New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[pete]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I paid my deposit for an orange (fastest) RX3.

Orange !.... yer going to put KTM stickers on it .....

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by pete

Orange !.... yer going to put KTM stickers on it .....

Bite your tongue, Pete. I never put KTM sickers on my Zongshen ZS200GY-2.



After my Zongshen RX3 arrives in Idaho, I will own two orange bikes (Zongshen), and two red bikes (Honda).

[Huck369]

I too have my deposit on a Orange one (The faster color ).....and can hardly wait!

[katoranger]

This is really an iconic moment for China bikes. Congrats to all that have purchased.

[LordRad]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I believe the RX3 imported by Zongshen Peru has EFI. Rather than convert the Columbian version of the RX3 to EFI, perhaps you can import an RX3 from Peru?.......

It would be cost prohibitive, price in peru is around USD3900, expected price in colombia for the carbureted version is around USD3700, there goes a USD200 diff already and to import the bike duties and taxes are around 33% (crazy taxes here) so final price would be well north of USD5000 so its not a viable option, I guess I´ll stick to the carb (im somewhat good working with carbs) and spend the money on the aluminum cases and LED headlight

for the reply.

[G19Tony]

Originally Posted by Adjuster

How many of you are there here on the site that have purchased the new RX3?


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Mine is paid off. Just waiting on the word to come get it and ride it back to Vegas. See you on GT!

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by katoranger

This is really an iconic moment for China bikes. Congrats to all that have purchased.

Indeed! I'm looking forward to many awesome ride reports in the near future. I also anticipate threads that detail mods that will personalize the bikes.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by LordRad

It would be cost prohibitive, price in peru is around USD3900, expected price in colombia for the carbureted version is around USD3700, there goes a USD200 diff already and to import the bike duties and taxes are around 33% (crazy taxes here) so final price would be well north of USD5000 so its not a viable option, I guess I´ll stick to the carb (im somewhat good working with carbs) and spend the money on the aluminum cases and LED headlight

for the reply.

To me, no carb means no fuel pump or FI components. I have no problem with using a carb.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by LordRad

It would be cost prohibitive, price in peru is around USD3900, expected price in colombia for the carbureted version is around USD3700, there goes a USD200 diff already and to import the bike duties and taxes are around 33% (crazy taxes here) so final price would be well north of USD5000 so its not a viable option, I guess I´ll stick to the carb (im somewhat good working with carbs) and spend the money on the aluminum cases and LED headlight

for the reply.

You're welcome.

I think you are wise to stick with the carbureted engine sold in your country. The Zongshen RX3 will be my first motorcycle with EFI. I own four other motorcycles with carburetors, and I don't have any problems with them. I agree with Weldangrind. Once you get a carburetor properly jetted and adjusted, it provides excellent service.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Indeed! I'm looking forward to many awesome ride reports in the near future. I also anticipate threads that detail mods that will personalize the bikes.

I agree on both points.

This thread has been an excellent place for us to gather as we awaited the arrival of the RX3 motorcycles in North America. After the bikes are delivered to the new owners, I anticipate many new threads on individual modifications and ride reports in our various forums.

[Huck369]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I agree on both points.

This thread has been an excellent place for us to gather as we awaited the arrival of the RX3 motorcycles in North America. After the bikes are delivered to the new owners, I anticipate many new threads on individual modifications and ride reports in our various forums.

May even warrant a dedicated Sub-forum for the RX-3......

[Adjuster]

Whats the word, when will you guys start taking delivery? I know some of you are picking up. When will the freight trucks start showing up at houses with new motorcycles?


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[detours]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I paid my deposit for an orange (fastest) RX3. I think the arrival of the bikes is perfect timing for the riding season in Idaho.

Same here in Colorado, except mine is red (the one with more torque). The foothills are ready to go, but some of the roads/trails I wanted the RX3 for won't melt until June or July anyway.

[The Thinker]

Originally Posted by Huck369

May even warrant a dedicated Sub-forum for the RX-3......

I really hope so, this bike seems to be quite a game changer in the world of china motos and adventure bikes in general.

Originally Posted by Adjuster

Whats the word, when will you guys start taking delivery? I know some of you are picking up. When will the freight trucks start showing up at houses with new motorcycles?

+1 I know highstyle motoring manages to have free shipping on their bikes, I'm not sure how though as the bikes are still cheaper than other places. I dont think we expect free shipping on the RX3, but when will delivery start?

[jimjr21]

One of the posts by Joe @ CSC said containers were arriving for a few days. I assume that means no shipping will commence until all has arrived. So probably early next week the first bikes will start to be loaded onto trucks for their journey to each of us.