It is known that many Chinese manufacturers have resorted to copies of well-known cars and motorcycles to offer their buyers. a replica at a price well below the original. The latest appearance in this segment of imitations is the Zongshen Cyclone AQS 401. This model is (almost) a duplicate of the genuine Harley-Davidson Sportster S.
This motorcycle was released in 2021 and since then it has been one of the most in-demand in the Milwaukee factory’s catalog. It mounts the characteristic 60-degree V-twin engine that gives it a power of 122 HP, more than enough to move its 227 kilograms of weight. He The price of the Sportster S is 20,100 euros. Both the Harley-Davidson and its Chinese copy from Zongshen follow the aesthetic called Bobber.
This style, although born in the first half of the 20th century, is one of the most in demand within the custom segment. The brands, aware of this, have launched into mass production. Due to its low seat height, the peanut shaped tank and the high handlebars, creating an ascending line that is very characteristic of these models.
Shift system
The feature that has drawn the most attention from the press since the Chinese firm showed the model a few days ago is the automated gear shifting. According to rumors, the acronym incorporated in the name is the English abbreviation of automatic quick shift (fast automatic shift). This electromechanical system It has been developed by Zongshen to be incorporated into a six-speed transmission.
It lacks mechanical actuators and incorporates electric actuators for the clutch and transmission, offering fully automatic or sequential-manual options with switches (cams) located on the left handle of the handlebar. In short, it can be used as a fully automatic transmission or in sequential mode.
Twin-cylinder engine
Like the Harley-Davidson, this Cyclone AQS 401 also uses a two-cylinder engine, But there the similarities with the American model end. The inline twin has liquid cooling and fuel injection and four valves per cylinder. Its displacement is 401cc and its technical data has nothing to do with the Sportster S. This Cyclone only has 45 HP and 37 Nm of torque.
equipment
The Harley-Davidson influence on this Zongshen Cyclone AQS 401 permeates from the gas tank to the tail, highlighting the raised dual exhaust and the side fork covers simulating a Hossack type suspension system. For the braking system, a single brake disc is used on each axle. Furthermore, it incorporates a tubular steel frame and the rear swingarm made of aluminum and includes two lateral shock absorbers. The set is finished off with 17-inch wheels.
Likewise, this Zongshen Cyclone AQS 401 features a dual-channel ABS system, a skid control system (TCS) and a full-color TFT instrument panel. It is also distinguished by its LED lighting. Although Zongshen has agreements with other brands that are marketed in Spain under other names, it is not yet clear if it will arrive or what price it would have.
