My initial thoughts

[Huck369]

My initial Thoughts on my new CSC Cyclone RX-3 after about 300 miles.


I really like the bike, no glaring problems.

Seat is mediocre ...... not the best stock bike seat I've had...not the worst one either, like most bikes, a better seat would be a nice upgrade, but it's "OK" for a stock seat.

Power is good for a 250 single, but is a peaky motor, and makes its power at 6000 rpm and up, is a bit weak in the torque department (just the opposite of my NC700X which is all torque, and little top end) both are fine, just require different riding techniques...no real complaints here

Transmission - Shifts smooth, is a bit hard to find neutral, but may get better as it breaks in. clutch releases further out from the grip than I prefer, I believe a a slightly shorter arm at the lower end of the clutch cable would change the geometry to make it disengage closer to the grip and still allow the proper amount of slack in the cable adjustment.


Guards and Luggage-- The guards seem to be very sturdy, and provide lots of protection, and give good places to mount extra lights, pegs ect.. the luggage is pretty good, I'm carrying my rain suit and some tools in the muffler side bag, and reserve the left side for my jacket...I installed a 40 liter trunk instead of the stock truck so I could store my helmet in it.

Lighting-- I haven't really had the need to ride in the dark yet, so I can't speak for the lighting yet


Handling __ is good on pavement, and on gravel roads, I haven't really had it on any really rough stuff yet, will post more when I do.

I know some of this sounds like complaints, but it's not, I really love the bike, just giving some constructive criticism ..looking forward to many miles on it