New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport - Page 3

Weldangrind · 02-15-2014, 12:45 PM

I suspect they are the very Acerbis handguards we'd buy at a local motorcycle shop. While most of the Acerbis stuff is made in Italy, I'm sure that some of it comes from China. I just bought two more pairs of those handguards.

zingshoen · 03-16-2014, 04:06 AM

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not too cheap, but one could get convinced by a test ride. my dream is to buy one in china and go west via the silk road, it s been done, but it needs preparation to ride across the taklamakan desert. it may remain a dream because it needs a fair bit of preparation, some language skills and at least one other person to ride with. and of course it would be good to ride the bike here and work out its weaknesses and how to rectify them before we go on that trip.

Are these available in Australia yet? I always like the 'romantic' ideal of riding a small displacement Chinese bike through China and other countries nearby, such as Vietnam. This would probably be most close to being a "Chinese Honda" for such as trip as far as reliability is concerned (I do believe there are actual Honda joint-ventures in China, so my statement is misleading, LOL)

I don t think anyone imports them. I also don t think anyone imports road registrable complete zongshen branded zongs these days, but I hope I stand to be corrected on this point :-)

SpudRider · 03-16-2014, 04:25 AM

Indeed, it was my impression that Zongshen Australia closed shop several years ago. However, if one wished to tangle with the authorities regarding licensing, he could purchase a Zongshen RX3 from either the Alibaba or the Taobao websites.

zingshoen · 03-16-2014, 04:31 AM

probably better to go to China and buy and ride it there! luggage consisting of quality tools, silicone glue, zip ties and duct tape.

to get the bike road approved in australia would be a painful process AFAIK

SpudRider · 03-16-2014, 04:44 AM

I'm sure you are correct.

Jibberwobble · 03-19-2014, 03:08 AM

An interseting read. Do Zong do a 200 version of this engine?

SpudRider · 03-19-2014, 03:12 AM

No, this fuel injected, water cooled engine is only available in a 250cc engine displacement.

Daeouse · 03-19-2014, 07:06 PM

i want!!!

Britster · 07-13-2014, 11:51 PM

2080 Chinese Yuan equals 14597.50 Philippine Peso

Seems in the Philippines, they are looking for 50 buyers of Zongshen RX3, who are willing to fill out a Reservation Form and pay PHP15,000 Deposit

https://www.facebook.com/groups/zonshen.motard

[img]http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/images/misc/logo-mcp2.png[/image]

http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com...&highlight=RX3

Re: RX3 more photos
we had the opportunity to test the very 1st RX3 here in the Philippines.. its being sold for 130k for the 1st 50 unit that will be reserved.. but the bike will only be imported here if 50 people will fill up a reservation form, and pay the 15k reservation/downpayment fee. ( as per the motorstar/ zhonshen Philippine plant manager ) an installment plan is being drafted by motorstar

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SpudRider · 07-14-2014, 12:02 AM

This is good news.

Are you going to order one?

SpudRider · 08-13-2014, 02:04 PM

Thanks for joining us, and posting your excellent review of the Zongshen RX3.

Is your bike burgundy, or red in color? In either event, it is a sweet looking motorcycle.

Please do post a link to the luggage for sale on Taobao. In answer to your question, it's natural for many bikes to have some difficulty shifting into neutral while stopped. I have the same problem with my Honda CRF250X.

SaharaStorms · 08-13-2014, 11:16 PM

It's a blood red color. I like it since bright hot rod red or sports car red draws to much attention. The bike certainly gets enough attention though and its road presence is VERY nice.

Weldangrind · 08-13-2014, 05:44 PM

Yes, please post the stainless pannier link.

SaharaStorms · 08-13-2014, 11:14 PM

Thank you for the info on the gear shifting. I was a bit nervous about it wondering if mine had some sort of glitch. Nice to know that's not an issue. I'll post the pics for the carriers for anyone that has issues seeing TaoBao. The link is here also. Don't know what is up these days but I have to constantly jump back and forth from VPN and non VPN to view pages. Either there are general issues on Hainan with internet or China is cracking down even harder. So here's the link below.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...k1445c7#detail

There are a couple other places that sell them on TaoBao also but I lost the links.

SpudRider · 08-14-2014, 01:13 AM

Thanks for posting the Taobao link for the side cases.

02-15-2014, 12:45 PM	#1
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I suspect they are the very Acerbis handguards we'd buy at a local motorcycle shop. While most of the Acerbis stuff is made in Italy, I'm sure that some of it comes from China. I just bought two more pairs of those handguards. __________________ 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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03-16-2014, 04:25 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Indeed, it was my impression that Zongshen Australia closed shop several years ago. However, if one wished to tangle with the authorities regarding licensing, he could purchase a Zongshen RX3 from either the Alibaba or the Taobao websites. __________________ 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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03-16-2014, 04:31 AM	#4
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	probably better to go to China and buy and ride it there! luggage consisting of quality tools, silicone glue, zip ties and duct tape. to get the bike road approved in australia would be a painful process AFAIK __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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03-16-2014, 04:44 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I'm sure you are correct. __________________ 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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03-19-2014, 03:08 AM	#6
Jibberwobble Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: south west (uk) Posts: 106	An interseting read. Do Zong do a 200 version of this engine? __________________
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03-19-2014, 03:12 AM	#7
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	No, this fuel injected, water cooled engine is only available in a 250cc engine displacement. __________________ 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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03-19-2014, 07:06 PM	#8
Daeouse Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Thonotosassa , FL, USA Posts: 170	i want!!! __________________ Jon "MotoSquirrel" "Complete newbie, and damned determined."
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07-13-2014, 11:51 PM	#9
Britster Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cebu, Philippines Posts: 22	2080 Chinese Yuan equals 14597.50 Philippine Peso Seems in the Philippines, they are looking for 50 buyers of Zongshen RX3, who are willing to fill out a Reservation Form and pay PHP15,000 Deposit https://www.facebook.com/groups/zonshen.motard [img]http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/images/misc/logo-mcp2.png[/image] http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com...&highlight=RX3 Re: RX3 more photos we had the opportunity to test the very 1st RX3 here in the Philippines.. its being sold for 130k for the 1st 50 unit that will be reserved.. but the bike will only be imported here if 50 people will fill up a reservation form, and pay the 15k reservation/downpayment fee. ( as per the motorstar/ zhonshen Philippine plant manager ) an installment plan is being drafted by motorstar by m_pacalda, on Flickr by m_pacalda, on Flickr by m_pacalda, on Flickr Last edited by leopacalda; 1 Week Ago at 11:06 PM.
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07-14-2014, 12:02 AM	#10
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	This is good news. Are you going to order one? __________________ 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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08-13-2014, 02:04 PM	#11
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for joining us, and posting your excellent review of the Zongshen RX3. Is your bike burgundy, or red in color? In either event, it is a sweet looking motorcycle. Please do post a link to the luggage for sale on Taobao. In answer to your question, it's natural for many bikes to have some difficulty shifting into neutral while stopped. I have the same problem with my Honda CRF250X. __________________ 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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08-13-2014, 11:16 PM	#12
SaharaStorms Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 9	It's a blood red color. I like it since bright hot rod red or sports car red draws to much attention. The bike certainly gets enough attention though and its road presence is VERY nice.
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08-13-2014, 05:44 PM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Yes, please post the stainless pannier link. __________________ 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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08-14-2014, 01:13 AM	#15
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the Taobao link for the side cases. __________________ 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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