Zongshen RC3 - Specifications & Review

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Articleid497440
CategorySport
MakeCalifornia Scooter
ModelRC3
PriceUS$ 2988. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Year2017

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

FrontbrakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Frontbrakesdiameter262 mm (10.3 inches)
Frontsuspensioninverted forks
Fronttyre110/70-17
RearbrakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Rearbrakesdiameter258 mm (10.2 inches)
RearsuspensionPreload adjustable monoshock
Reartyre120/70-17

Engine & Transmission

Borexstroke77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches)
Compression11.5:1
CoolingsystemLiquid
Displacement250.00 ccm (15.26 cubic inches)
EnginedetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
EnginetypeBalance shaft
ExhaustsystemStainless steel
FuelsystemInjection. Delphi EFI
Gearbox6-speed
IgnitionCDI
Power24.80 HP (18.1 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Topspeed144.8 km/h (90.0 mph)
Torque22.51 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 16.6 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
TransmissiontypefinaldriveChain
Valvespercylinder4

Other Specifications

ColoroptionsBlue, Red, White
CommentsBrand often abbreviated CSC. Bike made in China by Zongshen.
Factorywarranty2 years unlimited mileage. The first year is parts and labor, the second year is parts only.
InstrumentsLCD Display with Adjustable Color Settings
StarterElectric

Physical Measures & Capacities

Dryweight152.0 kg (335.0 pounds)
Fuelcapacity19.98 litres (5.28 gallons)
Overallheight1,118 mm (44.0 inches)
Overalllength1,981 mm (78.0 inches)
Overallwidth711 mm (28.0 inches)
Powerweightratio0.1632 HP/kg
Seatheight762 mm (30.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

About Zongshen

Country of Origin: China
Founder: Zuo Zongshen
Best Known For: Large-scale production of engines, motorcycles, and OEM partnerships

Company History

Zongshen is an industrial heavyweight: engines and complete bikes for its own brands and global partners. Bread-and-butter commuters, small ADV, and retro singles have benefited from rising QC—better coatings, electrics, and braking—while scale ensures parts supply. Joint ventures and racing programs fed process discipline back into mass-market machines, making Zongshen a cornerstone of affordable, reliable mobility worldwide.

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