zontes zt125-u review a good start to 2021

[@harveyp9163]

Just found this bike now videos are being pumped out! Nice vid mate

[@Ridingreviews]

i got some new cameras im not massively happy with this video but thanks for watching

[@rodintoulouse3054]

Great video quality. Just don’t forget to use closeups. I.e. when you are talking about the instrument panel. You can record them afterwards and the insert the video in the right place when editing. 👍

[@Ridingreviews]

I am always happy for tips as they help me to make my videos better but just for a bit of insight into what I get upto on a day and why sometimes my videos aren't as good as I would like them to be so take this the day of recording this video I get up at 8 at work for 9 I had 5 pdis to do 3 repairs 5 test rides I am also a manager so I have to give others jobs and check there work I answer the phone talk to customers who turn up also as no one at my work have and computer skills only spreadsheet skills so I am tech support and in the middle of this I need to create a video research setup record stop when I'm interrupted remember spec and I this video was the first time I used my new cameras so they weren't set up right then I go home at 5 play with the kids for 3 hours then spend 4 hours editing the video every video I try to make better and most of the time I do look at my first video's lol but time is key I'm not moaning I love what I do just wanted to give you some in site into my world

[@mariasnell6868]

Love the look of this bike, this would be my choice of first two wheels.

[@Ridingreviews]

It is the best of china this year so far

[@maxman3862]

I have bought one and it is AMAZING

[@RawPovPT]

it was mine tho. and best choice ever, check me for mor content

[@pompey174]

Hi Chris, after you've started the bike with the fob in range, the Honda keyless system will keep running (without the fob in range) until you stop the bike. The only indication that the fob is not in range is a flashing key on the display. I rode my Honda SH300i to work and learnt the hard way ... I stopped at a local shop for a paper and when I returned to the bike it wouldn't start, that's what the flashing key was telling me! (my car fob in my pocket was no use ... Doh!) I'm sure the Zontes 125 will be similar.

[@Ridingreviews]

Thanks for the info i think that is a glaw with keyless bikes and cars that needs to be sorted

[@captainaverage721]

Just on the point of protection, I'd recommend new riders to have a look at kevlar lined riding jeans with hip and knee armour £50 should get you a basic pair from ebay or Amazon

[@Ridingreviews]

we have had tons of Kevlar jeans they have always been rubbish the pads are always in the wrong place wrong sizes on labels we had one pair that came in it had a 32-inch leg on one side and a 42 on the other if I could find a good pair I would wear them all the time but I haven't managed to yet

[@captainaverage721]

@@Ridingreviews Maybe have a look at Australian Bikers Gear and Oggie jeans owned a pair of each and seem relatively inexpensive and decent quality 👌

[@Ridingreviews]

@@captainaverage721 i will see what i can sort out

[@deadbolt123]

Great vid. Are the tyres tubless like the g1 are?. Trying to choose between the 2

[@Ridingreviews]

Yes they are tubeless

[@deadbolt123]

@@Ridingreviews thanks for getting back now the harder choice is what bike this 1 or the G1. I have watched both of your reviews. Both say good bike to get

[@satrixremix7111]

Yup and it's probably the fastest out on the Chinese Market loving the info on that bike and looks pretty cool to that's definitely a bike I would look at 😉. BTW I don't think it does cut out as long as the electric is still on that bike will keep going unfortunately so I would make sure you turn off the power before you leave it once the power is off then it won't turn on unless the key is 2-3 metres near it

[@Ridingreviews]

thanks for the info thanks for watching

[@elery2367]

Could u do this for the u1 thanks love the vids🙂🙂

[@Ridingreviews]

I have 1 comming by the end of the month so i will then

[@elery2367]

@@Ridingreviews ok thanks🙂🙂

[@Compendium_of_tom]

My brother and I are saving for one each 👍

[@Ridingreviews]

Kool

[@jakemaguire9278]

Hello, I noticed a few things that didnt quite sound right, you said the max horse power was 14.4 for a A1/17 year old when its actually 14.75 but I've seen many 125 bikes with 15 (they could of rounded up from 14.75 I'm not sure) and the Yamaha yzf r125 2019 can go 80mph on a flat (I have heard 85) because of the VVA so it is not "the fastest"

[@Ridingreviews]

You are right about the hp 14.751 i just checked i didnt say it was the fastest bike i said it was the fastest chinese bike and yes you could buy a yamaha kawasaki or honda with the same power output but the are alot more expensive the yzf r125 is 15hp but that would have to of been rounded up but that bike was £4449 +£100 otr witch makes it £1600 more than this is it worth the extra money i dont think so and the speed thing on paper it should do 80mph but because i havent tested it at that speed and only got to 68mph i carnt state it will do 80 i am getting a demonstraighter bike soon with over 1000 miles on it i will be able to test that properly

[@twinhorn69]

Great video, love this bike but I do like the look of the Sinnis terrain 🤪

[@Ridingreviews]

over the next couple of weeks i will be doing videos on the zontes g1u1 and u I am on the weighting list for the press release of the sinnis terrain euro 5 but haven't heard anything yet

[@twinhorn69]

Ok great 👍, I’ve subscribed so will look forward to Sinnis review cheers....

[@Ridingreviews]

@@twinhorn69 hopefully it will happen soon

[@dalesmoocher6861]

You say at the beginning that it's better than the Keeway RKF but you don't say why? Please can you tell us? It's the question we are all wanting to know.

[@Ridingreviews]

Sorry, it is because of the abs power output and the slipper clutch. The rkf doesn't have these features and has 2 hp less

[@Endidixknsej]

Great video and the bike looks great

[@Ridingreviews]

Thanks gor watching max

[@fociidannick]

Love the look of this bike, really struggling to decide between this and a lexmoto lxr se. Love the look of the sportsbike lxr aswell haha

[@Ridingreviews]

I know what i would would choose but it isnt me who hast to ride it

[@JDMM92]

The LXR has such cheap parts and when the ignition gets rain in it, it starts playing up, I was going to get one but I've seen so many problems with them, im getting a zontes

[@fociidannick]

Ive ended up ordering a zt-u being delivered next week hopefully

[@JDMM92]

@@fociidannick just bought mine as well

[@highlandrab19]

Have to say it looks very modern not 17 myself and have had a car years but im definitely looking to get a bike of some kind like the 125s as im not looking for anything huge the price is good and i never did do my full A license so would be good to avoid that expense

[@Ridingreviews]

I would say this is a good bike for the price

[@highlandrab19]

@@Ridingreviews definitely feel this is hitting the spot for features and price :)

[@highlandrab19]

Hi is the trip and odometer the usual km ones or does this show in miles? Thanks, Rab

[@Ridingreviews]

You can use yhe buttons to ajust from mph to kmph

[@damianmarian07]

What is the seat height? Would you recommend it for a short rider? Thank you!

[@Ridingreviews]

790mm same as the lxr 125cc

[@snowy70838]

Can you de restrict them? I'm asking as a full licence holder. As the law does not state a 125cc is limited to 15hp, a cbt holder is limited to 15hp. Thanks

[@Ridingreviews]

I was told you can but not how i would of thort it would be a remap

[@snowy70838]

@@Ridingreviews so the ECU is able to be re mapped? Curious as for my use a 125 with a bit more go would suit me perfectly

[@Ridingreviews]

@@snowy70838 give zontes a ring see what they say

[@stevewood3644]

Do you know how they restricted the bike could you do a program on it👍🏻

[@Ridingreviews]

i dont know the full details but it will be in the ecu it will need a remap to open up its potential

[@stevewood3644]

Thanks Chris .keep up the good productions

[@jasonweatherman3193]

Would this be ok for someone who is 6ft 4inches tall? Thank you 😊

[@Ridingreviews]

yes it would be fine for you the bike is fairly tall i would suggest sitting on one before you buy thow

[@scannaunderscore1]

What about the T310? Are they gone now?

[@Ridingreviews]

they are still advertising them on there site so i would think they are still doing them maybe they haven't got the euro 5 version yet

[@scannaunderscore1]

@@Ridingreviews I would like to get the new spoked 19" wheel version but you get stitched up on the finance, if I wanna pay around £150 a month for it I may aswell buy a brand new car instead

[@Ridingreviews]

@@scannaunderscore1 i just looked for that bike from close brothers finance for 36 months it is £125 over 48 it is £105 without deposit that is for good credit rating

[@minty-ke1kb]

thats a nice looking bike

[@Ridingreviews]

i think it will be one of the best this year for its class

[@leonhuggins7579]

G1 or U1 im torn between the 2

[@Ridingreviews]

I like the g1 normal key not keyless

[@leonhuggins7579]

@@Ridingreviews ive always been leaning more towards the G1

[@Ridingreviews]

@@leonhuggins7579 kool

[@ludicrous540]

Any idea if you can de restrict this if you take it to a garage?

[@Ridingreviews]

Best to take it to a car remaper they use the same tech cars and bikes but it would have to be a custome map

[@ludicrous540]

@@Ridingreviews reckon id give any extra speed, acceleration ect or not rlly worth it?

[@Ridingreviews]

@@ludicrous540 for the expense it would cost I would say prob not

[@stevewood3644]

You mention the bhp was larger then restricted, do you know how they restricted the bhp?

[@Ridingreviews]

Restricted it is 14.4 derestricted 18hp aparantly acording to the zontes rep

[@stevewood3644]

the 18bhp sounds amazing but do you know how they restricted it to 14.4? I have a G1 fantastic bike but would prefer 18bhp over the 14.4

[@Ridingreviews]

@@stevewood3644 yes 14.4 so it is legal gor a 17 year old

[@iangrozier7877]

Guess the answer to your question is no Steve, he doesn't know mate

[@Ridingreviews]

@@iangrozier7877 it will be restricte within the map on the ecu you would need to get it remaped

[@JayRigby-wx7ut]

Im 17 i have that exact bike my insurance is 1.4k a year

[@Ridingreviews]

that seem like a lot that sound like London prices

[@Mean-bj8wp]

Hi I have owned a U since December, I've had 77mph and I'm big so that's impressive. I've done testing and get 105mpg on both eco and sport mode. I'm curious about what you say about it being restricted, I know this bike produces 13nm torque the highest of any 125 available today. I assume the restriction is via the ECU so a programmable ECU would be needed to unlock the full potential. Once started the bike won't cut out no matter how far away the fob is I've tested it. The ABS light goes off after about 10 feet. Great vid thanks.

[@Ridingreviews]

thank you for all the info you should be able to program the ECU that is on the bike

[@fociidannick]

From what i can tell its not restricted, there is an 18hp 155cc thats available to non uk. But there are a few engine differences between the two.

[@Mean-bj8wp]

@@fociidannick it is restricted as it has a cat for euro 5 replace that and it should gain 2 hp. But I pretty confident it's restricted as well via the ECU.

[@fociidannick]

The uk law is the output of the engine is 125cc. The more powerful version is a 150cc which is a slightly different engine to the uk 125. Its not a case of same engine different ecu tune. Obv decat and some basic tuning will squeeze an extra hp or two

[@Mean-bj8wp]

@@fociidannick the output of o 125 can be as much as can be obtained from the engine the restriction is the licence. The 125 and 155 are identical other than the bore I have the engine service manual and its the same manual for both engines. The engine can produce more power than is allowed for a provisional licence holder but is restricted for that market.

[@toocrypto8158]

Can it be derestricted?

[@Ridingreviews]

Aparantly so but i dont know how

[@toocrypto8158]

Is it likely to be restricted via a rev limiter

[@Ridingreviews]

@@toocrypto8158 i don't know maybe rev or speed

[@mihashovo297]

Is it a electric bike?

[@Ridingreviews]

no this is a petrol 125cc

[@bc7140]

Hi, What's your height ? Saw your legs fit nicely around the thank .

[@Ridingreviews]

i am 5ft 9in this is a comfortable bike

[@bc7140]

@@Ridingreviews You think 6ft will fit ok ? Worried about my knees going over thank

[@Ridingreviews]

@@bc7140 you will be fine but if you are worried go to your local dealer and sit on one

[@petethompson1282]

" Yes you should wear trousers as well " I think coppers would have something to say if you didnt :D

[@Ridingreviews]

They carnt it isnt the law the only thing that is law is the helmet you are right you should but on commuter bikes no one does

[@petethompson1282]

@@Ridingreviews I mean trousers in general :D

[@Ridingreviews]

@@petethompson1282 owwww ok what about shorts or a dress or a mankeney

[@petethompson1282]

@@Ridingreviews in these times, anything goes

[@jjAudits]

only legal requirement is a helmet

[@zoewaight163]

Yeah you can get 125 faster husqvarna wre 125 standard would leave that bike for dust and rs 125 a aprila sx 125

[@Ridingreviews]

Maybe but for what cost and both those bikes are 2 stroke i beleve different kettle of fish

[@sugomotor3464]

0/100 in seconds? Please i Need this

[@Ridingreviews]

o to 100 never it won't do 100 mph

[@sugomotor3464]

@@Ridingreviews km/h?

[@steve00alt70]

These chinese bikes are giving the japanese brand names a run for their money. The zontes has more technology and better value for money dual channel abs and a slipper clutch for a 125, something you dont see on the big name 125 brands.

[@Ridingreviews]

They are getting better every day

[@PwnstarUK]

watching a bike review after you've ordered one ,, risky..

[@PwnstarUK]

LOL i have a Keeyway RKF 125 and its been broken more than its fixed.. this is its replacement cos im done with that POS its at the menders now getting a new engine, then its getting sold.

[@Ineedyoulou]

I got quoted £1350 for third party fire & theft & I'm 45 🤪

[@Ridingreviews]

I was quoted £114 for a 1000cc vtr

[@Ineedyoulou]

@@Ridingreviews lol... I guess it's because I'm in West London :(

[@Ridingreviews]

@@Ineedyoulou that defiantly wont help