Finally a european review on the bike. Also great vid, you deserve more subscribers. For everyone watching the T model sold a lot in greece and the main problem was the key battery, but they replace it in the warranty.
Just watched your video again, you mentioned zontes bringing out a 800 triple. Like you I look forward to that. The 310s are being upgraded with their new 350cc engine. A new model is arriving this year, scrambler style. Also a 310 scooter but not I'm told the same engine as their bikes. I'm impressed with zontes or to be more accurate Tayo. I'm also keenly awaiting their flying car!!!. Take care my friend and stay sunny side up. Respect!
Just put a deposit on green one today. I am concerned by some reviews mainly electric problems with the battery. One owner complained that it died on him on his way home. I'm hoping its because of the remote. The battery on the bike apparently won't stay charged for long so I have been advised to keep it on trickle charger and change battery on remote frequently. Your review sounds good though especially since you use yours every day and the fact that you have done a respectable mileage. This will be my third zontes. First was a tiger 125cc. Lively bike and reliable. Son bought it and wrung its poor neck but it survived. Then I bought a phantom 250cc. I've still got that after 5 years from new. Still going strong after 9000 miles plus. I've spent loads on including air brushed tank with wolves. All parts I fitted are Chinese to prove not everything Chinese is bad. Now I'm hoping this bike will be just as reliable. Your review seems to indicate it will be good. Thank you for uploading this.
Thanks for the kind words I really appreciate it. In regards to the bike itself it's really great fun... However as is my zontes has also cut out on me leaving me stranded..... I don't put it down to being a bad bike more just sods law and these things happen. I haven't gotten round to fixing it yet though as it's winter but also I have 2 other bikes. I'd still recommend a zontes 310 though. It's only ever let me down once in 12.5 thousand miles and let's just say they haven't all been easy going miles lol.... I've rung it's neck keeping up with the big boys in the Twisties and it did just that and got me home without frying the piston. I will get mine fixed up just there's no major rush on my end and again... These things happen even on Jap bikes 🤷🏻♂️
i am from argentina and there are very little reviews about this motorcycle. i've been thinking about getting it for a while now and i think this solidified my curiosity!@@Rideitoutyoutube
Just a quick point, on the indicator switch, they weren't reinventing the wheel here, that type of switch was common decades ago 70s and 80s, the push to cancel came later, oh yeah and on the new ones it is push to cancel 😊
Hi again just a quick question. Did you find out what was wrong with your bike when it cut out unexpectedly. I pick mine up tomorrow so getting excited right now.
To be honest bud I've not really been looking into it. Sort of on the back bench untill parts arrive. 3 months from China (not the usual stuff so not in stock) I've been flat out with the zxr and a make over hence I've not been on the videos as such. Soon as I know with the zontes I'll be making a video though 🤘if you fancy seeing the things that happen whilst not filming ect my Instagram is rideitoutyoutube. It's often quicker to post there so if you follow me you'll see more of what's to come. But the channel will be picking up again soon 🤘
hey jamie! i actually rode to stone henge and back 300 mile trip. bit crampt on the old legs and the wind can tire you out a bit if im honest..... but also i do a long stretch of the ride and rarely stop so possibly self inflicted lol. as for power and speed itl hold 70 all day long no hiccups. tops out 96mph so still have plenty of overtake. hope that helps answer your question mate :)
Hey just saw your video great work. I have a question. Does the second rider sit comfortably? Thanks and hang in there i think your channel will pick up
thanks dude. means a lot. had loads going on lately but will lbe back at it soon enough! as for pillion seat........ ive taken passengers, its doable but really not nice for them. the bike is quick dude to its power to weight ratio so with a passenger its fast enough for the roads but not as pokey by a long shot. thanks for your comment though kind words really appreciated!
I do still have it 🤘 it's not my main bike anymore she runs and goes like she should but the battery keeps dying as I don't get the chance to ride it much
Well done, I think that for the people especially from Eastern Europe where the salaries are smaller compared to the other countries in EU it's better to start finally buy something brand new rather to be the next passenger on the train.
hey bud thanks!................ its really good on fuel. i put £16 of premium fuel (makes a difference with throttle response noticeably) i can race the bike hard and fuel is literally never on my mind. its really cheap to run. theres an eco button if you really want to be frugal but i only use it to make the bike less snatchy at slow speeds. but honestly fuel cost wont be a worry at all.
I've always seen these zontes bikes but never really took much noticed of them, my friend was gonna get a 125 zontes but he never did, good to see more chinese bikes living up to its name, however if I was to get a bigger bike that had to be chinese I'd either get a sinnis apache 250 or the sinnis terrain 380
i like the lxr 380 tbh. but it wasnt around when i was in the market lol. but this power to weight ratio would be just as fast tbh. zontes is really up and coming though..... just want the 800 triple already hahahaa
Oh I definitely would say it's faster acceleration than my rs125 back in the day but the top speed is only just short. Not far off though! But these would definitely be in the same class as the 125 two smokes of yesteryear 🤘
great review, next time ride over my way (Borough Green) we have better twisty roads than Longfield, and some Dirt Roads if you want the bike to get a bit dusty, its the old Pilgrims way, so completely legal to ride.
@@Rideitoutyoutube when (if) it stops raining do you fancy a ride along the Pilgrims way and trying to do as much of it on dirt as possible? Start location would be the Duck pond at Otford and we go from there.
Hello mate I'm the chap who had a chat with you on the Industrial Estate about your bike one thing I forgot to ask roughly what is your mpg when taking it easy.
heya buddy. im not sure what the actual mpg is but it practically runs on air. i went from gravesend to hastings and back on about £6 of fuel (just under half a tank) and that wasnt exactly at eco friendly speeds lol
It uses very little fuel I'm not sure the mileage but i have ridden hard for a whole day literally redlining and going through the gearbox and it cost me £16 in fuel. Fuel is something I don't worry about with this bike. IL do a 20 minute commute to work and back 5 days a week on about £12 of fuel, maybe £10 if I rode economically. Hope that helps bud 🤘
I'm going to go for the 310 V1 or the 310R1 for the 2021 :D....can't wait for them to reach the EU market :P P.S.: I'm a full A licence, and don't care really if it's a 310CC :P.
Heya thanks for your comment 🤘 off camera I have moments where I absolutely scream the bike..... I've ridden the bike incredibly hard for long periods of time and it's never missed a beat. As long as you maintain the engine it's pretty solid. I have 12500 miles so mines up there with the highest mileage on these... 12500 miles of fun 👌
@@Rideitoutyoutube yeah bro. it would end like im gonna spend 2.5x the price of the bike. im hunting if someone sells a 2nd hand well taken care of unit
It really depends on what you are going to use it for, the X is more of a commuter bike that's half ready to race but half ready to tour, the t can let you take lots of things with you and has higher ground clearance. It's more for long trips like a BMW GS.
i believe they wernt selling aswell as they hoped which is a shame but old stock is still available with small dealerships. i would probably say now is the time to get one as they will be lower in price, parts will still be available too.
@@Rideitoutyoutube thanks for replying man, really cool vid, will you get the new R310? And i agree, the z400 is not as pretty, the other one that i really like is the Duke 390 by KTM
@@TagHeuer1995 at the moment my 310 is a sore subject with faults and long waiting for parts. If I'm honest I will fix it and debate keeping it or selling it. I have two other bikes and a full A licence so I'd probably get a 650 v twin or along those lines. Thanks for watching though dude. Means a lot 🤘
@@Rideitoutyoutube Only been out on it once since i got it. I got stopped by the old bill the other day, they asked where I was going I said that I had only just got it and was just getting used to it. They said that wasn't essential travel and told me to take it home or be fined
it should cut out with 10% so you can start the bike, if not, theres a trickle charger adapter tucked away by the rear brake foot pedal in the plastics. if that fails you will need to replace the battery.
hey mate, it really depends on what you want to use the bike for. if its long tours and practicality id say the T, if its a mix of fast but practical i would say the X. i love my 310R but its a mini canon ideal for a quick blast but really not practical.
@@Rideitoutyoutube I prefer this Model it looks more nice than the other editions. The problem is I don't want to regret it because as you said is not comfortable
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Finally a european review on the bike. Also great vid, you deserve more subscribers. For everyone watching the T model sold a lot in greece and the main problem was the key battery, but they replace it in the warranty.
thanks dude. working on the subscriber count slowly but surely. thank you for your kind words!
Just watched your video again, you mentioned zontes bringing out a 800 triple. Like you I look forward to that. The 310s are being upgraded with their new 350cc engine. A new model is arriving this year, scrambler style. Also a 310 scooter but not I'm told the same engine as their bikes. I'm impressed with zontes or to be more accurate Tayo. I'm also keenly awaiting their flying car!!!. Take care my friend and stay sunny side up. Respect!
Just put a deposit on green one today. I am concerned by some reviews mainly electric problems with the battery. One owner complained that it died on him on his way home. I'm hoping its because of the remote. The battery on the bike apparently won't stay charged for long so I have been advised to keep it on trickle charger and change battery on remote frequently. Your review sounds good though especially since you use yours every day and the fact that you have done a respectable mileage. This will be my third zontes. First was a tiger 125cc. Lively bike and reliable. Son bought it and wrung its poor neck but it survived. Then I bought a phantom 250cc. I've still got that after 5 years from new. Still going strong after 9000 miles plus. I've spent loads on including air brushed tank with wolves. All parts I fitted are Chinese to prove not everything Chinese is bad. Now I'm hoping this bike will be just as reliable. Your review seems to indicate it will be good. Thank you for uploading this.
Thanks for the kind words I really appreciate it. In regards to the bike itself it's really great fun... However as is my zontes has also cut out on me leaving me stranded..... I don't put it down to being a bad bike more just sods law and these things happen. I haven't gotten round to fixing it yet though as it's winter but also I have 2 other bikes. I'd still recommend a zontes 310 though. It's only ever let me down once in 12.5 thousand miles and let's just say they haven't all been easy going miles lol.... I've rung it's neck keeping up with the big boys in the Twisties and it did just that and got me home without frying the piston. I will get mine fixed up just there's no major rush on my end and again... These things happen even on Jap bikes 🤷🏻♂️
i am so glad this is not an Indian Review using an Engish title for clickbait. Thank you for your honest review!
no worries dude. thanks for taking the time to let me know! its appreciated!
i am from argentina and there are very little reviews about this motorcycle. i've been thinking about getting it for a while now and i think this solidified my curiosity!@@Rideitoutyoutube
Finally a proper review of this bike!
Glad you found it useful dude 🤘
Just a quick point, on the indicator switch, they weren't reinventing the wheel here, that type of switch was common decades ago 70s and 80s, the push to cancel came later, oh yeah and on the new ones it is push to cancel 😊
the newer one has a single sided swing arm too! and a tft display! i still love mine but i dont use it much at all lately :(
Hi again just a quick question. Did you find out what was wrong with your bike when it cut out unexpectedly. I pick mine up tomorrow so getting excited right now.
To be honest bud I've not really been looking into it. Sort of on the back bench untill parts arrive. 3 months from China (not the usual stuff so not in stock) I've been flat out with the zxr and a make over hence I've not been on the videos as such. Soon as I know with the zontes I'll be making a video though 🤘if you fancy seeing the things that happen whilst not filming ect my Instagram is rideitoutyoutube. It's often quicker to post there so if you follow me you'll see more of what's to come. But the channel will be picking up again soon 🤘
Great video dude, what's the bike like on long distance motorway riding (100+miles)?
hey jamie! i actually rode to stone henge and back 300 mile trip. bit crampt on the old legs and the wind can tire you out a bit if im honest..... but also i do a long stretch of the ride and rarely stop so possibly self inflicted lol. as for power and speed itl hold 70 all day long no hiccups. tops out 96mph so still have plenty of overtake. hope that helps answer your question mate :)
Hey just saw your video great work. I have a question. Does the second rider sit comfortably? Thanks and hang in there i think your channel will pick up
thanks dude. means a lot. had loads going on lately but will lbe back at it soon enough! as for pillion seat........ ive taken passengers, its doable but really not nice for them. the bike is quick dude to its power to weight ratio so with a passenger its fast enough for the roads but not as pokey by a long shot. thanks for your comment though kind words really appreciated!
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They are beautiful in black.
Hi, do you still have you 310r? Any updates so far? I really enjoyed the video mate!
I do still have it 🤘 it's not my main bike anymore she runs and goes like she should but the battery keeps dying as I don't get the chance to ride it much
good to hear that!@@Rideitoutyoutube
@@Rideitoutyoutubesolution.... Optimate duo 1 😊
Well done, I think that for the people especially from Eastern Europe where the salaries are smaller compared to the other countries in EU it's better to start finally buy something brand new rather to be the next passenger on the train.
Great video and info, thank you
You're welcome dude 🤘
Nice review. I am looking to buy this one soon. How much mpg you will get?
hey bud thanks!................ its really good on fuel. i put £16 of premium fuel (makes a difference with throttle response noticeably) i can race the bike hard and fuel is literally never on my mind. its really cheap to run. theres an eco button if you really want to be frugal but i only use it to make the bike less snatchy at slow speeds. but honestly fuel cost wont be a worry at all.
pegaram a duke 390 a mt 03 e a bmw 310 r fizeram um mix e saiu ela, balanca dela totalmente igual a da minha duke 390
é uma ótima bicicleta, você está certo sobre ser uma mistura total, mas o zontes parece impressionante
@@Rideitoutyoutube sim ficou perfeita
Hi thanks for the review... would like to know is there any vibration felt on the handlebar and footpeg ?
You do get vibration but not enough to cause issues. The crank is balanced but it's still a single thumper dude 🤘
I've always seen these zontes bikes but never really took much noticed of them, my friend was gonna get a 125 zontes but he never did, good to see more chinese bikes living up to its name, however if I was to get a bigger bike that had to be chinese I'd either get a sinnis apache 250 or the sinnis terrain 380
i like the lxr 380 tbh. but it wasnt around when i was in the market lol. but this power to weight ratio would be just as fast tbh. zontes is really up and coming though..... just want the 800 triple already hahahaa
Good video, thanks. one tip though - get better lighting!
Great to see a review of one of these. Are you able to give us an idea of how heavy the clutch is. maybe by comparison with some others?
thanks dude, the clutch is cable but light in comparison to say a 125. its quite a smooth clutch but the engine at low speeds is snatchy :)
My rg125f would give it a run 🤣. I'll be honest I've always wanted to know what these little Chinese bikes go like. Top video again dude😎🤙
Oh I definitely would say it's faster acceleration than my rs125 back in the day but the top speed is only just short. Not far off though! But these would definitely be in the same class as the 125 two smokes of yesteryear 🤘
great review, next time ride over my way (Borough Green) we have better twisty roads than Longfield, and some Dirt Roads if you want the bike to get a bit dusty, its the old Pilgrims way, so completely legal to ride.
Hey mike id actually love to take my sinnis along pilgrims way!! definitely something to do in the future! my sinnis is fully prepped for it!
@@Rideitoutyoutube when (if) it stops raining do you fancy a ride along the Pilgrims way and trying to do as much of it on dirt as possible? Start location would be the Duck pond at Otford and we go from there.
Hello mate I'm the chap who had a chat with you on the Industrial Estate about your bike one thing I forgot to ask roughly what is your mpg when taking it easy.
heya buddy. im not sure what the actual mpg is but it practically runs on air. i went from gravesend to hastings and back on about £6 of fuel (just under half a tank) and that wasnt exactly at eco friendly speeds lol
great review i so want the 310x
I'm really excited and in love with that bike do I go.for it, is there anything I need to bare in mind before buying it?
honestly its a very good bike! 12000 miles and still going strong! its not practical but its seriously good fun
@@Rideitoutyoutube thank you so much for the response I guess the time will show how decent it is only that worries me have a great day
Awesome video. I am more so interested in getting one after watching your video 👍🏼
thanks dude. honestly you will love the bike and its a great icebreaker at meets
How are the engine vibrations at mid to high rpm ?
It has a balanced crank shaft but still a single thumper so it does vibe a bit more at high rpm
I'll be getting my a2 asap with lockdown closing shit. Im looking at getting a 390 duke or one of these. Dukes are theif magnets though :((
theres duke parts on this but its not that much slower than the duke. power to weight on this thing it goes lol
Hi
What about the fuel consumption, did you record it mileage!
It uses very little fuel I'm not sure the mileage but i have ridden hard for a whole day literally redlining and going through the gearbox and it cost me £16 in fuel. Fuel is something I don't worry about with this bike. IL do a 20 minute commute to work and back 5 days a week on about £12 of fuel, maybe £10 if I rode economically. Hope that helps bud 🤘
I'm going to go for the 310 V1 or the 310R1 for the 2021 :D....can't wait for them to reach the EU market :P
P.S.: I'm a full A licence, and don't care really if it's a 310CC :P.
go for it!! ive got a full licence and still love the thing. its sporty and playful with loads of character so its not a boring bike lol
Giving you a like coz I want to see more videos from you
thanks buddy :)
how many miles you done mate?
14600 dude
Are they reliable? I am afraid that after 20k km will break down
Heya thanks for your comment 🤘 off camera I have moments where I absolutely scream the bike..... I've ridden the bike incredibly hard for long periods of time and it's never missed a beat. As long as you maintain the engine it's pretty solid. I have 12500 miles so mines up there with the highest mileage on these... 12500 miles of fun 👌
too bad they stopped supplying this awesome bike to the Philippines. I wanted to own the same color like yours.
Sorry to hear that man, would it cost much to import it?
@@Rideitoutyoutube yeah bro. it would end like im gonna spend 2.5x the price of the bike. im hunting if someone sells a 2nd hand well taken care of unit
Do you think that you should better have the x or t ?
It really depends on what you are going to use it for, the X is more of a commuter bike that's half ready to race but half ready to tour, the t can let you take lots of things with you and has higher ground clearance. It's more for long trips like a BMW GS.
where did you get it i cant even find one for sale
i believe they wernt selling aswell as they hoped which is a shame but old stock is still available with small dealerships. i would probably say now is the time to get one as they will be lower in price, parts will still be available too.
What about the z400 kawasaki??? This zontes is still better????? Please let me know
As much as I love the zontes. The parts are hard to find. The z 400 is a good bike but not as pretty
@@Rideitoutyoutube thanks for replying man, really cool vid, will you get the new R310? And i agree, the z400 is not as pretty, the other one that i really like is the Duke 390 by KTM
@@TagHeuer1995 at the moment my 310 is a sore subject with faults and long waiting for parts. If I'm honest I will fix it and debate keeping it or selling it. I have two other bikes and a full A licence so I'd probably get a 650 v twin or along those lines. Thanks for watching though dude. Means a lot 🤘
@@Rideitoutyoutube oh i see man! I am sure you will fix this and sort this out, keep up the good work and big shout out from Brasil man!
@@TagHeuer1995 thanks dude 🤘🤘
do you know if anyone ships these to the US?
unfortunately i dont dude :(
I have just got a Zontes Phantom S250
whats it like? i looove my 310!
@@Rideitoutyoutube Only been out on it once since i got it. I got stopped by the old bill the other day, they asked where I was going I said that I had only just got it and was just getting used to it. They said that wasn't essential travel and told me to take it home or be fined
Thats a shame dude. police must be really hot in your area. Admittedly the zontes 310 looks like a cannon of a 600 so i get looks and left alone lol
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@Shaun Ellis which one do you want the 310 or the one i have the s250
zontes owner here
nice choice dude!
How
To start after battery dead?
it should cut out with 10% so you can start the bike, if not, theres a trickle charger adapter tucked away by the rear brake foot pedal in the plastics. if that fails you will need to replace the battery.
S350...
That wasn't available when I bought the zontes. But it does look an amazing bike but it's also not one of the 310's hence I left it out 🙃
Do you think that you should better have the x or t ?
hey mate, it really depends on what you want to use the bike for. if its long tours and practicality id say the T, if its a mix of fast but practical i would say the X. i love my 310R but its a mini canon ideal for a quick blast but really not practical.
@@Rideitoutyoutube what exactly you mean little canon?
@@takis4954 it's fast for its class. It's a quick A2 bike
@@Rideitoutyoutube I prefer this Model it looks more nice than the other editions. The problem is I don't want to regret it because as you said is not comfortable
@@takis4954 long distance is doable.... But you will hurt lol