New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[SpudRider]

The new, Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) is the successor to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2.





The new Zong is very heavy at 175 kg (385 pounds).

http://en.zongshenmotor.com/?q=node/892

However, in their defense, Zongshen bikes are built like the proverbial 'brick outhouses,' and are built to carry heavy loads.

http://www.motorcycles-china.com/Mot...x01o3w8w1vV7v1

Don't expect this bike to be exported to North America. Indeed, Zongshen America seems to be closing down its operations in the United States.

[SpudRider]

The Minsk TRX300, which is being sold in the Belarus, is merely a rebadged Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3).

[SpudRider]

The Standard Edition of the Zongshen RX3 does not include the luggage, and has an MSRP of 19,800 Chinese Yuan, which at current exchange rates is $3,267.44.

The Deluxe Editon of the Zongshen RX3 includes the luggage, and has an MSRP of 20,800 Chinese Yuan, which at current exchange rates is $3,432.56 USD.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...id=36625595542

[SpudRider]

I hope this bike proves to be reliable, and sells well for Zongshen. For an MSRP of $3,267.44 USD, the bike has a lot of standard features.

Fuel Injected Engine
Water Cooled Engine
6-Speed Transmission
Crash Bars
Windshield
Digital Dashboard
LED Turn Signals and Brake Light
16-Liter Fuel Tank
Integrated luggage
Stainless Steel Muffler
USD Forks
1-inch, Fat Handlebars

The ZS250GY-3 also appears to have anodized alloy rims and a skid plate.

[SpudRider]

Zongshen makes good engines. I have ridden my ZS200GY-2 for almost 61,000 miles, and it still runs superbly.





The fuel injected, ZS177MM Zongshen engine installed in the Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) has been in production for several years, and I have not heard any bad reports concerning it.









Among other places, the Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) is currently being sold in the Philippines, Thailand, England, and Russia.

[Killerbracing]

That new 250 is sikk! The only thing I would change is the fork guards.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

The Standard Edition of the Zongshen RX3 does not include the luggage, and has an MSRP of 19,800 Chinese Yuan, which at current exchange rates is $3,267.44.

The Deluxe Editon of the Zongshen RX3 includes the luggage, and has an MSRP of 20,800 Chinese Yuan, which at current exchange rates is $3,432.56 USD.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...id=36625595542

SpudRider,

Following your Link to TaoBao.com, looks like the price of the basic 'Standard' ZS250GY-3 RX3 (without Luggage) is Price ¥ 19800.00
Upgraded version (with three boxes) 20,800 yuan
** version 23,500 Yuan (so what version is this ** one - Police?)

Zongshen NC motocross ZS250GY-3 RX3 super wild car NC250 water-cooled six-speed front and rear disc brakes

Price ¥ 19800.00

19800 Chinese Yuan equals 3232.13 US Dollar

You posted that the ZS250GY-3 RX3, do you have a URL giving details of this please.
(I have been out of Cebu, Philippines, working in China since August 2012 for 8 months a year, so not aware of it being available from Motostar (who OEM imports Zongshen).

To give some idea of why the the price of the ZS250GY-3 RX3 is relatively high for Chinese Motorcyle, you only have to look at the price of the Water-cooled engine:-

博技摩配 宗申摩托车RX3原厂配件ZS250GY-3 NC水冷250发动机总成 Bo technical Motorcycle Zongshen Motorcycle RX3 Genuine Parts ZS250GY-3 NC 250 water-cooled engine assembly





NC250 engine assembly: $962.61/piece
NC250 carburetor: $162.61/piece
Total: $ 1125.22

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Britster

...You posted that the ZS250GY-3 RX3, do you have a URL giving details of this please...

Welcome back, Britster. I don't know what information you seek. However, I have already posted every source of information I could find in this thread.

[Weldangrind]

Holy BMW GS styling! I love it!

I can see that I'm going to have to watch Taobao for the luggage to appear.

Thanks Heavens that Zong is smart enough to continue producing orange bikes.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Holy BMW GS styling! I love it!

I can see that I'm going to have to watch Taobao for the luggage to appear.

Thanks Heavens that Zong is smart enough to continue producing orange bikes.

Here you go!

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...id=36451152880

You get all 3 luggage boxes, including the mounting brackets, for only 780 CNY.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Here you go!

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...id=36451152880

You get all 3 luggage boxes, including the mounting brackets, for only 780 CNY.

Thanks, Spud! I just placed a Taobao order this morning, so this will likely be my next order.

[SpudRider]

I am almost certain the ZS250GY-3 will not be coming soon to the shores of North America. In fact, the RX3 might never arrive here. If the bike ever does arrive in North America, I'm sure it will sell for much more than $3,400 USD.

I bought my used XR650L with 7,800 miles on the odometer for $2,000. In stock form, my Honda XR650L has a curb weight of 346 pounds, which is much lighter than the ZS250GY-3. The XR650L has a much better suspension, more power, and better build quality than any Chinese bike. In addition, Honda also has an international dealer support network for parts and repair. If I had the choice today between buying my used, Honda XR650L for $2,000, or a new, Zongshen RX3 for $3,400, I would certainly buy the Honda XR650L.

However, in many parts of the world, consumers don't have access to the huge market in slightly used, Japanese motorcycles as we do in the United States. How much would it cost to farkle a new, XR650L or DR650SE with the same equipment which is stock on the ZS250GY-3? After spending the time and money to add luggage, crash guards, et cetera, how much would the 650cc motorcycle weigh?

Based upon my experience with my own Zongshen ZS200GY-2, I am confident this Zongshen ZS250GY-3 is not manufactured to the same high quality as a Japanese or European motorcycle. However, I bet the RX3 engine is reliable, and the RX3 is a durable, strong little adventure bike. For a price of approximately $3,400 USD in China, I think this bike represents an excellent value in many places outside North America.

If I were personally going to travel to China, and buy a domestic Chinese motorcycle for an adventure ride in Asia, I would definitely buy the Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3).

[zingshoen]

not too cheap, but one could get convinced by a test ride. my dream is to buy one in china and go west via the silk road, it s been done, but it needs preparation to ride across the taklamakan desert. it may remain a dream because it needs a fair bit of preparation, some language skills and at least one other person to ride with. and of course it would be good to ride the bike here and work out its weaknesses and how to rectify them before we go on that trip.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by zingshoen

not too cheap, but one could get convinced by a test ride. my dream is to buy one in china and go west via the silk road, it s been done, but it needs preparation to ride across the taklamakan desert. it may remain a dream because it needs a fair bit of preparation, some language skills and at least one other person to ride with. and of course it would be good to ride the bike here and work out its weaknesses and how to rectify them before we go on that trip.

Sounds like an awesome Long Way Round adventure.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by zingshoen

not too cheap, but one could get convinced by a test ride. my dream is to buy one in china and go west via the silk road, it s been done, but it needs preparation to ride across the taklamakan desert. it may remain a dream because it needs a fair bit of preparation, some language skills and at least one other person to ride with. and of course it would be good to ride the bike here and work out its weaknesses and how to rectify them before we go on that trip.

That sounds like a great adventure. Based upon my experience with my ZS200GY-2, I think the RX3 would be fit for the trip.