Zongshen 200 GS
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The Zongshen 200 GS, also known as Xplorer z200, zs200GS or simply 200GS, is the first of Zongshen
, Chongqing Group's line-up of "Sport touring
bikes". First introduced worldwide in 2004, and is continuously being sold by bonafide Zongshen distributors in different countries, even though the second in-line Zongshen 250 GS
(introduced 2006) is now being marketed.
The Zongshen
Chongqing Group is one of the five largest motorcycle manufacturers in China. They are presently in partnerships with Harley Davidson and Piaggio
.
Interestingly, the bike is distributed under different brand names:
It seems Zongshen designed the 200GS with economy in mind for "Sport touring
" bike. Instead of remodelling an existing Super Sports engine for public road use or to be street legal, a dedicated single-cylinder four-stroke 200 cc engine was chosen for increased fuel mileage. This engine utilizes an old-school push rod valve system to ensure long-distance engine endurance, eliminating risks of timing chain failure due to the piling heat during a long-distance travel. Yet, the push rod design is a compromise to its top speed, allowing it to settle to a maximum of 120 km/h (74.6 mph) speed capability. Pushing the z200 to very high rpms exposes it to risks of "valve float".
The overall design takes advantage of heavy sports aerodynamics to promote stability on highways, high capacity fuel tank (allowing for greater riding range), and emphasizes somewhat eye-catching muscularity. The engine is air-cooled, making the half-fairing design necessary for the proper air flow.
Ironically, the 200GS does not have ready ports for saddle-bags, and doesn't include touring accessories upon purchase. Owners intending to use this bike for tours or adventures must have the necessary implementations furnished. The absence of touring accessories makes the 200GS easily mistaken for an underpowered "MotoGP wannabe", Chinese sports bike.
Zongshen
Zongshen is a Chinese company producing motorcycles, quad bikes, generators and engines, based in Chongqing, China. It claims to have a yearly output of over 1,000,000 motorcycles....
, Chongqing Group's line-up of "Sport touring
Sport touring
A Sport touring motorcycle is a type of motorcycle that blends the performance of a sport bike with the long-distance capabilities of a touring motorcycle, while providing comfort and relative safety to the rider....
bikes". First introduced worldwide in 2004, and is continuously being sold by bonafide Zongshen distributors in different countries, even though the second in-line Zongshen 250 GS
Zongshen 250 GS
The Zongshen 250 GS, introduced in 2006, is a light weight single-cylinder air-cooled motorcycle.Unlike its predecessor the Zongshen 200 GS, the 250 GS incorporates an OHC engine configuration configuration....
(introduced 2006) is now being marketed.
The Zongshen
Zongshen
Zongshen is a Chinese company producing motorcycles, quad bikes, generators and engines, based in Chongqing, China. It claims to have a yearly output of over 1,000,000 motorcycles....
Chongqing Group is one of the five largest motorcycle manufacturers in China. They are presently in partnerships with Harley Davidson and Piaggio
Piaggio
Piaggio based in Pontedera, Italy encompasses seven brands of scooters, motorcycles and compact commercial vehicles. As the fourth largest producer of scooters and motorcycles in the world, Piaggio produces more than 600,000 vehicles annually, with five research and development centers, more than...
.
Interestingly, the bike is distributed 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 | Uruguay |
Design
Sport touring
A Sport touring motorcycle is a type of motorcycle that blends the performance of a sport bike with the long-distance capabilities of a touring motorcycle, while providing comfort and relative safety to the rider....
" bike. Instead of remodelling an existing Super Sports engine for public road use or to be street legal, a dedicated single-cylinder four-stroke 200 cc engine was chosen for increased fuel mileage. This engine utilizes an old-school push rod valve system to ensure long-distance engine endurance, eliminating risks of timing chain failure due to the piling heat during a long-distance travel. Yet, the push rod design is a compromise to its top speed, allowing it to settle to a maximum of 120 km/h (74.6 mph) speed capability. Pushing the z200 to very high rpms exposes it to risks of "valve float".
The overall design takes advantage of heavy sports aerodynamics to promote stability on highways, high capacity fuel tank (allowing for greater riding range), and emphasizes somewhat eye-catching muscularity. The engine is air-cooled, making the half-fairing design necessary for the proper air flow.
Ironically, the 200GS does not have ready ports for saddle-bags, and doesn't include touring accessories upon purchase. Owners intending to use this bike for tours or adventures must have the necessary implementations furnished. The absence of touring accessories makes the 200GS easily mistaken for an underpowered "MotoGP wannabe", Chinese sports bike.
Specifications & performance statistics
| Engine | 4-stroke Single-cylinder, Air-cooled Engine cooling Internal combustion engine cooling refers to the cooling of an internal combustion engine, typically using either air or a liquid.- Overview :... |
| Redline range | From 8500 to 12000 rpm |
| Displacement | 198 cc |
| Starting | Kick and Electric |
| Bore x stroke | 62.0 mm × 49.5 mm |
| Compression ratio Compression ratio The 'compression ratio' of an internal-combustion engine or external combustion engine is a value that represents the ratio of the volume of its combustion chamber from its largest capacity to its smallest capacity... | 9.2:1 |
| Carburetion Carburetor A carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom.... | (1) PZ27 (Honda Compatible) |
| Ignition Ignition system An ignition system is a system for igniting a fuel-air mixture. Ignition systems are well known in the field of internal combustion engines such as those used in petrol engines used to power the majority of motor vehicles, but they are also used in many other applications such as in oil-fired and... | CDI |
| Spark plug Spark plug A spark plug is an electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of some internal combustion engines and ignites compressed fuels such as aerosol, gasoline, ethanol, and liquefied petroleum gas by means of an electric spark.Spark plugs have an insulated central electrode which is connected by... | NGK D8EA |
| Transmission Manual transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications... | 5-speed, 5-gear mesh |
| Clutch Clutch A clutch is a mechanical device which provides for the transmission of power from one component to another... | 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 | SF class, SAE 15W40 (20w50 in the Philippines) |
| 0-60 mph (0–100 km/h) | 10 s |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph / 120 km/h |
| Max power | 15 hp (10.8 kW) @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque Torque Torque, moment or moment of force , is the tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot. Just as a force is a push or a pull, a torque can be thought of as a twist.... | 13 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Fuel efficiency Fuel efficiency Fuel efficiency is a form of thermal efficiency, meaning the efficiency of a process that converts chemical potential energy contained in a carrier fuel into kinetic energy or work. Overall fuel efficiency may vary per device, which in turn may vary per application, and this spectrum of variance is... | 40kpl / 94mpg |
Facts
- The 200GS push-rod engine uses early HondaHondais a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
technology. Owners in the Philippines discovered that many engine parts are compatible or interchangeable with the parts of a Honda TMX-155 engine.