This makes me so happy as I have been waiting to see if this bike was coming over .Ill start saving now so maybe ill have enough by the time it gets here!

TT
 

Is the TT intended to go head to head with the SSR XF-250 . . . . or are we basically talking about the same bike just different branding?

No, I don't think the CSC TT Special is intended to compete with the SSR bikes. However, the TT Special has a few features which set it apart from the similar bikes.

Counterbalanced Engine
USD Forks
Disc Brakes on both Wheels
Zongshen Manufactured

CSC Parts and Warranty Support

I had several questions to ask, so I called CSC today. I inquired regarding the engine size of the TT Special. CSC did believe the engine was 249cc, but they discovered they were wrong. ;) Once again, you are correct my friend. :tup:

Spud did they give you a 'for sale' date or prediction?



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The TT Special bikes will probably be arriving before springtime next year. :)

Ssr xf-250
 

The SSR XF-250 is a great looking bike but I'm told here in the people's republic of Illinois you can't get one titled and registered for street use . . . What's funny is I started out wanting a great inexpensive dual sport and while doing my research on it is how I came across the RX3. . Now I'm anxious to hear/see more on the TT.

Spud,

Did they say what the bore and stroke are, or the engine number?

X2. I'm curious to learn the actual displacement.

I wanted to be wrong. I was hoping that parts existed to make a CG-based air cooled 250.

No, I didn't ask. However, I will ask the next time I call.

Keep in mind, while many bikes in China are near identical, the SSR bikes, manufactured by Qingqi, have a near-clone of a Suzuki engine as Qingqi manufactures some of Suzuki's sub-250cc engines as an OEM.

My guess is the Zongshen will use one of its stout, Honda-ish engines, which is not a bad thing at all! My TMEC 200 uses a Zongshen manufactured 197cc engine (167 FML engine family) , and I have well over 10,000 miles in the past 18 months of ownership with nothing but oil changes every 600 miles or once a month.

I do hope that CSC take their RX3 bike into account and do not try to price the TT near that level of pricing to compete with SSR and their XF250's.

The TT has to be below $2,000.00 or they won't sell any. Too many other choices out there well below $2,000.00. But at this point its just guessing. Heck it could be a $500.00 motorcycle, maybe CSC is getting a great deal on them. ;)



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Weld, you're correct!
 

You are correct, the actual displacement is 230cc's, or eight fluid ounces.:clap:
What else do you know for sure about the CSC's TT250 bike? :hmm:
:thanks:

If you're asking me, I only know what I see. CG (pushrod) counterbalanced motor, inverted forks, disc front and rear, air injection reaction device in the exhaust, Keihin-style carb and what looks to be a comfy saddle. Sharp bike.

Sweet! An upgraded Hawk with all the best features, Zong-made fit 'n finish, and CSC support. Around $2k should be a winner.

Wonder what sprockets they'll come with out-of-the-box.

Cheers!