Having a single-sided swingarm is something that's usually associated with performance. When compared to a standard swingarm with two sides, a single-sided swingarm can sometimes be lighter, and servicing the rear wheel is also much easier. A feature once found exclusively on high-end machines like the Ducati Panigale, now, single-sided swingarms have become a thing among beginner-focused Chinese sportbikes.
We've seen it in the likes of the QJ Motor GS 550, the Kove 400 RR, and now, the Zongshen RC 401 R. Indeed, the newest sportbike from the Chinese manufacturer seems to be following the recipe of its fellow two-wheelers from the east, as clearly, having a single-sided swingarm seems to be the it-factor of todays made-in-China machines. In the case of Zongsheng's newest model, the RC 401 R is based on an already existing model in the manufacturer's lineup, the RC 401, presented in 2022.
