It was because of this review I ended up buying this bike, owned for 6 months and 2500 miles of trouble free riding, passed my A license now and whilst trading in for new bike I actually had the pleasure of bumping into Mark when he was dropping of his next review bike, was good to meet u mark 👍
Always enjoy your no nonsense reviews. Informative, honest, not long winded as some tend to be. A pleasure to watch. You are a natural at this. Thank you once again.
Good to see more of these types of alternative manufacturer bikes. We know the usual brands are really good etc so to see these bikes in detail is excellent. Many thanks! 👍
Had one of these as my first bike now for a few months now. Fantastic value for money new. No gripes with the bike at all. Learner friendly and comfortable. Agree with all your comments within the review.
Hey Mark. That was a blisteringly good video. You cover all the nuances that a buyer needs to know, and do it so gracefully. Ive just ordered one of these but the lists are long and the queues at Felixstow are many. Stay rubber side down friend, 🏁
This review along will all your bike reviews is excellent, I can sit and watch video after video. This review has sort of been the decider for my decision on what bike to order next March. I'm currently 16 and own a 50cc and can't wait to go and order my Zontes from Poole Moto next year. Keep up the great content.
Hi Mark great video as always very thorough .... Just a note your friends at Poole Moto may want to update their website as I wanted to see what they had and they detail all ok their brands other than zontes which is just a link to Zontes website so want sure they sold them... Look forward to the next one
Hi Mark, Great review. I have the G1 and use it mainly as a weekend ride around the Cornish roads, but it’s quite happy on longer trips too. I have nothing but praise for the Zontes 125. Put over a thousand miles on it in just over a month! That’s how much I am enjoying it. Build quality as you say is first class and I can confirm is a match for any other premium manufacturers. Value for money it’s in my opinion unbeatable. Also gets comments on it’s looks. As a first bike or weekend / commute ride most would be more than happy. Cheers.
Chris Any idea what the wheelbase is? Can’t find it on the internet and the Zontes website is wrong quoting a WB of under 3 feet!!!! All reviews seems to quote that without realising it can’t be right. Thanks Denis
Excellent review! I bought one of these and its superb I utterly love it, like you said its so comfy , nice size if your a big chap like me. Just great, Ive got rid of the safety bars as I think it looks better but its such a great looking bike and looks like a much bigger bike than it is.
Another great review. Love your reviews, you've already made me want to buy the Honda Rebel CMX1100 and Ninja 1000SX. Any chance you could review a Hyosung Aquila GV125S? Will continue to watch your reviews, great stuff!!
Great review Mark as always. Zontes seems to be the best of the Chinese machines. There`s much interest in the new Royal Enfield Meteor. Now that`s definitely a bike that many of us I`m sure will want you to review very soon.
Hi Mark. Another great review. You look very confident on that bike for a Learner. If you need any help with the highway code before your test give me a shout.
Love the new low down camera view. Super bike new riders are spoilt for choice. On a side note I now own a Honda nc 750 your video on the model made a difference
Cross-spoke wheels on a 125. There there's fatbars, a good dash, bar-end mirrors etc. It's a pity 150 isn't the significant size in GB instead of 125. Out here in Thailand, 150 cc bikes are common. The extra 25 cc makes such a difference. Great little bike, though. And an excellent review again, Mark.
In some countries we have both...but 125 is the limit for A1 license in Europe. And for A2, the 155 cm3 is maybe too far from the 47 hp allowed. So they won't find a place I guess.
@@markpulling12 . . You did a great job Mark, and encouraged me to include a Zontes in my thinking. It's a nicely sorted bike, and would suit my needs very well indeed. Thanks again Mark.
Nice to see local roads to me, we got both our Sym bikes from Poole Moto. DAS booked for September and looking at the Himalayan's or the 502 X maybe review those if you can. See a mutual interest in Airsoft also! All the best M
@@markpulling12 Seen the 502 vid, was looking for the X seat height in comparison as we seem to be same sort of height. I know the Himi's are 800mm and have sat on one. Not had chance to try the X for size yet. Keep up the Videos.
I ride a 2020 bmw s1000rr and 2014 Daytona 675R and I’ve just bought one of these for a run about to the gym etc I was quite surprised how well it went and sounded. Fit and finish is very good
Was looking at the G1 they have in Poole Moto but kind of needing a rethink. Wrote my Firefly of on February 28th courtesy of a fox. Nice to see a bike on roads I know.
Hey Mark great review video of the G1... Do you know with the UK bike you tested on the dual carriageway speed test, did you notice what sprocket size was on the rear ? Apparently over in European areas they used to be fitted with 43t. How many miles did the review bike have ? Cheers ( I'm running mine in so can't test top just yet) but it has 46t
A very helpful review Mark thank you. All reports speak very highly of build quality. I am definately tempted. Just one concern, did the engine sound a bit clattery at tick over, or is it just my headphones?
Hi grahame....no it's perfect....if anything you can get a bit of water cooling / jacket clattering at tickover but these are great engines Cheers mark
Recently got one of these. I also have a 2021 Honda CB125R. The gearbox on the Zontes is much, much better than the Honda which surprised me. Overall a more substantial bike and the sound is amazing. Don’t get me wrong, the Honda is also a great bike but just stunned by the quality and ride of the Zontes G1.
I will buy my first bike and I can’t choose between g125 and cb125r.. Zontes is cheaper and have a couple of extras but a Honda is a Honda and I think more beautiful too… tough decision..
That is one nice lookin little bike perfect for new riders with a very good spec how often do you get crash bars and bungs as standard fit even the exhaust looks good which is a rare thing these days normally they are humongous things and it looks like their is no horrible lookin number plate mount either impressive good review : ) .
I'm looking at getting a 125 as a first bike to get me going. I saw this crop up on a honda thread. it looks a good alternative. I was close to buying a honda a few years ago then changed my mind.
Should probably put some bungs in the end of them horns where the hand wind shield is meant to screw on. That's why the front brake has a ball on the end. So it doesn't pierce you as easy
Hi Mark, Thx for the review, real cool. I got a question tho. I'm 6 foot 4 and 18 stone... What do you think? Can't think of anything else but 125ccm max. Thx a lot!
Hi ...you will be ok on this bike but as you are tall it may be a little cramped ...maybe look at taller options like the lexmoto RSS 125 scrambler Best wishes mark
Cant make my mind up between this one and the adventure version? Is there a diferance in waight between the 2? Just wondering about cruising speed and how it will be ofected with extra waight. Coz i do profer the scrambler version..
Hi again Steve not much in it weight wise ...and they both use the same engine so exactly the same top speed which is arround 70 mph I prefer the adventure it's more versatile when the bad weather hits
@@madmaxb2525 yes ...to a certain extent....some people will say one way some another....best way is don't labour the engine ,vary the revs and gears ,not too much redline for the first few hundred miles and generally just ride it normally:) This method has served me very well in 35 years of biking and loads of new bikes cheers mark Never had a mechanical problem
Great review as always! As a suggestion for future video's I would like to see a review of your own personal bike(s), maybe go into depth of why you would(n't) buy the same model again.
Hi Mark, Forgot to mention in my first comment. I live in a very hilly area near Lyme Regis so everywhere you go there seems to be big hills. Do you recon the this bike will perform ok on steeper hills. I am 60kg. Thanks again for the brilliant reviews, just about to watch the new Sinnis Review. Cheers Sam
Hi Sam I Know your area well ...yes rest assured this bike will still pull well up hills ...as far as 125s go it's full power about 14.5 hp so will be fine for you at 60 kg Cheers mark
I've had a bunch of 125's. Always wary of Chinese bikes, but this is one I would thumbs up. My only query, and its a long running one is service intervals - these seem to be pathetic, very short gaps on mileage and costs - which in the end makes them troubling in terms of longer ownership costs. Its no use being 'cheap' if you are fundamentally not cheap at all. Doing 400 miles a tank is wonderful, but if you have to put it in shop twice in that period - lets be clear, its utterly stupid and self defeating.
What is the switch gear button for? And also the website says this bike has "electronic seat lock", not sure what that is. Great review, im seriously considering this as my first bike
Hello Mark, I have just passed my CBT on a Honda CBF125, I'm a pretty short guy 5'3 but found that riding the CBF at first a challenge with its height but eventually fairly easy to manage, if I'm not mistaken the seat height is almost the same with the Zontes, if I could handle the height on the CBF would you think I would be able to handle the height on the Zontes?
Maybe it's me as a new rider only got my cbt 2 weeks ago but I find the gearbox really stiff especially going up. I often have to give the gear lever 2 or 3 goes before it shifts, and often get false neutral going down into 1st as well. As I say, probably just my bad technique. What I will say is I'm 6'4" and find it perfectly comfortable
Just grabbed one of these as my first bike, really enjoying it, super comfortable and nice riding position, great peg position and size I find as well. I will say one thing I noticed with my model (although I’m not too bothered) is that I seem to be missing the eco button that enables you to switch it from sport to eco mode, I’m wondering if on the newer models they maybe removed this function for whatever reason, anyone heard anything to the contrary? Mark maybe yourself?
@@thebestbrew1194 Yes. Read somewhere that they've all been remapped to be the most efficient or somesuchwhat. My Feb22 version has the eco button but I think you can pop them in for a remap if desired.
That's amazing I'm actually speaking with poole moto and Clements moto about getting me a gk350 to review.. won't promise but I may have one to review in a few weeks Watch this space:)
@@markpulling12 so it's definitely entering UK for resale ? Please talk the importer into the gold wheel/black version not solid black 👍 Maybe I'll take a trip to Poole also want to see that model.
Thank you, I’ll look forward to seeing them very much. They look amazingly good value. Let’s hope that they produce some larger cc bikes in the future. Love your reviews by the way, very informative and enjoyable.
Could you please tell me which 125 in your opinion is best suited to a taller rider, I’m 6’ 3” 100 kg . Used to have a bike in my teens and would love to return to it. Just been to the bike show , come back more confused than I went. Regards Andrew.
For a minute there... When you tucked in to get an extra 1mph... I was a feckless yooof on my AR125 doing exactly that and on the very same road. Of course I reached a ton, but didn't we all when we were young and there was no one there as a witness. Looks like a nice bike but God knows how someone decides which one to buy. There must be around fifty 125's from various manufacturers to choose from.
@@markpulling12 I bought it from an insurance company, stolen recovered. Couldn't have afforded one otherwise. RXS100 (metallic blue) had one of them. Superb bikes, Id own one now. YPVS RD was a bit later in life. God only knows how I survived that one.
Does this come with a 2 year warranty as I would buy one and after a year part exchange it for the next one up. Definitely would part exchange for my euro 5 lxr 125 which has nearly 2k miles and has a top box fitted so looking to sell for about £2,500
Mark, I live in the North East and am very interested in getting a 125cc bike such as this. Where would you suggest buying them, as I am struggling to find a decent motorcycle that isnt overpriced by thousands. Thanks
New prices have shot up this past year. Used prices are still competitive though. £1000 cheaper for just 500-1000 miles on the clock. Someone else has done the running in for you too!
Hi, which Zontes 125cc would you recommend for a complete beginner who is about to do his CBT? Any advice would be much appreciated even if it means recommending another 125cc manufacturer. Ideally, a bike that gives at least 110mpg would be a bonus. I only intend to use it for commuting 24 miles to work and shopping.
Hi all of the zontes 125s are great beginner bikes u u1 g1 or gk they are all fine for yourself as a beginner Just go for the one you like the look of best and fits you They all use the same excellent engine... failing that a used Honda cb125f is a great choice aswell Good luck 🤞
@@markpulling12 Thanks so much for replying! It's much appreciated. I'm 50 years old and I'm hoping to get at least 7-8 years out of my first bike. Do you know if these Chinese bikes are as durable as Japanese bikes? I know Japanese engines have a great reputation for longevity and I was wondering if you're aware of any durability problems with Zontes bikes?
@@ryokan9120 hi again....zontes are one of the best Chinese bikes available....as long as they are well maintained,cleaned lubed and looked after they are durable machines....I have heard of a few niggles but mainly only on bikes poorly maintained...most Jap bikes are built in Asia these days anyway Best wishes mark
Im 6'2" and 19 stone its the only bike I found where I don't feel like a gorilla on a unicycle if that makes sense, also have a 32" leg I find it really confortable.
I think they're all the same bike just different aesthetics on top It keeps the manufacturing cost down, but also able to use the tried and tested quality parts. And we get a bike that's great value for money
Hi Michele ....it will do 65 mph two people and about 70 mph flat out ...but the speedo will say about 75 mph because they over read a bit Best regards mark
I was going for the Suzuki GSX S125 but to be honest the Zontes 125 chinese version has more technology, its got dual channel ABS (the suzuki doesnt have that) if your buying it brand new its £1,000 cheaper than suzuki and its got a slipper clutch to!! (suzuki doesnt have that on 125) wow.
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It was because of this review I ended up buying this bike, owned for 6 months and 2500 miles of trouble free riding, passed my A license now and whilst trading in for new bike I actually had the pleasure of bumping into Mark when he was dropping of his next review bike, was good to meet u mark 👍
Thanks Stuart you too :)
Always enjoy your no nonsense reviews. Informative, honest, not long winded as some tend to be. A pleasure to watch. You are a natural at this. Thank you once again.
Many thanks Phil for the kind words 😊
Good to see more of these types of alternative manufacturer bikes. We know the usual brands are really good etc so to see these bikes in detail is excellent. Many thanks! 👍
Thanks my pleasure !
Had one of these as my first bike now for a few months now. Fantastic value for money new. No gripes with the bike at all. Learner friendly and comfortable. Agree with all your comments within the review.
Thanks .... great bike :)
Cheers mark
cheap? in europe it costs under 3300€...
@@MartinLV. in France 🇫🇷 3980€
@@batourafg4963 ok it is in Latvia, and now 3.4k €
Hey Mark. That was a blisteringly good video. You cover all the nuances that a buyer needs to know, and do it so gracefully. Ive just ordered one of these but the lists are long and the queues at Felixstow are many. Stay rubber side down friend, 🏁
Thanks Ian .... great choice amazing 125 ! Cheers mark
This review along will all your bike reviews is excellent, I can sit and watch video after video. This review has sort of been the decider for my decision on what bike to order next March. I'm currently 16 and own a 50cc and can't wait to go and order my Zontes from Poole Moto next year. Keep up the great content.
Thanks Sam ...make sure your you mention me to Poole moto it earns me brownie points ;)
Cheers mark
Man I have to say for a 125 that is a very grown up style. I'd love to see the larger displacement review soon. Well done. Cheers!
Thanks for the feedback
Cheers mark
Hi Mark great video as always very thorough .... Just a note your friends at Poole Moto may want to update their website as I wanted to see what they had and they detail all ok their brands other than zontes which is just a link to Zontes website so want sure they sold them... Look forward to the next one
Iv just order the 2023 Zontes G1 absolutely amazing 🤩🤩🤩 thanks mark 😎👍
Hi phil .... great choice...gears to play with now 😀
How have you gotten on with it ? I'm picking mine up in an hr , first ever bike 🏍 !!!
@the_druid0066 yea did great, got on and done my full test a month later now riding a benelli trk502 😅😂😂😂😂😂
Hi Mark,
Great review. I have the G1 and use it mainly as a weekend ride around the Cornish roads, but it’s quite happy on longer trips too.
I have nothing but praise for the Zontes 125. Put over a thousand miles on it in just over a month! That’s how much I am enjoying it.
Build quality as you say is first class and I can confirm is a match for any other premium manufacturers.
Value for money it’s in my opinion unbeatable. Also gets comments on it’s looks.
As a first bike or weekend / commute ride most would be more than happy.
Cheers.
Thanks Chris ...bet it's lovely riding round those Cornish roads...I go twice a year to hayle :)
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12Is now Boris and co have gone home...... ;)
Chris
Any idea what the wheelbase is? Can’t find it on the internet and the Zontes website is wrong quoting a WB of under 3 feet!!!! All reviews seems to quote that without realising it can’t be right.
Thanks
Denis
@@denisg4288 will measure for you when I finish work. 👍
@@denisg4288 1370mm axle to axle. Cheers
Going to be buying one soon. Sat on it in the shop, feels like a good bike. Amazed about the fuel capacity
Excellent review! I bought one of these and its superb I utterly love it, like you said its so comfy , nice size if your a big chap like me. Just great, Ive got rid of the safety bars as I think it looks better but its such a great looking bike and looks like a much bigger bike than it is.
Thanks for the review! I have put a deposit down for my G1. Should get it in the next few weeks 😁
Great choice dean ! Cheers mark
Nice looking bike, my son has had 2 Zontes models and both have been reliable, earlier ones have questionable build quality though.
do you refer to Zontes 155 G1 model?
@@mariusgabrielciocarlan2447 we don't get them in the UK.
Taking delivery of one of these tomorrow, not my first bike but I'm looking forward to having some good times on it .
Another superb review this bike I really do like
Another great review. Love your reviews, you've already made me want to buy the Honda Rebel CMX1100 and Ninja 1000SX. Any chance you could review a Hyosung Aquila GV125S? Will continue to watch your reviews, great stuff!!
Thanks Simon ...I'll keep my eye out for a Hyosung :)
Cheers mark
Just got this but the 2023 version so few differences. First bike at 31 and can’t wait to get out on it :)
How’s it going?
Would be good to know how it's going ?
Great review Mark as always. Zontes seems to be the best of the Chinese machines. There`s much interest in the new Royal Enfield Meteor. Now that`s definitely a bike that many of us I`m sure will want you to review very soon.
Thanks Derek ...I spoke to the dealership yesterday...they will be getting a meteor in the future
Cheers mark
Hi Mark. Another great review. You look very confident on that bike for a Learner. If you need any help with the highway code before your test give me a shout.
Thanks Nigel !! :) :)
Bought one 'lightly' used for £2500 based in large part on this review. Thanks Mark.
I've watched this atleast 10 times over the last week or so in the lead upto picking up my G1 tomorrow morning 😊
Great stuff ...bet you can't wait 😀
@@markpulling12 shitting myself but very excited !!
Love the new low down camera view. Super bike new riders are spoilt for choice. On a side note I now own a Honda nc 750 your video on the model made a difference
Thanks roland ...I dabbled with the second camera a few years ago...just thought I'd give it another go today just to see how it looks
Cheers mark
Thank you for the review! Finally someone who talks about this bike in english...🙏🙌
Thanks George ..no problem :)
What a gorgeous bike mark,new riders are very spoilt now a days.great review.
Thanks James ...a passer by thought it was a 500 !!
Cross-spoke wheels on a 125. There there's fatbars, a good dash, bar-end mirrors etc. It's a pity 150 isn't the significant size in GB instead of 125. Out here in Thailand, 150 cc bikes are common. The extra 25 cc makes such a difference. Great little bike, though. And an excellent review again, Mark.
Thanks yes I guess those 150s would be great !
All the best mark
@@markpulling12 I looked up this model in Thailand, and it is a 150.
In some countries we have both...but 125 is the limit for A1 license in Europe. And for A2, the 155 cm3 is maybe too far from the 47 hp allowed. So they won't find a place I guess.
@@adrianhrusca4067 We have 150/155/160 bikes/scooters in Thailand.
Getting mine this week hopefully! After passing my CBT on a Yamaha YBR hope am happy!
Hi yes it's a great bike
Cheers mark
Thank you for your truly excellent review.
My pleasure Keith thank you 😁
@@markpulling12 . . You did a great job Mark, and encouraged me to include a Zontes in my thinking.
It's a nicely sorted bike, and would suit my needs very well indeed.
Thanks again Mark.
Thank god you’ve uploaded another video. RUclips was getting boring 😂👍🏻👍🏻
Ahh thanks Luke :)
@@markpulling12 another great review, loved the secondary camera angle too and of course a great walk around. 👍🏻👍🏻
Nice to see local roads to me, we got both our Sym bikes from Poole Moto. DAS booked for September and looking at the Himalayan's or the 502 X maybe review those if you can. See a mutual interest in Airsoft also! All the best M
Cheers yes I do airsoft now and again ...I have a review on the Benelli trk 502 ( not x ) if that helps
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Seen the 502 vid, was looking for the X seat height in comparison as we seem to be same sort of height. I know the Himi's are 800mm and have sat on one. Not had chance to try the X for size yet. Keep up the Videos.
@@1couple4bikes ok thanks I think the x model is quite tall :)
I ride a 2020 bmw s1000rr and 2014 Daytona 675R and I’ve just bought one of these for a run about to the gym etc I was quite surprised how well it went and sounded. Fit and finish is very good
Thanks Andy ...yes I've got a 125 as well as a run about:)
I actually got my first bike, a Zontes firefly, from Poole Moto. They was really helpful to someone just starting riding.
Thanks Lee :)
Was looking at the G1 they have in Poole Moto but kind of needing a rethink. Wrote my Firefly of on February 28th courtesy of a fox. Nice to see a bike on roads I know.
Cheers Simon
Hey Mark great review video of the G1...
Do you know with the UK bike you tested on the dual carriageway speed test, did you notice what sprocket size was on the rear ?
Apparently over in European areas they used to be fitted with 43t.
How many miles did the review bike have ?
Cheers ( I'm running mine in so can't test top just yet) but it has 46t
Hi Alex sorry don't know it was a standard uk bike .. they do about 70 mph flat out which is about 75 indicated :)
A very helpful review Mark thank you. All reports speak very highly of build quality. I am definately tempted. Just one concern, did the engine sound a bit clattery at tick over, or is it just my headphones?
Hi grahame....no it's perfect....if anything you can get a bit of water cooling / jacket clattering at tickover but these are great engines
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 That's good to hear Mark, thanks for the reply.
9:55. I know where you are, that pub on your right has shut down now. Great review, thank you.
Recently got one of these. I also have a 2021 Honda CB125R. The gearbox on the Zontes is much, much better than the Honda which surprised me. Overall a more substantial bike and the sound is amazing. Don’t get me wrong, the Honda is also a great bike but just stunned by the quality and ride of the Zontes G1.
Thanks Denise ...I think these are just as good if not better than the Japanese 125s
Cheers mark
I will buy my first bike and I can’t choose between g125 and cb125r.. Zontes is cheaper and have a couple of extras but a Honda is a Honda and I think more beautiful too… tough decision..
Hi Mark could you do a review on the 2022 Zontes 310t2 please their adventure bike.
Many thanks
That is one nice lookin little bike perfect for new riders with a very good spec how often do you get crash bars and bungs as standard fit even the exhaust looks good which is a rare thing these days normally they are humongous things and it looks like their is no horrible lookin number plate mount either impressive good review : ) .
Thanks Malcolm !
I'm looking at getting a 125 as a first bike to get me going. I saw this crop up on a honda thread. it looks a good alternative. I was close to buying a honda a few years ago then changed my mind.
Should probably put some bungs in the end of them horns where the hand wind shield is meant to screw on.
That's why the front brake has a ball on the end. So it doesn't pierce you as easy
Very beautiful Zontes 125 👍🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💛Nice review💛💛 love to own such a beautiful Motorcycles🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍
Many thanks 😊
Any long term reviews?
Hi Mark,
Thx for the review, real cool.
I got a question tho. I'm 6 foot 4 and 18 stone...
What do you think?
Can't think of anything else but 125ccm max.
Thx a lot!
Hi ...you will be ok on this bike but as you are tall it may be a little cramped ...maybe look at taller options like the lexmoto RSS 125 scrambler
Best wishes mark
Great review. Only two things that bother me. No centre stand and only one colour. I’d still like one.
Cant make my mind up between this one and the adventure version? Is there a diferance in waight between the 2? Just wondering about cruising speed and how it will be ofected with extra waight. Coz i do profer the scrambler version..
Hi again Steve not much in it weight wise ...and they both use the same engine so exactly the same top speed which is arround 70 mph
I prefer the adventure it's more versatile when the bad weather hits
put a order for this model today from Poole Motos.pick it up in afew weeks time.cant wait to ride it after this review.
Great choice say hi to the guys at poole moto for me !!!
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 i was just wondering do these bikes need running in up to the first service?
@@madmaxb2525 yes ...to a certain extent....some people will say one way some another....best way is don't labour the engine ,vary the revs and gears ,not too much redline for the first few hundred miles and generally just ride it normally:)
This method has served me very well in 35 years of biking and loads of new bikes cheers mark
Never had a mechanical problem
@@markpulling12 thanks for the advice Mark.
me and the brother still have the bike and still trouble free riding.
Apparently these are pegged back to under 15bhp, anyone know how to derestrict them? Cheers
Now I’ve done my CBT this is on my list. Spec wise it is up there with the £4K 125 bikes from the likes of Honda and Yamaha.
Definitely Steven I'd say it's as good as the Honda and Yamaha 125 s
Cheers mark
Certainly looks the part but would love to hear from somebody who has riddenn it 2000 or so miles.
@@ADAM00717 my neighbour has one. Currently on 5k miles. Zero issues. Just keep it maintained and it won't let you down.
Great review as always! As a suggestion for future video's I would like to see a review of your own personal bike(s), maybe go into depth of why you would(n't) buy the same model again.
Thanks Lars good suggestion :)
Hi Mark,
Forgot to mention in my first comment.
I live in a very hilly area near Lyme Regis so everywhere you go there seems to be big hills. Do you recon the this bike will perform ok on steeper hills. I am 60kg.
Thanks again for the brilliant reviews, just about to watch the new Sinnis Review.
Cheers
Sam
Hi Sam I Know your area well ...yes rest assured this bike will still pull well up hills ...as far as 125s go it's full power about 14.5 hp so will be fine for you at 60 kg
Cheers mark
Lovely little cheap run about.
I have a ZZR1400 and it hasn't even got a fuel gage.
400 miles on a tank.....I do like that on this bike.
I've had a bunch of 125's. Always wary of Chinese bikes, but this is one I would thumbs up. My only query, and its a long running one is service intervals - these seem to be pathetic, very short gaps on mileage and costs - which in the end makes them troubling in terms of longer ownership costs. Its no use being 'cheap' if you are fundamentally not cheap at all. Doing 400 miles a tank is wonderful, but if you have to put it in shop twice in that period - lets be clear, its utterly stupid and self defeating.
Hi, would you say that this bije would be ok for a 6.4ft tall guy?? Thanks for the nice review
Hi yes it would be ok for your height ...it's quite big for a 125
Cheers mark
What is the switch gear button for? And also the website says this bike has "electronic seat lock", not sure what that is.
Great review, im seriously considering this as my first bike
Thanks yes you push a button to release the seat ...you normally would use the key... cheers mark
Seems like a great bike .
Hey mark!
What do you think which 125cc bike best for London?) some nakeds or scramblers
Hi this one would be perfect or the Honda cb125 f.... cheers mark
Great review Mark, do you know which pannier rack can be fitted to this model. I want to get a top box and side bags
Hi sorry no idea ...have a look on the givi website ...or the zontes Facebook regards mark
@@markpulling12 thanks Mark I'll have a look 🙂
Shad do mounting kits for these now
Hey Mark, what would your suggestion be for a 6"2 rider looking for a 125cc bike?
Hi the g1 here would be fine it's quite roomy but the biggest I know of are the herald maverick 125 and sinnis terrain good luck 🤞
Do the spoked rims come as standard in the UK for the 125 ? I'm confused because only the G155 SR comes with spokes in Greece
Hi yes they do :)
@@markpulling12 Thanks! you guys are lucky :)
Impressive engine power statistics, rivalling Japanese bikes
Hello Mark, I have just passed my CBT on a Honda CBF125, I'm a pretty short guy 5'3 but found that riding the CBF at first a challenge with its height but eventually fairly easy to manage, if I'm not mistaken the seat height is almost the same with the Zontes, if I could handle the height on the CBF would you think I would be able to handle the height on the Zontes?
Hi yes I've ridden a CBF 125 and they are similar height..the zontes is a very good bike best regards mark
Thank you very much for your reply especially so long after your video was made, have a great day!
Maybe it's me as a new rider only got my cbt 2 weeks ago but I find the gearbox really stiff especially going up. I often have to give the gear lever 2 or 3 goes before it shifts, and often get false neutral going down into 1st as well. As I say, probably just my bad technique. What I will say is I'm 6'4" and find it perfectly comfortable
Check clutch adjustment Ron and make sure you are pulling the clutch right in when you change...these gearboxes are generally very smooth
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Tnx Mark for the advice. Love your vids by the way. You make it feel like riding the bike along with you
My varadero 125 touring bike had a 14 litre tank standard but I got a aftermarket 17.5 litre tank
The baby vara was the best 125 evermade. Still got mine 2003 i would never part with it..
Just grabbed one of these as my first bike, really enjoying it, super comfortable and nice riding position, great peg position and size I find as well.
I will say one thing I noticed with my model (although I’m not too bothered) is that I seem to be missing the eco button that enables you to switch it from sport to eco mode, I’m wondering if on the newer models they maybe removed this function for whatever reason, anyone heard anything to the contrary? Mark maybe yourself?
Thanks Joe ...no I haven't heard about that ....but the eco button doesn't really do anything....I know I tested it for economy:)
Cheers mark
I bought mine three weeks ago and it's also missing the eco/sport button, so I guess that's the case for new G1s
@@thebestbrew1194 Yes. Read somewhere that they've all been remapped to be the most efficient or somesuchwhat. My Feb22 version has the eco button but I think you can pop them in for a remap if desired.
Looks a good bike, so much better than the Yamaha sr 125 Iearnt on ....about 20 years ago,😱 it would only do 55 flat out
Haha yes I remember the sr125 well :)
Can you do the Zonte Gk350 when it's out of it gets to UK be interested to see your excellent review on it !
That's amazing I'm actually speaking with poole moto and Clements moto about getting me a gk350 to review.. won't promise but I may have one to review in a few weeks
Watch this space:)
@@markpulling12 so it's definitely entering UK for resale ? Please talk the importer into the gold wheel/black version not solid black 👍
Maybe I'll take a trip to Poole also want to see that model.
Unfortunately my Zt125 had to go back after 700 miles. Cut outs and fail to restarts.
That is really cool bike
I intend having one of them maybe the U1 really cool
Would be most interested to see you review the Zontes 310 models.
I'm planning those in the future Simone ....I looked at one today actually ...very nice :)
Thank you, I’ll look forward to seeing them very much. They look amazingly good value. Let’s hope that they produce some larger cc bikes in the future. Love your reviews by the way, very informative and enjoyable.
Would you recommend this or a voge 125r
Great review btw😊
Cheers
Hi both are brilliant 😄
The voge has a fantastic engine not quite as polished build quality 😀 as the zontes
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 thankyou so much appreciate you takin the time to answer 😊
Have you had chance to look at the MGB ATX 125cc yet? Looks interesting but would love to see a review before buying!
Thanks Jon ....funny enough I saw an mgb the other day !
I'll look into them
Cheers mark
Could you please tell me which 125 in your opinion is best suited to a taller rider, I’m 6’ 3” 100 kg .
Used to have a bike in my teens and would love to return to it. Just been to the bike show , come back more confused than I went.
Regards Andrew.
Hi Andrew I've just this second reviewed it the sinnis terrain would suit you at 6 ft 3
I'll upload it over the next couple of days cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Thank You Mark I’m looking forward to watching it.
Andrew
@@andrewhobley2319 should be live tomorrow Eve ,sinnis terrain 125 review
For a minute there... When you tucked in to get an extra 1mph... I was a feckless yooof on my AR125 doing exactly that and on the very same road.
Of course I reached a ton, but didn't we all when we were young and there was no one there as a witness.
Looks like a nice bike but God knows how someone decides which one to buy. There must be around fifty 125's from various manufacturers to choose from.
Thanks Dave ! ....omg the ar125 was the bike I always wanted but never got ....I had an rxs100 then a rd350 :)
@@markpulling12 I bought it from an insurance company, stolen recovered. Couldn't have afforded one otherwise. RXS100 (metallic blue) had one of them. Superb bikes, Id own one now. YPVS RD was a bit later in life. God only knows how I survived that one.
@@CosmikDebriis yep mine was a 1987 rd350 ypvs f2 red white :)
Which of the 3 zontes 125cc do you think is the best for a tall rider?
I'd say the g1 just has the edge
Does this come with a 2 year warranty as I would buy one and after a year part exchange it for the next one up.
Definitely would part exchange for my euro 5 lxr 125 which has nearly 2k miles and has a top box fitted so looking to sell for about £2,500
Yes two year warranty :)
@@markpulling12 wow that's really good
Mark, I live in the North East and am very interested in getting a 125cc bike such as this. Where would you suggest buying them, as I am struggling to find a decent motorcycle that isnt overpriced by thousands. Thanks
zontes.co.uk/find-a-dealer-2/
Have a look here there are a few dealers up your way
Best wishes mark
New prices have shot up this past year. Used prices are still competitive though. £1000 cheaper for just 500-1000 miles on the clock. Someone else has done the running in for you too!
Hi, which Zontes 125cc would you recommend for a complete beginner who is about to do his CBT? Any advice would be much appreciated even if it means recommending another 125cc manufacturer. Ideally, a bike that gives at least 110mpg would be a bonus. I only intend to use it for commuting 24 miles to work and shopping.
Hi all of the zontes 125s are great beginner bikes u u1 g1 or gk they are all fine for yourself as a beginner
Just go for the one you like the look of best and fits you
They all use the same excellent engine... failing that a used Honda cb125f is a great choice aswell
Good luck 🤞
@@markpulling12 Thanks so much for replying! It's much appreciated. I'm 50 years old and I'm hoping to get at least 7-8 years out of my first bike. Do you know if these Chinese bikes are as durable as Japanese bikes? I know Japanese engines have a great reputation for longevity and I was wondering if you're aware of any durability problems with Zontes bikes?
@@ryokan9120 hi again....zontes are one of the best Chinese bikes available....as long as they are well maintained,cleaned lubed and looked after they are durable machines....I have heard of a few niggles but mainly only on bikes poorly maintained...most Jap bikes are built in Asia these days anyway
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 Many Thanks again! I think I might go for one of the Zontes 125s after watching your videos.
Are spare parts available for these bikes like yamaha, honda, ktm?
Hi yes they are available from zontes dealerships thanks Mark
Question for those who have had one. Would you recommend this bike for someone over 6ft. I am 6ft 4. Having issues finding the right bike.
Im 6'2" and 19 stone its the only bike I found where I don't feel like a gorilla on a unicycle if that makes sense, also have a 32" leg I find it really confortable.
@@jamesmoss5675 thanks mate.
What would you suggest, using regular or super ⛽?
Nice review thanks 👍
E10 fuel in these:)
Could you use super in these bikes ?
Tooop
Zontes...please give us a 30 HP 300 cc version..I'll buy it!! 125 is just a bit too little for a seasoned rider!! .
Yes Daniel they do make the 310 range :)
...ph the have ds motorcycle?
Out of all 125 bikes which one would you recommend?
Money no object zontes zt u1
On a budget keeway rkf
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 thanks . Ride safe
I think they're all the same bike just different aesthetics on top
It keeps the manufacturing cost down, but also able to use the tried and tested quality parts.
And we get a bike that's great value for money
Did you find the USB ports ??
I think they are tucked up inside the front by the tank same as the u1 I tested :)
Is it better than a Yamaha XSR 125?
@@dronefilmsgermany no about the same but cheaper 😁👍
Fabulous.please give us 250 or 300 in same chassis please
And keep weight below 175 kilos 😁
Can this be driven with the a1 license ?
Hi yes it can :)
@@markpulling12 Thank you for replying so fast
Hi, could you tell me at what maximum speed the bike goes? Both alone and in 2. Thank you and have a nice day.
Hi Michele ....it will do 65 mph two people and about 70 mph flat out ...but the speedo will say about 75 mph because they over read a bit
Best regards mark
On the Continent you can get more colour choice.
Thanks for the update cheers mark
I am 1,65m and 55kg... it would be too big for me? Thank youu!
You'll be on tip toes I think you would be ok with practice...if not the benelli tnt 125 would be perfect
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 I can lower it though?
@@stellakran5874 yes definitely 😀
I was going for the Suzuki GSX S125 but to be honest the Zontes 125 chinese version has more technology, its got dual channel ABS (the suzuki doesnt have that) if your buying it brand new its £1,000 cheaper than suzuki and its got a slipper clutch to!! (suzuki doesnt have that on 125) wow.
Thanks Steve yes these are one of the best 125s around
i have 1.90 cm and 110kg, can it fit to mee ? thx
Hi yes you will be big on it but still fine 😁 best wishes mark
好棒
Nice bike, but mostly I'm Belgium. Does not look like the sell in USA.
Yes George ...they are more Europe and Asia not really in the USA :)
Cheers mark
Looks clean for something out of China.
Yes Adrian these are about the best Chinese bikes available at the moment
Cheers mark
these Chinese bikes are getting better and better
This one is lovely Christopher :)
What is the price in UK
£3295