Zongshen Cyclone Re3 vs Zongshen Rx3
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zongshen Cyclone Re3 vs Zongshen Rx3. Zongshen Cyclone Re3: ~65 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~215 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Zongshen Rx3: 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures vary slightly by market) hp, 178 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: real-world reports vary between 130–150 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Zongshen Cyclone Re3
Zongshen Rx3
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
178 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
~65 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated)
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures vary slightly by market)
Torque
~55 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated)
145 km/h (estimated; note: real-world reports vary between 130–150 km/h)
Weight
~215 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
178 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Zongshen Cyclone Re3
6.5/10
"Decent budget café racer if you're handy with spanners."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Peppy twin-cylinder engine
+Cheap acquisition price
Cons
−Parts availability nightmarish
−Switchgear feels flimsy
−Resale value drops sharply
Zongshen Rx3
7.0/10
"Brilliant budget adventure bike if you're mechanically inclined and diligent."
Pros
+Punchy twin-cylinder engine
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Genuine off-road capable suspension
Cons
−Electrical connectors corrode quickly
−Resale value drops sharply
−Dealer support nearly nonexistent
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