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Their water-cooled PY200 has decent power output, it will likely show up in the ZII in addition to the RX1. They are not off on prices either, typically the Chinese get overly enthusiastic on prices Sounds good for future hp prospects. Linux, thanks for research
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06-05-2016, 08:01 PM | #33 |
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Thanks for sharing, Tiger12XC. Geez... that must be tiring to have to pick up an R12GS time and time again. He's persistent, that's for sure. But I agree... the RX3 is lighter and I'm not afraid of having to pick up the bike as I'm confident I can do it alone.
Here's another vide of an R12GS rider going through mud puddles. Some are pretty darned deep! Not sure I'd be doing that alone in case I hurt myself or flood the engine, but kudos to that rider for his sense of adventure. [youtube]y8eXNa6616Q[/youtube] |
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06-06-2016, 07:27 AM | #34 | |
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The GS really do well, if you know how to ride (I do not claim to be able to ride!) but it's all about the angles. I have caught mine with a leg out many times, but if it's gotten to a certain degree of tip over, I can't adjust my foot to be able to pick it up, so I end up just setting it down before I blow out my spleen. The last time I dropped my BMW it cost me $500 in parts. Granted, totally my fault, but that is what made me look for a lighter, smaller bike for my woods exploration. I found revzilla talking about the tt250, and then it brought me to find the RX3 -- So I bought both. the RX3 is mainly for my wife, to ride with me when I'm on my GS for the lighter trails. I am surprised by just how nice that RX3 is! It's soooo light! As for being usable in the USA -- I live in new england, lots of hills, everywhere. I did not change the gearing on that RX3 and am surprised by how much fun it really is. It is NOT a highway cruiser, however I have no issue doing 3-4 exits down an interstate to get back onto proper nice backroads. Dave aka Ghan
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06-06-2016, 09:32 AM | #35 |
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Big enough?
Like 'most everything else....it depends. I would not choose the Zong for a coast to coast ride, others are doing exactly that. So far I have had a couple longer weekend rides, 300-400 round trip. Highway speed is no problem for the RX3. That equates to about 6,000 rpm at 55-60 mph. I need to downshift to 5th for steep hills but the bike never seems to complain. Being light the bike does react more to cross winds. On the other hand, country roads with lots of twisting/turning terrain...or gravel...this is where my bike shines. Last weekend I spent two days riding in West Virginia. Of the 200-230 miles there were 30 of gravel forest service roads and most of the rest was on really tight one lane country roads. I was going 30-50 mph much of the time and having a wonderful time. On gravel/dirt I found myself staying in 3rd gear most of the time with enough torque to modulate through the turns and up most inclines...standing on the pegs all the time. A larger bike would have been much less fun. I did trailer the bike out to WV because 6-7 hours of Interstate each way would have made the trip not worth the effort.
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06-06-2016, 09:46 AM | #36 | |
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06-06-2016, 12:26 PM | #39 |
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It is so nice out your way I'm in Houston and all we have to look forward to is more rain and flooding.
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06-06-2016, 01:57 PM | #40 |
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Now, I have the hawk rather than the RX3, I don't know that there's a need to go to a 650, but something around 400 in between would allow for a good compromise between light weight and a bit more power for those times when it's needed. none of these things are really built for the interstate droning that we do here in the states. the RX3 would probably be good for the back roads combinations a bit better than the hawk. I'd like to have something that I could run 70 with and be able to maintain the speed going up hill. that's the part that bothers me the most.
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06-06-2016, 02:06 PM | #41 | |
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that was a stock internet photo just felt like posting.
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06-11-2016, 01:08 PM | #43 | |
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06-11-2016, 01:29 PM | #44 |
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Who catches in a game of Rock Paper Scissors?
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06-11-2016, 01:59 PM | #45 |
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Your a nut
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