01-04-2018, 05:01 PM | #1 |
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2018 RX3...changes?
Maybe I missed the memo. What changes are coming with the 2018 RX3? Elsewhere I saw a mention of 19" front wheel, different instrument panel and ABS. IMHO those are all improvements but will come with a slightly higher cost.
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01-04-2018, 06:59 PM | #2 |
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I know the 19" wheel will be standard for 2018. I don't know about anything else.
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01-08-2018, 03:42 PM | #5 |
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2018 changes confirmed.
19" front wheel, ABS, $300 price increase.
http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=27761 And they're slower because no Orange.
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01-09-2018, 08:51 PM | #7 |
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There are new colors. Matte Black, Gold, Copper, and Yellow. I like the copper. I was looking at the 2018 Copper TT250. I think for me, the Copper color on the RX3 is even better. With only pictures, it could be the same paint, for all I know.
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01-09-2018, 10:41 PM | #8 |
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Nice new color schemes and ABS and 19" front wheel are good adds. Price is still reasonable given ABS as well.
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01-11-2018, 09:51 PM | #10 |
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I do hope that the ABS can be turned OFF (for the dirt) -
I'm not sure you'll be able to order a 2018 without it. For me it's another layer of complexity and technology, (and one more thing that can break) - and as an experienced rider I know how to panic stop through practice. |
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01-12-2018, 09:45 AM | #11 | |
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If ABS is the only physical change I'll be able to move all my 'farkles' from the '16 to an '18. Sweet! Peter Y. |
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01-12-2018, 01:12 PM | #12 |
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Weak front brake = poor man's ABS.
Seriously, I like the upgrades and new colors for the 2018 models, but I wish Zong had put the effort into improving front brake stopping power rather than adding ABS. I write this assuming that the front brake uses the same rotor/caliper/pads as the earlier models. From the photos they all look the same. I wonder if the speedo accuracy will improve with the 19" wheel. |
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01-12-2018, 08:33 PM | #14 |
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My 17 Suzuki indicates 80 but the gps indicates 76. Even the expensive az bikes have that speedo problem.
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01-13-2018, 09:26 AM | #15 |
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It really would have been most useful if they spent the funds upgrading the suspension on the bike which is woefully deficient. But, I'm sure that in time this will be addressed as well.
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