CSC takes on Japan ADVs
 

Nice small ADV shootout on motorcycle.com.
They rode the RXR, rather then the RX3.
http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs...t-adv-shootout
One thing bugs me:
The CSC website claims the RXR has almost 25hp, while motorcycle.com lists the RXR at a little over 20HP. Maybe a typo at the magazine.

They also griped about no rear rack. Overall it did pretty well. They sounded fair

It was a good read but, as seems usual, in the comments section the RX3 was hardly mentioned. Looks like the biggest obstacle facing the RX3 is getting over the "Chinese crap" way of thinking most people have in this country. Well, I'm satisfied with mine and that's all that really matters.

It’s really getting better though, as far as the Moto journalists go. They seem to take the bike seriously, whether they like it, love it or hate it.

I'm guessing it's a 25hp engine by itself/no 'mechanical losses', 20hp after it goes through the transmission, down the chain and to the wheel... all with a bone dry chain, out of spec valves, and crap fluids in the crankcase :p

Azhule os correct about the RXR horsepower. The CSC site lists hp measured at the crankshaft. Motorcycle.com sent me a message that they list rear wheel horsepower.

I thought it was a fair test. No, the CSC suspension is not the greatest BUT....I'd like to see what the Japanese could come up with for 3500.00. According to my latest buyers guide, new 60cc dirt bikes are almost 5k.

For the life of me though I'll never understand why they (not just this shootout but most) have an Enduro (true dual sport) up against ADV bikes. The ADV bike is more of a scrambler and more street oriented than the light weight and huge suspension travel of a dirt bike with lights.

So I don't mean to be a rabble rouser here but had the CSC had the issue that the Kawi had with the kickstand switch would they have been so understanding and blamed the conditions and not just chalked it up to chinese junk... guess we will never know. I do know is the CSC was not laid on it's side to make a trail side fix.

Just an observation.

CBM (my new replacement to BLM)

I think everyone is already used to Kawi and the shoddy Kickstand/Neutral Switch faults, it's just common knowledge to bypass it the first or second time the bike cuts out for no reason while riding :lol:

It's really funny how that safety switch is still shutting off brand new Kawi's... can't they figure out a fix already?!? Easily been happening for over 25 years on their "dual sport/adventure bike" range :hehe:

No, rear wheel horsepower!
 

They measured all three bike’s horsepower at rear wheel on a dyno. This is what really matters. Not HP at the crank.

I bought the CSC rear rack for the RXR when I purchased my RXR.
Without the rack, you cannot really carry much on the RXR.

RXR has no kickstand switch!
 

My RXR does not have a safety switch on n the kick stand. Very disappointing!:hehe:

I dumped MY RXR and bought a Versys-X 300
 

I was very disappointed with my purchase of the CSC RXR last year. So I sold it and purchased a new Versys-X 300 for $4,495.
The Kawi is much, much better than the RXR!
I don’t have to change the oil and filter so often and the valves only have to be adjusted every 15,000 miles!
Instead of doing maintenance on the RXR, I’m out riding my Versys!
No need to look back!

Other than a few min changing oil, (yes, the valves are a pita) why were you disappointed in your RXR?

Come on AD, he owned it for a grand total of 73 hours. That's all that was needed.

I know someone who added one in their RX3 but honestly I’ve seen a lot of issues with them and most ADV riders bypass them. I have mixed emotions about having one. I even purchased a switch to make the mod but changed my mind.

Joe

Okay. Good bye.

Where are you going Jay?
 

Have a nice trip Jay! :hi:
Where are you headed?:hmm:
:yay:

How many times did you forget to pull up the sidestand before get going?
If like me the answer is "none" then the switch is not really needed.

I watched a very experienced rider pull away with the sidestand still deployed. He was OK with a right turn, then a right sweeper but the left hand sweeper at 45 mph darn near killed him. Gary had lots of broken bones and might even have had some dislocations. I forget if he had a punctured lung. He got an ambulance ride to the nearest trauma hospital, about 3 hours away. The bike was well and truly busted up too. I think he needed a full year of rehab. He had intentionally bypassed the side stand safety switch so he could ride from Alaska to Key West without worrying about the switch. Bad move.

I'll keep the switch and be happy to have that little safety nanny working for me.

Peter Y.

I have to admit I've taken off with the K stand down and even though it was a slow turn maneuver definitely woke me up. Felt like a car hit me at slow speed. Haven't dumped it yet but does make me want to put kickstand up before turning the key on, so I try and put k stand up immediately when I sit on the bike before starting it. rj