its fair to say based on a honda design (not sure if licensed), but calling it a honda engine isn't right

honestly it might not be built to the same standards or specs...

have a kriss mr3, basically a zongshen, essentially a combination of clone ex5 engine parts. so when stuff fails, we can replace with honda bits, direct pnp. but we all for the most part agree, the hondas are more refined, less problematic and last longer.