230 cc

2LZ · 05-22-2019, 12:50 PM

Interesting. I take it it's rear disk?? Regular forks too. I wonder if it's carb or injected and what the price point will be? I'm sure it's just a matter of time before the Big Four make something that will compete with the Chinese dual sports (as crazy as that sounds).
Fact is, there's a ton of us out there that opted not to buy a Japanese bike mainly due to price point.

culcune · 05-22-2019, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

I'm sure it's just a matter of time before the Big Four make something that will compete with the Chinese dual sports (as crazy as that sounds).
Fact is, there's a ton of us out there that opted not to buy a Japanese bike mainly due to price point.

I am somewhat certain that Zongshen started the small displacement adventure bike movement withthe RX3.

ChipToothy · 05-22-2019, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

I am somewhat certain that Zongshen started the small displacement adventure bike movement withthe RX3.

Even BMW hopped on the small adv bike bandwagon with the GS310 starting at $5,600.00

dpl096 · 05-22-2019, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by culcune

I am somewhat certain that Zongshen started the small displacement adventure bike movement withthe RX3.

I don't know if they started it but they sure have stirred the pot... Still stirring it from what I can tell. Regardless who started it this is exactly, IMO, the kick in the ass the big boys needed. They got so wrapped up in huge displacement engines and matching profit margins they alienated the "economy" rider...at least they did me. And as far as the imagined exclusive superior service of being a proud paying member into the dealer network money pit....gag..... Keep your appointment only 75 dollar an hour shop fees for the uninformed. Scraped knuckles and dirty fingernails can be very rewarding.

pete · 05-23-2019, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by culcune

I am somewhat certain that Zongshen started the small displacement adventure bike movement withthe RX3.

do a search for a …
Yamaha 250 Tenere..
Honda Tornado 300.. even had a silly dam beak...
but unlike the RX3 they were both well under 400lbs..
but I think Zongshen most lightly invented the under
powered blotted pig idea.. that every one seems to be
following these days...

Both bikes pre-date the RX3 by a good 5 years...

the 230cc seems to be a budget class..
IE.... CRF230 / TTR225...

..

dpl096 · 05-22-2019, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

Fact is, there's a ton of us out there that opted not to buy a Japanese bike mainly due to price point.

Agreed.... When I first saw the RX3 I thought it was a really unique bike and a great concept. Then the price settled it for me. Nothing anyone had/has touched it in pricing and looks. Its' greatest "defect" is the resell......should have kept mine, tarped it and kept it around for a buzz now and then. It was fun.

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