The gradual increase in entry-level displacement is the trend of the past two years! The reason is that models with larger displacements are gradually becoming more and more accessible, and these also reflect the changes brought about by changes in market demand. If you want to capture more new groups, you have to compromise something! But you can also choose to neutralize or take care of both! As the first domestic 400cc class sports car in 2022, the Secoron RC401 is a novice veteran take-all model, belonging to the role of "attack and retreat"!
Sports cars have to be good looking
As a cost-effective representative of the new generation, the Sectron RC401 is very willing to invest in design, configuration and materials. High-value appearance design is the key to the success of the sports car, this design is beautiful unlike the domestic model, looking at the entire domestic motorcycle sports car camp, there are only a few that can compete with it. The shape, which has been sculpted with a lot of aerodynamics, is particularly attractive, and it is difficult for young consumers to refuse this shape, of course, capturing consumers in appearance is only the first step.
Excellent value for money
We all know that the configuration of domestic motorcycle stacks is not a day or two, in the current situation that the internal volume is becoming more and more serious, there is no bright spot configuration to get a hand, and it is difficult to get ahead in such a fiercely competitive market. The Zongshen Sai Kelong RC401 also has many outstanding points in this regard, and the mainstream configuration specifications are not vain for the competitors of the same level.
The largest 6.75-inch TFT full-color instrument in its class is probably the most eye-catching configuration on the Sycoron RC401! Does a sports car really need such a large screen? The answer is yes, because the RC401 is an all-rounder who can fight off the track and commute daily. This instrument has a mobile phone projection function, which is particularly practical on a sports car that is inconvenient to install a mobile phone bracket. And there are also tire pressure display, mode switching and other functions, the most important thing is that in the sports mode, it also provides a single lap timer, which can record the performance when running the track.
SECRON also provides a dedicated OBD device for the RC401 to query key data such as vehicle fuel, voltage, location, etc. At the same time, the exclusive mobile APP can also be used as a social platform to make friends who share common hobbies, discuss the use of vehicles to exchange riding skills, and in their spare time, they can also ride together with three or five friends.
A good frame determines the fundamentals of a motorcycle's handling! Invisible to our naked eye, it is also full of the crystallization of the unremitting efforts of designers! The RC401 uses the Q355B high-strength manganese steel braided frame, which can also play a lightweight role while ensuring stiffness and toughness. This pair of frames has a frame yield strength of 345MPa, a frame tensile strength of 470-630MPa, and a frame bending stiffness of 400-600kN/m, all of which exceed the specifications of international brands of the same class.
Adjustable front and rear shock absorption is rare on sports cars of this class, and it is also a very popular configuration. The RC401 adopts an inverted fork with a built-in airbag with 22 levels of adjustable functions and a stroke of 110mm; the central rear shock absorber also has a built-in airbag, which supports 14-stage adjustment and a stroke of 55mm. Whether it is in daily riding or when you need to drive the track intensely, you can adjust to different preferences and needs.
Run fast and also brake, the specifications of the brake RC401 are also very high, using 300mm front double floating brake, with a four-piston brake caliper on the opposite side; 256mm rear single disc, with a single-piston floating caliper, the standard Bosch dual-channel ABS, whether it is a daily commute or a running underhill track can cope with it, and here we can also see the lightweight design "hollow shaft".
Lightweighting is not stealing light
Lightweighting is a highlight of the Sectron RC401! You should know that the curb weight of the Suzuki GSX250R is 178kg, and the curb weight of the Honda CBR400R is 192kg, compared to the height! Why the RC401 can do lighter than them, the above figure can see very clearly how willing the manufacturer is to spend money on this car!
Among the domestic models of the same level, only RC401 can use aluminum alloy forged upper joint plate, aluminum alloy separation handle, aluminum alloy directional column, aluminum alloy front and rear foot pedals, and many other aluminum alloy accessories at the same time! The heavy use of aluminum alloy materials is essential for lightweighting, but these materials and processes make the cost even higher, and it is rare that the price of the RC401 is set to be very balanced in the case of high investment.
Some people may say that 178Kg is not very light, and there are lighter models in the same class. As I said at the beginning of the article, without compromise or balance, the Sekolon RC401 clearly belongs to the latter. This car does not pursue the ultimate lightweight, or simply pursue lightweight. It is actually very easy to "steal light", such as double disc brakes for single disc brakes, shock absorption for thinner ones, swingarms for thinner ones, and so on. The choice of the RC401 is to use lightweight materials to reduce weight as much as possible while ensuring solid materials. Finding the best balance between handling, performance and driving stability, the pursuit of extreme lightweighting is not the only way out.
Attack and retreat
Why is it said that the Sekolong RC401 is "offensive and defensive"? Let's talk about the conservative side first! First of all, the RC401 adjusts the output of the engine very linearly, which is not only very friendly to novices, but also very comfortable in daily riding! Secondly, the seat height of only 785mm takes into account as much crowd as possible, so that petite girls can also feel the charm of the middle-class sports car. In addition, the cycling triangle between street cars and imitation races takes care of both comfort and a certain sense of combat. Although these places are more conservative, they take good care of the riding experience of novices.
Talking about the sharp side, many people think that the handlebars of the sports car are not enough to fight, in fact, the posture of the battle depends on how you ride when you ride the bike! As you can see, can you say that the RC401's riding stance doesn't fight? For those who like offensive type, the RC401 offers two sitting positions, and you can complete the "knight's head down" attack posture whenever you want. The 43-degree front windshield with a low-lying riding posture brings a low wind resistance comparable to that of an EMU. With a 63-degree inclination, it is not difficult to "fly close to the ground" in the corners of the track!
The way to achieve balance
The Sycoron RC401 is well-balanced in all aspects, allowing for daily commuting, mountain bending in its leisure time, and occasionally getting off the track. It also takes into account both the introductory and advanced stages! It is not difficult for novices to ride, and veterans have plenty of playability to ride, which is the way to balance!