How capable is the RX3 for highway riding?

[NzBrakelathes]

100jmph or 65 miles per hour long term is the absolute limit for this engine
If that’s what you need to do it’s not the right bike
It’s a light low cost adv style bike
Not true adv not true speed limit bike as such
Still for me in china this is plenty in this crazy world

[calvarez]

My longest ride on the RX3 was about 90 minutes at 70-75 the whole time, and I was done for. As a comparison, on my CBR1100XX I would routinely do ten hour days. Maybe I'm a sissy, but this will never be a road bike for me.

[ChopperCharles]

Well, the 8000rpm book by joe berk says they'll do highway though. I dunno, I guess I'll have to actually ride one to see if it'll be acceptable.

Charles.

[Working_ZS]

Originally Posted by ChopperCharles

Well, the 8000rpm book by joe berk says they'll do highway though. I dunno, I guess I'll have to actually ride one to see if it'll be acceptable.

Charles.

Yes, they will; and yes, you'll definitely need to ride one to see if it works for you, considering your speed criteria for highway use.

Personally, I find it capable of highway use, but I ride sedately, without needing to pass everyone in front of me. I pick a speed and stick to it; usually between 55-65 MPH, with little to no passing. I don't have a problem staying in the right lane on multi-lane highways with higher speed limits. If you want or need to ride faster than that, my original recommendation of a bigger bike stands. As to the weight and how it relates to comfort, I find the RX3 to be a lot more comfortable than my 100+ lb. lighter TT250, which in itself is a surprisingly comfortable bike. It has enough weight not to be pushed around by crosswinds and vehicle wind blast as much as a lighter bike, although it is not in the same class as my 1990 Gold Wing at 900 lbs. or so.

Still, it holds it own it own in 55-65 MPH traffic. Above that, a bike with a twin cylinder engine, either parallel or V, is what you should be considering.

[calvarez]

Riding 55-65 on highways here will get you killed. So that part varies by location I guess.

[Working_ZS]

Originally Posted by calvarez

Riding 55-65 on highways here will get you killed. So that part varies by location I guess.

Most assuredly. Anything over 65 MPH where I'm at, and the highway patrol or sheriff will be slamming on the brakes, making a quick three point turn and running you down for your autograph. We only have a handful of highway stretches with 70 MPH limits, and those are divided, multi-lane highways in rural areas, and interstates. Anything in metro areas drops down to 50 MPH or lower, no matter what type of road it is. I'm starting to see red light and speed cameras more and more, also. It seems to be a feature of smaller towns, with major highways running through them.

[StevieUT]

Originally Posted by calvarez

Riding 55-65 on highways here will get you killed. So that part varies by location I guess.

Yes, I agree 100%

[calvarez]

Our in-town highways are marked 65, and roll at 75 mostly. Out of town they are 75 with people mostly doing 80-85. Rural can vary from 55 to 75, with "everyone" doing 10 over. It's pretty well known that the state patrol has their RADAR set to alert for 11 over.

[psychprof]

I came across this review the other day. It's not a positive one...That being said, I think the guy did push it pretty hard. Although...the drag race between the Rx3 and the Prius is downright embarrassing!

[Juanro]

Both vehicles have about the same power to weight ratio, and then the car has more absolute power and better aerodynamics, so, what should you expect...

[2LZ]

Everide wasn't a favorite here. Yes, he beat the snot out of it. Rode it like a MX bike, which it's not. Bottom line is, even after all the abuse, it didn't break.

[Sullybiker]

In fact the bike from the Everide video was sold to another YouTuber who rather liked it, but as often with bikes he already had the bikes he really wanted, so it got sold on again.

[ChopperCharles]

Hrm. That video may have just rekindled my interest in the RX3. I was thinking Himalayan might be in my future, but now the RX3 seems interesting all over again.

charles.

[larryinseattle]

I bought my RX3 one week ago today. I have 660 miles on it now. It will do quite a few things well, but it has limitations that I can live with.

If I am going on a road trip, I can take my motorhome or my Goldwing. If I need to run out to the grocery store for a few things, I can take my RX3 or our Ford Ranger pickup.

However, if I need to go out to an abandoned mine, this is the only thing that can get me there..... down the neighborhood street, onto US-95 for 20 miles and then onto the gravel road and eventually that old goat trail.

It doesn't matter that it can't keep up with a 300cc Ninja or climb rocks like an KLX. It takes me where I need or want to go, with proper planning.

MY RX3 is a specific tool that gets many things done for me and if running down the highway for 15 miles to get there, I am all in on this one.