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Originally Posted by ParrotheadJeff
...The XT250 has a tiny gas tank, 5 speeds, and is down on power compared to the RX-3. The TW200 has a lot I love, but it's down on power, carbureted, and has a small tank among other things...
The RX-3 has too much going for it NOT to be the leading contender right now. It's got fuel injection, luggage and skid plate from the factory, it comes with a service manual and will have a diagnostic computer available for purchase or weekly rent, and it's got a decent range for people like me in the middle of nowhere central Utah. I'm definitely keeping my eye on this bike 
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I didn't realize the new, Yamaha XT250 had a 5-speed transmission.
The XT225 and TW200 are nice motorcycles, but they are not designed as adventure bikes.
I agree with you; the Zongshen RX3 is well designed in every aspect to be the ideal, minimalist touring machine. In addition to all the other features you mentioned, the RX3 has a strong, modern frame designed to carry heavy loads. The only hardware I plan to add to my RX3 are heated grips, and a pair of handguards.
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2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3)
2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200)
2005 Honda XR650L
2004 Honda CRF250X
1998 Kawasaki KDX220
Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2:
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894