What Color CSC Zongshen RX3 Do You Prefer?

[RedSpruce]

The bikes do look great in every color. The Zongshen designers did a great job with how it looks. I imagine all of us new owners will be fielding a lot of questions about them wherever we go.

[SpudRider]

Almost everyone who sees my orange Zongshen 200GY-2 thinks it is a KTM. Now, I'm sure they will think my orange RX3 is either a KTM, or an orange BMW.

[RedSpruce]

Lol, I can see the KTM similarities in your current moto photos. I think the RX3 will probably be mistaken more often for a new BMW. That should be a strong selling point for them, all of the BMW style but at a much lower price!

[rjmorel]

Orange, cause I abide by the buffalo safety standard . if they can't smell me coming , then they should at least see me coming , rj

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by rjmorel

Orange, cause I abide by the buffalo safety standard . if they can't smell me coming , then they should at least see me coming , rj

Please cast your vote for orange, RJ.

[SpudRider]

Yes, some people believe the Zongshen RX3 was patterned after the BMW F800GS, and here is a photograph of that orange BMW.

[RedSpruce]

Well, if it wasn't directly patterned after the BMW then it certainly had a lot of influence in the design.

[RedSpruce]

Yes, nice looking tires. The BMW has a 21" front and a 17" rear wheel. I wonder if you can fit a 21" on the front of the RX3.

Base price for a 2015 F800GS starts at $12,190 (including ABS)!

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by RedSpruce

Yes, nice looking tires. The BMW has a 21" front and a 17" rear wheel. I wonder if you can fit a 21" on the front of the RX3.

Base price for a 2015 F800GS starts at $12,190 (including ABS)!

I converted my ZS200GY-2 from a 15-inch rear wheel, to an 18-inch rear wheel. I also converted that bike from an 18-inch front wheel, to a 21-inch front wheel. I don't doubt there is sufficient room to put a 21-inch front wheel on the RX3.

However, you need to put either a 17-inch, or 18-inch rear wheel on the bike before you can put a 21-inch wheel on the front. Also, the larger wheels will increase the ground clearance, and saddle height, by approximately 1.5 inches.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by RedSpruce

I wonder if you can fit a 21" on the front of the RX3.

You could probably space the front fender up enough. If not, you could just lose it.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

You could probably space the front fender up enough. If not, you could just lose it.

I agree; it's not a problem.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by RedSpruce

Well, if it wasn't directly patterned after the BMW then it certainly had a lot of influence in the design.

For sure. It is remarkably similar.

[SpudRider]

Please take note of the nice, aggressive tires on the 800cc BMW.

[SpudRider]

The BMW F800S has a curb weight of 505 pounds, without any luggage, engine guards, et cetera. I would much rather ride the Zongshen RX3 off road. Also, the RX3 is almost infinitely more economical to purchase, operate, and repair than the BMW.

[RedSpruce]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

The BMW F800S has a curb weight of 505 pounds, without any luggage, engine guards, et cetera. I would much rather ride the Zongshen RX3 off road. Also, the RX3 is almost infinitely more economical to purchase, operate, and repair than the BMW.

I completely agree with you about that!