Another new arrival Sunny Duel Sport 250
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I must be blind. I can't seem to find the page with it on it on their site. Can you post a link?
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That's been around a while it's a Dongfang DF250RTE-B. It has a Zong engine.
Here are some better pics http://www.scooterfolks.com/DB_D250R...-d250rte-b.htm http://df-motor.com/product_show.asp?id=696 |
Blinged up re-badged Hawk with street tires (or is the Hawk an unblinged Sunny with kobbies?) :lmao:? It appears that several of our bikes are built on the same or VERY similar platform. BTW I just purchased 2 Hawks and am loving them so far.
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To me if they get over the $1600 ranges you might as well go with CSC TT!
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They all share very similar attributes and generally are very similar. As almost all china dual sports will use 1 of 2 engines honda clone engines. There are always exceptions to this rule. The big differences are in quality from the manufactures. Haosen manufactures both the hawk and the hawk's engine. Where as the Dongfang uses a Zongshen engine that is epa certified for street use. In china supply chain is everything so typically vertical integration produces a better product but if you have good suppliers ( like Zongshen) then that is not always the case. The TT is still going to be almost $2500 out the door.
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Yup....for many years, a Hondoid was a Hondoid was a Hondoid. Haosen (Hensim) has always made a "nicer" version of a Hondoid, along with Zong. Lifan was the standard bearer, solid Hondoid for quite a while. Now the Hawk and CSC TT250 have once again elevated the bar on the Hondoid dramatically. Very nice pieces, both of them. The only breakaways were the Zong Sierra (Yamaha) and the Konker/Qlink/SSR (Suzuki). Both of these have always been of a noticeably higher grade and quality than your Hondoid of old. |
The major lacking point of these motors on the bikes are the absolute weak amount of horsepower. They should focus a bit more on building the bike to put out 20-22 horsepower. I know they don't want to spend a ton on research and development, but a motor that could actually move and do a rolling speed wheelie would be a much better selling point. Even if it required the motors to need to be liquid cooled or to be honest, they could switch to fuel injection for better power.
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My favorite thing about my China bike is the simplicity, NOOOOOO fuel injection, air cooled. Low trouble and low price. More power would be great but I don't wanna pay for it. A brand new bike for less than 2grand, that's sweet.
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http://countyimports.com/i/u/6023538...bike-2_i3.jpeg
Hey 2lz, do you see what I see on that engine, sells for $2200 wonder if it's true. |
That kinda does look like an OHV doesn't it? Engine is a 165FMM which would mean it's has an OHV.
http://i01.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/464..._CB250D_G_.jpg |
Wise guy mode on.
A word about OHV. It means overhead valves. the expression is usually used in conjunction with the layout as a pushrod engine. The camshaft or shafts are placed within or slightly elevated in the crankcase. The Engine pictured is clearly an OHC, as in overhead camshaft. The valves however, are placed just the same way "overhead". anyway, in this configuration it is called OHC. ...wise guy mode off. :-) |
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Look at that rear sprocket. Typical Hondoid, geared to climb a telephone pole! LOL! |
Is this bike street legal in California?
Since this dealer is located in California, I'm assuming the bikes they list and sell must meet the CARB rules and regulations.
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It's listed as 49 state has not passed carb. Yes OHC have no idea why I typed v. Was very late / Jet Lagged.
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Yep, happened to notice "that thing with the chain" and decided it was "special" as far as these 229's go :hi:
Panic...thanks for the clarification clear as mud :hehe: NoNone...zong pump, that's a thing of beauty , right? 2LZ, knew you would like it. From what ive learned here, I just know it's worth a little more horses/ torque's. :yay: |
Seeing this ohc is healthy for the segment. This means there is interest and that it is driving the market for differentiation and innovation among the competitors :tup::D:yay:
I see this as a signal as more to come. |
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Hopefully you're right though. There's a massive market here. |
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