New RZ3! Naked bike!

madsocial · 08-04-2016, 09:36 PM

Did you guys see this? Wow! What a beauty!

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=22737

http://en.zongshenmotor.com/?q=node/...om/?q=node/933

- YouTube Video

NM RETIRED GUY · 08-05-2016, 12:39 AM

Looks really nice. I wonder when they will be shipping?

Jay In Milpitas · 08-05-2016, 12:49 AM

A bit more about the RZ3 here: http://pertamax7.com/2016/07/14/zong...3-250-cyclone/

Can't they go with a nice, flat bench seat? I really dislike the bucket seats used on so many bikes these days. The TT250 seat is close, just won't swap over.

1cylinderwonder · 08-05-2016, 12:46 AM

What makes the RZ3 so pricey?

Isn't it just the same engine and drive train as the RX-3, in a naked frame? No windscreen, no side cases, no top case, no crash bars, no spoked wheels, and no skid plate, etc. it should be substantially cheaper than the RX-3?
Please explain the higher price for a lesser bike.

madsocial · 08-06-2016, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 1cylinderwonder

What makes the RZ3 so pricey?

Isn't it just the same engine and drive train as the RX-3, in a naked frame? No windscreen, no side cases, no top case, no crash bars, no spoked wheels, and no skid plate, etc. it should be substantially cheaper than the RX-3?
Please explain the higher price for a lesser bike.

Naked bikes are hot right now. It's supply demand pricing. That's all.

detours · 08-05-2016, 02:00 AM

I really like it in white. I hope it sells, but competition in the 250 beginner segment is fierce, new and used.

The RX3 was so unique there's nothing quite like it. The TT250 nails the off-road market at the price point.

But the RZ3 ... That's a tougher sell when there are plenty of Honda and Kawasakis out there used for the same price.

Lee R · 08-05-2016, 07:46 AM

I like the rz3 and CSC but at that price after doc and crating it's basically the price of a Honda CB300f which retails for 3999. Used are super easy to find for 3000-3500 with barely any miles or holdovers still new.

Jay In Milpitas · 08-05-2016, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee R

I like the rz3 and CSC but at that price after doc and crating it's basically the price of a Honda CB300f which retails for 3999. Used are super easy to find for 3000-3500 with barely any miles or holdovers still new.

I agree. Also appears that access to the valves for adjustment will be more challenging than the RX3. I see nothing special in this bike, nor with the RC version.

Approaching $4000, I'd rather have one of Steve's Mustang replicas. At least they are distinctive, and would make a great little "back of the RV" bike.

CSaddict · 08-05-2016, 09:21 AM

I'm not sure where CSC is going with the pricing on this bike. Anyone would spend the extra couple bucks and buy the Japanese machine.

2LZ · 08-05-2016, 10:58 AM

We'll see what happens. If they move, great! If they sit, sales are headed our way. I've never been one much into what I call "rolling scaffold", regarding styling....but styling taste is personal anyway. There's a big market of folks who love this look.

I wish CSC luck! Of course, we all want CSC to succeed. It's an entirely different and supportive way of marketing CB's that we've never experienced in this market before.

pyoungbl · 08-05-2016, 05:24 PM

I wonder if the 20L tank will fit my RX3. I'd be happy to give up those useless plastic side panels in order to have a larger tank. Oh, and my magnetic tank bag would fit better too.

Peter Y.

BlackBike · 08-05-2016, 06:03 PM

2lz, I like the skeletor look. This is the differentiation they are counting on for this segment vs the honda competition. And it (rz3) is a little lower price but true , hard to not go with the Honda and its nation wide exposure.

dpl096 · 08-05-2016, 07:32 PM

I sure like the white model and I hope CSC does well with them.

Jay In Milpitas · 08-05-2016, 11:15 PM

Hard to tell, but there appears to be two hoses going to the water pump. Factory applied thermostat bypass, perhaps?

1cylinderwonder · 08-06-2016, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

I thought that thr RZ3 had "CLIP ON" handlebars. The photo shown above has high rise bars????? I guess that's a different version than CSC is bringing in to the USA.

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1cylinderwonder Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pismo Beach Posts: 387	A naked RX-3???? What makes the RZ3 so pricey? Isn't it just the same engine and drive train as the RX-3, in a naked frame? No windscreen, no side cases, no top case, no crash bars, no spoked wheels, and no skid plate, etc. it should be substantially cheaper than the RX-3? Please explain the higher price for a lesser bike. Last edited by 1cylinderwonder; 08-05-2016 at 12:19 PM.
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08-05-2016, 02:00 AM	#6
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	I really like it in white. I hope it sells, but competition in the 250 beginner segment is fierce, new and used. The RX3 was so unique there's nothing quite like it. The TT250 nails the off-road market at the price point. But the RZ3 ... That's a tougher sell when there are plenty of Honda and Kawasakis out there used for the same price. __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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CSaddict Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 200	I'm not sure where CSC is going with the pricing on this bike. Anyone would spend the extra couple bucks and buy the Japanese machine. __________________ 2016 CSC RX3 Ginger Edition Check out my blog here: https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/
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2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	We'll see what happens. If they move, great! If they sit, sales are headed our way. I've never been one much into what I call "rolling scaffold", regarding styling....but styling taste is personal anyway. There's a big market of folks who love this look. I wish CSC luck! Of course, we all want CSC to succeed. It's an entirely different and supportive way of marketing CB's that we've never experienced in this market before. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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08-05-2016, 12:39 AM	#2
NM RETIRED GUY Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: SOUTHERN NM Posts: 33	Looks really nice. I wonder when they will be shipping?
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08-05-2016, 12:49 AM	#3
Jay In Milpitas Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Milpitas, CA. USA Posts: 775	A bit more about the RZ3 here: http://pertamax7.com/2016/07/14/zong...3-250-cyclone/ Can't they go with a nice, flat bench seat? I really dislike the bucket seats used on so many bikes these days. The TT250 seat is close, just won't swap over.
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08-05-2016, 07:46 AM	#7
Lee R Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 343	I like the rz3 and CSC but at that price after doc and crating it's basically the price of a Honda CB300f which retails for 3999. Used are super easy to find for 3000-3500 with barely any miles or holdovers still new.
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08-05-2016, 05:24 PM	#11
pyoungbl Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA Posts: 632	I wonder if the 20L tank will fit my RX3. I'd be happy to give up those useless plastic side panels in order to have a larger tank. Oh, and my magnetic tank bag would fit better too. Peter Y.
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08-05-2016, 06:03 PM	#12
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	2lz, I like the skeletor look. This is the differentiation they are counting on for this segment vs the honda competition. And it (rz3) is a little lower price but true , hard to not go with the Honda and its nation wide exposure. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~ Last edited by BlackBike; 08-05-2016 at 07:26 PM.
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08-05-2016, 11:15 PM	#14
Jay In Milpitas Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Milpitas, CA. USA Posts: 775	Hard to tell, but there appears to be two hoses going to the water pump. Factory applied thermostat bypass, perhaps?
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