Automobiles, Motorcycles
"3M Sunrise" - memory still alive
Among the remnants of the Soviet motor industry it is difficult to find "legends of roads". Basically, these are ordinary two-wheeled units, common only in small circles. They are rarely seen, but they do exist. "3M Sunrise" just did not become a world famous motorcycle, and they were not much admired in their homeland. But still the memory of the "Sunrise" is still slowly smoldering. So do not write it off. "3M Sunrise" is an entry-level motorcycle. He was bought to enter into the taste of a two-wheeled life, to begin to understand motorcycles. But still there were those who truly loved Voskhod. There are not many of them now. Whatever one may say, Voskhod-3M remained in the history of the Soviet motorcycle industry forever. Let this place is small, affecting a small section of history, but it is.
Step back
"3M Sunrise" first saw the light in 1983. He got off the assembly line of the Kovrov plant and immediately gained little popularity. Not because its characteristics and appearance fascinated. No, it's just that 3M was not the first in his series. "Sunrise-1", "Sunrise-2", "Sunrise second modernized", "Sunrise-3" and only then "The third modernized" is the family tree of the Kovrov product has already become popular with customers.
Product Price
When choosing a new vehicle, you always need to consider the price index. It consists of several factors: year of release, general condition and appearance. Here are the main criteria by which to choose a motorcycle. The old models of the first years of production (1983-1985) are cheap. They are usually unfit for use. Such purchases entail a number of expensive investments, so purchases of this kind should be avoided. The price for this iron does not exceed a hundred dollars.
Appearance
Unlike technical characteristics, "Voskhod-3M" looks good. The smooth case looks particularly good if viewed from the side. The fuel tank is put forward a little. The chrome wheel is raised upwards. A large round headlight is installed in front. It is to some extent innovative. It is made so as not to blind drivers passing to meet them. In general, the presence of chrome parts is a visiting card of Voskhod-3M.
Motorcycle "Voskhod-3M": technical characteristics
Not all motorcycles "fly" on the roads. "Sunrise-3M", the characteristics of which are not very impressive, still capable of some feats. No, it's not fast driving at high speeds, not endurance. Ordinary and everyday trips in the city are his mission and tasks. For this, "Sunrise-3M" was created. The characteristics of a motorcycle fit the urban lifestyle, nothing more.
Inside, the bike stores a one - cylinder two - stroke engine with a volume of one hundred and seventy-three cubic centimeters. The maximum power of this unit does not exceed fifteen horsepower. This motor can accelerate the motorcycle to one hundred and ten kilometers per hour. But the engine "Voskhod" is very economical. He consumes four liters of fuel for 100 kilometers. The motorcycle has a four-speed transmission. The "two-wheel" brake system is represented by two drum brakes. They are not very effective, but with a small weight bike fit.
Conclusion
"3M Sunrise" is a standard motorcycle, there are hundreds of such in the world. But thanks to its main features - cheapness, simplicity and economy, the bike has gone down in history.
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