CSC Zong based cafe style bike

[1cylinderwonder]

Originally Posted by simonjester

I could be wrong, but on first glance, these look somewhat similar:
http://clevelandcyclewerks.com/ace-cafe/

So if the CSC CR comes out at under $2,000 that will be quite a bit cheaper.

Simon,
Good find. Very similar to the CSC 250CR, but the Ace Cafe has more modern and expensive up-grades as compared to the 250CR. Such as polished and/or chromed frame, polished engine cases, bars, head light, accessories, wheels, and a fancy, gloss paint job with nice color combo. The Ace also has upside down fork, front and rear disk brakes, and dual sport tires. So that probably justifies a higher listed price. But both appear to have the same engine.
But is this Ace Cafe available in the USA and what is the name of the manufacturer or importer to the USA? And does it meet EPA and CARB criteria?

[simonjester]

Originally Posted by 1cylinderwonder

Simon,
Good find. Very similar to the CSC 250CR, but the Ace Cafe has more modern and expensive up-grades as compared to the 250CR. Such as polished and/or chromed frame, polished engine cases, bars, head light, accessories, wheels, and a fancy, gloss paint job with nice color combo. The Ace also has upside down fork, front and rear disk brakes, and dual sport tires. So that probably justifies a higher listed price. But both appear to have the same engine.
But is this Ace Cafe available in the USA and what is the name of the manufacturer or importer to the USA? And does it meet EPA and CARB criteria?

I presume it is available in the USA, since it is being sold by a company located in Cleveland, Ohio. As to EPA and CARB, I don't see that info on their website, so I don't know.

[1cylinderwonder]

Can anyone on this forum direct me to a website where I can see the measurements, weight specs of the ZG 150cc Cafe Racer that will be the basis of the new CSC 250CR? I'm really interested if it will fit my dimensions.
I'm really interested in this, hopefully, upcoming model form CSC.

[simonjester]

Originally Posted by 1cylinderwonder

Can anyone on this forum direct me to a website where I can see the measurements, weight specs of the ZG 150cc Cafe Racer that will be the basis of the new CSC 250CR? I'm really interested if it will fit my dimensions.
I'm really interested in this, hopefully, upcoming model form CSC.

Maybe do a web search for Ryuka 125? I think that's what it was called earlier in the thread.

[simonjester]

I was a little surprised to see that this 250 from Suzuki for 2017 has a rear drum brake.

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%...50X.aspx#Specs

[simonjester]

I was under the impression that drum rear brakes were something found only on "crappy Chinese" bikes, but I appear to have been mistaken. Here's a 2017 Yamaha 250 street bike with rear drum brakes:

https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/cr...els/v-star-250

[1cylinderwonder]

I see today that CSC posted a little more of info on their upcoming 250CR on their Blog today. Looks like they're close to selecting the final design & specs, and placing an order with Zongshen.
No mention of color choices.

[simonjester]

Originally Posted by 1cylinderwonder

I see today that CSC posted a little more of info on their upcoming 250CR on their Blog today. Looks like they're close to selecting the final design & specs, and placing an order with Zongshen.
No mention of color choices.

I hope they do away with the goofy 8 ball design on the tank and go with something more subtle like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINNIS-CAF...-/181146422727

[1cylinderwonder]

simonjester,
I agree with your thoughts on the "8 Ball" design on the CR, and the paint job and trim on the Sinnis 125 Cafe Racer.
Hopefully CSC is wise enough to offer an eye-catching paint scheme and attractive contrasting color trim.
I'm also eagerly waiting to see what CSC's selling price of their CR will be. I hope it's competitive and attractive to buyers.

[simonjester]

Originally Posted by 1cylinderwonder

simonjester,

I'm also eagerly waiting to see what CSC's selling price of their CR will be. I hope it's competitive and attractive to buyers.

Me too.

[Sullybiker]

Originally Posted by simonjester

I was a little surprised to see that this 250 from Suzuki for 2017 has a rear drum brake.

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%...50X.aspx#Specs

Those are absolutely phenomenal bikes, too.

[simonjester]

Originally Posted by Sullybiker

Those are absolutely phenomenal bikes, too.

So apparently a bike having rear drum brakes is not just something you find on CB's.

[1cylinderwonder]

Originally Posted by simonjester

So if the CSC CR comes out at under $2,000 that will be quite a bit cheaper.

The 250CR had better be priced UNDER $2,000!!!!!
The TT250 sells for $2,195 and comes with an USD front fork, disc brakes front and rear, a rear mono-shock, much more comfortable riders seat, a rear passenger grab rail and place for tail bag, variety of high gloss paint colors and more amenities than the proposed 250CR.
The 250CR has rear drum brake, old school dual rear baby shocks, and small diameter old school front fork, a flat black or flat white primer paint job and a riders seat that is a board disguised as a seat.
If the final MSRP is more than $1,895 I will NOT BE A PURCHASER!
I guess I'll just have to wait and see!