Zontes 310X Road Test

For years we've spoken about the rising of the Chinese motorcycle makers and how they are in-line to leave a huge dent in the western motorcycle world. To date, they have not left much more than a scratch, but now we have the Zontes 310X. Is everything about to change? Bill Hunter is going to find out.

[@Irishrover1]

Bought a Zontes 310t last year it has been excellent absolutely no problems in 8000kms. Good value at €4500 and the quality so far is good but I live in the driest part of Spain. Looking forward to what they do next. Riding motorcycles 46 yrs and this is the best value so far.

[@SercoTheGreat]

You still have it mate?

[@estorekhmer]

Is it still usable, and how far have you driven it now?

[@Irishrover1]

@@estorekhmer hi. No I sold it to a guy and bought a Royal Enfield 500 Bullet something I always wanted. The guy with the Zontes is still using it and very happy with it. I think around 18,000kms at present.

[@pravingunasingam2610]

​@@Irishrover1i got oke with 25'000

[@mnnic4292]

Interesting bike for the money. The Chinesse are making progress whether we like what they do, or not, they are becoming players, at least in certain segments of the market. Thanks for the review.

[@theriggsworkshop8606]

I fitted a 15t front sprocket on mine. ( which is one tooth larger than standard) totally transformed the bike.. I love my t2..

[@MrTrek164]

It looks bloody good

[@jfdashley9028]

Nice review. How hard is it to get parts such as "plastics" in the bike gets get damaged?

[@johna6968]

Im with you on the appeal of the bike

[@johanpretorius5614]

6:10 3.3 KM per 100 Litre?! I would definitely not be able to pay for fuel on this thing :o) lol

[@kevinmaina3657]

I think he meant 3.3litres per 100km😂

[@mohammedyassinebenessalih3190]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@aristides1963]

@@kevinmaina3657 Yes this makes sense

[@sambhrantlamba]

It goes only 659 meters on a full tank?

[@Improgame]

5:30 “this was filmed on a close road” even though we see a car in your visor and one was attempted to be edited out lol

[@jamier7073]

It is filmed on what is called the Satellite Road and is a quite road

[@30isurfer]

Didn't it belong to the crew for filming? Maybe?

[@paulcollings5424]

Hi Bill , is this bike available in the UK , If so , where ? Really impressed.

[@captainaverage721]

Jesus that's some pair of Doc Martin's!!!

[@juliocesarprimo4813]

Quando teremos a zontes aqui no Brasil?🇧🇷

[@jeffhopkins8131]

Thanks for the review, can you quote prices in Euro's please as well as Rand, you are a global vlog!

[@andrewbozhozr]

Downhill top speed... How big was the Chinese chek?

[@bijubose5739]

What is ground clearence?

[@frankmchugh9179]

Is this single side swingarm version available in the UK market ? Cheers Frank

[@odaygeneral2477]

which model this great bike

[@theepicenter4106]

What was the first word he said??

[@Janneman361]

What is hoeway??

[@stathisvas]

1) This is the Zontes 310X1 , not X310 . X310 was the first gen, 310X1 is the second gen. 2) There are 4 types of Zontes. The 1st gens was R310 (naked street), the X310 (sport touring) the T310 (adventure) and V310 (cruiser). 3)Those were the 1st gens. Now there are available the new ones (at least in Greece) the 310R1, 310T1. 310X1 is expecting for this month to come out. V310 remains the same. 4)There is one more edition for the Adventure which is the 310T2 not available yet here in Greece. 5)The engine is the same in all editions, with different upgrades in other parts of the motorbike. 6)The prices fore the originals was: R310 (3.695€), X310 (3.995€), T310 (4.085€), V310 (4.195€), and the new ones 310R1 (3.995€), 310T1 (4.495€). The price for 310X1 hasn't anounced yet. NOTE. All Zontes was vanished from the market here in 2 weeks. Especialy the T310 in 6 months is in the TOP 3 from the second week and it's still there (in overall not in a specific category). If you have any question i'll be happy to answer...

[@awadjeeawody]

Thank you so much for the clarification. Planning to buy one X 310 but still not sure if they are reliable for long term use or not.

[@stathisvas]

@@awadjeeawody Im waiting for the 310x1 to come out here. Until now no one has problem with the engine. The only problems (very few btw) is with the electronics, but it's in the guarantee so problem fixed and we talk about a total value for money bike. Before you decide I suggest to go and see it from close, ride it and do a test drive. And see all the edition 😊

[@savvasCHg]

Δώσε λίγο πολιτισμό στα παιδιά

[@savvasCHg]

Έχεις αγοράσει;

[@A_n_y_t_i_m_e]

I've heard Zontes in Greece is the most popular brand + you can rent a bike it almost everywhere. They are also extremely popular in Portugal and Spain. Also, they came in Serbia as well and I'm extremely interested to buy one, especially 350X or a 350T.

[@yongyut0124]

so good

[@carelvb4584]

Seems like a good bike for 1st time owners? Stock looks to be a bit of a problem at the moment? Cannot find an 310 x1 in Gauteng

[@ProGuitarUA]

Guys, own one with previous revision. With no single arm, but in the color tft. Options, build, comfort is very good. But unfortunately, is too little power. You will realize that after first 500km on it.. even if it your first motorcycle. It definitely lack additional 8-12hp. So if you can accept that power as your limit it’s a great choice, but I will suggest something which he’s at least 50+hp to keep it for season or two.

[@savageaxis7721]

Is so beautiful....😍

[@kg180972]

Nuveen review. Absolutely great bike. Who cares where it came from, China India or planet Mars the bike looks great.

[@kg180972]

Nuveen?? OMG this auto correction of my Chinese mobile phone!

[@Cornel1001]

I subscribe, Zontes is the best buy in this A2 class, engines with power up to 30Kw. Quality is next to perfection, price is at 60% from competitors.

[@davidschneiter9729]

Why has this version just one swingarm, unlike the version they sell in Switzerland? The display is also different

[@kevindarkstar]

This is the update version with the single sided swing arm and TFT display ect

[@davidschneiter9729]

@@kevindarkstar we dont have this version

[@bwxmoto]

3:10 There is a slider in the editor on the music track.. Please turn it down. It is one slider, takes literally 2 seconds. 👍

[@kevinbartram5302]

I'm in the market for a 310T adventure bike. This will be my 3rd Chinese bike. No problems when you get your head around buying your spares and some strange warranties.

[@tshupetsomonedi]

Did you eventually get it? I saw one with very low mileage and looking to get it.

[@kevinbartram5302]

@@tshupetsomonedi Yes. Bought one brand new in March. Just clocked 3,600 miles up on it up to this week end . It seems to be good and does almost everything I need it to do and very well I obviously can't tell what it will be like long term but can't see it being a problem so far. I got the 19inch version with the spoked wheels.

[@MrHugawa]

see, it is doesn't take a lot of money to make a beautiful bike...love it

[@dinkydotzero]

Not when you have all the slave labor the party can throw at it and no research and development because you've stolen it from other companies

[@Symbrio]

@@dinkydotzero excellent post! 👏👌 The engine is actually stolen from BMW.

[@motodrang4287]

The Chinese government: *has rifle attached to camera at reviewer Guy: "This is be best bike I've ever seen and the most beautiful. For the people!"

[@hermanstokbrood]

How lame....

[@davidschneiter9729]

The would've shot him at the beginning with his kung fu impression 😂

[@munnumkhalid]

Lol he had reviewed another zontes 310v In which he said in the beginning no one has gun on my head to praise this bike.

[@joerocket3rider603]

Harry, where art thou?

[@hermanstokbrood]

Sure it looks nice and probably drives nice but why should I take the risk. People will ask themselves: isn't it better to drive a young used motorcycle like the NC750. I know I would.

[@omgwtflmaololrotfl2368]

70k for a Chinese bike that has 3000km service intervals. Nope I will use that money and buy a NC750X it's light on gas has 12k service intervals. I have owned 2 NC750X and loved every km I rode with those bikes.

[@patrickcatacutan7097]

Not fan with the handle bar, i think ninja hadle bars would make this look more awsome, in my point of view ^^

[@nickprice3605]

Where's Harry?

[@nickprice3605]

See comments on Zontes 310V review

[@alexisamtosta]

This is the bike I want whenever im ready for a motorcycle. Im 6,3ft. You thinks its a nice a confortable bike for a person over 6ft?

[@savvasCHg]

I am 188cm tall and it feets just fine. Its one of the biggest 300 in the market.

[@alexisamtosta]

@@savvasCHg Thanks buddy. So its perfect for a tall person

[@savvasCHg]

@@alexisamtosta yes even the engine can manage a person over 90kg.

[@alexisamtosta]

@@savvasCHg Good cuz im 113 kgs. Lol

[@oing113]

สวัสดี ฉันมาจากเมืองไทย ฉันชอบวิดีโอของคุณ

[@pggp273]

You can buy a Honda CB 300r in the UK for the same money. I know which will be the safer bet when its time to sell on 2/3 years time.

[@andrepires7171]

that´s that way of thinking that china is always improving and other countries are stagned from years

[@amornizacionmetamorficacam4671]

Please my friend, subtitles in spanish !! Thank you very much !! Greatings from México !!

[@georgeveltchev530]

I wouldn't recommend this bike in the presence of BMW G310R , GS or KTM390 which are in the same price range here in SA

[@BerylWalubengoAnyitiNanyama]

Thanks for highlighting this

[@jamier7073]

And the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 which is also there

[@BerserkerRider94]

BMW G310R are actually TVS 310RR Both made in India and the same build quality. KTM390 is also made in india under Bajaj. I have to admit this Chinese Bike left me surprised

[@A_n_y_t_i_m_e]

The black version looks like a Megatrons son.

[@8Jacob2]

Guys, c´mon, I tought you were doing reviews, not promo :o/

[@cdubbleyoo]

I'm suspicious that comments on this video will leave come down to "boo China" and "this reviewer makes me cringe uncomfortable".

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

Kawasaki Versys 300x is a clear competitor and almost the same price. Why would anyone risk getting this over the Versys? Admittedly it does look better but otherwise....

[@pauld1966]

Returning to motorcycling after a long break, I had the attitude of 'I'm gonna drop it' so don't want to spend a lot of money. I bought the Zontes X-300 and it is GREAT! Build quality is good, lots of gadgets and technology and I'm getting around 90 mpg (3.0l/100km), without trying. You get the nice single cylinder hum, but it's smooth, without any vibrations coming through the foot pegs or handle bars. The torque allows quick overtakes and 'lazy' riding. I tried the BMW R310 and it was awful, and the dealer was um.... Also awful... Going back to when I started biking, only British bikes were (supposedly) any good, when the Japanese came along... The Chinese are now where they were back in the 70's except, the Zontes could pass for a Honda already...

[@jamier7073]

@@pauld1966 Zontes pass for a Honda because its is copied from a Honda and other makes like all chinese things. They have no respect for intellectual rights and copy everything.

[@kevindarkstar]

@@jamier7073 bit like Honda did in the 50s when they came over to Isle of Man for the TT and went back home to start the process of beating the UK bike industry! 🤨

[@spanishforbeginnerswithahm512]

Price in USD?

[@ksazubbie]

Devide 80,000 by 20

[@GadAldebaran]

Caraca agora tô na dúvida entre a V e a X

[@PaddyOutback]

It certainly looks good, if clearly "influenced" by other bikes..... The Chinese are starting to make properly decent bikes. I rode a CF Moto 650NK recently and it was a laugh. Not up to Japanese quality yet but it's not that far off.

[@TheunsKruger]

Whatever happened to this brand? The two videos on the brand were very positive, and the bikes themselves were very compelling, well equipped and seemed to be of surprisingly good quality (for a Chinese bike). I was looking at getting a T310 but struggled to find a dealership in Gauteng - some of the authorised dealerships looked a little dodgy - and there was no stock during the pandemic, which was worrying when thinking about servicing and spare parts. Zontes has since updated their lineup to include 350cc versions, and they look amazing, but will we ever see them here in SA? It would be nice if you could do a follow-up on the brand. I eventually gave up trying to buy one, and bought a Kawasaki Versys 650 instead.

[@martinrs1254]

They put out a version "2" for the R, T, and X models, plus 2 new 155cc bikes and the upcoming X350.

[@stuartoreilly3210]

thought this was a video from england

[@VinayKumar-db4qz]

Don't forget to sanitise it properly.

[@motosiclismoreal9914]

😃😃😃

[@nbgen]

Some are saying the KTM is a competitor but in U.K. KTM is £5,499 but the Zontes 10 is £3,999 There is nothing to touch this bike price wise or style wise. If it has any long life in it, is another story and remains to be seen . I personally am preferring a Royal Enfield Himalayan as I think it will be stronger in a fall on rough ground and won’t be as damaged as the Zontes as there is a lot less plastic on the Zontes. And repairs can be done by basic mechanic from Uzbekistan As there is less totally unneeded electrical gizmos on the Himalayan. I would change the battery though for a lithium with a sleep mode and wake up button as it will automatically go into sleep mode if its not getting any charge, but is getting discharged.

[@jamier7073]

R80,000 for a 300c bike. Until recently Kawasaki was selling the KLR650 for less than that. As a chinese bike copied from others, I would never pay that amount especially for a 300cc bike. When it is competing against a KTM then it will lose big time. The kawasaki Versys-X 300 is the same price and established reliability as well as economical to run.

[@GhostRider-ms1ep]

FOR FUEL CONSUMPTION YOU SAID 3.3 KILOMETERS FOR 100 LITERS ,I THINK ITS THE OTHER WAY AROUND .

[@philclarke7712]

CAPS LOCK stuck on?

[@yuunjac]

The bike tested here is the official police motorcycle in China, that kinda means something if you ask me. I had a chance to test ride it and I do think for the price, it does offer many great stuffs. The only concern is long term reliability. The one available in my country doesn't comes with single swim arm and the dashboard is horrible IMHO. I also don't like the Gear shift and the lack of slipper clutch does feels less refine. I think is a worthwhile bike to explore.

[@MoroMagrew]

There are so many different bikes used by police in China. I think one you could consider a “police bike” is probably the CFMoto 650.

[@nbgen]

3.3 kilometres per 100 litres that a lot of fuel. So to turn it round, for ever 100 litres I can travel 3.3 kilometres

[@bonta0240]

For every 100km, 3 litres is consumed.

[@tshupetsomonedi]

No way the KTM 390 adventure will be R85k, no way in hell! 😂😂😂

[@davidroberts1960]

Terrible fuel consumption, that equates to 33 metres per litre.

[@GhostRider-ms1ep]

33 KM PER LITRE

[@davidroberts1960]

@@GhostRider-ms1ep Based on what he said, "3.3 km per 100 litres" it would be 33 metres per litre. He fucked up and I was having a laugh. Should have been picked up in editing.

[@GhostRider-ms1ep]

@@davidroberts1960 HAHAHA ,YEH YOU ARE RIGHT.

[@jamier7073]

33.3lm/l is not that great for a 300cc sooter. I was getting 24km/l on a 1000cc superbike

[@strokenumber3]

Harry please, not this old bloke

[@HyperSpaz]

Yes! Frank Zappa .. er I mean Harry. Where is he?

[@johnrocker2986]

Why not most bikers are his age fella

[@harrymakongwa1147]

Are you calling me..

[@glsracer]

I wish some of these cool chinese bikes would make it to the USA. All we get here are some cheap 250cc dual sports and 150cc scooters and minibikes.

[@jamier7073]

Why dont you buy the Kawasaki or KTM or BMW where you get well established reliability at the same price?

[@paulsmith9497]

Combined, the 3 very reliable Japanese bikes in my garage cost less than this Fong Kong wannabe

[@souradeepkarmakar2047]

you are comparing this shit with ktm 390 adventure. omg.

[@sebastiansibley7357]

This guy is being forced to say positive things by the Chinese gov

[@johnrocker2986]

Japan make way for the new King your days are numbered!

[@jamier7073]

Considering KTM and Kawasaki offer better bikes at the same prices with reliability and established, why would you buy a expensive copy of other bikes? if it were 20% or more cheaper then it could be justified but for R5k more or the same price you can get an original.... just saying

[@johnrocker2986]

@@jamier7073 KTM and Kawasaki are both far higher in costs and sorry the KTM reliability is not so good, neither are a viable competition to Zontes.

[@rockyp3917]

Nothing from China atm thank you

[@andrewbozhozr]

... I would like to se home without Chinese made stuff..

[@jonathangriffiths2499]

Andrej Bozho you missed the “ atm”

[@javierc2726]

Terrible audio

[@Mr123slayer123]

lol R79k for a chinese bike? Wait 3 years until all the rubber parts cracks and fall off.

[@jyothikumart]

It's highly probable that u have Corona 😅

[@philclarke7712]

It's highly probable you're a racist.

[@altinleskaj1328]

Krishnan Unni 🤣🤣🤣

[@blipco5]

So you're recommending a motorcycle built using stolen designs? You are excusing the Chinese for their thievery? You should be ashamed of yourselves. And Bill Hunter creaming his jeans, embarrassing.

[@furtuner12]

design company of that bike is from europe