New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

If I may ask, what software did you use to generate the table, and what icon (button) did you click to post it in the format with a scroll bar?

I was wondering the same thing.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by detours

Here's a comparison of some offroad specs for the RX3. There's obviously a lot more to say about offroad performance than this (like damping rates, shock features, durability, quality, frame and fork stiffness etc), but it's still interesting.

I listed popular dual sport and adventure bikes under 450 lbs, plus the EU spec XT660Z Ténéré just for fun. The RX3 again holds its own with good specs, as well as being the 2nd lightest and the least expensive bike in this list.

The RX3's optional 19" front wheel and knobbies would increase its ground clearance by another .5" to 1" depending on selected tire and tread, but the same is true of any bike, so I only used stock specs. I couldn't find official ground clearance specs for 2 of the bikes so I took the best estimate from different forums.

The table abbreviations are: Curb Weight, Engine size, Ground Clearance (in), Front Wheel (in), Rear Wheel (in), Front Travel (in), Rear Travel (in) and MSRP. The table is sorted by ground clearance, then front travel.

Model            Crb Wt    Eng CC    Grd Clr    Ft Wh    Rr Wh    Ft Trvl    Rr Trvl    MSRP        Notes
CCM GP450        316    450    14.1    21    18    9.6    9.8    $10,863.00    
Yamaha XT660Z Ténéré    454    659    9.6    21    17    8.3    7.9    n/a        Not available in US
Kawasaki KLR 650    432    651    8.3    21    17    7.9    7.3    $6,599.00    
CSC Cyclone RX3        386    250    8.3    18    17    5.1    5.6    $3,495.00    
Ducati Scrambler Icon    410    803    8.0    18    17    5.9    5.9    $8,495.00    estimated grd clearance
Ducati Hyperstrada    450    821    8.0    17    17    5.1    5.1    $9,995.00    estimated grd clearance
Honda CB500X        430    471    6.7    17    17    4.9    4.7    $6,299.00    
BMW G650GS (ABS)    430    652    6.5    19    17    6.7    6.5    $7,895.00

Terrific info again! Thanks.

I sat on a Ducati Scrambler at the local bike show in January. I loved it, but I think the Zong is a much better value.

[SpudRider]

It is only a little over 5 days until the Hanjin Germany arrives at the port of Long Beach. Our RX3 motorcycles have traveled a very long way from Chonqing. Here is a time lapse video of the bustling Chinese city unknown to most people in the Occident.

[SpudRider]

Three hours ago the Hanjin Germany was sailing southeast at 16.4 knots from the following location.

LAT: 48° 53' N LONG: 153° 27' W

The vessel was farther east than the easternmost island of Hawaii, and farther south than Bellingham, Washington. The ship was located a little over 2,000 statute miles from Long Beach, which is much closer than the distance from Hilo, Hawaii to Long Beach. The vessel is making good time, consistently sailing faster than 16 knots, which is much faster than the speeds it sailed during the first half of its voyage.

In memory of the long distance the RX3 motorcycles have traveled from their city of manufacture, here is another time lapse video of Chongqing.

[Weldangrind]

I blew it. I meant Star Wars, but Leonard Nimoy has been on my mind lately. Especially with the older Canadian $5.00 bill defacing. Very funny.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I blew it. I meant Star Wars, but Leonard Nimoy has been on my mind lately. Especially with the older Canadian $5.00 bill defacing. Very funny.

You Canadians are a fun loving people.

[thillskier]

Like I said, no hard feelings on MY end,and hope it works out for everyone, CSC included.
I missed it (your advice the first time, but NOT the second...Slow, but I DO eventually pick up some things!hehe

Thats cool re Spock stamp! Can't see tha EVER happening here...too many tight assed, no fun allowed, insecure, egomaniacs in power, here.
He was a VERY underrated Actor, IMHO.

That ships headed "for the barn" and has a decent tailwind. Also, I believe there are some pretty stout currents running SOuth/southeast , pushing probably..

[SpudRider]

Yes, many of us here are geeks.

[rjmorel]

Wowzzers, that was an ear full. I believe I pi'd myself. Anyways now we can figure out the rear tire dallilamas as to which is worste ????? 15" or 17" rim or is it a pi, I mean tie? And speaking of the Hanjin Germany . Anyone know where the plimsoll line is riding now that our RX3's are loaded and it's headed downhill as opposed to when it first sailed uphill from China? rj

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Yes, many of us here are geeks.

And you are our King!

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

And you are our King!

[SpudRider]

[SpudRider]

[SpudRider]

Three hours ago the Hanjin Germany was sailing southeast at 16.3 knots from the following location.

LAT: 47° 49' N LONG: 149° 59' W

The vessel was located at the same latitude as Victoria, B.C.

I have been receiving the vessel location and ETA in Long Beach from the Fleetmon.com website. I have also been receiving ETA and birthing dates from the following website.

https://www.hanjin.com/hanjin/CUP_HO...?sessLocale=en

According to both websites, the ETA in Long Beach is 4:00 AM on March 10. I have been quoting the website listed above for the birthing date. However, I received a courtesy PM from Joe Berk indicating the birthing date I have been posting is overly optimistic, and the backlog of vessels at Long Beach is still very high. Therefore, I ask everyone to please excuse my mistake. Also, thank you for letting me know about my error, Joe.

[SpudRider]

Therefore, the Hanjin Germany will not have a birthing date of Pi Day after all.