The Zongshen TT 250 is Coming - Page 2

demidestructo · 10-20-2015, 03:23 AM

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!

dpl096 · 10-21-2015, 12:16 PM

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?

SpudRider · 10-22-2015, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dpl096

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

SpudRider · 10-22-2015, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'd be interested in a confirmation. I've yet to see an actual 250cc CG engine that is not liquid cooled. It is more likely to be either 223cc or 230cc.

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.

Adjuster · 10-22-2015, 12:40 AM

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

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SpudRider · 10-22-2015, 12:49 AM

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

dpl096 · 10-22-2015, 09:41 AM

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.

Mudflap · 10-22-2015, 10:56 AM

Spud,

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

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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.

Weldangrind · 10-22-2015, 11:28 AM

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.

SpudRider · 10-22-2015, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudflap

Spud,

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

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

culcune · 10-22-2015, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dpl096

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?

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.

Adjuster · 10-22-2015, 11:15 PM

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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pismocycleguy · 10-24-2015, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'd be interested in a confirmation. I've yet to see an actual 250cc CG engine that is not liquid cooled. It is more likely to be either 223cc or 230cc.

You are correct, the actual displacement is 230cc's, or eight fluid ounces.

What else do you know for sure about the CSC's TT250 bike?

Weldangrind · 10-25-2015, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by pismocycleguy

You are correct, the actual displacement is 230cc's, or eight fluid ounces.

What else do you know for sure about the CSC's TT250 bike?

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.

ripcuda · 10-25-2015, 10:34 AM

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!

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10-21-2015, 12:16 PM	#17
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	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?
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10-22-2015, 12:49 AM	#21
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The TT Special bikes will probably be arriving before springtime next year. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 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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10-22-2015, 09:41 AM	#22
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	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.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	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. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-22-2015, 12:40 AM	#20
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	Spud did they give you a 'for sale' date or prediction? /
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10-22-2015, 11:15 PM	#27
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	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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10-25-2015, 10:34 AM	#30
ripcuda Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 253	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! __________________ '20 TaoTao Hellcat 125 "grommet" '04 Yamaha TTR-125LE '00 Yamaha TTR-90 '07 Kinroad XT200GY Runmaster (sold) '07 KMD GY6 150cc ATV (sold) '07 Kangchao 250cc ATV Monster (sold) Baja Moto DB-30 "Doodlebugs"(x3) (sold) '06 Hi-Bird 200 parts bike (sold)
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