What is the fuel consumption of the Zongshen RX3?
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The Zongshen RX3 has a fuel consumption of 3.2 liters per 100 kilometers. The Zongshen RX3 is an off-road motorcycle equipped with a 249.6cc single-cylinder engine. Below are some details about the Zongshen RX3: 1. The engine of the Zongshen RX3 has a maximum power output of 18.5kw and a maximum torque of 22.5 Nm. This engine features an electronic fuel injection system and is paired with a 6-speed transmission. 2. The seat height of the Zongshen RX3 is 795mm, with a minimum ground clearance of 210mm and a wheelbase of 1400mm. The curb weight of this motorcycle is 175kg. The Zongshen RX3 also comes with an ABS anti-lock braking system.
Last year, I rode my Zongshen RX3 on a trip along the Sichuan-Tibet line, and the fuel consumption of this bike is quite noteworthy. In normal city riding, it averages about 3.8 to 4.2 liters per 100 kilometers, while on long-distance rides, it can drop to around 3.5 liters. However, once when I had three boxes of luggage strapped to the bike while crossing Zheduo Mountain, the displayed fuel consumption shot up to 4.5 liters. The single-cylinder water-cooled engine of this bike is quite durable, but if you twist the throttle too aggressively, the fuel consumption immediately increases. I recommend using 92-octane fuel; 95-octane won’t save you any more fuel. Tire pressure is also important—I once rode with low rear tire pressure for half a month and wasted half a tank of fuel unnecessarily. If you modify the bike with cases or add crash guards, the increased wind resistance will also raise fuel consumption by about 0.2 liters.
