12-09-2015, 03:39 PM | #1 |
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2016 RX-3 is here.....
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12-09-2015, 04:20 PM | #2 |
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Wonder what the improved forks will run.
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12-09-2015, 04:28 PM | #3 |
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There are no blue bikes next year. Blue has been replaced by silver, and the new Sahara Orange is darker than the 2015 orange color.
Also, the price of the 2016 bikes has risen $400 to $3,895. I'm glad I bought my RX3 for the early adopter price of $2,895, which is $1,000 less than the price of the 2016 model.
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12-09-2015, 05:12 PM | #4 |
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I'm glad I got the intro price too. Those adjustable forks will be a nice upgrade tho. And I like the new painted fairing behind the logo. Very nice!
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12-09-2015, 08:06 PM | #5 |
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I really like the new colors and paint scheme. They will grab a lot of folks attention.
They are still a great price even with the increase.
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12-09-2015, 09:36 PM | #6 |
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Agreed with RedSpruce - still a great deal at the $3,895 price. And you get the adjustable forks and new paint scheme at that price.
The funny thing is that I learned long ago that price is only one part of the equation. Service is the other part. Getting a great deal on something where you can't get any support or parts is a false economy. (I learned that with a few failed tablets/computers and a couple of cars.) The service and support you get from CSC makes the bike a bargain at just about any price. (And that all parts are in stock and shipped fast is a huge bonus.) I am extremely pleased with the service and support from CSC, which makes me an extremely satisfied owner. And, of course, all the great contribution and support from this website from everyone, especially Spud! |
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12-10-2015, 10:37 AM | #7 | |
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I'm really supprised they dumped the blue color. It was really a nice blue. Maybe it's not an ADV bike color???
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12-10-2015, 11:48 AM | #8 |
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It looks like the speed decals are gone.
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12-10-2015, 12:27 PM | #9 |
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They are gone on my 2015 after the hair dryer
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12-10-2015, 04:39 PM | #10 |
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I won't miss the speed decals (mine are long gone). I know it was just a sticker, but it just wasn't classy ... like if the RX3 came with sparkly tassels in the bar ends.
Sure you can just remove them, but it gives the impression that Zongshen doesn't take its own bike seriously. And it doesn't reassure a buyer that it's worth a second look ... even though this bike definitely is.
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12-10-2015, 04:44 PM | #11 |
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Agreed ,scrape the stickers, add rear case reflectors. Way more better, rj
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12-10-2015, 05:17 PM | #12 |
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12-11-2015, 08:51 PM | #15 |
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I'm looking forward to a review of the bar end weights...maybe they'll clear up the right side mirror. Also, those of us who kept the "speed" stickers will now have collectors items?
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