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Zongshen recently introduced the company new sport touring motorcycle, the Cyclone RG3.

The RG3 joins the Cyclone RX6 and the Cyclone RE3 as the company latest model for 2021.

The Cyclone RG3 is powered by a 401cc dual-cylinder water-cooled engine capable of producing a healthy 42.2hp @ 9,500rpm and 34Nm @ 8,000rpm and mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

Despite a mid-size engine, Zongshen claimed the RG3 could reach a top speed of 155km/h and designed to achieve strong low torque, smooth gear shifting and lesser vibration.

To complete the look of a sport-touring machine, the motorcycle comes with a tall windshield as standard, a full-LED headlight, a wide handlebar, and a plush seat for rider and pillion.

The motorcycle also comes with the latest electronic setup consist of a 6.75-inch TFT instrument, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and a front-facing camera that sits above the front headlight.

Despite the front end looks suspiciously like the latest Kawasaki ZX-10R, the Cyclone RG3 packs with exciting features to make it an excellent choice for novice riders.

Zongshen officially unveiled its latest model, the Cyclone RX6, the company first motorcycle powered by the Norton 650cc parallel-twin engine.

The RX6 was first sighted in 2019 as a concept before the Chinese manufacturer pulled the wraps at Shanghai Motor Show this week.

The overall look of the RX6 clearly defined an adventure motorcycle, and at a glance, it does bear a resemblance to the previous Yamaha MT-07 Tracer.

According to reports, the RX6 is powered by the Norton 650cc parallel-twin that produces around 70hp and is the same power plant found in yet-to-be-released Norton Altas.

Zongshen also includes a host of the latest electronics, including a full-colour TFT display, adjustable windscreen and keyless ignition.

The bike also features exciting specifications, including:

  • 21L tank
  • Nissin brake callipers
  • Kayaba suspension
  • ABS
  • Pirelli tires

However, the Cyclone RX6 sits on the heavier side as the bike is quoted at 245kg.

Despite no confirmation, we can assume the motorcycle will be made available in Malaysia soon!

The Chinese market will most likely see the birth of Aprilia’s first 150cc flat-tracker after a patent application was filed by Zongshen-Piaggio at the China National Intellectual Property Administration. Vaguely labelled as “Flat”, the patents do showcase a promising-looking machine. (more…)

Belum sempat berita penjualan Norton Motorcycles ke TVS Motor Company bertukar suam, kini timbul laporan bahawa Zongshen bakal melancarkan motosikal baharu menggunakan enjin 650cc V4 milik jenama Britain itu.

Pada 2017, Norton telah pun memeterai Perjanjian Lesen dan Rekaan 20 tahun bagi enjin 650cc V4 serba baharu.

Enjin baharu itu dibangunkan sendiri Norton dan direka khas bagi menepati ciri ditetapkan Zongshen di samping mematuhi piawaian Euro 4.

Menurut kenyataan rasmi dari Norton pada 2017, enjin itu akan diguna pakai jenama Zongshen atau Cyclone.

Tahun lalu, Zongshen memperkenalkan dua model ADV konsep menerusi Cyclone RX6 dan RK6 dan kini timbul paten baharu memaparkan model ADV yang akan dipasarkan pada 2021.

Difahamkan, rekaan model tersebut turut dibantu syarikat rekaan Itali, Ricardo. – NewMotor.com

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Aprilia bakal perkenalkan motosikal segmen ‘adventure’ Terra 250 menerusi gambar intipan daripada kilang Zongshen di China.

Zongshen merupakan rakan kerjasama Aprilia di China yang turut bertanggungjawab menghasilkan Aprilia GPR250 sebelum ini.

Difahamkan, Terra 250 didatangkan dengan enjin sama yang terdapat pada GPR250 dan CFMoto 250Nk yang menjana 26hp dan 22Nm pada 6,000rpm dan mampu merekodkan kelajuan 140 km/j.

Rupa keseluruhan model baharu ini menunjukkan bahawa Terra 250 direka untuk keupayaan ‘off-road’ dengan kerangka split cradle, fork depan teleskopik, monoshock belakang, rim spoke (18′ depan dan 17′ belakang) dan tayar knobby.

Menurut laporan, gambar intipan tersebut memaparkan unit standard dan mungkin ada varian dengan spesifikasi yang lebih tinggi.

Persoalan sama ada model ini akan dibawa masuk ke pasaran Malaysia belum dapat dipastikan namun Terra 250 pastinya dapat menarik peminat motosikal ADV.

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Norton Commando SportNorton ketika ini telah diletakkan bawah pengendalian administration (insolvensi) susulan kegagalan membayar hutang.

Bagaimanapun, Motorfans.com.cn melaporkan ketika itu Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO), Stuart Garner, sempat memeterai perjanjian dengan CEO Jinlang, Wu Huacong, untuk menjual hak pemilikan dan rekaan enjin 961.

Laporan itu mendakwa perjanjian kerjasama strategik telah pun dimeterai yang bakal menyaksikan Jinlang ambil alih pengeluaran enjin dan pengedaran alat ganti kepada pemilik Norton 961 seluruh dunia.

Pada masa sama, Jinlang turut dibenarkan untuk mengeluarkan jenama sendiri menggunakan enjin tersebut.

Dakwaan ini ada asasnya tatkala Norton menghasilkan model Atlas dan Nomad menggunakan enjin 650cc menerusi kerjasama dengan Zongshen, jenama memiliki pertalian erat dengan Jinlang.

Sementara itu, Jilang mendakwa perjanjian dengan Garner tlah dilaksanakan sebelum Norton diletakkan dibawah jabatan insolvensi negara itu dan persetujuan pemilikan hak enjin 961 tiada kena mengena dengan situasi semasa.

Bagaimanapun, senario ini jelas menyokong dakwaan Garner cuba mengaut keuntungan sebaik menyedari Norton di ambang kejatuhan. – Visordown

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A bike enthusiasts had just sent us some spy shots of what could be a Zongshen RX3.

The pictures was taken by Wahi Abdul Rahman, said that he spotted the bike while on his way to work this morning in Sungai Petani.

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The bike looks like its going through a road rest with a trade plate.

The RX3 is an adventure ready 26hp 250cc bike, complete with panniers and windscreen.

The same bike is also sold under a Russian brand in Europe as the M1nsk TRX300i.

In otherwords the bike might also be sold under a rebadged brand here in Malaysia.

So what do you think about it? Is it a Zongshen RX3 or did you spot something we missed?

More info as we dig around so stay tuned.

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