New Zongshen RX3 (ZS250GY-3) Dual Sport

[BlackBike]

https://adventuremotorcycle.com/bike...vs-bmw-r1200gs

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by BlackBike

https://adventuremotorcycle.com/bike...vs-bmw-r1200gs

That was a very good review.

It always cracks me up though when they "compare" two vastly different bikes.
"In this months edition, we have a shoot-out between the Suzuki DR200 vs the Kawasaki KLR 650!"

[Jay In Milpitas]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

That was a very good review.

It always cracks me up though when they "compare" two vastly different bikes.
"In this months edition, we have a shoot-out between the Suzuki DR200 vs the Kawasaki KLR 650!"

The article is titled "Impressions", not a shoot out. Rob owns both of the bikes in the article and he's sharing his impressions, not pontificating.

I don't see anything wrong with the article nor do I see the bikes as "vastly different, simply different breeds of the same species, kind of like evaluating whether an Arabian or a Clydesdale is more suited for a particular equine task.

[Jay In Milpitas]

Finally there is a production number given, whether intentional or leaked.

About 20,000 RX3's alone.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=25806
It's in the text beside the stunning gas pump attendant.

[jbfla]

Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

Finally there is a production number given, whether intentional or leaked.

About 20,000 RX3's alone.

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=25806
It's in the text beside the stunning gas pump attendant.

I saw that too, Jay.

What's your guess for RX3's in the US?

Mine guess is ~500.

jb

[CSCDude]

Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=25806
It's in the text beside the stunning gas pump attendant.

All of the women in Colombia were stunning. It was one of the best rides ever, on one of the best motorcycles ever.

[Jay In Milpitas]

We'll see if Joe has enough latent muscle memory to smoothly work the foot controls on Steve's bike this week.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

The article is titled "Impressions", not a shoot out. Rob owns both of the bikes in the article and he's sharing his impressions, not pontificating.

I don't see anything wrong with the article nor do I see the bikes as "vastly different, simply different breeds of the same species, kind of like evaluating whether an Arabian or a Clydesdale is more suited for a particular equine task.

Sorry Jay, apparently I wasn't clear. As previously stated, I thought it was a very good review. I understand that he was using the Beemer simply as the opposite end of the spectrum (or different breed) in the ADV class. Nothing more. I enjoyed the article very much, especially coming from someone who owns both, just not test riding both.

My second sentence was simply to state that in many magazines and reviews today (which I should have noted), I see them "comparing" or shoot out vastly different bikes these days, as opposed to when I was a kid. My apologies for any misunderstanding. Being critical of the article was the furthest thing from my mind.

Nice pics Joe, thank you for sharing.

[Jay In Milpitas]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

Sorry Jay, apparently I wasn't clear. As previously stated, I thought it was a very good review.

blah blah blah,,,,,,,,

Nice pics Joe, thank you for sharing.

Cool, let's have a beer.
No beer smiley thingy.

[BlackBike]

CSC Joe takes such good photos that I'm sure that fuel station would be honored to use that pic in an ad.

[CSCDude]

Originally Posted by BlackBike

CSC Joe takes such good photos that I'm sure that fuel station would be honored to use that pic in an ad.

It's hard to take a bad photo of a beautiful woman or a CSC motorcycle.

Thanks for the kind words.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

Cool, let's have a beer.
No beer smiley thingy.

Well if you ever make it up to the Volcano area, I got first round! :-)

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by BlackBike

https://adventuremotorcycle.com/bike...vs-bmw-r1200gs

Thanks for posting the link to that interesting and fair review.

[dpl096]

That was a very fair review of the RX3. It won't change the mind and hearts of the haters....but then again who cares. I love my RX3 and don't need their agreement.