Great first bike - I had a G1 and was super impressed with the build, economy and performance. Zontes really have got it right, better than the other Chinese makers and easily comparable to Japanese 125's - pricewise best value on the planet! Beefy enough to learn how to manage a bigger bike and really easy to ride. Mine sold really easily after a year when I moved on to a 650, reasonable depreciation (was never going to be happy!). Can't recommend these highly enough.
Hello Mark i own zontes z2 125 cc since April 2023 i had made 7 thousand km both in city and small travel it is a great bike. But for me 6ft tall is too small after hour of ridding i feel cramped. engine is vibrating a lot over 5 thousand rpm. Lack of power at high way. Suspension is too stiff. Tires are medium few times got slippery on dry asphalt. Over all it was fantastic enrty motorcycle. Very well made very good quality, very good breaking, gear box works very good. No problems at all. I can recomend it to every one. Zontes never let me down. greetings form Greece
Very wonderful review and explanation from Mark. (First time viewer) The bike is looking good and handling pretty amazing unfortunately 😢 i can't get such a beauty in my country nor import in here
ZT125-Z2. What a mouthful. Mind you, they couldn't call it a Z1, could they. I like the scooter-style anti-theft system on the ignition. Thing is, though, I never use it on my Aerox. What a great little bike. At that price, too. Nick J
Just watched a review on a Spanish website. The guy quite correctly said if your only reservation about buying one is the fact that they're made in China and not Japan, then go ahead and buy one.. because the "Japanese" 125s are not made in Japan either!
This looks a great starter bike, commuter or general cheap mode of transport.. looks good, economical great quality.. look after it, it'll look after you. Great review Mark ❤ fabulous x
Interesting insurance quotes, this and a Honda CB125f garaged were a bit under 300, fully comp. On the driveway the Honda was just over 300 but the Zontes was up to 852, go to just 3rd party and it was down to 200 ish. Is it that no one wants to steal a Honda CB125F but Zontes are very desirable?
If someone wants to steal a bike they will steal it regardless of what it is. Don't forget. The insurance makes a big difference the zontes is close to legal limit. And is liquid cooled. The honda cb125f is air cooled and extremely more slower.
Great review as always. I'm interested in the 125cc machines whether it be a scooter or motorcycle for use when I don't want the faff of getting a big bike out. Keep the 125cc reviews coming
G'day Paul, not a bad looking small runaround Motorcycle 🏍️🏍️💨, great for around town or a quick ride between towns in the UK, the small bike market has always been strong in Europe and Asia and now building up in the rest of the World due to fuel cost, and because of there low pollution output they will be allowed on the road a lot longer than the heavy fuel user's such as cars and large bike's, signof the times, cheers mate ride safe, interesting review, Neil 🤠.
Looks amazing value and with a 770 seat height suitable for the shorter rider as opposed to the 815's of the premium names. A proper key and ABS not a CB system. Not hard to choose between this and a Honda CB12F for the same money.
An excellent review,Mark, as always. You give really practical info. + a feel of the bike. I fancy the 125 U model more myself. Have you ridden one? I'm after a sports type vibe from the engine but without a sports bike riding position ( due to muscle problems). If you have ridden a U, is the engine similar to the one on this model? Thanks.
Hi Graham many thanks I have a review on the u1 which is much the same to ride as the U....they are great bikes ... highly recommended them cheers mark
So torn between this and the voge 125r what would you have my only worry is this is packed with much more tech which could go wrong but I guess that's what warranty is for.
I was gonna get another G1 (owned one briefly for aboit 4 months), but now im torn on that or this, id definitely prefer the spoked G1 wheels on this, is there much of a difference between the two?
Hi mainly looks they ride much the same...with the same engine...the z2 feels slightly lighter and more nimble in the handling Can't go wrong with either great bikes Cheers mark
Hey Mark, I'm planning to buy my first maxi scooter abd I need your advice. I'm thinking between Sym Cruisym alpha 300 and Zontes 350E. I've watched many videos about Sym, current and previous model with analog dials,but i cannot find any long-term rewiev of Zontes 350E.Can you tell me what is Zontes as brand,do they have quality scooters,do they have reliable motors, durable body plastic,good brakes etc ... Do you have any information how good Zontes 350E is?Is he a good purchase? Thanks.
Hi bole we have zontes and sym scooters here in the UK they are both very good reliable brands ...zontes are very well made with good suspension and brakes ...id recommend both of them Best wishes mark
Yes abs on a 125 is great 👍 I also saw the E5 sticker and did wonder why not E10 as well ...I thought all new vehicles can run on E10 fine but maybe zontes are just being ultra cautious Cheers mark
@@stonkerontheroad9609apart from styling the 125 u is keyless the led display looks abit better and I think that's about it the exhaust also looks abit different
On the Zontes website under specifications the seat height is 830mm
Thank you Mark.
Great first bike - I had a G1 and was super impressed with the build, economy and performance. Zontes really have got it right, better than the other Chinese makers and easily comparable to Japanese 125's - pricewise best value on the planet! Beefy enough to learn how to manage a bigger bike and really easy to ride. Mine sold really easily after a year when I moved on to a 650, reasonable depreciation (was never going to be happy!). Can't recommend these highly enough.
Hi Clive many thanks 👍
Hello Mark i own zontes z2 125 cc since April 2023 i had made 7 thousand km both in city and small travel it is a great bike. But for me 6ft tall is too small after hour of ridding i feel cramped. engine is vibrating a lot over 5 thousand rpm. Lack of power at high way. Suspension is too stiff. Tires are medium few times got slippery on dry asphalt. Over all it was fantastic enrty motorcycle. Very well made very good quality, very good breaking, gear box works very good. No problems at all. I can recomend it to every one. Zontes never let me down. greetings form Greece
Sounds great many thanks tomasz 😀
Привет, какая средняя скорость на трассе у него?
Hey mate I'm 6 foot also how do you look when riding it do you look huge and the bike tiny or
Very wonderful review and explanation from Mark.
(First time viewer) The bike is looking good and handling pretty amazing unfortunately 😢 i can't get such a beauty in my country nor import in here
ZT125-Z2. What a mouthful. Mind you, they couldn't call it a Z1, could they. I like the scooter-style anti-theft system on the ignition. Thing is, though, I never use it on my Aerox.
What a great little bike. At that price, too. Nick J
Just watched a review on a Spanish website. The guy quite correctly said if your only reservation about buying one is the fact that they're made in China and not Japan, then go ahead and buy one.. because the "Japanese" 125s are not made in Japan either!
@@robdee5431 yes that's right 👍 most of the , " jap " bikes aren't made in Japan anymore 😂
Cheers mark
Always find your videos very helpful BTW. Bought last 3 bikes after watching your reviews.
Many thanks again Clive 😀
Another great review mark.and what a bike they just keep getting better.if it was my first 125 I would not be disappointed at all.
Hi James ...it rides superbly...as a first bike it's great 👍
Im a owner too its got yamaha qualities for sure
What a brilliant bike, compared to a Honda CG125 back in my early biking days. Thanks for the video mark.
Glad you enjoyed it Steve 😁
They've come on tremendously for sure but the CG was a phenomenal piece of utilitarian transport with it's pushrod engine, virtually indestructible...
This looks a great starter bike, commuter or general cheap mode of transport.. looks good, economical great quality.. look after it, it'll look after you. Great review Mark ❤ fabulous x
Thanks Martine yes this 125 is great 👍
Zontes make a great bike
X
Interesting insurance quotes, this and a Honda CB125f garaged were a bit under 300, fully comp. On the driveway the Honda was just over 300 but the Zontes was up to 852, go to just 3rd party and it was down to 200 ish. Is it that no one wants to steal a Honda CB125F but Zontes are very desirable?
If someone wants to steal a bike they will steal it regardless of what it is. Don't forget. The insurance makes a big difference the zontes is close to legal limit. And is liquid cooled. The honda cb125f is air cooled and extremely more slower.
That's a great bike, super value, brilliant video Mark 👍
Thanks Kevin ...one of zontes best offerings at the moment considering the price :)
@@markpulling12 for sure can't get over how good it is thank you.
Great review as always. I'm interested in the 125cc machines whether it be a scooter or motorcycle for use when I don't want the faff of getting a big bike out. Keep the 125cc reviews coming
Thanks yes I love 125 cc bikes ....so good for pottering about on ... without the faff of getting the big bike out
Cheers mark
G'day Paul, not a bad looking small runaround Motorcycle 🏍️🏍️💨, great for around town or a quick ride between towns in the UK, the small bike market has always been strong in Europe and Asia and now building up in the rest of the World due to fuel cost, and because of there low pollution output they will be allowed on the road a lot longer than the heavy fuel user's such as cars and large bike's, signof the times, cheers mate ride safe, interesting review, Neil 🤠.
Hi Neil ....yes it rides superbly and has very good suspension
Cheers mark
Looks amazing value and with a 770 seat height suitable for the shorter rider as opposed to the 815's of the premium names. A proper key and ABS not a CB system. Not hard to choose between this and a Honda CB12F for the same money.
An excellent review,Mark, as always. You give really practical info. + a feel of the bike. I fancy the 125 U model more myself. Have you ridden one? I'm after a sports type vibe from the engine but without a sports bike riding position ( due to muscle problems). If you have ridden a U, is the engine similar to the one on this model? Thanks.
Hi Graham many thanks I have a review on the u1 which is much the same to ride as the U....they are great bikes ... highly recommended them cheers mark
Hi Mark great review. I thought all new Zontes come with a flash looking TFT rather than the older looking LCD screens 🤔
Hi Steve no the zontes 125s apart from the scooter have the LCD screens cheers mark
Nice little zipper! Thanks Mark!
Many thanks Brett 😁
So torn between this and the voge 125r what would you have my only worry is this is packed with much more tech which could go wrong but I guess that's what warranty is for.
Hi they really are equally good 😊
I'd go with what fits you best ...they both have great engines ..
Cheers mark
I was gonna get another G1 (owned one briefly for aboit 4 months), but now im torn on that or this, id definitely prefer the spoked G1 wheels on this, is there much of a difference between the two?
Hi mainly looks they ride much the same...with the same engine...the z2 feels slightly lighter and more nimble in the handling
Can't go wrong with either great bikes
Cheers mark
Hey Mark, I'm planning to buy my first maxi scooter abd I need your advice. I'm thinking between Sym Cruisym alpha 300 and Zontes 350E. I've watched many videos about Sym, current and previous model with analog dials,but i cannot find any long-term rewiev of Zontes 350E.Can you tell me what is Zontes as brand,do they have quality scooters,do they have reliable motors, durable body plastic,good brakes etc ... Do you have any information how good Zontes 350E is?Is he a good purchase?
Thanks.
Hi bole we have zontes and sym scooters here in the UK they are both very good reliable brands ...zontes are very well made with good suspension and brakes ...id recommend both of them
Best wishes mark
Nice to see ABS on a 125. Looks like it only runs on E5 though! So you'd have to be mindful of that.
Yes abs on a 125 is great 👍
I also saw the E5 sticker and did wonder why not E10 as well ...I thought all new vehicles can run on E10 fine but maybe zontes are just being ultra cautious
Cheers mark
How is this different to the 125-U?
Just styling ...that's about it ...it uses the same engine and rides much the same cheers mark
@@markpulling12 |OK. Seems odd
@@stonkerontheroad9609apart from styling the 125 u is keyless the led display looks abit better and I think that's about it the exhaust also looks abit different
@@frostedcaine2226 Not masses then...... Thanks
is it ad or your bike?
It's a demo not mine :)
looks very close to the MT 125
160kg ?!? That is too much.
Most 125s are 160kg. Even 125 scooters are. Some are 180kg.
@@JDMz 107 kilograms are a normal weight for the 125 cc.
@@fcalin21have alook at the yamaha xmax 125. That's close to 180kg😂