[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Wolftrax

Our humble little China bike is getting a lot of praise in the press. It out scored the 2014 Yamaha XT1200Z in the same publication. Being one of the first on the "Don't miss the boat" pricing, I may be getting the deal of the century!!!!

Egads! I just checked out the scorecard on the 2014 Yamaha XT1200Z.



For comparison, here is the Zongshen RX3 scorecard.



I think it's only fair to say that Zongshen has elevated the Chinese motorcycle industry to a higher level. If Zongshen fixes the inaccuracies in the Siemens digital display, the new Zong will improve further. Add a 17-inch rear wheel, knobby tires, better brake pads, et cetera, and the RX3 gets even better.

I am particularly impressed with the high ratings for the Zong's engine, ergonomics/comfort, and especially the suspension/handling. It's indisputable, the 9.0/10 rating for overall value is justly deserved.