As a new generation of ADV in 2024, Saikelong RX600 has a very high degree of attention, and there are three reasons for personal analysis, first of all, the starting price is very surprising, 27988 yuan**You can ride a 560cc twin-cylinder ADV, which is unimaginable in 2023, but Saikelon has made it a reality in 2024, because it has made history, so it is particularly popular.
On the other hand, competing products have not been released**, such as Chunfeng 450MT and Gaojin Big Grasshopper, RX600, as the only one to be released in 2024**Zhongdapai ADV, will naturally receive special attention from consumers.
Finally, due to the suppression of market demand for too long, 2-30,000 is the ** range that most consumers can afford, but in this price range, in addition to DL250, there has been no second model that can make people have a strong desire to consume for a long time, and the strong desire for consumption can be quality, shape, or cost performance, RX600 is on the node of cost performance.
In the last issue, we talked about the uniqueness of the Saikelon RX600.
Portal:
2.70,000 yuan 600cc ADV, in addition to being cheap, what are the highlights" Today we mainly talk about its test drive feelings, the old rules, first briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages.
Pros:
1. Cost-effective.
The frame is redeveloped, the electronic control configuration is comprehensive, only 27988, and you can buy three boxes of the original factory for 2000 yuan, and the sincerity of Saikelong in 2024 is very sufficient.
It is worth mentioning that the quality of the original three boxes of RX600 is good, and the details and lining are worthy of 2000 yuan.
2. It's easy to get started.
The seat height setting of 790mm is beginner-friendly, 1A 68m girl can fix the car on tiptoe, and the vehicle handling is also flexible. What's even friendlier is that it has a light clutch and a well-defined gear, which is more noticeable than any other car in its class.
3. Excellent engine vibration suppression.
The 120km/h cruise is light, and the vibration feedback for daily riding is slightly lower than that of the 500cc engine in the same class, and it only uses 92 petrol.
4. Comfortable shock absorption settings.
The RX600's shock tuning is very comfortable, it clearly tells you that this is a road recreational vehicle, if you like a comfortable riding feeling, then this set of Zhenglin shock absorbers is no different from the same level of KYB.
5. The frame design is ingenious.
Similar to the 450MT, the RX600 also uses a cradle frame, but compared to the 450MT, the strength of the frame is more redundant, and its subframe is not directly engine fixed points, but reinforced on the frame through the guard bar connection points, so the feeling left in the riding is extremely strong.
Cons:
1. The windshield cannot be adjusted manually.
Four screws need to be loosened with the hexagon socket to raise and lower the windshield.
2. The original chain is too tight.
During the run-in period, it is not recommended to "build" a car frantically.
3. The front wheel ABS wiring harness is not well protected.
There is a probability of hanging to the harness when it is not paved.
Points of Issue:
1. The exhaust sound is loud.
The motorcycle friends around him said that the sound was very good, but the sound of the driver's position was indeed relatively loud, which can be described as a few happy and a few worried.
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2. The front weight of the car is light.
The low-speed handling is very nimble, and when the oil is pumped too hard, the front end of the car is too light and there is some instability.
3. The gear interval is too large.
The newbies like it, and the old birds are very difficult.
Parameter configuration:
Appearance:
For new motorcyclists, the body shape of RX600 is majestic enough, the front of the car is uniquely recognizable, the dual power structure of USB+ cigarette lighter is practical enough, the body also has a wide fuel tank + thick guard bar, and then with the sky-high high-level exhaust, the whole vehicle is full of tension, plus the vacuum spoke wheels of the front 19 and rear 17, everything is eye-catching.
But for old motorcycle friends, you can still see the essence of RX600 at a glance, it is actually the first person of RX401, the front layout and body structure of the two are basically the same, in addition to the high originality, another feature of this set of front faces is that the lamps are very bright, since 2020, the lamps have been a plus in the Saikelong supporting system.
In addition, compared to the regular RX401, the RX600 also adds smart gauges, and incidentally updates the frame and fuel tank.
Needless to say, the instrument is the same, RT3 high-end version of the same model, the degree of acceptance varies from person to person, the feature is that the functions are complete, the display effect and refresh rate are at least the level of the first echelon in the same level, and there is basically no error between the display speed and the actual speed.
The handlebar switches on both sides are also the traditional style of Saikelong, with backlight, and the horns also have adjustable functions, which are similar to models of the same price in terms of use, and the highlight is that the horn workmanship of the RX600 is more delicate and durable.
The frame and fuel tank are one of the highlights of the RX600, and most models don't change their frame and fuel tank capacity even if they iterate, because this minimizes the cost, but the RX600 is different.
First of all, it redesigned the frame, and now the RX600 uses a set of braided + double cradle hybrid frames, which are characterized by full rigidity and structural redundancy. The cradle is also fixed at a fixed point that is not next to the engine, but is integrated with the frame, which has the advantage of contributing to durability even under extreme conditions and facilitating the installation of chassis guards.
This is followed by fuel tank capacity, which the RX401 has with a fuel tank capacity of 205L, the RX600 has a fuel tank capacity of 195L, it is speculated that Saikelon has redesigned the fuel tank according to the frame, in short, on the RX600, the gripping feeling of the vehicle is very natural, and the legs can naturally clamp the fuel tank.
Seat height display:
The RX600 in the test drive is a low-seat version, the seat height is only 790mm, and the seat cushion has been narrowed, the young lady with a height of only 168 can achieve the soles of her feet on the ground, and I am not aggrieved when I ride at 185, and the upper and lower body are stretched enough.
In terms of wind resistance protection, when the windshield is at the highest position, it can effectively prevent the cold wind from blowing below the chest, and the fuel tank can also protect the knees from the invasion of the cold wind.
In terms of power:
There are two things to praise about the RX600 engine, the first is that the materials are very good, which has also been actually disassembled, in addition to the copper-based bearings, DID timing chains, and FCC clutches, Saikelon also used alloy steel camshafts for the RX600, you must know that Honda Thai four-cylinders do not have this treatment.
In addition, it has a valve tappet treated by DLC process, which strengthens the hardness, is more resistant, and enhances the service life. Not to mention the split electroplated ceramic cylinder, at present, only the domestic 500cc engine is the first to use the electroplated ceramic cylinder, its advantage is also wear-resistant, and the surface finish is still like new after tens of thousands of kilometers.
The split engine design also makes it easier to replace the middle cylinder, and in terms of materials alone, the RE560 engine from Sekelon is fully worthy of the name of the most durable and economical engine in the 500cc.
The second is that the positioning is clear, the riding experience of the RX600 is completely different from the RE560, its power is softer, more suitable for novices, although the displacement has come to the 550, and the power has also reached 435kW 8500rpm and 55Nm 6500rpm torque, but its clutch feel is still as light as 500cc, and the shift clearance is particularly easy to find.
To make it clear, the first gear is the first gear, and the next gear is the next gear, you don't have to worry about what gear is blurry when you shift gears, you can't find neutral gear, and even hang the embarrassing situation of the wrong gear appears on the RX600.
After twisting the throttle, you will immediately feel the power output of the RX600's 55Nm torque, its acceleration is very strong, and the revs climb naturally, as if you are riding a 650cc ADV, the power is slightly stronger than the same displacement 500cc model, its 1st gear can cut off fuel up to 50+km h, 2nd gear 80+km h, and 3rd gear 100+ km h.
The speed exceeds 4000 rpm, and there will be a small increase in power until about 6000 rpm, and there will be a small resonance interval around 6000rpm, and the resonance begins to disappear after more than 7500rpm, and the power begins to lose fuel until 9000+ rpm, compared with the engine of the same level, the vibration of RX600 is slightly much, which is worthy of additional praise.
I've tried 6-gear 6000-7000 rpm cruise, and the GPS speed is 120km h, and the whole car doesn't feel uncomfortable. The power reserve is also used for overtaking, and the top speed is estimated to reach about 170 km h.
In terms of fuel consumption, according to the data collected on the Internet, the conventional fuel consumption of RX600 can be 35-4.7L hovering, with 19The large fuel tank of 5L can achieve a range of at least 400km.
Handling aspect:
The RX600 is paired with a set of 110 80-19 front and 150 70-17 rear vacuum-spoke wheels, which can be oriented to take into account light non-paved roads, but the pattern is still dominated by the road, and the tires can also firmly grasp the ground in corners in the temperature of nearly -5 degrees in Beijing.
The tuning of the front and rear shock absorption is more comfortable, it is the kind of setting that can eat the impact at about 50-60 speed over the speed bump + big pit, the front Zhenglin is inverted and the front is reduced, supporting 28-speed rebound damping adjustment, rear multi-link shock absorption, supporting 16-speed rebound damping adjustment.
If you are a Buddhist rider, this set of shock absorbers does not hurt to move, because it itself is comfortable tuning, in line with the comfort expectations of most novices for ADV motorcycles, if you pursue sporty, non-paved performance, then this set of shock absorbers must be readjusted, the rear shock absorber to increase the preload, the front shock to reset the damping.
Of course, even if you don't change the shock settings, the RX600 can go straight to some mild bad roads, and this shock is much stronger than I imagined, at least the front shock is not easy to bottom.
The dry weight of 200kg is not light for the RX600, and the curb weight of the full load of oil and water is estimated to be close to 220kg after removing the three boxes, and the feeling of walking around the cart on flat ground is also very heavy, but the protection of the guard bar is very good, and the crash in place will not leave any damage, although it is heavy, but it is useful.
When riding on national roads, the RX600 feels unusually light in its handling, which reminds me of the RX401. It's just that after adding three boxes, you will obviously feel that the front of the car is on the light side, and there will be a sense of instability when accelerating sharply, and this instability will be slowed down after removing the three boxes, and the overall handling of the car is much lighter than when carrying three boxes.
The RX600's handling in corners is not as easy as it could be, presumably due to the low seat height but not low enough center of gravity, so its overall handling is mediocre in the 500cc class ADV, not to the point of excellence, and replacing the 820mm saddle should make the handling more handy.
The same is true for braking, Saikelon is equipped with a set of double-disc front brake system, the caliper is provided by Kailin, and the outer ** of the four-piston is very stylish, but the actual braking feeling can only be said to be enough, it can be braked, the braking feel of the first half is very good, and the braking power of the second half still requires the driver to make a miracle.
The working logic of ABS and TCS is the same, compared with the models with a price of more than 30,000, the ABS working logic of RX600 is slightly better, and everyone is basically the same, TCS also works, it can cut off the power output in the way of oil cut-off, but its overall performance is indeed not as delicate as the more expensive models, but these don't matter.
Because the price of RX600 is only 27988 yuan.
If your need for an ADV is to buy a road ADV that's good enough to ride and has a large enough displacement at no extra cost, for the RX600, my advice is to buy it.
Most of the users who are ready to buy RX600 are motorcyclists who are ready to change cars from small displacement models, for everyone, in addition to power, vibration suppression is also a key factor affecting the purchase, and Saikelong just made the RX600 vibration to a satisfactory point, which is its unique plus.
Of course, it is not without other undesirable places, in the eyes of old motorcyclists, I will dislike its soft shock absorption settings, long shift stroke, and loud exhaust sound, but for novices, these places I care about, you may not care too much.
Soft shock absorption = comfortable riding.
Long shift stroke = less susceptible to misoperation.
The exhaust sound is loud = the sound is beautiful, and the third-party time to listen to this exhaust is really powerful.
And its other shortcomings, such as the lack of energy at the end of the brake, the appearance of the instrument is not advanced enough, etc., regrets can also be made up for by the price.
Overall, the phrase "there are no unsuitable products, only unsuitable **" is the best interpretation of the RX600, after all, there is no 100% satisfactory product on the market, but Saikelong can allow novices to buy models that exceed expectations within a limited budget, and this is enough.