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The previous article talked about the "history of making a fortune" of Qianjiang and Chunfeng, and seemed to have "snubbed" another domestic motorcycle giant, that is, Loncin, which contains its high-end oriented sub-brand: VOGE Wuji.
At the recent Milan Motor Show, the first pedal XT-350T from Loncin Wuji was officially unveiled and named SR4. However, the price was not announced.
The biggest highlight of the car is equipped with a 349.8cc water-cooled single-cylinder engine on the same platform as the BMW C400, with a maximum power of 21.2kw (28.5hp), a maximum torque of 30 Nm, a maximum speed of 127 km/h, a weight of 207 kg, a seat height of 761 mm, a fuel tank of 12.8 liters, and a wheelbase of 1565 mm.
A steel tubular frame with a square section, a KYB suspension system with 5-stage preload adjustable shock absorption, J. Juan West Hurt calipers and a continental German dual-aisle ABS system for the brakes, and Pirelli Angel Scooter tires for the front 120/70-15 and rear 150/70-14;
Standard camera, TFT large-screen instrumentation, keyless start, bucket space for two full helmets.
Recently coincided with the first cultural and artistic festival of Wuji Locomotive - "Burning Wuji - Xin Lianxin", held in the fiery Chongqing, in addition to the grand evening, colorful fan activities, Loncin Wuji also exhibited the latest models 525RR, 350AC, new 300AC, large pedal 350T, etc., for riders to test drive reviews, won the applause of the whole hall.
Chongqing's motorcycle culture is so enviable! The world envies Xi'an, which has "lifted the ban", but the world has forgotten the first-line metropolis of Chongqing, which has never banned motorcycles! This is the paradise of motorcycle lovers, and Chongqing, known as the mountain city, the river city and the fog capital, is also a motorcycle city.
For Chongqing people, Loncin is a local veteran who "sees big from a young age", a spiritual sustenance for the older generation of Chongqing people, and a childhood companion of the younger generation of Chongqing people. Loncin Group first started in 1983, the reform and opening up, until today, Loncin Group has covered industrial manufacturing, real estate, finance, resources, building materials, new materials, financial control, power and other fields of holding subsidiaries, is the first large-scale private enterprises in Chongqing without geographical restrictions, for more than ten consecutive years won the top 500 Chinese enterprises.
After talking about the glory of Loncin Group, let's take a look at Loncin, which makes motorcycles. On June 18, 1999, the first Loncin brand mass production version of the motorcycle was officially rolled off the production line in Chongqing Loncin Motorcycle Manufacturing Company, achieving a leap from engine manufacturing to vehicle manufacturing, so it is said that Loncin has officially produced motorcycles for more than 20 years.
At that time, Loncin was full of energy, 20 years ago it participated in the Italian Milan Motor Show; 20 years ago, Loncin LX250-A, LX250-B became the most widely used public fire motorcycle in China; the Jinlongzi brand that was later launched also invited Jackie Chan to endorse; in 2001 and 02, Loncin motorcycle created a world record of single riding through the Takalamakan Desert and climbing Mount Everest...
At that time, Loncin could be described as the limelight, "Olympic car", became the most popular brand in Vietnam, the flyer Liu Xiang endorsement, "Chinese famous brand products"... Loncin motorcycle seems to have embarked on the "Kangzhuang Avenue" from birth.
Later, compared with everyone has also heard, Loncin's development and prospects have been recognized by many foreign big names, and BMW, which has a unique vision, has reached a cooperation with Loncin Group since 2005 to jointly develop and manufacture 650cc single-cylinder engines.
The glory of the past does not represent the current situation. Not long ago, there was anecdotal news that Loncin Holding Group is restructuring, fortunately, Loncin General Dynamics, which is responsible for motorcycles, is not affected, but this also reflects the fact that Loncin's "family foundation is big", but the traditional industry is not well managed, and now Loncin Wuji has no advantages compared with domestic brands such as Qianjiang, Chunfeng, and Haojue.
Loncin motorcycles on the road to large displacement, unlike Qianjiang and Chunfeng, Loncin successfully obtained a 650 single-cylinder engine with BMW pedigree by virtue of the opportunity to cooperate with BMW, but the price paid was also very heavy: Loncin could not be used in models that competed with BMW, such as adventure models, nor could it be exported to the European market to avoid competition with BMW. And BMW also refused to provide an EFI system...
With the help of its own solid production line and small displacement model word-of-mouth market, Loncin launched the first large-displacement street car: LX650 Wuji, code name CR9, yes, the name is Called Wuji, which is also the original reason for the sub-brand VOGE.
LX650 infinity equipped with BMW engine, a body of brand-name accessories, Italy imported magnesium aluminum alloy bi-wing girder frame + aluminum alloy swingarm, the material is quite solid, the maintenance quality is only 185kg, the control is good, the leather is durable, the appearance design is also very attractive, the comprehensive strength is far more than the Qianjiang Huanglong 600 and Chunfeng 650NK at that time, the price is 43800 yuan, which is the most expensive in China at that time, but also the most expensive, the best quality of the domestic large-displacement model!
how! Born at the wrong time, of course, domestic riders have long been fed up with single-cylinder cars, multi-cylinder cars that are "brainless favor", even if the Huanglong 600, Spring Wind 650NK has a lot of problems, even if Loncin reduces the price of sales, do not consider the large single cylinder Loncin 650 ...
A Niu also had a grumpy and skinny 650 infinity, but in fact this car is too unpopular, quietly stopped production in the previous few years, reduced to out of print, LX650 infinity Loncin's "large displacement first experience" so hastily ended, next door Qianjiang Chunfeng's 600/650 do not know how many generations of updates. Although Loncin Wuji finally used this large single cylinder on the rally car later, many factors such as pricing, appearance, timing of listing, and design too hard still put it in a tepid state.
Infinity 500R is not tepid, just add a little displacement to launch a stepless 525R... But what the mole friends are most looking forward to is the sports car 500RR. There are countless such cases, and Loncin Wuji seems to have never really captured the hearts of consumers.
In general, the steps of Loncin motorcycles are somewhat "too stable", just like the style of most established industrial enterprises, step by step, do not venture into or break through, and strive not to make mistakes, but there is no subversive innovation. Even too dependent on BMW technology, so that the new car development and listing cycle is too long, always miss the best time; reverse development of the engine is given priority to other brands to use, although the "guinea pig" let others be, but the heat and timing are also robbed by others...
Sitting on a solid industrial foundation, but did not sit on the top seat of domestic motorcycles, and even "fell behind" in the new era of large-displacement models, the development of large-displacement engines has not yet been in line with the international level, the market positioning is not accurate, only relying on the "price butcher" cost-effective advantages to support ...
Ten years ago, Loncin LX650 Wuji was released and listed; ten years later, Loncin Wuji's first cultural and art festival was held. In ten years, the vicissitudes of sangtian and Loncin Wuji seem to have finally "opened up", began to approach Moyou, boldly innovated, and began the process of rejuvenation.
KE500 engine, reverse development yamaha R3 321 twin cylinder engine, scooter platform derived from BMW C400... Gradually formed the "large-displacement development blueprint" of Loncin Wuji, I believe that in the near future, Loncin Wuji will also become the "first echelon" of domestic large-displacement motorcycle brands, and achieve a new period of brilliance.