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LS650 · 03-28-2007, 10:48 PM

I don't have a Zongshen, but I have a similar Loncin EX-200. You can read details and see a couple of pics here: http://brclarke.web1000.com/ex200.htm

I've never been on an EX-250, but I owned its big brother, a Kawi EX-500 for about 4 years and maybe 20,000 miles.

What differences would you see between the Zongshen and the Kawi. Essentially, the engine of the Kawi puts out at least twice the power. Being liquid-cooled, it can be revved a lot harder for a lot longer. A stock Kawi 250 redlines at around 105 MPH, and the Zongshen is near redline at only 60.

A lot depends on three things: what kind of riding you want to do, how much cash you have to spend, and how good is the local support? The Zongshen might be the perfect bike for you, but if there's no local mechanic or parts, that's not a good way to go.

03-28-2007, 10:48 PM	#2
LS650 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13	I don't have a Zongshen, but I have a similar Loncin EX-200. You can read details and see a couple of pics here: http://brclarke.web1000.com/ex200.htm I've never been on an EX-250, but I owned its big brother, a Kawi EX-500 for about 4 years and maybe 20,000 miles. What differences would you see between the Zongshen and the Kawi. Essentially, the engine of the Kawi puts out at least twice the power. Being liquid-cooled, it can be revved a lot harder for a lot longer. A stock Kawi 250 redlines at around 105 MPH, and the Zongshen is near redline at only 60. A lot depends on three things: what kind of riding you want to do, how much cash you have to spend, and how good is the local support? The Zongshen might be the perfect bike for you, but if there's no local mechanic or parts, that's not a good way to go.
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