The original research and development path of the European standard Chinese intelligent RX6
introduction
1. What is the most lacking in China's motorcycle industry?
The concept of Car Purchase Consumption of Chinese users is becoming more and more mature. With the upgrading of consumption and the continuous deepening of customers' understanding of vehicles, the original development of products oriented to customer demand should be the only way to build the influence of China's motorcycle industry.
2. Original development is facing difficulties
Original development is conceived from the state of a blank piece of paper, and then the design of each component is carried out. Among them, the body structure, manufacturing process, aerodynamics, ergonomics, electrification matching, etc. all need to be designed according to the requirements of the project. The R&D cost of an original R&D platform needs to be at least 100 million yuan, the time takes 3-5 years, and the life cycle of a platform is about 8 to 10 years, and there will be some small iterations of the platform in the middle.
Zongshen Sai Kelong RX6, a multi-functional hugh travel using European power, European design, and European standard Chinese intelligence, is original from scratch, and works with international partners to deeply study the current and future use needs of hugh travel users, just so that Chinese users can also enjoy a riding partner with a look and texture, driving quality and control experience that exceeds the same level.
European RX6
European Dynamics
European design
European standards
Made in China
In August 2017, Zongshen signed an agreement with norton, a famous British locomotive brand, to jointly develop and manufacture the twin-cylinder engine ND650.
In December 2018, Zongshen Locomotive signed a cooperation agreement with Ricciardo in the United Kingdom, and the RX6 officially entered the creative design stage. Ricciardo is also the designer of the Norton 650 engine, it uses the most cutting-edge thermal power research results, after zongshen and Ricciardo two rounds of communication, revision, this engine has a stable power output, one two or three gears overly smooth, two or three gears can start normally, traction is strong enough to replace part of the braking effect, high playability characteristics.
Ricardo is also a world-renowned automotive power technology development company, but also the world's oldest engine and transmission design and manufacturing company, known as one of the four giants of the internal combustion engine design consulting industry, engineering and technical expertise covers engine assembly control, electronics and software development, as well as the latest powertrain, especially in the automotive and engine research and development technology has a wealth of experience and world-class level.
In April 2019, thanks to the rapid prototyping technology, the RX6 can skip the sludge molding stage, and both Chinese and foreign parties can quickly complete the appearance finalization work in the Italian design center.
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In April 2019, the engineering prototype was tested in Europe
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In August 2019, the Seclon team went to Europe to conduct a sample performance evaluation with the Ricardo team
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In April 2020, RX6 completed the assembly of the first batch of prototypes, and Zuo Zongshen, chairman of the board of directors of Zongshen Group, personally participated in the evaluation of the prototype and started a multi-road condition test for up to one year.
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In May 2021, the European RX6 released a guidance price
From June to August 2021, nearly 20 experience officers from all over the country took turns to drive 8 RX6s from Chongqing, through Yunnan, Tibet, Xinjiang and other places to officially open the "Seclon Grand Country Scenery Season 20,000 Miles Through the New G219" cycling activity, which lasted more than 40 days, traveled 15,000 kilometers, covering paved, non-paved, muddy water and sand, high temperature, high cold, high altitude and other road sections, and finally arrived in Beijing smoothly, successfully completed the RX6 open test before mass production. In addition to many experience officers, the head of R&D and manufacturing of SECRON, representatives of core component suppliers, and representatives of regional dealers have also joined the fleet in different road sections and directly joined the actual experience process of the product.
Non-paved pavement low torsion, stable high-speed driving, smooth throttle response, more emphasis on passionate driving pleasure, advanced user-friendliness has become the key word of feedback from many testers.
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In order to welcome the birth of RX6, Zongshen Saikelong has built a new AGV intelligent production line, which will build a powerful intelligent manufacturing system of SECTRON together with intelligent cutting, eight-axis welding robot and intelligent spraying. On January 7, 2022, the first batch of RX6 mass production built by SECRON intelligent production line rolled off the production line.
There is no other way to innovate independently, follow the imitation of the day that never emerges, the road to innovation is never smooth! SECTRON has extensively joined forces with domestic and foreign partners who are interested in contributing to the independent innovation of China's motorcycle industry to overcome difficulties, and all the efforts and waits are for the sake of an excellent riding experience. Sino-foreign cooperation, five years of refining, European retreat, ingenuity and wisdom, SECRON RX6 grand debut! Are you ready for The Joy of European Driving?
European multi-functional rest RX6 "Five Years of Grinding a Sword" series, to be continued, stay tuned!
RX6 comes to Lhasa, the city of daylight
From the unveiling of the 2019 Chongqing Motorcycle Expo to the mass production of the production line in January 2022, the RX6, as a new platform equipped with new European power and European design, was manufactured in China for the first time with European standards, and its mass production obviously had to undergo more rigorous testing and verification than other models before it could be handed over to the hands of Chinese knights looking forward to the European leisure cycling experience.
From June 22 to August 1, 2021, 8 RX6s, 27 media, cycling bloggers, enthusiasts, Sekoron dealers, factory research and development, manufacturing, and technical leaders served as rotating experience officers, 15,400 kilometers in 41 days, from 5,380 meters above sea level to Turpan with an average of 12 hours per day and a journey of more than 500 kilometers, successfully completing the last round of open testing before the mass production of the RX6.
RX6 Debut (Prototype Improvement)
After the launch of the RX6 project, Zongshen Seclon and the Ricardo team carried out a new development based on the Norton 1200cc V4 power platform to design this two-cylinder water-cooled eight-valve ND650 engine. It adopts the most cutting-edge thermodynamic research results, with advanced mechanism, excellent performance characteristics, its power data benchmarking international first-line brands are not too much, the maximum power of 52kW / 8500rpm (70.7 horsepower), the maximum torque of 62N.m / 7000rpm.
After improving the power platform, Ricciardo carried out a full package design for the RX6 vehicle, including the overall vehicle shape design, a full set of frame development, engine tuning, electronic control system integration, riding texture tuning, etc. This is also a new attempt made in China: with the help of international top design resources, to create an original model that not only meets the international standard, but also has a unique oriental aesthetic.
In April 2019, the Zongshen Secoron team went to the Ricciardo Design Center in Italy to conduct the first evaluation of the RX6 model prototype. After fully evaluating the use habits and scenes of the model in China, he and the Ricardo design team put forward optimization opinions, including appearance, man-machine control evaluation, maintenance analysis and testing, regulatory compliance inspection, detailed structural inspection and so on. Successfully passing this round of evaluation is only the first step in the long march of RX6 mass production and listing. Only the successful completion of this step can lay the foundation for the subsequent rigorous tests (laboratory tests, closed road tests, open road tests, etc.) for nearly 2 years.
At the same time as the first evaluation, the development team also made corresponding judgments on the use habits and application scenarios of the model in China, and Zongshen Jiyan and the Ricardo design team jointly proposed new optimization opinions, including appearance, man-machine control evaluation, maintenance analysis and testing, regulatory compliance inspection, detailed structure inspection and so on.
Successfully passing this round of evaluation is only the first step in the mass production and listing of RX6. Next, it will undergo more than 2 years of rigorous testing (laboratory testing, closed road testing, open road testing, etc.), laying a solid foundation for a real listing.
Of course, after the design is finalized, the car is also constantly being optimized and adjusted. The core element of everything is to meet the riding needs of the actual user, and to strike a balance between the use case and the performance of the vehicle design. There is a lot of learning, but there is also a lot of research and experimentation, including demand and performance, art and aesthetic habits, cost and technology content, regulations and convenience, and so on. Each link needs to be fully prejudged, then followed by subsequent verification, and then finalized through experimental data and test results. For example, in terms of the improvement of the prototype car, after several rounds of in-depth discussion between China and foreign parties, the RX6 was first revealed:
Engine hanger welding process
Improvement of the welding process for engine hangers. The use of stiffer reinforcement materials while improving stress structure ensures more stable engine mounting and better vibration suppression.
Before improvements
After improvements
Turn signal styling improvements
Turn signal styling adjustment. The new matrix LED light cluster design is adopted, which not only makes the appearance more aesthetic, but also improves the actual warning effect.
Improvements in tail cap seam process
Rear design adjustments and functional upgrades. Improve the tail cover seam process to enhance the sense of unity, optimize the tail light design, make it more coordinated and recognizable, and optimize the structure to facilitate the rear driving recorder.
Muffler appearance and installation structure improvements
Muffler appearance and installation structure improvements. Without affecting the thick exhaust sound wave, the muffler length is shortened as much as possible, the distribution of the vehicle's center of gravity is improved, the body becomes more compact, and the curb weight is also reduced.
The engine under the guard was changed to nylon + glass fiber
The engine underwing is repurposed with a new material. A new nylon + glass fiber blend is selected, which combines strength and toughness with lightweight properties and controllable costs.
TFT instrumentation, front end optimization
Comprehensive optimization of the front of the car. Including the replacement of the latest generation of TFT color screen, hand handle holder, upper and lower connection plate re-styling, brake oil cup reinforcement, hood installation optimization (reduce exposed screws) and so on.
With the arrival of the 2022 New Year, the Sycoron RX6 has finally ushered in mass production. For a better riding experience and a more international standard model positioning, all the long waits are undoubtedly worth it. In accordance with the laws and logic of industry to build a good car, not exaggerated, not in a hurry, with a pragmatic attitude to face the market and consumers, such an RX6, worthy of your personal experience...