In 2022, the competition of domestic sports cars has fully entered the 400cc level, and with the saturation of the 250-level market, domestic sports cars of major displacements have followed. As the pioneer of domestic 400cc sports cars, Zongshen Saikelong exhibited his RC401 middleweight sports car as early as Last September, which became a highlight of the Chongqing Motorcycle Expo at that time.
It has been more than half a year since the last time I saw the Zongshen Sai Kelong RC401, and many people are obsessed with this handsome sports car. Zong Shen also knew that everyone was eager to ask for a car, so he opened a blind booking activity as early as the Lantern Festival. A few days ago, a large-scale new tasting meeting was held in Chongqing, in addition to a number of new models, Seclon RC401 was also handsome. It is the first time to open the test drive to the media, the author is honored to be invited to participate, today I will talk to you about the high-value sports car RC401 of Secolon.
Sports cars should be so handsome
For the appearance of the sports car the majority of riders' requirements have always been more demanding, it is clear that the sports car as the youngest category of motorcycles, handsome style is the top priority to determine the success or failure of a sports car, the reason why Seclon RC401 is attracting much attention and its super high appearance has a lot to do with it.
Zong Shen is naturally well aware of this, from the initial drawing to the final prototype, the original design intention has been continued, which is very admirable, because we have seen too many "mass production Luo Yufeng". Being able to insist on the design drawings being used in its entirety to the end also proves that Zongshen Saikolong is actively seeking change.
The real car of the RC401 that finally appeared in front of us was amazing, and it was obvious that it was the most handsome of the domestic sports cars of the same level. There is actually no need to talk too much about the appearance, what you see is what you get! It is difficult to pick out faults in this design, it grows on the aesthetic standards of the vast majority of people, and it also meets the expectations of most people for handsome sports cars.
The detailed configuration highlights the style of the big factory
Nowadays, the boom of "fixed wind wing" swept through the entire motorcycle industry, and the Seclon RC401 is also equipped with "small wings", which makes many people fall in love with it, not very pompous, just the right size, so that the front of the car is quite aggressive.
The design of the headlights is the soul of the whole motorcycle, and it is also the finishing touch to the appearance of the motorcycle! The RC401 uses the sports car's iconic double headlights, with a full LED light source, supplemented by a very sharp lamp eyebrow-shaped daytime running light, the beauty of sports jumps out.
The shape of the tail light is quite simple, well integrated into the tail line, the light source also uses the form of LED, the texture is excellent after lighting, and the Y-shaped solid light unit complements the sharp body line.
The front of the car from the first perspective is clean and neat, and the fixing of the wiring harness is also very neat, especially the material and color of Samsung are very exquisite.
The 6.75-inch full-color instrument should be the largest of the current sports cars of the same class, this instrument and the RG3 are the same model, but the internal layout has been redesigned, and the two different theme displays (above, below) can be switched freely.
The current popular Bluetooth/WIFI connection, mobile phone screen navigation, tire pressure display and other functions are provided, and 4G OBD can also be optionally installed. The instrument display is rich in functions, in addition to basic data, there is water temperature, voltage, and even lap time, etc.; on the left side of the instrument panel, it is equipped with a USB charging interface.
The diagonal design of the double throttle pull line is to cope with the extremely cold weather in the north, and the transparent brake oil pot also adds a lot of color to the grade of the whole vehicle; the brake horn and the clutch horn are made of forged aluminum alloy material, and have the angle adjustment function.
The feature-rich left and right handlebar buttons provide a car-level backlit display, dual flash, instrument function settings and other switches are readily available, and the button backlight can be clearly seen during the day.
The powerful tank shape, the lines are still sharp, the tank shell is made of metal material, the texture is quite outstanding, the fuel tank capacity is 15L.
The sports car's signature stepped seat cushions are complemented by a white stitching texture, especially the design of the rear seat and the recesses at the rear of the front seats, which surround the logo in the middle, forming an enlarged version of the Seclon logo.
The tire is a MIGRA S1 sports tire supplied by Zhengxin, the front tire specification is 110-70/R17, the rear tire specification is 150-60/R17, some people may think that the visual effect of the rear tire of the 150 is so poor, but there are trade-offs between performance, fuel consumption and visual effects.
The front brakes are equipped with dual floating discs with opposing four-piston calipers, while the rear brakes are equipped with single-piston floating calipers with single brake discs, and the Bosch dual-channel ABS anti-lock braking system is standard.
In the lightweight of this piece of Secolon is very willing to spend money, aluminum alloy material rocker arm, aluminum alloy material front and rear pedals, aluminum alloy material side brace, details excellent texture.
The upper Samsung of aluminum alloy material adopts lightweight hollowing treatment, and the steering tube is also made of aluminum alloy. At the top of the inverted fork, you can see the adjustable knob, and no one will dislike this configuration.
The mid-mounted rear suspension of the multi-link structure also has the adjustment function, and the connecting rod mechanism is also made of aluminum alloy material, and the rear suspension arrangement close to the level will make the rear suspension response more rapid.
The central hidden exhaust can increase the overall sense of the vehicle, and this design can also improve the inclination limit of the RC401 to a certain extent, and it will not be so easy to be rubbed when bending.
Enhanced TC401 twin-cylinder engine
As can be seen in the name of the Sycoron RC401, it is equipped with a 401cc displacement TC401 twin-cylinder water-cooled engine, but this TC401 is the latest version, which increases the power and torque output again on the previous basis.
The maximum horsepower is 45Ps (33kw) / 9500rpm, and the maximum torque is 37Nm / 8000rpm, which is almost the same as the Kawasaki Ninja 400. The TC401 series is also the main lineup of Sectron, which has been fully validated in the market on many models, and its stability and reliability are trustworthy.
RC401 riding experience
Secosaurus RC401 Battle? This image clearly shows the RC401's riding triangle, with the foot position slightly back, creating a slightly forward-leaning posture, which is a perfect position for everyday riding. The 785mm seat height is very friendly to novices, and girls don't have much pressure to ride.
Good riding is the first feeling of this car, although its displacement has reached the 400cc level, but the manufacturer obviously wants to make the RC401 a "public lover", or even a sports car suitable for novices. The throttle is well controlled, the engine power output is smooth, how to see it is for novices or novices to advance.
Probably because of the slightly higher center of gravity, the RC401 goes down very quickly when it is dumped left and right, and old drivers who like to run mountains may like this tone. The original shock absorption setting of this car is moderately soft and hard, but the front and rear shock absorption can be adjusted, and you can adjust it according to your own needs.
The engine's peak torque and power burst speed are more than 8,000 revolutions, not only the high-rev sturdability is very good, but also the low-rev performance is quite powerful. The output characteristics of the engine will not make you feel procrastinating, especially when cornering at low speeds, the throttle is well controlled. At the same time, the setting of the brake is also very suitable for the operation habits of novices, the front part of the brake is somewhat soft, and the middle and rear section can reflect the strength of the brake.
However, this is only a engineering sample car, and there is only this one on the scene, and the number of people who need to test drive is too large, so it cannot be experienced for a long time. The purpose of the manufacturer's test drive this time is mainly to collect feedback and make targeted optimization adjustments, so this test drive can only be used as a reference.
Overall, the Seclon RC401 exceeded my expectations and didn't just have a handsome look. Combined with the performance in all aspects and the surprises that may be brought by the price, I think it will become a dark horse runner in the domestic 400cc class sports car.