Sport · 2023
RC3
MotoLibrary Score
41
/100
Commuter
Power/Weight
0.15 hp/kg
Top Speed
140 km/h
Torque
22 Nm
Engine
250 ccm
Engine
Displacement
249.6 ccm (15.23 cubic inches)
Engine Type
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details
Balancer shaft
Power
24.8 HP (18.1 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque
22.0 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 16.2 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression
11.5:1
Bore x Stroke
77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel System
Injection. Siemens
Ignition
CDI
Lubrication
Two oil pumps
Cooling
Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Final Drive
Chain (final drive)
Clutch
Wet plate
Performance
Top Speed
140.0 km/h (87.0 mph)
0-100 km/h
66.00 seconds
Fuel Consumption
3.40 litres/100 km (29.4 km/l or 69.18 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases
78.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type
Steel
Front Suspension
Inverted hydraulic forks
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
Wheelbase
1330 mm (52.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre
110/70-17
Rear Tyre
140/70-17
Front Brakes
Single disc
Front Brake Ø
300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear Brakes
Single disc
Rear Brake Ø
240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight
165.0 kg (363.8 pounds)
Power/Weight
0.1504 HP/kg
Seat Height
787 mm (31.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height
1118 mm (44.0 inches)
Overall Length
2000 mm (78.7 inches)
Overall Width
715 mm (28.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity
20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons)
Other
Starter
Electric & kick
Color Options
Red/orange/white, blac, white, red, red/blue/white
Instruments
Digital
Notes
Made in China. Bike also called Zongshen Cyclone RC3 and Zongshen ZS250GS-2.
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Transmission
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Rider Profile
Who Is This Bike For?
🟢
Beginner
A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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Best For
Sport & Track
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Seat Height
78.7 cm / 31 in
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Handling
Manageable weight for most riders
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