As the first 400cc domestic sports car this year, the Seclon RC401 carries the expectations of too many people, and finally successfully beats the price at a price of 28,800 yuan, which makes the majority of eagerly awaited riders excited.
The industry's "inner volume" is inevitable, and in this war without smoke, it will be difficult to survive to the end without excellent product strength. As a blockbuster model for Zongshen's return to the sports car market, what are the highlights of this midweight sports car? How does it ride?
It's breathtaking and stunning
Although this is not the first time I have seen the RC401, I still think this look is amazing! The design of the RC401 should be regarded as a turning point for Sectron, it changed the conservative style of the past to debut with a good appearance, and its stunning appearance has conquered many motorcycle enthusiasts from the beginning!
To say that the appearance is one of the biggest highlights of the RC401 should be no one will object to it! Since the first time the design sketch was first exposed, countless people have been fanned by its appearance! Even if the new domestic sports car has been exhausted recently, the appearance of the RC401 can still sit in the first echelon. If the motorcycle is not handsome, then why ride it, right?
Where is the RC401 handsome? Obviously, the sharp lines create a tough sense of movement, the sports car is sharper to be more aggressive, and the tough lines are just right into the streamlined shape of the sports car, which has a new interpretation of the sense of sport! A sense of combat can inspire your desire to control! Why is this appearance so sharp, because the Seclon has been tested in the wind tunnel simulation test of the RC401, so it incorporates a lot of aerodynamic design into the design.
Aerodynamic design
"Fixed wind wing" is a very popular configuration on the current sports car, and the RC401 naturally cannot be missed! In fact, many people first feel that the playful wind wings on both sides of the front of the RC401 are just decorations. In fact, this pair of small wings can have a practical effect, which can reduce the lift by 9%.
And there are also small wings similar to the "flaps" of the aircraft on the rear license plate frame bracket, this design is still relatively rare, and the manufacturer claims to be able to bring aerodynamic effects to the rear part of the car, providing assistance for the high-speed stability of the vehicle.
Rarely see the decoration of "shark fin" on domestic sports cars, right? In fact, this is not only decoration, the specially designed shark fin diversion air hole, with the side ventilation style grille and other details of the design, strengthen the diversion of air flow to reduce aerodynamic resistance, but also enhance the engine heat dissipation performance.
Not only that, but the deflectors on both sides of the headlights are also real vents, which bring a certain downforce when the air flow passes, and can also reduce the wind resistance! Based on a large number of aerodynamic simulation analysis and optimization, the optimal front face angle and 43° windshield were obtained, which reduced the front wind resistance by 13%.
The gauge is powerful
The 6.75-inch TFT full-color gauge is eye-catching, and such a huge size gauge is indeed rare to use on a sports car. The benefits of large size are also obvious, with a very large viewing area and various data being more intuitive. And the display effect of this screen is delicate, and the recognizability under strong light is still very high.
The RC401's instrument provides two theme interfaces that can be switched freely, the first theme interface (above) mainly highlights the engine speed, and the progress bar displayed by the speed will change color as the speed increases. Another theme of simulating mechanical instruments (below) is relatively more casual and atmospheric, and the display of various information and status is more comprehensive.
Many people may feel that sports cars do not need to give such a large instrument, in fact, because the manufacturer fully takes care of the convenience and versatility of daily riding. We all know that the separate handlebar of the sports car is difficult to install the mobile phone bracket, and this instrument supports mobile phone projection navigation, which does not require you to consider the problem of the mobile phone bracket.
Through the special mobile app, you can open and close the mobile phone screen at any time, and the mobile phone content can be displayed synchronously in the screen projection state. In other words, on this instrument that is larger than a mobile phone, you can watch movies, play games, brush short videos, etc., and then you don't have to be so bored when you are waiting for people!
In the non-mirrored pure navigation interface, the right side of the instrument reserves the key data display position, such as gear, speed, speed, oil volume, even so, the navigation display area is also very large. Riders in some cities may desperately need this feature because there are penalties for installing a phone stand on a motorcycle.
Hardware specifications are powerful
The texture of the forged aluminum alloy upper link plate is delicate, and the top of the handstand fork is the same as the material of the upper board, which creates a sense of high quality and visual effect. Both forks have adjustment screws at the top, and this set of inverted forks provides 22 levels of adjustable functions, leading the way in the domestic models of the same level.
Supports a 14-stage adjustable center rear suspension, the spring is painted red to highlight the sense of sport, the multi-link structure takes into account the sportiness and comfort, and the connecting rod mechanism also uses a part of the aluminum alloy material. Among the several 400cc class domestic sports cars that have been listed this year, the RC401 has the highest shock absorption specifications.
The braking section is also powerful, and the front brakes use 300mm dual floating discs with opposing four-piston brake calipers. Although the double disc will increase the weight, but for the sake of safety performance, it is still necessary to have a double disc. If you use a single disk at this level, it is bound to attract a large wave of complaints!
The rear brake adopts a single-piston floating caliper with a single brake disc, and the Standard Bosch dual-channel ABS anti-lock braking system, we can see that on the front and rear brake discs, there is no round hole, but a larger area of long cut-out discs, which minimizes the weight of the brake discs.
Transparent brake oil pot, backlit handlebar buttons, are the more popular configuration at the moment, but also a design that can highlight the sense of grade, in the details of this piece of designers did put a lot of effort, the results are obvious.
It is worth mentioning that the handlebar button fixing mechanism is re-molded design, because there is no universal mirror screw port on it! Moreover, the levers of the brake and clutch support angle adjustment, and the adjustment operation can be completed with one hand.
The left side of the dashboard is equipped with a USB charging interface, if you look closely, you will find that the details of the rubber waterproof cover are in place, and the design is specially designed with snap limits.
The original factory is equipped with Zhengxin MIGRA S1 sports tires, front tire specifications 110-70/R17, rear tire specifications 150-60/R17. Don't think that the width of the rear wheel 150 is not enough, because this is the result of a comprehensive consideration between performance and fuel consumption.
The asymmetrical design of the aluminum alloy swingarm is also a guarantee of the sense of grade, and at the same time can play a role in lightweighting. The shape of this hindlang arm, whether it is the look or feel, makes people speechless, and the Secolong RC401 is really willing to pay the money.
Materials are used regardless of cost
The upper panel you can see is made of forged aluminum alloy, and the lower plate you can't see is also made of forged aluminum alloy, including the direction column is also aluminum alloy.
Side bracings, foot pedals, shift levers, foot pedal anti-rubbing plates are all made of aluminum alloy, including the right foot pedal, rear brake, rear foot pedal is also made of aluminum alloy, of course, there are aluminum alloy swing arms and front and rear rims, while the side brace also has an extension bracket to facilitate "blind exercise"!
Not only the above ones, but also the forged aluminum clutch lever and front brake lever, the aluminum alloy fuel tank cover and so on! At this price, at this level, can you still find a second model that is so willing to pay money?
Ergonomic design
The powerful tank has a capacity of 15 liters and the lines are still sharp. The tank housing is made of metal, which has a very good texture and does not affect the grip because of the tough shape.
The stepped seat cushions are textured with white stitching and the driver's seat cushions are made from non-slip fabric. The rear orientation design is wider, leaving more room for adjustment. You can ride in a sports car or a riding position similar to a street car. The front end of the rear cushion can bring a similar waist-leaning effect, which can bring some support while maintaining a low-lying combat riding posture.
The RC401 sits in a very natural upright position with only a slight forward leaning on the upper body. 785mm of seat height, 173cm of the editor sits up after the feet and heels off the ground, 165cm or more riding should not have too much pressure.
In the riding state, the human-machine triangle similar to a street car is not as comfortable as a sports car, this posture can actually be used to run long distances, not to mention daily commuting, and the comfort is taken into account. Why take comfort into account, because this level of sports car will more often act as a means of transportation than a pure track machine.
The TC401 was reinforced
The classic TC401 engine was re-enhanced on the RC401, with a 15% increase in intake and exhaust capacity and an 8.5% reduction in exhaust back pressure. The maximum horsepower jumps to 45Ps (33kw) / 9500rpm, the maximum torque is increased to 37Nm / 8000rpm, the standard sliding clutch, the manufacturer announced zero hundred acceleration data, 5.8 seconds in sport mode and 6.1 seconds in economy mode.
Sectron did not simply transplant the TC401, but made great improvements to the engine for the RC401. The biggest feature of this engine is that the output linear gear is clear, and the quality of the whole operation has been greatly improved compared to before, especially in the riding.
The ride is deep
The riding posture of the Secolong RC401 is comfortable and upright, the slightly forward-leaning sitting posture is very close to the riding triangle setting of the street car, and its cushion width, thickness, and support bring quite good comfort, even if I come to run a long distance, I don't have to worry about the waist can't stand it. Riders who like to fight, just move your hips back to achieve a more forward-leaning combat posture. The offensive and defensive transition of the riding triangle maximizes the coverage of more people, while also reducing the difficulty of beginners.
As a sports car with track genes, the RC401 goes down quickly when it is dumped left and right, and the 178kg of curb weight does not make people feel clumsy. If you look at the engine parameters alone, the peak torque and the power burst speed exceed 8,000 rpm, you will think that this is a machine that is biased towards high rpm output.
But in fact, the performance of the low turn is also quite powerful, will not make you feel the feeling of procrastination, and in the low speed cornering when the throttle is very well controlled, and the brake setting also fully takes into account the use habits of the Chinese, the linear braking force gradually becomes stronger, there is no sense of abruptness of hitting the wall, but it can give you enough confidence!
The entire power output of the entire engine is very smooth, and the two driving modes equipped with it are not ornaments, which is very gratifying! Because the driving mode on many domestic models is just a picture of fun, I thought that the RC401 is the same, but what is unexpected is that the two driving modes are very different! The throttle in energy-saving mode is very smooth and slightly lazy, and the sense of movement in sport mode is strong and a bit grumpy! If you want to practice driving, such as bending or something, use the energy-saving mode throttle is very easy to control, and if you want to drive intensely, change the sport mode.
The original shock absorption setting is more balanced, taking into account the movement and comfort, but don't worry about not being athletic enough. Because the front and rear shock absorption have multi-stage adjustable settings, you can adjust it yourself if you want to be comfortable or sporty. The advantage of high specifications is that it is arranged in place in one step, and it does not give you the opportunity to complain.
The body inclination limit of the RC401 is larger than that of the tires, and the original S1 equipped with Zhengxin has not been able to grind the left foot pedal in the case of full tire slippage, and the right side will rub into the exhaust if it is pressed too low. However, this limit to cope with the daily running of the mountain is no problem, must pursue the large angle of the knee grinding, the amplitude of the body side hanging needs to be larger, in order to pursue a higher limit, you can only replace the tires with higher specifications.
The control of vibration RC401 also has a very good performance, pulling the speed in situ until the oil is cut off, there will be no impact on the rearview mirror, and only in the case of idle speed, the rearview mirror will have a slight vibration. Vibration occurs mainly in the tank and in the position of the foot pedal, but within an acceptable range.
Test drive summary
To describe the RC401 in one sentence is "offensive and repulsive", it opens up a new situation of domestic 400cc class sports cars with a more balanced role. In the large environment of the inner volume, each model has its own unique style, RC401 is a generalist among many models, not only has a handsome appearance, but also has a high specification of configuration materials, has excellent cost performance, and very high playability, while taking into account the comfort of daily commuting, so positioned under the RC401 can make novices play at ease, veterans play happily.