China to export 600s soon
Three makers working on inline foursThree Chinese motorcycle makers - Zongshen, Loncin and Jialing - are reported to be developing 600-class inline four motorcycle engines, with the intention of moving into the export market in the very near future.
A favourable exchange rate and low labour costs mean the bikes are very likely to be more than competitive with the main Japanese competition.
Of the three makers, Zongshen may be the best known in the West, having competed in the endurance road race world championships for several years with a Suzuki.
Australian Warwick Nowland was one of the riders.
The company was also known to be working on a mid-capacity and one-litre V-twins, though neither have been seen in production bikes.
Zongshen has considerable engine experience.
It already offers a wide range of small three and four-cylinder automotive powerplants, plus engines for marine and general power applications.
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