station wagon has always been synonymous with comfort in motorcycles. If you add "GTh", it will be more luxurious and enjoyable. Only high-quality performance, powerful configuration and delicate control can fully interpret the characteristics of station wagons. Since the station wagon has high quality and configuration requirements, there are only a handful of domestic station wagons, and the Chunfeng 650GT is another product to fill the gap in domestic large-displacement station wagons.
"Prince Charming"
Chunfeng 650GT basically follows the previous design on Chunfeng 400GT. The whole vehicle looks quite burly. Most areas of the vehicle are wrapped in fairing , mainly full large lines, and the details are supplemented by changes to improve the appearance quality of the vehicle. This design method is also more in line with the overall design concept of the station wagon. In fact, the reason why the front of the car is designed so full is mainly because it echoes the side box at the rear. If the side box is removed, it may look a bit top-heavy. The 650GT has two black and white colors, and this white 650GT looks like a tall horse.
In terms of details, the design of the headlight is one of the highlights of this car. The LED daytime running light strip extends to the side of the car, and the side lines are very beautiful. The entire vehicle uses LED light sources, the headlights are symmetrical left and right upper and lower double-layer design, and the upper layer is low beam. The 650GT trapezoidal face and binocular headlights create a very personalized front face expression.
Travel Safe
Chunfeng positioned this car as an urban station wagon, so the whole vehicle considered the use scenarios in details, which added more travel elements to the whole vehicle. As we all know, the 650GT was developed from Chunfeng’s street car platform 650NK. The power and frame basically follow the design of 650NK. In addition to the shape changes, the handlebar has been raised, adding a stepless adjustable windshield, and the adjustment amplitude is about 60mm. In order to create better riding conditions, the 650GT has been redesigned on the subframe compared to the 650NK. The rear is no longer upturned, the seat height is reduced from 815mm to 795mm, the rear seat has also been widened and thickened, as well as the original SHAD side box and the Xiang brand Z8 leisure tire, which all add guarantees to travel.
In other configurations, the engine still uses a parallel twin-cylinder water-cooled engine , with a maximum displacement 649.3mL compression ratio 11.3:1, a maximum power of 45kW (8750r/min), a maximum torque of 56N·m (7000r/min), and is equipped with a Bosch electronic injection system. The parameters are basically the same as 650NK, but when riding this power platform gives people a brand new feeling. What are the specific changes will be explained in detail later. In addition, considering long-distance travel, the fuel tank of the 650GT has also been increased, from the original 17L to 19L, which performs better in terms of battery life. Of course, after so much increase, the weight of the car has also increased from 206kg to 236kg, which can be regarded as a "sweet worry".
shock absorption and braking are basically the same as 650NK. They use the KYB shock absorption system, with front upright forks and rear single cylinder side shock absorption, and the rear shock absorption is preloaded and adjustable. The brake system comes from Xihuo brake. The front pair of dual-piston calipers are equipped with floating discs, rear single-piston calipers, and equipped with steel throats. The mainland ABS system is standard with . The instrument is the same as the 400GT. It uses a 5-inch TFT full-color LCD instrument, with two display modes and light sensors, which will automatically adjust the color according to the light intensity, making it full of technology.
Sports and Leisure
Although the manufacturer positioned it as a city wagon, it gave me the feeling that it was more like a sports wagon after riding it, and the sports elements were still quite prominent. Due to the redesign of the subframe, after sacrificing part of the legroom, the low seat height of 795mm was obtained. At the same time, the heightening of the handlebar and the slight decline of the pedal also create a more peaceful cycling triangle. But when you sit on it, you still lean forward a little, showing a hint of dynamic feeling, but it is not as obvious as 650NK.
Another obvious "sport" point is reflected in the vibration of the whole vehicle. The 650GT's idle vibration will impress you with this car. You may not intuitively understand the "charm" of its vibration from the data, but when you are parked, the vibration of the engine makes your hands feel like they are dancing, and it comes with a "hi" point. After the handle is raised, the vibration of the handle is also increased. In addition to the handle, the vibration of the foot pedal is also slightly larger, and only the thick cushion can prevent you from being disturbed by vibration. Fortunately, when you hang in one gear and release the clutch and twist the accelerator, the vibration of the whole car will calm down again.
During the ride, this car did not escape the nuisance of resonance. You can clearly feel the vibration of the pedal from small to large between 4000-6000r/min. Fortunately, the overall vibration is still within an acceptable range, but for a SUV, such vibration performance does not conform to the positioning of this car.
Compared with 650NK, the car has a larger steering angle and a smaller turning radius. After increasing the handlebar and changing the riding center of gravity, the handling of this car is lighter than that of 650NK. Although it has 236kg, it does not feel very difficult to ride. Whether it is turning over or turning quickly, the 650GT looks very light, which is really impressive.
The entire KYB shock absorption system is still more comfortable to adjust, with good shock filtering, and the head of the shock absorption is designed to be softer. It will not make you feel very obvious bumps when passing some manhole covers and speed bumps on the road. But don’t think that this set of shock absorbers is not suitable for sports driving. When driving on mountain roads, the characteristics of the entire set of shock absorbers gradually become harder in the middle and rear sections are reflected. It can also provide you with good support in the corners. Even if you ride for two people, this set of shock absorbers can also perform well. It can be said that this set of shock absorbers not only meets comfort, but also provides a certain degree of sportiness.
This Xihu braking system is almost flawed with mainland ABS. From the data, it looks like 40-0km/h is about 7m and 60-0km/h is about 16m. Considering the weight of 236kg, this result is quite impressive. At the same time, whether it is the braking feel or linearity, it is of the best level in the same level, and the good braking performance also provides guarantees for the sportiness of this car.
Comfort upgrade
No matter what kind of station wagon it is, comfort is an important criterion for measuring a station wagon. The vibration problem of the 650GT cannot conceal the improvement in comfort of this car. There are two aspects to improve the comfort of the whole vehicle. First, in terms of driving, the entire sitting position is much more comfortable than the 650NK. The wide and thick seat cushions contribute a lot of comfort. The rear seat is not only thickened, but also larger than the 650NK, providing good riding comfort. The 650GT uses a manual, unappropriate adjustable windshield, which cannot be operated with one hand, but you can adjust it by loosening the fixing buttons at both ends. The wind barrier works well when it is at its highest point. As long as your height does not exceed 180cm, this wind barrier can protect your chest and neck from wind pressure.
On the other hand, in terms of riding texture, this 650GT has also become more comfortable. Thanks to the adjustment of the engine and electronic injection system , this 650GT can drive smoothly at around 2800r/min without any gear loss. Even 3000r/min of six gears can run smoothly. At the same time, it does a better job than the 650NK in terms of low-speed smoothness. This is different from the 650NK and is crucial to improving driving comfort.
Touring wagons require a certain power reserve to cope with long-distance cruises comfortably. Everyone is familiar with the 650GT engine. The acceleration score is 0-100km/h and the 236kg car weight plus the windshield and side box make the score not so impressive. However, the acceleration ability of the station wagon is not the key. What we want to talk about here is its power performance. In a single person, the speed of 6 gears is about 70km/h, and 6 gears is 4500r/min can reach 100km/h. This power reserve is basically enough in domestic transportation environments. At the same time, the 19L fuel tank can also ensure that you have a battery life of more than 300km.
After several days of test drive, it was found that the most comfortable driving method for this car is to control the speed to cruise below 5000r/min. At this time, neither vibration nor noise will make you feel any discomfort. Moreover, even if you want to keep a relatively comfortable way in the city, you do not need to shift gears frequently.
In addition to the two characteristics of sports and comfort, the original SHAD side box included in the 650GT is also very practical. The two side boxes are designed for quick disassembly, and they are very easy to disassemble and can put most of the full helmets down, but the disadvantage is that the width of the two side boxes exceeds the width of the handlebar, which requires the driver's attention. Secondly, the 650GT is equipped with a 12V power supply and two USB ports under the handlebar, which is convenient for power withdrawal.
summary
650GT is a domestic station wagon with high quality medium displacement. While giving you a more comfortable driving experience, it can also allow you to drive to a certain extent. In addition to the lack of vibration and vehicle weight, it performs well in terms of comfort and power. Considering the price of 43,800 yuan, it basically meets the configuration of the station wagon, but if you need to add configurations such as cruise control, fuel consumption information, and even handlebar and seat heating, this car truly meets the name of "GT".
Finally, I believe that many car enthusiasts don’t know how to choose 650GT, 650MT and 650TR-G. Personally, if you are just on a road trip, don’t walk badly, and want a little passion for sports, then 650GT is more suitable for you; if you like sports, like long-distance, and need a station wagon that deals with different road conditions, you can consider 650MT; if you are pursuing extreme comfort and do not consider anything else, then 650TR-G can satisfy you. Although the three cars have travel elements, the focus is different. How to choose depends on your car needs.
