I had a test ride on the X5 at the CIMA show last month in ChongQing, at the Shineray test circuit. A few different manufacturers had test areas outside the pavilions. The RX3 was on display but no test rides. Aside from riding the Shineray X5 I also rode the new CFMoto 650NK ABS. Very nice and if the 650NK and the new 150NK are anything to go by then the yet to be released revised 650TR and civilian 650G will likely be significant game changers for CFMoto.

Enough about CFMoto. The Shineray X5 ride started out with an obvious aesthetic issue. The RHS pillion foot peg bracket was snapped off, revealing an ugly obvious appendage. The Shineray reps, would have been better off removing the whole bracket assembly or else getting a replacement bolted on. Maybe to the locals most might have been oblivious, but I'm a details orientated individual, so the broken bracket stood out like a pair of dogs b@lls.

The bike itself was okay. There was an obvious issue in the front end, very light, an issue with the way the bike turned. Very light front end, perhaps bearings needed tightening or the steering head nut itself. The bike seemed powerful enough. Slow speed (walking pace) the ride was fine. No speed wobbles as such when up to speed or under acceleration, nor when coming to a stop. Sorry didn't pull any mono's - not my thing.

If it was me and my money, I'd look past the RX3 and X5 and look at the feasibility of either the SRM 500 or SRM 600 both models are lower down page 2.

IMHO, one gets what pays for... the RX3 and X5 are to my mind and scrutiny - no exception.
Expect issues, failures, frustrations and little resale interest or value.