CSC
Cyclone RX3
CSC’s
Affordable 250 cc adventure bike is ready to enter the American market and the
company has just released a comprehensive accessory list to the bike called the
Cyclone RX3. The Chinese quarter-liter bike already got EPA’s approval and we
already know the price the bike will be available for US$ 2,895 (€ 2,245) which
makes it a very interesting choice.
California
Scooter Co. (CSC) announced back in 2013 that they will bring their 250 cc
adventure bike to North America. Well, that moment is just around the corner
since U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the RX3 as compliant with
federal motor vehicle emissions requirements. The Cyclone RX3 or as known in
China, the Zongshen RX3, will offer a pretty great package for your money.
The
RX3 features a 249.6 cc liquid-cooled 4-valve engine capable to deliver 24.8 hp
at 9,000 rpm and 22.4 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm. The
single-cylinder engine is water-cooled, fuel-injected and has an overhead cam.
It is coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission. Frame is 2 mm thick polygonal
steel. You’ll find a 37 mm inverted fork with 5.1 inches of travel at the front
and preload adjustable monoshock with 5.6 inches of travel at the back. Brakes
are twin-piston units with 262 mm single disc at the front and 258 mm at the
back. Seat height is measured at 795 mm which makes the bike
suitable for a lot of riders. The bike tips the scales at 386 lbs with luggage,
luggage rack, guards, and windshield. Fuel capacity is 4,2 gal and top speed of
the CSC Cyclone RX3 is said to be 135 km/h.
The
major selling point of the bike will be its price tag. The US$ 3,495 (€ 2,715)
price makes the RX3 a pretty good deal since you only get 125 cc scooters for
this kind of money. According to the first reviews, maneuvering the RX3 is
pretty easy and it’s got a great mileage, 70-75 mpg. Another important note is
that the engine has low octane fuel requirements. The CSC Cyclone is
manufactured to CSC specifications by Zongshen in China. Production has already
began and the first bikes will be be on U.S. soil in late February. With the US
EPA approval, the Cyclone can now be sold in all 50 states except California.
California requires California Air Resources Board (CARB) approval but CARB
approval of the CSC Cyclone is expected shortly.
