years but have been thinking of upgrading to something more "adult" and I'm 6'3'' so maybe a little bigger-framed bike. Looking forward to your honest opinions! especially offroad- put that sucker through it!!
We live here in Socal right down the street from the RX3 importer. I've ridden one. What can I say it's an inexpensive Chinese 250. Actually I was quite impressed
i'm so stoked to see this bike and how it performs, i'm looking at buying one myself
I like it. Looks good. Even though the plastic is kinda cheap and the cases are painted cardboard boxes, I'd still have fun. Funny when AZDD and I were at the bike show the CSC guys said, "If it breaks we send you a dvd on how to fix it" ?!! Gotta love that!!! Still... 2wheel fun!! Cheap too!!
The plastics are pretty good, I have one since almost a year now, dropped it a few times, nothing major but lots of oops! both riding it and in my garage, and they held well. The cases are rather small (none will fit a full face helmet) but also pretty sturdy and reasonably weather proof. If you visit my channel you'll see a few videos of it.
I took mine to Newfoundland and back from Upstate NY (4000 miles) and it did alright. Keep in mind I have a 15k Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX in the garage right next to it. It's a good inexpensive ADV bike with a strong road bias. I'd actually compare it to a CB300F in ADV clothing more than a DR650 or KLR. Despite the limits the thing will get you absurdly far into nasty conditions because the crash bars are excellent and you know the parts are cheap. Mine's at 7000 miles and counting. My dad picked up the TT250 which is far less expensive and the right choice if you want dirt road performance for about half what the RX3 costs. It's honest weak points for me were limited travel suspension in dirt, very weak front brake, a "4.2" gallon tank that's more like 3.5 to empty, noise on long duration trips (10-12 hours in saddle, it's loud on high RPM). The luggage is quite cheap and leaks like crazy in heavy rain and small. I experienced 29mpg in heavy headwinds with a top speed of 51mph at it's worst along the coast of Newfoundland on flat stretch's.
I am looking forward to your in-depth review of this motorcycle with great anticipation! I want to add a dual-sport bike to to my stable, but want to keep the money spent low. This bike has been on my radar for over a year.
After watching Spicy110's RUclips videos of him riding on his Chinese made bike for an extended amount of time. They seem to have a decent build quality. I think they would be similar to how Honda's and Hyundai's were when they first came to North America.
I'm sure that they are not equal to the 'big four's" build quality, but they might be good enough as long as you don't thrash on them too hard. Can't wait to see your review!
This should be entertaining. Like a rental car in a demolition derby.
Urine idiot.
Be sure to go over every nut n' bolt, n' locktight anything you don't want falling off (like breaks)
True for most thumpers
Just thought you should know, I picked your video over a Wranglerstar video today. Keep up the good work!
Can't go wrong with the legendary KLR 650 or the CRF500. Those are race proven bikes. I'm sure the Zongshen is a great bike for taking to the steppes to find dinosuar bones back in china (better than nothing). I will be looking forward to the review for this bike. Thx for the awesome video.
Neat to see the crowd went with something outside of the "what everyone else has done reviews on" box. You don't have to look around too hard for something on Hondas, Kawi's, or DR variants, but the RX3 brings something different to the table. Looking forward to seeing how this pans out.
Good video. I own a 2017 250 Hawk with 4000 m on it and have had no problems with it with no mods. 1300 bucks. I’d do it again.
Wow, didn't see this turn of events coming. it should be interesting to see how it does. It was nice to see the footage of Squaw Peak road. I was just up there on Tuesday. I think I would have some reservations about buying a Chinese bike for a few reasons. Keep up the good work.
good video man. i dont know where the dislikes came from, probably from people who dont like the idea of a chinese bike. this will be interesting though, as your going to be the first person with an honest review of your ownership experience.
The Design looks great ..
Excellent, también estoy a la espera de la Zhongsehn 400 llega a fin de año a Argentina..
I know you don't want the bike. But it would be good to see how it holds up to your KLR, DR and WR.
Gonna be interesting to see what you think about it.
I'm not gonna lie, when I saw the headlight in the teaser picture, my first thought was "Versys." I'm actually really excited to see what you can do with this bike. I really want to see what this thing is capable of after the kind of abuse that you put it through.
Yo Eve ride, You said the Panniers were basically "Painted Tuperware" to me this sets the tone for the rest of the bike.
I really look forward to this as I like the idea of a small ADV bike
I have lots of experience with the early XR/CRF50 based Chinese "pit bikes" and even raced highly modified versions competitively for a few years back in the early-mid 2000's. And while I still own two of them that I modified with big bore kits, trick suspension, ect... I even had a good amount of experience with the Chinese ATV's as well (used to write for ATV Magazine) All I can say about them in general is they aren't necessarily bad, but they aren't necessarily good either. They do fit a market, but that market is for people who have a reasonable amount of mechanical skill to overcome some minor adjustments and design defects. However all my bikes and ATV's that I came in contact with were straight out of the crate, meaning no dealer/distributor setup. So that meant some bolts might not be tight or a few small parts missing, however to be fair I have bought Jap bikes in the crate with missing or loose bolts too. Looking forward to your assessment of a "used" China D/S mock Adventure bike.
I can't wait to see you flog this thing in southern Utah!
looks well cared for.
I've seen these last year and I was so tempted to get one for my first bike
Its second hand, but in the break in period? Did the previous owner never ride it?
I wouldnt be concerned about parts... parts are usually cheaper and arrive quicker from china than local suppliers in my experience. After market parts are what wont be available I guess.
Oh and by the way thank you for being very objective with this because I I am seriouslyconsidering buying one of these
Seems like a good looking bike. Long term review will be interesting
Can't wait to see what you think. I have seen three of them on the road here in up state NY and I am very curious of your thoughts.
I don't know if it was a mistake when you said break in? Really a used bike should have a break in!
D. Paul Riderman that's what I was thinking
This will be interesting I love my bikes but I also love guitars, in the past Chinese guitars were sh-t but now they have really gone to school and now not so. I think it's only a mater of time for them to come up with some thing good.
btw because of my rx3 I found and became a subscriber to your channel!! keep it up!!!
I think this is going to be a great bike for a review. Since I watched this reveal I went and dug up more research on the company and their products and its looks like they got some interesting stuff going on. I think this review will help determine many people's opinions on this bike. If this bike can hold up well, it could be an amazing budget deal. Only after more extensive testing can we know. I appreciate the way Tyler went out of his way to try to get the most objective review possible because there's going to need to be the maximum amount of trust here to make sure people know they're getting the honest truth.
I do have a question that I hope will be covered in the review, but if I can get a response here that would also be great: I know Tyler bought the bike used, but if someone were to buy the motorcycle online, what would it be like to register this thing? Does it come with a title that's filled out when you order it, or what's the deal here?
As far as things breaking, I've owned 4 Suzuki and various name brand bikes over 25 years. for the past 10+ years, even my big name local megastore doesn't stock tires, tubes, sprokets, for any bike I've owned (DR650, Vstrom, Bonneville etc) ...I would almost guarantee the same result for your bike. Good luck getting more than the most basic of parts at a walk up parts counter. So far, we have to buy parts from CSC instead of large online retailers, but other than that it's the same.
What big name local megastore stocks motorcycle parts for any make? I don't go to Walmart or Super Target expecting to find parts locally for any motorcycle. If I really need something in a pinch, I go to a dealer. Often they'll have what I need or can have it in the next day.
It's interesting that so many people seem to have a very negative bias towards that bike (at least initially). I read a great article in (I think??) Cycle World where they specifically noted that bias. Parts would be my biggest concern but my (admittedly somewhat ignorant) understanding is that the engines are simple and like a KLR can be co-erced to work with duct tape and bailing wire. Will be interesting to see what you think long term as you seem to be starting from a very negative initial opinion. Regardless....will be fun to see where this ends :-)
Good information Tyler! I have seen these bikes popping up in my news feeds on Facebook. Also as for the bike being "Chinese" both my bikes are from the same region the DRZ400 "Japan" and the Kawasaki ZX6-R. which makes me wonder is this a startup company that is just trying to get its foot in the door much like Honda did with cars back in the 70's-80's in the U.S. market. There is also the other thing that I seen somewhere on the interweb that over in China or Japan they don't have a "copyright" of sorts so they can build vehicles that look a lot like the higher end ones here at a fraction of the cost. My first impression looking at the bike is that is looks a bit BMW/Triumph. I could go on but this is already getting a bit long. Great video, looking forward to seeing what you think about it!
Asia is all Japan and China have in common..
Interesting! can't wait to see the feature review :-)
you should definitely pick up a dr650 I just got mine only issues are stock tires seat and suspension lol. I should be uploading my first videos in a couple weeks!
Looking forward to the full review!
I watched the apology video first before watching this one and I really don't see where you are being negative at all. I actually take every point you made as a good thing, but this is just my opinion. Stay safe
looking forward to the review. I had never heard of this bike before, but the size, price, and looks have me very interested now
Sorry if I wasn't clear, that's what I meant. My local motorcycle megastore. They sell Triumph, Ktm, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and a few others.
i so want you to do a DR650 build. they are the ultimate adventure bike.
I am skeptical of chinese bikes and the price is a little to good to be true. but we will see when you post the review
hey guys I'm going to chime in on the Chinese bikes and just one thing I agree with everyone is the parts are really hard to find I have 2004 Quan maxfine 150 dual sport and it's been an awesome bike but parts wise I've had a lot of trouble finding, I am currently looking for a 21"x1.4 front rim for it but I haven't found one at all other than that the bike is great, can't wait to see more about this review on the dual sport.
Saw you comment. Googled your bike up and took a look. That engine is based around the Honda XR200 and most internal parts are identical. I have had several apart. As far as your electronics (like the ignition parts) are pretty universal with any other 150cc-200cc vertical Chinese engines. Now the rest of the bike IS junk, like the suspension.
+thejunkman yeah the rear suspension is pretty bad I've been looking to replace the shock absorber for a better one but I'm yet to find something that will fit and work
Typically just measure the eye to eye length and then start searching the internet. You may have to buy and return a few times to get something that is the spring rate you want but it can be done. Just find a place that has a good return policy. I do this a lot with my projects, even vintage bike mods, because you never know what may or may not work. I also have the luxury of fabing up some of my own parts when I need to though.
+thejunkman yeah that is nice to have a shop to fab stuff up man but I'll keep looking for the parts but I did some research and found out that the hawk 250 has the same tire and wheel as mine so I might just pick one up
I'm quite interested, I like this choice the best. Chinese quality is going up, like it or not, so it's interesting to see how a Chinese design like this from the ground up is. It's not just some cheap rip-off copy/paste type job, it's their design from a blank slate..
I am looking forward to this review.
What is with all this grass and shade? Its so GREEN! Did you move?
refreshing
I think this was up in Northern/Central Utah. Maybe American Fork Canyon. I'm in Logan Utah and this looks similar.
I was thinking of getting one of these. Was a little skeptical and got a VStrom. Interested in your review.
Hi, I enjoy your channel very much since several months. What about a make a vídeo with a compilation with your own crashes, falls and drops? I think that could be interesting and fun. Thanks!
nice looking bike, super cheap, looks like a bmw clone, interested to see long term reviews
As someone who prides themselves in making videos to save riders money... you might have outdone yourself this time.
The Zongshen CSC RX3 Cyclone 250 is a good copy of the Polish Romet Adventure (ADV) 250. I am currently working on ADV's as a beginner motorcycle because I expect to acquire a license for driving motorcycles next year. My research went from choppers to touring bikes and adventure bikes. Important is also the position of the legs. If you are bent too long when driving, you want to stretch them. In my height probably the entry for a chopper will not be good. Forward set footpegs and a barely accessible handlebars. I am 168 cm tall. When I watched some videos with the Romet ADV 250 and other adventure bikes, I saw a good sitting position (upright) and a good leg posture. That really appealed to me and I think I know what kind of bike I'll buy. Also, the prices of these entry-level bikes are very cheap. Which bike would you drive?
Well we live in America and it is a great place to live. But if this bike proves to be any good it won't be any cheaper than a Suzuki or Kawasaki. If it isn't any good it will be priced at a point that will make you think it's cheap. It looks awesome!
By the way, Chinese have great buffets!
Ohhhhhhh it's been "put through its paces" alright. So has every bone, joint and muscle in my body. "Cabbage bag!"
This video answers the question "When is a Review NOT a Review?"
Good luck with that, doesn't look like that bad of bike same style as BMW. Just not my thing. Hopefully you have fun with it a little be for you let it go. And thanks for all your videos i just started ride ADV and enduro you and
ADVENTURE OZ i have taken a lot of tips from.
Beautiful scenery you are riding through at 1:25! Where are you located?
I've been very interested in getting one of these and always been concerned about the whole Chinese manufacture idea
me too
I own a chinese enduro and it alright. It is not a honda for sure, but it is a very good little bike.
i think you wouldve loved the xr i ride my friends and its a great bike and im sure youre son would love an 80 also im considering buying one to rip through the neighborhood good video
It really sucks when you make the second video where you have to click it in the upper right hand corner. That doesn't work on iPads and such. I'd really like to just watch it, but now it's going to take me forever to find it if I can at all. Please include links in the description!
looking forward to the videos, good or bad! none the less please bring us a proper bike, DR650
love you buddy, keep up the good work.
other than the parts concern, im very pleased, that for the first time,
somebody cares who could it be able to ride it.
that's an inclusive thought.
so, even senior fellas shouldn't be concerned about the weight of the bike. women and short people.
plus a 250CC engine it's a good idea saving gas.
i used to think wrong about 250cc until i bought one.
then i bought another one,
kymco brand name.
taiwanese.( Chinese with top quality mentality.)
kymco. thousands of these bikes selling in Italy, israel, asia, usa, canada etc.
i use mine in the freeway 2 or 3 times a week for 3 hours whole trip no problem at all. and im planning a trip from LA to Washington in this 250cc all confident.
so problem if its chinenese.
and finally it's a beatiful bike. buy it if you like no hesitate for this video.
there's a video recorded. here in yutube of a teenager and his dad crossing the usbin 50cc's i think from san francisco to new yok.and one of them in a chine scooter.....
looking forward to this
Aesthetically it's not bad at all.
Believe it or not chinese have come a long way . i got the new 2019 lifan 200 fuel injection of turbopowersports.com and I'm really happy with it and for 2500 out the door is even better. No need to spend 6 plus on a brand one.
The handlebars are an eyesore lol
I bet that seller couldnt believe his luck... If you turn up the volume, you can actually hear it corroding..
Tyler, can you please let me know where you got that sweet Excitebike ADV shirt? The want is strong!!
AWESOME SHIRT !!!!!
as cool looking these are, the biggest issue isn't neccisarily reliability. The issue with every Chinese motor vehicle in general is finding parts, especially motor parts, when something does go wrong. It can take allot of time and headache to do so. That to me is the biggest turn off to these. Otherwise I quite like the looks of them. Only other issue is the small power plant on such a bike. It'd be alright if it was at least a mid range displacement like a 400/450. I think if parts were available or easy to find and the motor was at least mid range for a dual sport, these would sell like hot cakes and appeal more.
There's a chinese 400cc model thats called xy400. Its their main competitor.
+wurrzag77 Surprised to hear that really. All I see is 250s in Chinese stuff. Then, I don't keep up with Chinese bikes like at all, I just hear allot of the CSC stuff.
Yeah its quite normal, as a lot of these brands are just trying to make their first legitimate steps on the international market. In china the XY400 is rather cheap and legal. Theres very few choices and probably best one right now is the Benelli (italian motorcycles maker bought up and revived in china). Although they have been promising an ADV with their signature 600cc 4 cylinder engine. We will see how that will go.
Another bigger bike thats used by Chinese military is the JiaLing 650. Single cylinder adv bike also available in non removable side car version. The early versions (1A) had fuel injection problems, but these got fixed rather promptly. It is a good choice for an adv bike, but is butt ugly. Here they call it "The Cock."
As police bikes go, CFMOTO just sold a lot of their CF650TR, a parallel twin 650cc, bikes to be used as interceptors. They're also available in Naked version (cf650nk) as well as 400 parallel twin, and 150 single. They're pretty damn good. Especially the cf650nk/tr, the motor is based on the Kawasaki ER6, and performs admirably.
Tony, I understand what you are saying about the parts availability. However, I feel as though you are not seeing the whole picture. Getting parts for "Chinese bikes" IS IFFY with many manufactures and suppliers. However, this is not the case with anything CSC sells. They have every single part for the RX3 in stock. Every one. One phone call, 3 4 days latter and UPS drops off the part. {lease explain to me how this is any different that when my local Honda dealership on 3 occasions had to order parts for my Honda, taking 7 to 10 days each time I ordered from them. Or how right now I am having to wait till the parts for my Harley come in off of backorder on August 12th. (so they tell me ) OR, how a BMW owner I personally know had to wait 3 weeks to get his ignition coil in from BMW overseas for his "beemer bagger" he loves so much. Shipping is shipping. Chances are, any big name dealership will not have the part you need in stock. They ALL will have to order them from a warehouse somewhere. Only difference when you buy from CSC is, they are the dealer, distributor, and parts warehouse, all in one. Eliminating the middle man and along with it the 3X markup on repair parts! Just saying, , , , , , , :)
Tony, Let me also add, I completely agree with you about the 400cc thing though. 250 just seems too small for USA highways. Just my $0.02
this bike is still in it's break in period? how many miles?
I'm looking at getting a DR650S too :D
Wait, just to clarify... Was it donors from Patreon who bought and paid for this chinese ride, or your "own cash?" I just wanna make sure I'm understanding you correctly?!
Why do you reviewers have to incorporate background music while discussing a subject on camera???
This is just a 10 minute video telling us you not bias. I still don’t know what you liked or disliked about the bike.
Are you sure that's not an orange painted BMW 310gs? Well I guess you know it's not when you ride it but their engineers and designers definitely took some cues from the gs series.
I like it, but I would take all the cuff off it and cross it up abit.
Hi man, Malaysia we are famous with china made bikes. from awful to this one grrat machine. i rarely found em on the road but when i do, they come in packs. your review is satisfying and this bike have a good topspeed too. since u had it for quite some time, i would like to know hows the parts looks like now, i mean the paintjob and the plastic finishes. Do they still looks good or atleast 80% like new? china bike in early says tend to wahsout even before it reaches 1st year sitting under hot and rain.
Anything to do with family should get an automatic extra 100 votes.
Zongshen uh? It's funny, here in Italy they're branded "Overland bikes"... Guess it's just a different importer.
Dude do the RX4 review next or Benelli TRK 502 and the Motrac mg500. How do they compare?