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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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![]() ![]() I have also been warned for 6 years, and 67,000 miles, that my Zongshen ZS200GY-2 is a 'cheap piece of Chinese junk.' ![]() ![]()
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Thanks for sharing your experience with us, Tony. It's important to get the right motorcycle for the right application. The Zongshen RX3 is ideally suited for the riding you prefer.
![]() I own a Honda, CRF250X dirt bike for technical riding. I was considering adding a street bike to my stable of motorcycles, but I didn't want to be limited to riding on pavement. An adventure bike is more versatile than a street bike, but I wouldn't consider buying an 800-pound behemoth. ![]() ![]()
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 |
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Join Date: Sep 2014
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Motorcycle.com posted a nice, honest review of the Zongshen RX3.
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Here is a selection of nice photographs taken from the Motorcycle.com review of the RX3.
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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Here is the undoubtedly fair scorecard posted in the Motorcycle.com review of the 2015 Zongshen RX3.
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Blue Ridge Mtns Ga
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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![]() ![]() For comparison, here is the Zongshen RX3 scorecard. ![]() ![]() I think it's only fair to say that Zongshen has elevated the Chinese motorcycle industry to a higher level. If Zongshen fixes the inaccuracies in the Siemens digital display, the new Zong will improve further. Add a 17-inch rear wheel, knobby tires, better brake pads, et cetera, and the RX3 gets even better. ![]() I am particularly impressed with the high ratings for the Zong's engine, ergonomics/comfort, and especially the suspension/handling. It's indisputable, the 9.0/10 rating for overall value is justly deserved. ![]()
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Indeed! This is a big day for China bikes.
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The first paragraph of the review basically compares Zongshen to Honda and Hyundai; that is high praise, indeed.
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There is a nice 'inside story' regarding the Motorcycle.com test ride posted at the CSC blog.
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." ![]() 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
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As I've said before, I really didn't need another motorcycle in my stable.
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