A design patent application filed by Zongshen-Piaggio Foshan in July has been published by China National Intellectual Property Administration showing a flat tracker style motorcycle. Illustrations accompanying the filing show a single-cylinder, with a frame and layout somewhat similar to the Aprilia-Zongshen Cafe 150.
In China, Zongshen manufactures a range of
150 cc single-cylinder bikes carrying the Aprilia brand name. For sale in its
domestic markets, the Aprilia-Zongshen range includes an adventure bike called
the Terra 150 and the GPR150 that mimics the look of the RSV4 superbike.
From information published on
motorcycle.com, Zongshen’s liquid-cooled, single-cylinder mill as used in the
GPR150 produces 17.8 hp at 9,750 and 13.9 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. This
compares favourably against the 19.3 hp and 15 Nm of torque of a similar class
motorcycle like the Yamaha YZF-R15. Design wise, the flat-tracker shows all the
traditional styling cues expected, with a flat board on the front for the
racing number, accompanied by side covers that double as racing number plates.
Spoked wheels complete the flat tracker look with the exhaust making a double
exit under the seat.
A slim LED headlight with attached turn
signals is tucked away under the number plate with what appears to be a simple
LCD display instrument panel located just above. A radiator is located just
ahead of the fuel tank and from drawings, the tank itself looks to be a 10- or
12-litre unit.
