The plastic piece in the middle of the handlebar is actually removable. Under it is a fixing point for attaching the phone holder. If you use factory accessories, you can install the phone holder without affecting the appearance.
@bearli1298 Жыл бұрын
很高興看見國產摩托車在海外也在快速崛起!
@user-nb2qu9yk6f Жыл бұрын
@@bearli1298 國產車的質量這幾年在飛速進步,但是跟世界頂尖大廠比還有距離。
@stephendigby46842 жыл бұрын
Zontes does it again, they really are making some excellent bikes and scooters right now. The big brands should watch out. Great detailed review as always, with the comedy mixed in 😂 including slurping your tea, priceless.
@geoff6942 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review. I now own one, attracted by it undercutting the Forza 350 by £1100. My thoughts (after 2 months): Generally good. Like: drl's very bright, and more visibile than the headlight in daytime (selectable switch on right handlebar) Plenty of power. Didn't notice a difference between E and S mode. Brakes, Suspension, Tyres okay. Dislikes: Underseat storage will not accept all helmets. My Shuberth C3 just fits pressing down saddle to lock. Screen at highest position gives buffeting on helmet for an average height rider (5'9"). Am intending to fit a deflector attachment. Spoiler: Although this is advertised as 168kg wet weight, it's actually 188kg DVLA V5. I've pointed this out to Zontes UK. This means its actually heavier than the Yamaha XMax 300, and Forza 350. (contrary to their advertising that its a lighter, more powerful scooter than their competitors). Its not as smooth (engine and throttle) as the Honda 330cc scooters: Forza, SH350, ADV350, but priced at £1100 less, its worth considering.
@keithmarsh6679 Жыл бұрын
i am thinking of getting one,would you recommend one,what i am trying to say is it;s chinese do the bolts strip first time you try and undo them etc can you get oil filters and stuff for them. thanks in advance for your thoughts.
@geoff6942 Жыл бұрын
@@keithmarsh6679 Keith, I don't do my own servicing, so can't answer your first question. I've just sold it after 3 months ownership. My reasons: a failed smartkey, which was replaced under warranty, but took a month to arrive. Also, I had 'deadhand' due to vibration through the handlebars. This could be specific to my age and circulation of course. I also had doubts about the electrics, specifically the charging of the battery, when you start the bike and run it at idle. The battery symbol would flash red, and show 12.1V. This seems low to me. The voltage would only improve after riding several hundred yards up the road. Anyway, I'd already decided to part with it by this time. My new bike, a Honda SH350 is like a Rolls Royce compared to a Ford Cortina!
@piotrszmuniewski73711 ай бұрын
@@geoff6942And how is Your SH350 doing? Any dislikes yet? I strongly consider to get one...
@geoff694210 ай бұрын
Thank you for your reply. Its my 2nd SH350. Its my favourite out of my recent bikes, (forza 350, 750, Zontes 310). Its quick, has great steering and handling, has 16 inch wheels (the larger the better), has a flat floor, which is useful for carrying a shopping bag clipped to bag hook. Its lighter than the Forza 350 by 12kg. The Forza does have more underseat storage though. Hope this helps.@@piotrszmuniewski737
@noahlapuz38538 ай бұрын
This presentation is very informative and very pleasant. Thanks a bunch!!
@gerryattrickbiker2 жыл бұрын
I kept hanging for about 18 months to see and try one, it was mooted for such a long time that I eventually lost patience and went and bought another scooter. It appealed to me because its not as bulky and weighty as a maxi but just bridge's that gap from a 125. I wish I had kept my cool a bit longer because I'm very impressed with everything Zontes and you're review of it was excellent and re ignited my interest. So I guess I'll just have make it my next one.
@geoff6942 Жыл бұрын
It weigs 188kg kerb weight, not 168kg as advertised.
@clangerbasher2 жыл бұрын
Yay!!!! I am hoping they get the 125cc version out zoon.
@jacksagrafsky4936 Жыл бұрын
Hi from the USA. It never fails, no sooner do I get a new whatever and I see something better or with extras I wish I had. So it is with my new 2022 Scooter I have. Your review and demo of this model is wonderful. Just wish I had seen it before getting what I have. Don't get me wrong I love the new scooter I have but with so many on the market it is hard to make choices post delivery. Thanks for the video.
@ungratefulmango Жыл бұрын
What did you get that you're unhappy with, if you don't mind my asking?
@lekkerair1616 Жыл бұрын
The price is great, I personally don't like it, but I thought about it anyway, unfortunately, when I read that there is no steel sleeve in the cylinder, I gave up.
@lekkerair1616 Жыл бұрын
@@Ducatijay72 I'm thinking of "replacement" in the future, not endurance now, everything is disposable already now?
@newniuneu9 ай бұрын
Other brands don’t use sleeves too these days. They come with a single aluminium engine block with some coating in the inner wall to aid in reducing the friction between the lining and piston. Think Yamaha’s DiASil, for example. Zontes is not doing anything different here. If anything, the key point to note in prolonging engine health is to ensure regular engine oil change and engine servicing, as well as ensuring engine oil levels never dip to dangerously low levels. Also, a good practice is to let the engine warm up for a few minutes at idle at every startup for the engine oil to lubricate all internal components thoroughly and reach optimum viscosity for said effective lubrication. Do these and your ride will serve you well for years to come.
@curlytheunacceptable.42982 жыл бұрын
Zontes are bucking a few design trends here, which is a good thing as scooters are starting to look samey.
@cyclist3969 Жыл бұрын
The key question concerns the Zontes as a new zero-mileage scooter for the price of a good used Honda Forza, we cannot know the relative merits of the two, will the Zontes still be a satisfactory purchase after several years of ownership? A Honda is likely to give good service for many years of ownership.
@motorsforthemasses Жыл бұрын
You make a good point but like with anything no one knows with a new product and if everyone waits to find that out and no one buys them in the first instance, they brand will just die off.
@Redmenace9610 ай бұрын
In other comments.... it is about spares. brake pads, filters, cables, TPS units, lights, levers.... all things you will need eventually. A Japanese cycle may be assembled in China, but the dealer service and network of parts is critical. A Ch. moto, made in Ch.? Where do I go for a broken lens? A lost filler cap? Personally, I'm buying one this month. Have no illusions that I will own it more than a year.
@djbigt1269 ай бұрын
That middle part is you pull it off and you can put a phone mount if you pull the part off
@Mr.Flex199219 күн бұрын
4:39 hey thanks for the review, but are you sure that you cannot mirror the screen ? I saw multiple videos on the internet where people were mirroring their screens including for navigation, both M125 and M310
@alantuck1062 жыл бұрын
A great review as always, IDEA !!!! How about a review on the Zontes T350 againts the T310 ?? Idea ?? Keep up the good work Chaps !! Cheers more Tea ??
@motorsforthemasses2 жыл бұрын
Indeed....once we get the 350
@captainlockheed2 жыл бұрын
The plate in the centre of the handlebars pops off and there should be a supplied bracket to add a phone mount then you pop the plate back on. I have one coming this week I hope, I traded my Zontes ZT310T2 in for it which I have had no problems with, people that rattle on about Chines bikes are fools, how many bikes of this size and price give you an electric screen? stainless steel bolts? adjustable levers? tyre pressure feedback? this will be my third Chinese bike and I can tell you they have come a long way in even 10 years and the days of a whole shipment of Chinese scooters not allowed on the roads of the USA as they were that unfit for the roads are long gone. Many discounted the Japanese bikes in the late 60's and early 70's 'Jap Crap' was the battle cry, now most of those folks are long gone along with the British bike manufactures.
@motorsforthemasses2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@cloggsy19712 жыл бұрын
Looks a good bit of kit to be fair 👍🏻
@mitchellnix52742 жыл бұрын
Great review again thank you. Looks a bit of a bargain compared against the Japanese brands and the quality does look good. How are Zontes for spares availability and back up. I'm seriously tempted.
@steve00alt702 жыл бұрын
The Japanese brands are all made in China nowadays
@ungratefulmango Жыл бұрын
@@steve00alt70 some Honda scooters are actually made in Italy
@pastorofmuppets93466 ай бұрын
How difficult is servicing in eu? Considering its so rare theres about 8 of these in my entire country
@Thegeordiemonkey2 жыл бұрын
Never seen so many buttons on a handlebar in my life, does it heat ya pasty and boil a kettle for when ya pull up to the bike meets?
@aidens042 жыл бұрын
I don't think it does. No.
@alanhayward6719 Жыл бұрын
Am I correct in saying the 125 and the 310 scooters are exactly the same physical size except of course for the engine?
@motorsforthemasses Жыл бұрын
yes
@Thegeordiemonkey2 жыл бұрын
Decent scoot but i am lusting after an Enfield 350 classic for a bit less, totally impractical and slower but looks the dogs danglies, wish you would test ride one and compare to your other Enfield.
@motorsforthemasses2 жыл бұрын
I'll see what I can do
@SurreyAlan Жыл бұрын
Service intervals would be a negative compared to honda but for shorties like me the seat height and weight are much more suitable than the Forza and the Yamaha which is even higher. The manual can be downloaded, interesting language it's in.
@geoff6942 Жыл бұрын
Caution, the keb weight is 188kg, and not 168kg as shown on zontes website and in manual. Yes, the manual is incomprehensible.
@Redmenace9610 ай бұрын
Did he mention the smart key? I'm getting ready to buy one in Egypt and my biggest concern is the smart key. If that shits the bed? There is no physical key backup? Is there a phone app that can reprogram the smart key? idk. never owned a cycle without a key and am anxious in a developing world environment.
@geoff69424 ай бұрын
My smart key failed within 3 months of purchase. Of course, there is a 2nd key, which I always carried with me. After that, Zontes took a month to import a replacement from China. All the time, I was worried about the remaining key failing too. Just to mention, if a smartkey fails, the engine will not cut out, however if you switch the engine off, and you try and start it, it will not.
@wolfburgman2 жыл бұрын
I've never ridden one but I have sat on one. My first impressions. Too small. Maybe ok for someone small in stature and more a commuter rather than long distance. I reckon it will be quite pokey due to its size and weight. I don't think it will sell well but bear in mind that's only my opinion.this is zontes first scooter and there is a 125cc as well. Good review.
@puffybodie52822 жыл бұрын
What is your height? Because that is rather important part of such comment ;-)
@user-gb4wp4bg3h Жыл бұрын
Hello, there. My friend, I have to ask you a reasonable (I think) question. Since you found this scooter superb (my interpretation from your review), do you have any worries or second thoughts regarding the quality characteristics of the brand (ZONTES)? I mean, for example, are the plastics as time goes start to creak? or generally having splicing issues? I mean it's not o HONDA or YAMAHA scooter and that creates hesitation in the buyer's decision about the machine's reliability. Is this thinking correct? I would really appreciate your opinion on this matter.
@motorsforthemasses Жыл бұрын
Hi, Zontes have come so far in just a few short years. The quality is superb and I have no worries about their plastics and alloy parts at this stage.
@user-gb4wp4bg3h Жыл бұрын
@@motorsforthemasses Thank you for your immediate response. We are waiting for your test on ZONTES 350E
@kawasakiman8965 Жыл бұрын
Just bought one of these bikes very pleased with it but I have a problem I can’t get the Bluetooth to do anything it connects to my phone and that’s it very annoyed as I’ve just paid £4.700 for the bike any answers I have an iPhone???????
@jayjay15982 жыл бұрын
I really like the look of this bike. How widespread is the dealership network?
@motorsforthemasses2 жыл бұрын
Zontes are in many many dealerships throughout UK now.
@tyzojack2 жыл бұрын
nice review as allways, can you stop slurping your tea....
@motorsforthemasses2 жыл бұрын
I do it on purpose as I hate it too and it's amusing to see it annoy others lol
@robhall5622 Жыл бұрын
Have you heard anything about the new 350 scooters coming to the UK?
@ungratefulmango Жыл бұрын
Have you found any more info on this?
@robhall5622 Жыл бұрын
@@ungratefulmango I contacted Zontes and they said they won't be bringing in the 350s until the 125s are ready too, and that the 125D is in development at the moment. This suggests the 350s won't be coming to the UK any time soon, unfortunately.
@ungratefulmango Жыл бұрын
@@robhall5622 thanks for the response. Bit disappointing 😕
@13thearl Жыл бұрын
How easy to fit a top box? - I am looking at a lightweight tourer and need the space. The service interval is a bit short but if the service is basically just oil and filter it will be cheap - when do the valves get done?
@user-nb2qu9yk6f Жыл бұрын
valves is about 10000KM
@ungratefulmango Жыл бұрын
My local dealer said services should only be about £90
@kawasakiman8965 Жыл бұрын
My dealer has quoted me £120 for first service pretty expensive
@ungratefulmango Жыл бұрын
@@kawasakiman8965 The first service might be more expensive than all the rest? It does seem a little steep, but that's just the way things are going
@markthompson6278 Жыл бұрын
I'm 5ft 7. Will this be ok for me?
@geoff6942 Жыл бұрын
At 760mm seat height (low for a scooter), you should be able to position your feet on the ground at rest. The windscreen is narrow. Some turbulence. The higher setting definately reduces wind noise on helmet. If this needs improving, a cheap add-on windscreen deflector may help.
@wayne90079 Жыл бұрын
I am unsure do you actually know that the screen moves
@motorsforthemasses Жыл бұрын
Did you watch the video?
@wayne90079 Жыл бұрын
@@motorsforthemasses 90% , Sorry I must’ve missed it
@geoff6942 Жыл бұрын
Is it better than the Forza 350?
@user-nb2qu9yk6f Жыл бұрын
Overall...no... Forza 350 runs more smoothly and has more practical space, while 310M focuses more on sports performance, and the space is relatively small.
@AMG196982 жыл бұрын
The best scooter ever!!!!
@sergiorodrigues12852 жыл бұрын
Top l have on
@drdoolittle57242 жыл бұрын
Thought you were a bit overdressed! There, does that satisfy you?