Zongshen GS 200-250

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Zongshen 200 GS
Manufacturer Zongshen Chongqing Group
Also called Motorstar Xplorer z200 (Phil.)
Hausmotor Rego z200(Phil.)
Zealsun zs200GS (Turkey)
Successor Zongshen 250 GS
Class Sports Tourer / Sport touring
Engine single-cylinder, four-stroke, 198cc
Transmission 5
Dimensions L 2010mm W 760mm
Fuel capacity 20 liters (2L reserve)
Related Zongshen 250 GS
Similar Honda CBR250RR
Suzuki GSX250R
Yamaha FZR250
Kawasaki Ninja 250R

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[edit] Introduction

The Zongshen 200 GS is a sports bike belonging to the sports level entry / beginner sports bike (200cc - 500cc displacements). It is categorized by its manufacturer, Zongshen, Chongqing Group as "Sport touring bike". Zongshen Chongqing Group is one of the five largest motorcycle manufacturers in China. They have partnerships with Harley Davidson and Piaggio.[1]

The bike is sold under different brand names:

Bike Model Brand Company Country
zs200GS Zongshen Zongshen Chongqing Group China
Xplorer z200 Motorstar Eastworld Philippines
z200 Rego Hausmotors Philippines
zs200GS Zealsun Turkey
zs200GS Zongshen Zongshen America U.S.
sr200 Yumbo Deceleste Uruguay

The 200GS is best known for its low cost in price, maintenance, and mileage, while having a sporty look and high endurance for very long trips. Such traits allowed the bike to be used as a daily economical sports ride for commuters like an ordinary executive motorcycle, which is difficult with true sports bikes with displacements of over 600cc to 1000cc, due to extra maintenance costs and high fuel expenses. The Zongshen GS series however, are difficult to maneuver in dense traffic (esp. for a small built rider) due to its 165kgs weight. But such disadvantage gives the 200GS high stability on highways.

However, due to the economical aspects with its single-cylinder 4-stroke engine, the bike cannot be expected to go past its 75mph topspeed without reaching red line. The bike, therefore, should not be used for Moto GP racing. It only lives up to its category of a Sport touring bike for travelling, and a safe sports level entry bike to prepare a racing aspirant or newbie for the higher displacement sports bikes.

[edit] Specifications & performance statistics

Specifications
Engine 4-stroke Single-cylinder,Air-cooled
Redline range From 8500 to 12000 RPM
Displacement 198 cc
Starting Kick and Electric
Bore x stroke 62.0mm x 49.5 mm
Compression_ratio 9.2:1
Carburetion (1) PZ27 (Honda Compatible)
Ignition CDI
Spark_plug NGK D8EA
Transmission 5-speed, 5-gear mesh
Clutch Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated
Suspension, front Inverted telescopic
Suspension, rear Mono-shock, Swing arm
Wheelbase 35.5 in (1.360 mm)
Tire, front 110/70R17/200kPa
Tire, rear 140/70R17/225kPa
Brakes, front Dual disk, Double caliper
Brakes, rear Single disk, Single caliper
Overall length 2010 mm
Overall width 760 mm
Overall height 1080 mm
Ground clearance
Seat height
Weight dry 170 kg
Minimum turning radius
Fuel capacity 5 US gal (20 L)
Reserve fuel capacity 2 Liters
Fuel type \<=90# Unleaded Petrol
Oil capacity 1.1 L
Oil type SH or CF class, SAE 15W40 (20w50 in the Philippines)
Performance stats
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 10 s
Maximum speed 75 mph
Max power 15 hp (10.8 kW) @ 8000 RPM
Max Torque 13 Nm @ 6500 RPM
Fuel Efficiency 40kpl / 94mpg

[edit] References

  1. ^ Zongshen main site

[edit] External links