CSC RZ3


Among motorcycle brands, CSC is hardly a familiar name. But its founders are industry vets in the Harley aftermarket parts business, and owners of the California Scooter Company, which produced the modern version of the Mustang scooter. Last year they debuted the RX3 adventure-touring model, and earlier this year came the RC3 and TT250. Now it's the RZ3, a nudie version of the faired RC. All models are built to CSC specs by Zongshen in China.

The four models share a 250 cc OHC, 4-valve, liquid-cooled, counterbalanced single with a 6-speed transmission. The purchase of any CSC motorcycle includes extensive online maintenance tutorials, a shop manual, and customer support. CSC offers a complete parts inventory and accessory line for each of its motorcycles, and a two-year, unlimited mileage warranty.


The Azusa, California, company is accepting pre-order deposits on the RZ3, and offering free setup and shipping within the continental United States. The RZ3 price is US$ 3,495, and the motorcycle will be available prior to the end of the year.