I am almost certain the ZS250GY-3 will not be coming soon to the shores of North America. In fact, the RX3 might
never arrive here. If the bike ever does arrive in North America, I'm sure it will sell for much
more than $3,400 USD.
I bought my used XR650L with 7,800 miles on the odometer for $2,000. In stock form, my Honda XR650L has a curb weight of 346 pounds, which is
much lighter than the ZS250GY-3. The XR650L has a much better suspension, more power, and better build quality than any Chinese bike. In addition, Honda also has an international dealer support network for parts and repair. If I had the choice today between buying my used, Honda XR650L for $2,000, or a new, Zongshen RX3 for $3,400, I would certainly buy the Honda XR650L.
However, in many parts of the world, consumers don't have access to the huge market in slightly used, Japanese motorcycles as we do in the United States. How much would it cost to farkle a new, XR650L or DR650SE with the same equipment which is stock on the ZS250GY-3? After spending the time and money to add luggage, crash guards, et cetera, how much would the 650cc motorcycle weigh?
Based upon my experience with my own Zongshen ZS200GY-2, I am confident this Zongshen ZS250GY-3 is
not manufactured to the same high quality as a Japanese or European motorcycle. However, I bet the RX3 engine is reliable, and the RX3 is a durable, strong little adventure bike. For a price of approximately $3,400 USD in China, I think this bike represents an excellent value in many places outside North America.
If I were personally going to travel to China, and buy a domestic Chinese motorcycle for an adventure ride in Asia, I would definitely buy the Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3).
