Whenever a large factory from a significant market launches a mid-size adventure tourer, the rest of the world perks up from its slumber.
The middleweight ADV segment is finally booming after years of flagging sales. And the introduction of bikes like the KTM 890 Adventure and Honda Africa Twin has sparked an arms race among big OEMs was previously ignored.
Now, one of those companies has taken a step into the fray with the arrival of Zongshen’s RX850.
The China-made middleweight dual-sport looks similar to the Tiger series from Triumph. Which is quite unlike the company, but let’s see if it can look good against its competition.
Cyclone RX850 is the latest model added to stable is the RX850 Adventure Tourer. The newest model pays homage to Zongshen’s long history of building bikes for expeditions and off-roading.
With the RX850, the Chinese manufacturer moves beyond premium motorcycles.
Zongshen introduces a machine keeps up with bikes at par with European brands like BMW and Ducati. And even surpass its European rivals in terms of sheer performance.
Zongshen Cyclone RX850 Adventure Tourer is the foremost among the Cyclone range. And it’s here for adventure riders looking for a deal that doesn’t compromise on quality or finish—all while not blowing the budget.
Specs
Featuring a new top bar and side panels, the Cyclone RX850 arrives with input from British motorcycle brand Norton. Which has developed a range of retro-styled motorcycles in recent years.
The Cyclone RX850 Adventure Tourer comes powered by an 850 cc engine. Power figures remain undisclosed for now.
However, the wild claims suggest it makes 85 hp. The factory has given this middleweight adventure-tour bike an added dose of touring wiles.
As such, expect to see full LED lighting, a large, full-colour TFT instrument panel, and Bluetooth smartphone connectivity.
You can hook up the Adventure Tourer with street-oriented tires or a tad wider rubber for that go-anywhere off-road prowess.
Zongshen certainly isn’t shy about flaunting the bike’s off-road capabilities so long as the going is good.
The Cyclone RX850 boasts a tubular steel frame and aluminium swingarm, with KYB suspensions on the front and rear. Nissin offers braking duties with dual and single discs on the back and front, respectively.
Whether it turns out to be a worthy competitor in the mid-size adventure cruiser segment remains to be seen, but we’re sure we’ll see it in other parts of the world.
via Italy24news and XCar
