New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

The article is titled "Impressions", not a shoot out. Rob owns both of the bikes in the article and he's sharing his impressions, not pontificating.

I don't see anything wrong with the article nor do I see the bikes as "vastly different, simply different breeds of the same species, kind of like evaluating whether an Arabian or a Clydesdale is more suited for a particular equine task.

Sorry Jay, apparently I wasn't clear. As previously stated, I thought it was a very good review. I understand that he was using the Beemer simply as the opposite end of the spectrum (or different breed) in the ADV class. Nothing more. I enjoyed the article very much, especially coming from someone who owns both, just not test riding both.

My second sentence was simply to state that in many magazines and reviews today (which I should have noted), I see them "comparing" or shoot out vastly different bikes these days, as opposed to when I was a kid. My apologies for any misunderstanding. Being critical of the article was the furthest thing from my mind.

Nice pics Joe, thank you for sharing.

[Jay In Milpitas]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Sorry Jay, apparently I wasn't clear. As previously stated, I thought it was a very good review.

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Nice pics Joe, thank you for sharing.

Cool, let's have a beer.
No beer smiley thingy.

[BlackBike]

CSC Joe takes such good photos that I'm sure that fuel station would be honored to use that pic in an ad.

[CSCDude]

Originally Posted by BlackBike

CSC Joe takes such good photos that I'm sure that fuel station would be honored to use that pic in an ad.

It's hard to take a bad photo of a beautiful woman or a CSC motorcycle.

Thanks for the kind words.

[BlackBike]

It just looks like it was a purposefully staged ad photo rather than a true impromptu pic.

Now that you seem to be in one place on the earth for the moment, explain this...young man??



We all have your blog on speed dial around here.

[1cylinderwonder]

Did you see the new 2018 Suzuki GSX250R that Suzuki is releasing for sale in the United States? It's a liquid cooled parallel twin with 8 valves. No mention of horsepower or torque figures. Selling price is suppose to be $4,499.00.
Top speed appears to be around 85 to 90 mph.
The pricing is approaching the affordable selling price of the CSC RX3. I hope CSC doesn't raise the MSRP of the RX3, it could cut into their sales.
It appears that the smaller displacement, smaller size and less expensive motorcycle market in the U.S.A. is expanding. I guess everybody doesn't need a 1000cc 120 horsepower commuting motorcycle!
It'll will be interesting, and fun, watching what other bikes enter the smaller size motorcycle market.
Stay tuned!

[Jay In Milpitas]

Originally Posted by 1cylinderwonder

Did you see the new 2018 Suzuki GSX250R that Suzuki is releasing for sale in the United States? It's a liquid cooled parallel twin with 8 valves. No mention of horsepower or torque figures. Selling price is suppose to be $4,499.00.
Top speed appears to be around 85 to 90 mph.
The pricing is approaching the affordable selling price of the CSC RX3. I hope CSC doesn't raise the MSRP of the RX3, it could cut into their sales.
It appears that the smaller displacement, smaller size and less expensive motorcycle market in the U.S.A. is expanding. I guess everybody doesn't need a 1000cc 120 horsepower commuting motorcycle!
It'll will be interesting, and fun, watching what other bikes enter the smaller size motorcycle market.
Stay tuned!

The GW250 is several hundred cheaper, uses the same engine and has better ergonomics. Neither come with luggage and you have to take them to the dealer for service to maintain the warranty.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

Cool, let's have a beer.
No beer smiley thingy.

Well if you ever make it up to the Volcano area, I got first round! :-)