Zontes 350E - Review

Finally getting to take a look at the highly anticipated Zontes 350E. A proper long distance touring scooter the likes of which we haven't seen on the market for a long time. A true spiritual successor the the much loved Suzuki Burgman 400 second generation. With an affordable price but very well equipped Zontes is on to a winner with this one.
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[@SercoTheGreat]

Zontes is pretty much the Xiaomi of the scooters. I love the look which reminds me of an orca. Such an elite lady.

[@RideWithAlex]

Zontes in the past year has really stepped up their game, and from what I saw at EICMA they don't plan to stop anytime soon.

[@marcochiovini9494]

Esatto, concordo pienamente. Anche a me la parte frontale ricorda il muso dell' orca.

[@rkudos]

Great review. I actually got the 350E. It's an amazing scooter. PROS: 1. Super Beautiful design 2. The horse power and the throttle response is unbelievable for a 350cc. It's easily comparable to 500cc scooters on the road 3. The seat is unbelievably comfortable and huge for both the driver and the passenger 4. The adjustable windscreen is super handy. Airflow passes right over your head minimizing drag and wind noise 5. The brakes are very powerful and he ABS and TCS very well adjusted to help in any conditions 6. The keyless operation is perfect 7. The "no battery" operation of the key is super useful 8. The battery charging port at the front storage is super useful 9. You can easily drive through traffic in the city, and at the same time take a 2 hours trip in the highways 10. The front lights are super powerful 11. The sound of the motor and the exhaustion is just perfect like music to the ears 12. The tire pressure monitoring system is very useful 13. The consumption is great and can easily take you up to at least >400km-450km with a full tank 14. The speed is amazing. You reach 100km/hr in 8 seconds easily 15. The storage spaces are endless 16. The heated grips come very handy throughout winter 17. The on-board front and rear camera system is perfect for recording your trips CONS: 1. The only thing I would change is the suspension. It is a little bit hard. Not too much but it can be improved. 2. As for the factory tires, they work great in every day conditions. But I suppose an upgrade to City Grip 2 is always advisable for optimum performance (I'm about to do it the following 15 days 😁) 3. The mobile app that connects your phone to the 350E is average at best. It does what is supposed to do but you have to reconnect it each time you start the bike. Plus, the Navigation system is average at best, missing a lot of streets. I'm sure it will be improved in time 4. The application does not support an option to view the on-board cameras. This should be a given. Instead, they suggest using third party apps without even giving specific instructions on how to do it. OVERALL: At 5.400euros it's by far the best maxi scooter available on the market at the moment. It kills scooters like Sym MaxSym TL508, Suzuki Burgman 400, Piaggio Beverly S400, Honda ADV350,. The only true competition for the Zontes 350E is the Yamaha TMAX Tech Max

[@RideWithAlex]

Very well said 😁👌

[@johnkefalas]

Greetings from Athens Greece, excellent presentation of this amazing scooter,especially the last part with the driving experience was very helpfull! I just realised that this scooter has a very good and comfortable suspension on a very bad road! Thank you very much for all the details! It looks much better on the grey color!

[@ygeia_trws]

Glad you share our impatience for this touring scooter!! Can't wait for the full test out and around the busy roads!

[@RideWithAlex]

Unfortunetly winter is here and the bosses have decided to wait until spring to give it registration and add it to the test ride fleet :(

[@maurizioc3515]

Simply and very clearly delivered. You are one of the few who talks through specs always keeping in mind that technical jargon is less convincing than a rider's view. Interesting throughout. Well done. Tvm.

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you 😁

[@Biker-Hybi]

Hi Alex, being very interestet in this scooter, I was watching your video several times. And even when I saw a lot of other videos in the meantime (even in languages, I don’t understand), I’m eagerly waiting for your testride in spring. I like your style in terms of explaining and enthusiasm. Go for it! 🙂 (This was my first comment ever at YT.)

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you, currently it's really cold here so I'm taking a bit of brake, hopefully the march will bring better weather so I can start filming outside again

[@phildaniels1214]

Lots of well thought out details, bravo Zontes!

[@iulianciocan5672]

FRUMOS REVIEW FRATE !!! superba balenuta ... cere drum intins vba ta ... doamne cat de frumos e si asta :D :D

[@RideWithAlex]

Mersi și da, sunt tare curios cum se comporta la viteza pe autostrada, din păcate abia la primăvară cred ca voi avea ocazia sa vad.

[@rilson80]

Aww, Alex, we commented a long time ago about this scooter and I told you that it is simply a real premium!!! Comfort, power, equipment!!! I can't wait for your ride outside the yard, I can't wait!!!👌👌🍻🍻❤❤

[@RideWithAlex]

I also can't wait to take it out on the road, but with no registration I cand only look at it. Good thing I don't run the showroom because I would register everything and ride them and not sell anything =))

[@rilson80]

@@RideWithAlex One day you will be the proud owner of a motorcycle salon and a general importer for the entire Balkans! 😎😎💪💪🍻🍻

[@hdidane00]

Alex always great reviews much appreciated from Morocco.👌

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you 😁

[@denisgrehan242]

This is an excellent bike review. Very professional . Well done

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@alexdeb.1603]

Très bonne vidéo, merci pour cette présentation bien détaillée, vivement l’essai sur route 😊

[@AK-gx4fh]

Amazing review for an amazing machine!, that thing seems much more for the $$$ than the XMax/Downtown/Forza

[@petervoros840]

Great review thank you. Zontes should do really well with this machine.

[@user-ot4fd3sk7s]

Alex, just ordered 350E, waiting for new delivery in couple of months! Can't wait!

[@RideWithAlex]

Awesome 😁

[@hugoruas]

Obrigado pela excelente explicação. Estamos aguardando a distribuição dela aqui no Brasil. ❤ Aí irei ser um feliz proprietário de uma.

[@user-tf2qf2gl4g]

Great review it looks to be a really great touring and all round scooter a shame we didn't have it around a few years ago when I was younger and able to handle the weight of a larger scooter, however due to advancing years (coming up to my eightieth birthday) my sights now set on the 2022/2023 Symphony ST 200. Keep up the great work you are doing producing and editing fabulous reviews. Best regards take care and ride safe.

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you and you also keep riding! :D

[@ForstLust]

God bless you grandpa

[@user-tf2qf2gl4g]

@@ForstLust grandma :)

[@oligappa958]

Great, best Video of the Zontes Thank you Greatings from Switzerland

[@RideWithAlex]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martincarmona99]

very good and detailed review!

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you! 😁

[@buyukbaba99]

Other than color everything looks perfect. Add some colour to tank for energy.Thx. ALEX. Another good review

[@RideWithAlex]

There are a couple of color options, I think the white will look great on it.

[@adrianxroman]

Great review once again! Leaving the brand reputation aside, this is gonna make a bit more difficult cu choose the Maxsym I think... I know it s not intended as a competitor, but at least in Romania it would make you think twice.

[@RideWithAlex]

It's making me think twice :))

[@jimw7916]

EXCELLENT review

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you 😁

[@EmanueleThouverai]

Bought it last Saturday to replace my 2009 Joymax 300, I'm waiting for it to arrive, by the way with some government grants for scrapping the old one, I'll pay 4000 euros for it with also the rear top case :-), I think it should be emphasized that the price is still absolutely competitive when compared to others in the same segment, also see in person beautiful, can't wait to try it!

[@gergobozsik1614]

Great review there! I was waiting for this review from you for a while, thanks. As for the scooter, did I see it right that the underseat storage space has its own factory inserted cover inside? The seat opening button is genious, would love it on mine.

[@RideWithAlex]

Yes there's a cloth cover in the underseat storage.

[@gergobozsik1614]

@@RideWithAlex Japanese scooter manufacturers be aware😀

[@spirosantonopoylos8425]

i have it for almost 2 months now,it has some issues with the electronics,the fuel tank the tyres,will see what is next,so for the moment i am tot very happy

[@RideWithAlex]

Can you go into detail?

[@souhail25]

Its a complete scooter power,design,options...just hope the materials are good quality and durable

[@RideWithAlex]

They feel quality to the touch and the scooter feels well put together.

[@JONSABMOTO]

Interesting bike. I can only imagine how comfortable that scooter is for long rides.

[@robinswamidasan]

Excellent review.

[@RideWithAlex]

Thank you 😁

[@Workopeace]

Greatings from Serbia! Here, Zontes 350E is 5.390€.I hope i buy it on spring.

[@RideWithAlex]

At that price, it's a steal, go for it!

[@BomohGetek]

this scooter come to Malaysia sept 2023 and have two model 3580E and 350D, 350D lookalike xmax but im prefer 350E for big bone like me... hahaha now need to queue for one or two month to get this scooter in my country, this scooter hot product ... thanks for review, i want to buy this on june 2024 later.. for now wait local user experience first, so far have some small problem but zontes settle the issue as soon as possible one by one...

[@jeanjacquessoyeux442]

Excellent vivement le 500cc merci Alex

[@RideWithAlex]

Thanks :D

[@AngeLouni8]

Another great review Alex well done! I am interested to know if this scooter connects with the phone via Bluetooth and if it does please display that on the next video..by making a test from point A to point B by using the GPS just to see how it looks on the scooter's screen. 😊

[@RideWithAlex]

I will try out the connectivity when I have time and try to make a video about it.

[@AngeLouni8]

Awesome! Thank you ! @@RideWithAlex

[@Abd121]

that's a surprising amount of scooter for the price!

[@PetroLarsson]

thanks Alex, another great one. Will we see a 125E you think?

[@RideWithAlex]

I don't think so.

[@mavcek]

So much thought gone into this scooter (Honda take note!) If they could shave 25kg off the weight I think I would easily go for it but 200kg is too beefy for me (especially when you add a full tank and touring luggage etc)

[@RideWithAlex]

The weight should help with stability at high speed on the highway. We'll see when I can take it out on the open road and really put it through it's paces.

[@Hihellohihellogoodbye]

Absolutely love the look of this! Shame it's not avaible in the uk

[@RideWithAlex]

Maybe in the future it will be

[@SNMcLean]

Great content Alex, please keep it up. The 350e isn't yet on sale in the UK but, given the increased interest in mid-size scooters, it should be a good seller when it arrives due to the high-spec and power. A question: you have ridden the Honda ADV350, which is recognised as having motorbike-like front suspension and ride as a result. How does the 350e compare suspension and ride-wise? Thanks.

[@RideWithAlex]

I also have a video on the adv350 on the channel, tbh the suspension on the adv350 didn't impress me, plus the 350E also has a motorcycle style front fork with a triple tree and full size fork legs.

[@johnkefalas]

does it has a switch to disable the traction control? also, could you please tell me in which position was the rear suspension during the riding test?

[@RideWithAlex]

It doesn't have a switch, I don't know if you can do it from the menu. The suspension was on the stock setting, usually it's medium pre-load.

[@Nasoulis34]

Fantastic scooter. Maybe my next one to buy. Do you have any idea about the release of the 501E in Europe? Presented in EICMA '23

[@RideWithAlex]

I think late 2024-2025 depending on your local importer.

[@pppam]

I have it for two months now! Very satisfied except from the CSTs and the android app (carbit ride)

[@RideWithAlex]

My opinion is they should ditch their proprietary app and just put a wireless android auto and Apple car play unit and be done with it.

[@Vanrides.]

The Xmax 300 also has adjustable handlebars. As far as i know in France the Zontes only comes in the one colour shown here, not my favourite.

[@fifagi]

The screen mirroring, for navigation, works well in use?

[@RideWithAlex]

Haven't tried it.

[@morkovetz]

beautiful ! My dream is their new 700cc, 100hp engine on a scooter ! :)

[@RideWithAlex]

I saw at EICMA a 500cc version of this scooter with 49bhp and tbh for a scooter I think that's enough.

[@jimmyng6677]

How well does it handles road humps ? My experience with the XMAX 300 was not good. The whole bike jumps going over humps even at very slow speed.

[@RideWithAlex]

Pretty decent on the bumps. The suspension is not very soft but it's well damped.

[@HuzJorDedi]

Hi Alex,this is what i`ve bin waiting for.How Zontes 350E compares to Sym Cruisym ,regarding quality and reliability?

[@RideWithAlex]

Comfort is just about the same but reliability is an unknown considering the zontes is a brand new model with a brand new engine 🤷

[@AlexK-nf8cq]

Alex try to found and make video about VOGE 525 dsx?

[@RideWithAlex]

It's not available in my country

[@stefansavic1597]

Hi Alex would you buy Zontes 350d or Sym Cruisym 300? I would like to buy an scooter that can go on rides over 200km? Thank you in advance.. and keep up this good work! ☺️

[@RideWithAlex]

The 350D is a bit small, I would go for the 350E or the Cruisym. Currently I have not taken the 350E on a long trip so I can't say which one I would chose. Hopefully soon.

[@Great_XicoZe]

Great review. Can you do it on zontes 350D?

[@RideWithAlex]

We don't have it in my country.

[@dirkhuman760]

What happens when the bike's main battery is flat? Can you open the seat? Can you get to the battery? Is there a way to start it without having to get to a charger?

[@RideWithAlex]

Without electricity you can't start the scooter, but the main battery is behind the headlights, you have a couple of clips to remove the front fearing to get to it. You don't need to open the seat.

[@JohnnyBg2905]

A guy from my country bought E350 and posted report after 6000km (Samo Skuteri channel, it's on Serbian, but you have English version of this video too on his channel). Anyway, he complains that he has to adjust the mirrors while driving (i.e. the mirror holders weakened), that the front cushioning has weakened, so it's as if "... I'm driving a 50 cc scooter that was made 10 years ago" when he encounters potholes and he says that it wasn't like that in the beginning. Also, his brake bars became wobbly, you can use 2 fingers to move them slightly up and down, and he says that you can hear them vibrating while driving and that he doesn't know if it can be fixed at the service center... Also, he has to use significantly more force to stop the scooter than before and for the front right small space the cover has loosened significantly. His conclusion is that the scooter is great and that these are... little things?? 😅 For me it's unforgivable. Otherwise, I was planning to order a scooter and now all this worries me. If all this is after only a ridiculously low 6000km, what will it be at 30k? Only wheels will remain lol

[@RideWithAlex]

My E350 curently has 2500km on it and nothing of what you said has happened. The weekend brake usually can be fixed with a brake fluid change, usually factory brake fluid is of low quality and if you ride it hard you cook your brake fluid. Anyways I will report back with a video at 10.000km.

[@JohnnyBg2905]

@@RideWithAlex thanks Alex, would be much appreciated

[@taebert]

Love your scooter reviews. To bad scooters are second class citizens here in the US. I used to own a Burgman 400. I really miss it. I currently have a Helix which I really like but not as much as the Burgman. Not many choices in the US for scooters. I have never seen a Zontes or a Sym in the US. Too bad. 😢

[@RideWithAlex]

At some point zontes will enter the US market but I don't know when.

[@pedropinheiro6191]

Future channel scooter 😂✌️

[@RideWithAlex]

😁😁

[@danielchirita7742]

Very nice review and very nice scooter. How is Zontes with the warranty and how fast do the parts come?

[@RideWithAlex]

Depends on your country and your dealer.

[@danielchirita7742]

In Romania, Bucharest@@RideWithAlex

[@RideWithAlex]

@@danielchirita7742 usually consumables are in stoc and everything else is 2 weeks order away if it's in stock in Greece where the main warehouse is. Usually the main warehouse has about 90% parts in stock.

[@Prakash241093]

please do review on 350D as well

[@RideWithAlex]

We don't have it here 🤷

[@joshbro99k96]

I once added a screen to my sh300 that was level with my eye line. The problem was when it rained - without wipers like a car, you can't see anything. And when it's below freezing the screen ices up and blocks your view. I know you have a tall screen on your Sym too, so how is this not a problem? your weather must be similar to the UK. I would avoid any scooter with a full screen because of it.

[@RideWithAlex]

You learn to ride with it but yes, it does ice up and it impeeds visibility, there's no solution for it.

[@alexchtimi4553]

you can apply some anti rain product on the screen (like rain-x ) to help to evacuate rain drops ...very efficient.

[@paulszilard1685]

I don't think this is available here in Australia, unfortunately. :(

[@RideWithAlex]

If you have a local zontes dealer you can ask them.

[@stevied6286]

What is the attractive white scooter behind please?

[@RideWithAlex]

Sym ADX 125

[@stevied6286]

@@RideWithAlex Many thanks .Really enjoyed your review..very comprehensive.i had a 1st gen T max but it became unreliable with carb issues and I've been looking for something similar but without the ridiculous pricing of the current tMax and I hope we see this model in the UK although the 310m seems like a good alternative and although it's 6 or 7 hp down on my T max it's also 50kilos lighter!!! With modern fuel injection etc..good to see these machines competing with the Japanese models

[@vrejoiu]

ai uitat sa spui ca mai are un usb in compartimentul de sub display

[@RideWithAlex]

Ala l-am descoperit dupa ce am filmat :)

[@rolacook222]

I do not believe we enjoy Zontes in the USA, (I could be misinformed)? Nevertheless, I agree with you, so many features, (i.e., heated grips, electric wind screen, etc.), above & beyond the Burgman 400, Kymco 300i, 360 & 400 series, BMW, Honda etc., it really does look impressive! Enjoy your comments & enthusiasm, (as ever), catching up 5 months after the fact on this ride…….will continue watching your other videos. All the best, Rola (Oregon / USA).

[@RideWithAlex]

Unfortunately I don't think Zontes is present in North America yet.

[@rolacook222]

Thank you, Alex for the verification. It looks like the near perfect mid level ride with all the conveniences. Ride on / Rola

[@djbigt126]

I wish we had those bad boys here in the states

[@benapiza6736]

❤ from Philippines 😊

[@redsorgum]

Nothing from Zontes is sold in the USA, I don’t know if they are sold in Canada or Mexico. This a good looking maxi scooter.

[@RideWithAlex]

At some point I think they will enter the US market, just like Kove did.

[@hiramaguirre6318]

Yes there is Zontes in México

[@sniperule2004]

Could you copy Nfc code and send it to a friend so he could start it with his phone?

[@RideWithAlex]

Doesn't work that way 😂

[@sniperule2004]

😀@@RideWithAlex

[@futureshock7425]

Hi Alex would love to ride with you some time liked your Italy vlog how is Brutus doing?

[@RideWithAlex]

Brutus is well, only take him out for long distance trips. About traveling I usually travel alone, not many people can keep my pace I stop once every 3-4 hours when I'm riding long distance, and when I stop it's only for 10-15 minutes max. 😂😂

[@futureshock7425]

well maybe we can ride bicycles lol! that was a great review that thing is nice, wonder if they are in the U.S. yet@@RideWithAlex

[@RideWithAlex]

@@futureshock7425 as far as I know zontes isn't curently in the US

[@la77eceuganeachannelmatteo64]

@la77eceuganeachannelmatteo64 1 secondo fa Hi Alex. Congratulations for the videos, both test drive and eicma. Were you better with Zontes 350e or Honda adv 350? Which one did you like the most? Thanks. Matteo (italy).

[@RideWithAlex]

The zontes by far for touring. Seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on one and start doing some touring on it.

[@la77eceuganeachannelmatteo64]

Thanks

[@la77eceuganeachannelmatteo64]

Hi Alex, I know you've tried zontes 350e but have you tried the smaller 350d as well? Thanks.

[@RideWithAlex]

@@la77eceuganeachannelmatteo64 nope

[@la77eceuganeachannelmatteo64]

Thanks

[@bertlzansinger]

The Scooter has a neat cockpit, while the huge “Zontes” branding within shows, how less developed these kind of manufacturers are imho (if you don't even have a logo and you can't think of anything better than printing your brand name in metre-sized letters directly in the driver's field of vision.) Or: Nice bright white display, but with a huge black bar in it´s middle (the rev count) -designwise: 🐷🥶).

[@copu7850]

🎉❤

[@maynar370]

🤩🤩🤩😍🤩🤩🤩

[@barisonal]

It would be just perfect if this scooter had heated seat and two front brake disc...

[@repa36]

tjm

[@nikolanikmih4409]

first 1000km rpm 4500 😞 and 1600km 5500km

[@RideWithAlex]

You have to brake it in if you want a healthy engine, but tbh you don't always have to keep it below 4500 rpm

[@numjingjing]

Zontes 350 look like pcx 160 in thailand

[@RideWithAlex]

Hmmm, the size difference?

[@user-tm6nq3ou1v]

6K euro , what the heck is that about 2K dollars ?

[@RideWithAlex]

More like 7000 dollars 😜

[@user-tm6nq3ou1v]

Yeah I know , still way out of my price range .@@RideWithAlex

[@Miron_Ivan]

Где снег?

[@RideWithAlex]

If there would have been snow, there wouldn't have been a video :))

[@bertlzansinger]

Not the best position for a microphone, combining a beard with a mic.. 😅

[@RideWithAlex]

It's kind of the only option I have 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Blablabla-zr2zw]

Nice English, better review

[@RideWithAlex]

Thanks! 😃

[@English_MoFo]

Available in America? The greatest country in the world 🇺🇸

[@RideWithAlex]

Don't know if you have zontes over there

[@TheValdimeola]

Scooter Is Good but you Need a Jeep.😢

[@RideWithAlex]

😂😂😂