09-30-2015, 10:18 PM | #4246 |
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Zongshen is definitely manufacturing a 450cc engine, which looks very similar to the NC250 engine in our RX3 motorcycles.
Here is a link which provides details for the NC450 (ZS194MQ) engine. http://cqskill.en.alibaba.com/produc...dirt_bike.html Here is a link which provides details for our beloved, NC250 (ZS177MM) engine. http://cqskill.en.alibaba.com/produc..._re_equip.html
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09-30-2015, 10:26 PM | #4247 |
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I think 450 is a good size, more than I need here but it's a good balance I
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10-01-2015, 12:05 AM | #4248 |
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Interesting! Not as wide, but 4 cm taller than the NC250. Makes me wonder if a retrofit might be available for those that want the bigger engine? Eager to see what the power rating is on the 450.
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10-01-2015, 12:39 AM | #4249 | |
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Other engine specifications are listed at the following link. http://www.alibaba.com/product-detai...57.35.1.yyv5Kp
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10-01-2015, 10:23 AM | #4250 |
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Nice......I'd like to get my hands on one....
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10-01-2015, 10:30 AM | #4251 |
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Humm! The dimensions are very simmilar among the two engines; don't know about the effects on dynamics (balance, center of gravity, etc.) but seems wouldn't be difficult for Zonghsen to mod the RX3 and then fabricate a 450cc "RX4" .
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10-01-2015, 11:44 AM | #4252 |
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That stinks. I wish it was a 400cc, due to ridiculous insurance costs in BC.
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10-01-2015, 11:45 AM | #4253 | |
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10-01-2015, 12:29 PM | #4254 |
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hmmm that would be a very fun engine to try and shoehorn into my roketa supermoto.... 450 would be enough power to get me in a heap of trouble real quick from hooligan behavior...LOL
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10-01-2015, 01:02 PM | #4255 |
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Change the law.
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10-01-2015, 03:15 PM | #4256 |
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Sigh... if/when this becomes available for the RX-3, I might have to add another bike to the stable. I am guessing it's a couple of years out... just enough time for me to butter-up my wife and convince her of why I "need" another bike, and that another bike wouldn't take up too much space...
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10-01-2015, 08:51 PM | #4257 | |
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10-01-2015, 09:01 PM | #4258 |
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Beating BC insurance.
Weld, shoehorn the engine in the RX-3, point out to your agent it says ZS194MQ and explain that it's 200cc!
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10-02-2015, 01:19 AM | #4259 |
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I sure could do that, but I work hard at taking the high road. I can't very well tell my kids to do the right thing and then do whatever pleases me.
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10-03-2015, 02:25 AM | #4260 |
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Joe Berk's RX3 book 5000 Miles At 8000 RPM
Reading through Joe's new book on the RX3 and find it very informative. I was aware of some things mentioned in it as I've read lots of the forums peculiar to this bike , but this book actually gave me new info about how it came about, the behind the scene details that I found very interesting. Helped me to understand my bike and the importer CSC philosophy better . Joe has a great way of writing , keeping your interest and making you smile while reading because most of us have actually been there, done that, in the stories he mentions. I would definitely recommend the book to anyone considering buying the RX3 as a preview and way to get to know the bike before it arrives to you. Don't know of any other current motorcycle importers or dealers who provide an exhaustive free maintenance DVD manual and now make available a book on the behind the scenes workings from start to finish of getting a neat bike into the US market and the lengths they go to keep customers happy by encouraging riding their RX3's. Great Read . rj
http://www.amazon.com/5000-Miles-At-...ct_top?ie=UTF8
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