Wuji, a low-key faction of strength! At the time when the fierce battle of the domestic 250 sports car was in full swing, it ended the chaotic situation of each family with its own strength! The 250RR later came to the ceiling of the domestic single-cylinder 250 sports car! And today's DS525 seems to be the ceiling of the domestic 500cc class ADV model.
The appearance is atmospheric and attractive
We all know that the Infinity DS525 is an upgraded version of the 500DS, in order to better distinguish between the new and old models, even the suffix and digital swapping positions of the DS! The appearance of the infinity DS525 is actually based on the 500DS to add some wild and hardcore atmosphere. At a glance, it is still the familiar taste, but if you look closely, it will bring you a different feeling.
In fact, the body size has also changed a bit, the DS525 is longer, taller but narrower! However, these values are not large, and the difference in size from 500DS cannot be distinguished with the naked eye. The new color collocation and print design will be a little more fashionable than the 500DS, and it will also bring some visual freshness!
In fact, in terms of appearance alone, the DS525 has almost achieved a difficult state to pick, you can say that it is not so handsome, but it will certainly not give you an ugly feeling, and it will be quite attractive, it seems to be like the style of honda models.
No more, no less
The optical characteristics of the DS525 continue the classic design of the 500DS, the DRL's light bar extends from this thin bird's beak to the fuel tank, the front and side lines are integrated, the rounded curve shows a more moving streamlined bird's beak, each diagonal line is very neat, including the shape of the daily light strip, just the right layout on both sides of the headlight.
The shape of the taillights is also not rigidly set with the styles of other models on the platform, and the brake lights and position lights are divided into three. The middle part is a rectangular array of high-brightness brake lights, and on both sides are light-like position lights, and the entire contour design is very suitable for the rear line. The blackened flowing water turn signals further enhance the sporty feel of this car.
The manually adjusted windshield was continued, but the previous transparent windshield was replaced by a brown windshield, which was more consistent with the temperament of the DS525 and could play a certain protective role in strong light, but it may weaken a certain line of sight at night.
Another big change is that the diameter of the direction pipe column has changed, and the direction pipe of the aluminum alloy primary color has been coated with a black frosted paint, which makes the overall sense of the handlebar stronger, and further highlights the texture of the upper joint board.
The upgrade of the instrument is one of the focuses of the DS525, although the old model is also a full-color instrument, but the functionality is lacking. The new family-style full-color meter is better integrated into the front of the car, and the position of the USB charging interface has also been moved to the left.
The latest family-based full-color instrument is much more advanced than the 500DS, with higher resolution and more complete functions. In addition to the display of some basic information, there are tire pressure display, Bluetooth and WIFI connection functions, and has the current popular mobile phone screen projection function, and some mobile phone functions can be directly operated on the meter. At the same time, it has a light sensor that automatically switches between black and white backgrounds.
KYB's inverted fork has been upgraded to a gold fork tube, which brings more sense of premium in appearance and appearance, and the shock absorption stroke has also been extended, but unfortunately it still does not have the adjustment function!
Using a multi-link structure, KYB mid-barrel hydraulic post-shock absorption has a preload adjustment function, and the stroke is also extended! Wuji has always preferred the mid-mounted shock absorption of the multi-link structure, which is relatively more costly, but takes into account both comfort and sportiness.
The brake part is the same as the 500DS, the front brake is equipped with a 298mm dual fixed disc, with Nissin's dual-piston calipers, although the four-piston and radial specifications are not used, but the force of this set of front brakes is sufficient.
The rear brakes are equipped with a 240mm single disc, mated to Nissin's single-piston calipers, and the front and rear brakes are equipped with ABS anti-lock braking system, which would be perfect if a switchable switch could be added.
In order to improve passability, the DS525 upgraded the wheel specifications to the size of the front 110/80R19 and the rear 150/70R17, and equipped with elephant tortoiseback tires, coupled with 190mm ground clearance, the passability and bad road adaptability are greatly improved.
At the same time, because of the larger front wheels and the longer stroke of the front and rear shock absorption, the seat height of the DS525 has been increased from 820mm of 500DS to 830mm, and the thick cushion provides a comfortable guarantee for long-distance riding, while the front cushion is narrowed, and the 173cm height xiaobian can land on the ground on tiptoes.
On the right handlebar switch, the DS525 adds a driving mode switch, providing two choices of standard mode and sport mode, and the throttle response is also different in the actual riding experience.
The big brace is an indispensable configuration of the ADV model, although removing the big brace can reduce a lot of weight, but in the long journey to repair the tire or adjust the chain will be very unfriendly! What needs to be complained about here is that the DS525's big brace is more laborious to hold up, and it is more difficult for female knights to operate.
The strongest power of the domestic peer
Although the new power platform of Wuji is called KEL525, the actual displacement is only 494cc. This in-line twin-cylinder water-cooled engine is the most powerful one among the current domestic models of the same level! Maximum power 39.6kw (53.8Ps) / 8500rpm, maximum torque 50.5Nm / 7000rpm!
Wuji is still relatively conservative about this engine, because Wuji pays more attention to stability and life and reliability. However, there are big guys who have brushed the ECU on the 525R before, and the torque output like a mad dog is quite grumpy. This engine is definitely enough on the DS525, for a long-distance model, there is no need to brush the program, after all, comfort and reliability are more important.
Obviously, Wuji has once again set a new benchmark for this level of rally models, and the DS525 has become the most comprehensive model in the domestic 500cc class ADV. Whether it is performance, configuration, details of workmanship, all aspects of performance can set a new example, and the previous criticism of 500DS has no off-road performance of the riders, this is no regret.