{"id":73682,"date":"2023-06-07T21:33:54","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T16:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/?p=73682"},"modified":"2023-06-07T21:33:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T16:03:55","slug":"zongshens-rx650-the-ultimate-adventure-tourer-powered-by-norton-packed-with-cutting-edge-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/zongshens-rx650-the-ultimate-adventure-tourer-powered-by-norton-packed-with-cutting-edge-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"Zongshen&#8217;s RX650: The Ultimate Adventure-Tourer Powered by Norton, Packed with Cutting-Edge Tech"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chinese motorcycle manufacturers have made great strides in recent years, and the<a href=\"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/zongshen-cyclone-rx401-adventure-bike-gets-new-tech\/\"><strong> Cyclone RX650 <\/strong><\/a>is a prime example of their progress. This bike offers a well-rounded package of performance, features, and value, and it will turn heads wherever it goes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here is a more detailed look at what the Cyclone RX650 has to offer:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Engine:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The RX650 is powered by a 650cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that produces 71 horsepower and 42 pound-feet of torque. This smooth and refined engine provides plenty of power for both on- and off-road riding. The engine is powered by Norton technology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Features:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0The RX650 is packed with features, including full-LED lighting, cornering ABS, traction control, a quick shifter, keyless ignition, cruise control, radar-powered blind spot monitoring, AI-powered voice control, and a built-in dashcam. These features make the RX650 one of its class&#8217;s most technologically advanced motorcycles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Value:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The Cyclone RX650 is priced at $5,900, a very competitive price for a motorcycle with its performance and features. This makes the RX650 an excellent value for riders seeking a capable and well-equipped adventure tourer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Zongshen RX6 Cyclone\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C9LDeXVrkqI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here is a comparison of the Cyclone RX650 to some of its competitors:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CFMoto 650 Adventura:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0The CFMoto 650 Adventura is another Chinese-made adventure-tourer priced very competitively. It offers similar performance and features to the RX650 but has fewer advanced technologies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kawasaki Versys 650:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The Kawasaki Versys 650 is a more established and well-respected adventure tourer. It offers better performance and handling than the RX650 but is more expensive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Moto Morini X-Cape 650:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0The Moto Morini X-Cape 650 is an Italian-made adventure tourer offering a unique blend of off-road capability and comfort. It is priced slightly higher than the RX650 but provides more off-road-focused performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here is a comparison of the Cyclone RX650 with other Chinese-made adventure tourers that are currently available in the United States:<\/p>\n<div class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 241px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<th style=\"height: 48px;\">Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 48px;\">Cyclone RX650<\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 48px;\">CFMoto Adventura 650<\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 48px;\">Moto Morini X-Cape 650<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 57px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 57px;\"><strong>Engine<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 57px;\">650cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, parallel-twin<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 57px;\">649.3 cc air-cooled engine\u00a0 parallel-twin<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 57px;\">649 cc air-cooled engine,\u00a0 parallel-twin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 34px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\"><strong>Horsepower<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\">71 hp @ 8,500 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\">61 hp @ 9,000 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\">60 hp @ 8,250 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 34px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\"><strong>Torque<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\">42 lb-ft @ 7,000 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\">41.3 @ 7,000 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\">41.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 34px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\"><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\">213 kg\/470 lbs<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\">217 kg\/480 lbs<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\">213 kg \/\u00a0469.5 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 34px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\">$ 5,900<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\">$6,799<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 34px;\">$8,299<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are some of the pros and cons of the Cyclone RX650:<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pros:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Powerful and fuel-efficient 650cc engine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Advanced technology features, such as cornering ABS, traction control, and a built-in dashcam<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Affordable price<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cons:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not yet available in the United States<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unknown reliability<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lack of brand recognition<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-73684 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/livingimage.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zongshen-s-rx650-powered-with-norton-engine-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"zongshen-s-rx650-powered with norton-engine-1\" width=\"854\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livingimage.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zongshen-s-rx650-powered-with-norton-engine-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/livingimage.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zongshen-s-rx650-powered-with-norton-engine-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/livingimage.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zongshen-s-rx650-powered-with-norton-engine-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/livingimage.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zongshen-s-rx650-powered-with-norton-engine-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/livingimage.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zongshen-s-rx650-powered-with-norton-engine-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ultimately, your best motorcycle will depend on your needs and preferences. If you are looking for a capable and technologically advanced adventure tourer at a very competitive price, the Cyclone RX650 is a great option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you want a more established and well-respected motorcycle with better performance and handling, the Kawasaki Versys 650 is a better choice. And if you are looking for a motorcycle with more off-road-focused performance, the Moto Morini X-Cape 650 is a great option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Cyclone RX650 is a very impressive motorcycle. It offers a well-rounded package of performance, features, and value, and it is sure to be a popular choice for riders looking for a capable and technologically advanced adventure tourer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorradonline.de\/enduro\/zongshen-zonsen-cyclone-rx650\/\"><strong>Motorrad<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motociclismo.it\/zongshen-cyclone-rx650-crossover-cinese-radar-controllo-vocale-82889\"><strong>Motociclismo<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=C9LDeXVrkqI\"><strong>Zongshen<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":73683,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,39],"tags":[16860,26011],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73682"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=73682"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73682\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73685,"href":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73682\/revisions\/73685"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/73683"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73682"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=73682"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=73682"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}