Small displacement adventure bikes may not make a lot of sense in the U.S., where roads are sprawling and highways are plentiful. In Asia, however, where motorcycles are seen as utilities rather than luxuries, small-capacity machines reign supreme. In recent years, manufacturers have become more adventurous when it comes to new small bikes. More and more, we’re seeing new sportbikes, ADVs, and even cruisers with engines smaller than 300cc.
The newest bike to enter the small-displacement adventure segment comes from Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Zongshen, with the RX1S. In China, the new edition of the entry-level ADV has undergone visual and mechanical upgrades, and it competes with the Honda CRF190L. The motorcycle's design is identical to that of its sibling, the RX1. This one, on the other hand, has a new blue and silver paint scheme. It also boasts a taller stance, with 175mm of ground clearance, up from 170mm on the RX1.
