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Old 12-04-2010, 12:01 PM   #16
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I'm off to look at the Zong. I assume you guys want me to briing my camera?
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Old 12-04-2010, 12:40 PM   #17
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Nobody here cares about photos.
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Old 12-04-2010, 02:32 PM   #18
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I do not think this a good resource...entertaining in sort of train wreck sort of way.
http://www.china-moto.com/cgi-bin/ya...board=zongshen


 
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Old 12-04-2010, 02:48 PM   #19
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72.5x55.7...230cc
ZS172MM (GS250)

67x55.7.…196cc
ZS167FML (ZS200GY)

Looks like the GS250 could very likely be a bored out version of the Yamaha engine?


 
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Old 12-04-2010, 03:00 PM   #20
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I think the 230cc threw everyone into guessing it was a Honda based design…but something always troubled me on that it looks nothing like a Honda engine.

It could be a modified version of the engine on the dual sport bike…a lot of modifications that may all be cosmetic?

I think they look real good but seem big for the engine power, but I bet you could have some fun with it…


 
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Old 12-04-2010, 03:09 PM   #21
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It looks like everything is in the same placement


 
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Old 12-04-2010, 03:09 PM   #22
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72.5x55.7...230cc
ZS172MM (GS250)

67x55.7.…196cc
ZS167FML (ZS200GY)

Looks like the GS250 could very likely be a bored out version of the Yamaha engine?
You have done very nice research, Oengus. Indeed, that engine is a Yamaha clone. I just discovered the next engine I want to put in my Zongshen, Sierra 200GY-2.

Brother Bill, if you don't want that motorcycle, and/or you decide to sell it later, I want first dibs on it!

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Old 12-04-2010, 03:12 PM   #23
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Bigger stator or just a bigger cover?


 
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Old 12-04-2010, 03:17 PM   #24
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Old 12-04-2010, 03:22 PM   #25
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I wish we would have know that sooner! Human Being a an excellent resource! Not me! I just clarified it at best.


 
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Old 12-04-2010, 03:22 PM   #26
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NO. ZS250GS's engine is Yamaha based ie big bored ZS200GY-A.
Humanbeing, I am sorry I doubted you; please forgive me. :oops: The engine in the Zongshen ZS250GS is indeed an overhead cam clone of the Yamaha XT200/TW200/XT225 engine; I want one!

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Old 12-04-2010, 03:24 PM   #27
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People are comparing that bike to ninja all over the internet and in fact they should be comparing it to a TW200 and it mechanical compatibility…. They just increased in value!


 
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Old 12-04-2010, 03:30 PM   #28
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Bigger stator or just a bigger cover?
Everything looks virtually identical to the parts on my Zongshen ZS167FML engine. This engine has a Yamaha, XT225 magneto, the same as my Zongshen 200GY-2. The right crankcase cover has some extra bolts; otherwise it is identical to my ZS167FML crankcase cover. I am about 95 percent confident this engine would bolt right into my Zongshen 200GY-2, giving me an immediate, 17 percent increase in power.

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Old 12-04-2010, 03:33 PM   #29
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People are comparing that bike to ninja all over the internet and in fact they should be comparing it to a TW200 and it mechanical compatibility…. They just increased in value!
Perhaps people should be calling this bike a street version of the Yamaha XT225. However, this Zongshen engine has 7cc more displacement than the 223cc, Yamaha engine. I want one!

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Old 12-04-2010, 03:51 PM   #30
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Wow good news!

Thanks for the information and research gentlemen!

I have started a new picture thread. I look forward to doing this project with you all.
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