As I've said before, I really didn't need another motorcycle in my stable. ;) However, I am well familiar with Zongshen quality and affordability, so I just couldn't pass up the 'early adopter' price. :D
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The Hodaka Dirt Squirt is a nostalgia bike. It's what I learned to ride a motorcycle on in 74. :) |
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http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps1863dd6a.jpg For comparison, here is the Zongshen RX3 scorecard. :) http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps3bccff8c.jpg I think it's only fair to say that Zongshen has elevated the Chinese motorcycle industry to a higher level. If Zongshen fixes the inaccuracies in the Siemens digital display, the new Zong will improve further. Add a 17-inch rear wheel, knobby tires, better brake pads, et cetera, and the RX3 gets even better. :tup: I am particularly impressed with the high ratings for the Zong's engine, ergonomics/comfort, and especially the suspension/handling. It's indisputable, the 9.0/10 rating for overall value is justly deserved. :) |
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I think this photograph once again illustrates the excellent visibility of the Zong's LED tail light. :)
http://californiascooterco.com/blog/...SC0111-650.jpg |
I think a big part of the high praise is its small size. On Advrider to some extent, and Horizonsunlimited more and more, there are people who have personally wished they had a smaller bike while on some around-the-world-tour. One guy said when he was in Morocco on his BMW something or another, he was getting passed by locals on small Chinese bikes on many stretches of terrain.
I can envision this bike all through Central and South America as well. The only places this bike will "struggle" is in developed countries on open highways. That one Texas tollroad with its 80 mph speed limit would not be a good place for the RX-3 ;) |
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I guess this is a long winded way of agreeing with you Culcune. It's ideal audience is the rest of the world. Here in America it will appeal to us old timers that have more time to travel and don't mind taking the slow way around. :D |
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