[SpudRider]

I agree with Weld. Owning a Chinese motorcycle is very different from owning a Japanese motorcycle. Most motorcycle shops won't touch a Chinese bike, so the owner of a Chinese motorcycle should be very comfortable with the idea of doing all of his own maintenance.

The Zongshen RX3 will perform much better on pavement than the DRZ400. However, the RX3 is an adventure bike, so it will not be happy on any trails. It is designed for highway use, and dirt roads. The bike has the potential to handle fire roads well, but the RX3 won't reach its full potential until the suspension is improved with stiffer springs and/or an aftermarket shock absorber.