Test drive of motorcycles – “Hyosung XRX125 and Zongshen ZS200GY.”

ZS250GY-3

Chinese motorcycle Zongshen ZS250GY-3 manufactured by Chongqing Zongshen Motorcycle Industry Co., Ltd. (manufacturing plant in Zhongqing, Zhongqing Municipality, China; produces a variety of motorcycle equipment under the Zip Star , Zongshen brand, including motorcycles). Curb weight of the Chinese motorcycle is 175 kg, total weight is 325 kg, total seats 2 (including driver), max. speed 120 km/h.

Universal enduro “Hyosung XRX125” and “Zongshen ZS200GY”

Previously, any foreign-made motorcycle was a luxury. But the market for expensive models has long been filled, and now dealers are expanding the sector of devices that cost several times less than cars. “Sales of affordable motorcycles are growing by hundreds of percent every year,” notes Yulia Leskova, general manager of the Bike Land salon. — Equipment from Korea and China has a favorable price/quality ratio. According to our marketing research, even people who have never thought about purchasing a motorcycle buy it.” Traveling around the city, transport for the dacha (especially if there is off-road conditions), mastering the basics of driving - these are just some of the areas of application of the Korean enduro “Hyosung XRX125” and the Chinese “Zongshen ZS200GY”. Of course, affordable cheese can only be found in a mousetrap: these two cheap devices are inferior in some respects to their Japanese counterparts..

Technical characteristics of the Chinese Zongshen motorcycle

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Dimensions and weight of the Chinese motorcycle Zongshen ZS250GY-3

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Unexpectedly good package

SINCE there are two motorcycles, I invite one of the salon managers on a trip. He put on a cross-country uniform and saddled the Chinese “Zongshen ZS200GY”. I start the Hyosung XRX125 engine. Moreover, I start with an electric starter (there is also a kick starter) - equipment that is somewhat unexpected on a motorcycle costing just over $3,000.

At first, the four-stroke single-cylinder engine, as they say, “didn’t work.” He reacted to the gas as apathetically as a traffic police inspector lurking in ambush with a speed gun reacted to a sport biker flying past. My partner came up to me and said, without going into technical details, that the engine was new and he should “sneeze.” Indeed, five minutes of good driving on the highway with the throttle fully open - and the engine began to work more cheerfully, honestly giving its 12 “horses”. They are quite enough for vigorous movement in space, since the dry weight of “Hyosung” is 116 kg.

Having accelerated on the highway to the required 100 km/h according to the passport, I begin to carefully “collect” all the potholes and wells. The motorcycle is not afraid of bumps - the cross-country roots show. I especially liked the performance of the front fork. It is an advanced one - an “inverted” type, which is again somewhat unexpected on an affordable motorcycle. In general, for its price, “Hyosung” is well equipped. The only thing that gives away the cheapness of the motorcycle is the rear drum brake, not a disc one. However, it is quite enough for light braking. The steel frame felt unshakable in a straight line, even when I deliberately ran the wheels along cracks in the asphalt.

The chassis also performed well on the cross-country track. There was no puncture in the suspension, even when the bike landed hard after jumping off ramps. The standard tires in which the motorcycle is shod emphasizes its belonging to two elements - off-road and asphalt. Tires are cut into small pieces. This is a good compromise for public roads and dry ground. But, if the ground is wet, with such tires you need to keep an eye on the motorcycle. It rained at night over the track where we were riding, and the tread capabilities were now clearly not enough even for straight-line movement. As soon as you open the gas, the motorcycle tries to spin around the front wheel. If you are going to do a lot of off-road driving, it makes sense to put on cross-country tires - “Hyosung” will be unrecognizable.

For its price, “Hyosung” is surprisingly well equipped.

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Zongshen LZX200S: light SUV made in China

Classic Enduro is a motorcycle engine capacity of 200-250 cubic meters, light weight, high ground clearance, a minimum of external parts, high wings and excellent cross-country ability on any off-road. Zongshen LZX200S is structurally designed like a typical Enduro and is capable of covering 200-300 km a day along any country roads. Until recently, the Enduro market was replenished only with expensive motorcycles, mainly made in Japan.

Currently, cheap and quite reliable light motorcycles made in China, such as the Zongshen LZX200S, have begun to enter the market. Their manufacturer, the Zongshen company, when developing their models, uses licensed technologies purchased from Japan, Italy, and the USA. This marketing policy allows us to produce motorcycles that provide a high level of price/quality ratio. The sales level of LZX200S in Russia is growing every year.

Sufficiently high technical characteristics of the motorcycle are provided by a 200 cc engine manufactured by Zongshen. An engine with good dynamics and high efficiency - the motorcycle’s gasoline consumption of 2.8 liters per 100 km allows you to quickly reach maximum speed and travel long distances without refueling.

According to owners' reviews, the engine is very reliable and even with high mileage does not require valve adjustment. The successful design of the motorcycle made it possible to install a 250 cc, four-stroke, two-cylinder engine on the LZX200S model, increasing the running and speed parameters of the previous model.

Advantages of Zongshen LZX200S:

• presence of hand protection, kick starter;
• excellent battery;
• high driving performance;
• well controlled and obedient on the road;
• consumption is not higher than 3 liters.

Flaws:

• inconvenient steering controls;
• inconvenient standard mirrors;
• thin frame;
• unreliable electronics and wiring;
• brittle plastic lining.

To improve the quality of the motorcycle, some bikers believe, the LZX 200S needs to be equipped with a more reliable plastic lining and a fuel level indicator in the gas tank. Some people are also not satisfied with the motorcycle's cruising speed, which is difficult to increase above 110 km/h even through technical tuning.

Specifications of Zongshen LZX200S:

“Zongshen” models may differ in reliability from Japanese motorcycles, but the cost of new 2012 LZX 200S motorcycles at some dealers is $1,939 (€ 1,576, 15,729 UAH). Zongshen LZX 200S is a profitable purchase for beginners and experienced bikers.

Zongshen ZS250-5 Cruiser: mini-Harley from Zongshen

Zongshen ZS250-5 are typical choppers, with a motorcycle engine capacity of 250 cc, and an appearance like a Harley. They are produced by Zongshen Industrial Group, which successfully supplies equipment to more than 100 countries.

The ZS trademark (“ZIP STAR”) is positioned as premium motorcycle equipment, so the history of the creation and review of the ZS250-5 motorcycles are especially interesting. The design of 125 and 250 cc motorcycles contains units manufactured by Chinese manufacturers under license from Yamaha. American engineers participated in the production of motorcycles, so the external design with an abundance of chrome lining and openness of the units allowed this motorcycle to be called a “mini-Harley”.

Engine type: V-Twin, with a motorcycle engine capacity of 250 cc, the characteristics of the eighties Yamaha Virago engine. The engine sound is reminiscent of the patented sound of an American Harley. The engine pulls well at low speeds, but unfortunately, at speeds above 90 km/h, according to the comments of some drivers, it begins to produce an increased level of vibration. The limiter operates at 6000 rpm.

The documentation for the motorcycle states that gasoline consumption is 2.4 liters per 100 km. Real data obtained in highway tests: up to 4.5 liters per 100 km. Choppers, according to many bikers, are inferior in handling and all basic characteristics to any motorcycle with the same engine capacity. The clear conclusion of many ZS250-5 Cruiser owners is that the motorcycle is not for off-road use, but for pleasure trips.

Having reviewed motorcycles from classmates for the Zongshen ZS250-5, we conclude: the Cruiser is distinguished by stiffer suspension (this drawback is compensated by the reliable action of disc brakes), increased ground clearance, and large comfortable seats for the driver and passenger. It fully justifies the name “cruiser”, that is, a comfortable car with an engine capacity sufficient to travel at a speed of 120 km/h. This motorcycle is positively characterized by very high acceleration dynamics and the ability to reliably shift into upshifts.

Technical data of Zongshen ZS250-5 Cruiser:

• Length - 2245 mm
• Width - 790 mm
• Height - 1210 mm
• Wheelbase - 1600 mm
• Fuel tank - 14 liters
• Dry weight - 175 kg
• Load capacity - 150 kg
• V-Twin engine
• Air cooling
• Volume - 250 cc
• 4 stroke, 2 cylinder
• Starter starting system
• Power - 20 hp (according to drivers' reviews)
• 13 kW at 7000 rpm
• Speed ​​max: 120 km/h
• Transmission 5 gears
• Drive type chain
• Front suspension: telescopic
• Rear suspension: pendulum-monoshock absorber
• Front brake: 2-disc
• Rear brake: disc

The ZS250-5, according to its parameters, cannot enter the class of racing motorcycles; it is a typical cruiser. It is quite suitable for young people, because the cost of new motorcycles is a little over $2000. The bike has been successfully used in Europe and Russia for many years. Zongshen ZS250-5 Cruiser is a versatile motorcycle for young people.