“Simple and easy to maintain” - this phrase most often sounds in the comments to the “Third Sunrise”. Yes, Voskhod 3M was famous for its simplicity and reliability. Well, nothing that looks is not very. This does not scare 3M Sunrise. Technical specifications at an average level - no longer needed for the road. Many buyers loved their bike; others simply respected it. But this did not prevent Voskhod from gaining more and more popularity. Unfortunately, it all ends sometime. New motorcycles drove the bike off the road, leaving it gathering dust in garages. In general, a city walk bike was a success. And all the shortcomings are just trifles. After all, the main thing is the soul of a motorcycle. And in "Sunrise" she just sings.
History of creation
The beginning of the release of "Sunrise" is considered 1983. It was then that mass mass production began. I did not live (in the sense of being released) a motorcycle for long. The line was closed in 1993, after ten successful years. From the very beginning, 3M has not been in the shadow of popularity. No, even then they loved him.
Why? The fact is that Voskhod 3M was not the first in its series (the figure 3 speaks about this). The first "Sunrises" have long been loved by customers. And the "Voskhod" 3M, the technical characteristics of which were the best in the series, absorbed all the advantages of its predecessors. Therefore, the appearance of the first copies of the model caused a good stir.
Design
This is not to say that the appearance of 3M Voskhod is mesmerizing. No, he's ordinary. The design is the same as that of many Soviet motorcycles. In those days, they were not much obsessed with beauty, the main thing is what is inside. The gas tank of the bike is close to square. He is pushed forward. A driver's seat is immediately visible behind the fuel tank.
It is direct, providing the same direct landing, which is convenient when moving. Direct landing of the driver is a feature of a classic motorcycle. A variety of "classic" implies many features in the design. Low steering wheel. Hands are laid on him straight, not bending at the elbows. This not only contributes to better management, but also prevents hands from numbing. Footboards removed for themselves. From this position, the legs bend straight. This also makes the trip more enjoyable. The exhaust pipes are chrome plated. They are located horizontally. Painted mud flaps look nice. In general, Voskhod 3M does not stand out among its competitors. It is similar to many models of the Soviet motor industry, of which there are hundreds in the world.
Cost
On any motor market you can find a good 3M Sunrise. Prices do not bite him, which means that in this situation, someone will always need him. After all, cheapness is one of the main criteria in choosing used motorcycles.
The price indicator is standardly formed from several factors: general condition, characteristics, year of manufacture, presence / absence of repair and, finally, appearance. All this forms the true value.
All of the above factors can be reduced to two characteristics: year of creation and general condition. Because in most cases everything else is repelled by these two. A good motorcycle is (in the case of Voskhod) an almost new motorcycle. Therefore, models with low mileage are disassembled like hot cakes. With the old, everything is much more difficult.
Which to choose
Tales of the first years of production (1983–1986) are cheap, almost at the price of scrap metal. This is good, but a terrible general condition is bad. To put an old motorcycle on wheels, it will take a lot of expensive investments. It will be necessary to find spare parts for Voskhod 3M. And not everyone is ready for this. You can buy an old bike for just $ 75. The motorcycle of the middle years (1986-1989) is what a budget buyer who wants to get a pretty tolerable 3M Sunrise needs. Technical specifications are normal, the condition is good, only the appearance is lame. Now rust, then scratch. You cannot run away from such trifles. One thing is good, although you do not need to buy spare parts for Voskhod 3M. A middle-aged motorcycle will not cost much more than the previous one - $ 90. Well, the bikes of the last, 1993 release, are being bought up in the collection. Their condition can be called excellent. Everything is normal: type, characteristics, mileage. Such a miracle will cost about 120 conventional units.
Voskhod 3M - technical specifications
Motorcycle specifications are not in the best condition. This is easily explained by the fact that the bike was originally created as a vehicle for movement in urban conditions, no more. "Sunrise" can not boast of a good engine. It is weak, and also single-cylinder.
The carburetor is presented to the power system. "Sunrise" 3M is not powerful, its maximum speed is only eighty kilometers per hour. That's not a lot. Motor power is measured by fifteen horsepower. The volume of one cylinder is one hundred seventy-three cubic centimeters. With brakes, it doesn’t matter either. They are drum. Although at low weight, motorcycles will fit.
The Voskhod 3M is a Soviet motorcycle that does not need special data. He was loved for simplicity and cheapness. Maybe that is why it is still remembered and loved by many who have ever known this wonderful motorcycle.