The TT250 is slotted in…

Things are moving along sharply on the TT250 motorcycles, folks.   Zongshen has the bikes slotted for production in early March.   We’re pushing to get that date moved forward, and we will of course keep you posted as we move closer.

As I mentioned last month, we’re incorporating quite a few upgrades on our TT250 bikes.   There’s always a chance some of these features (above and beyond the standard configuration) won’t make it into the final version, but here’s where we are right now on the upgrades beyond what we’ve already described:

• Our TT250 will have adjustable damping front forks.
• The frame color will be satin (rather than gloss) black.
• Our bike will incorporate the same left and right handlebar switchgear as the RX3 (these are higher quality switches than those usually provided on these bikes).
• Our bikes will have a satin silver finish on the handlebars.
• Our bikes will have the RX3 rear view mirrors.
• Our bikes will have braided stainless steel brake lines for both the front and rear brakes.
• Our bikes will have anodized fork caps.
• Our bikes will have wheels dynamically balanced from the factory.
• Our bikes will include several quality improvements that most folks will never see (that’s because of minor issues we saw on the four prototypes we’ve been testing; we’re addressing these things so you won’t have to).

It’s taken us a bit of back-and-forth with the factory to get to the above changes and we’re pleased with where we are.  The Internet being what it is, I have no doubt some folks will say, “can’t you get this?” or “can’t you get that?”    If it’s not on that list (along with the other features we’ve previously mentioned on this bike, like the inverted forks, the 300-watt stator, and the handle-bar-mounted accessories switches), the short answer is no.    The TT250 is available in red, black, and white, as previously described.   For $1895, it is a lot of motorcycle.

We’ll continue posting maintenance tutorials next week, and we are deep in the accessories development effort now.   We’ll be posting more on that between now and the time the bikes arrive.

On that accessories note, several folks have been asking about a couple of the cool accessories I showed you on the Colombian versions of the RX3 (and in particular, the headlight guard).   We’re not ignoring that; we’re having accessories sent to us as you read this, and I’ll be posting more in the next two or three weeks.  I know where the first one of those Colombian headlight guards is going (I was talking to that guy in the mirror this morning while I was shaving).

On the Colombian note, Moto Colombia is one of the most fun books I’ve ever written.   I’m reliving the ride as I write about it, and that’s a hoot.   You’ll get to read all about it.

Speaking of international moto travel, more than a few of you will get to make your own story on the Baja ride.  That’s coming up.  Watch for info on it right here on the CSC blog.

That’s it for now.   Ride safe and stay tuned.