I bought this bike 2 weeks ago. I have 183 cm and it fit for me perfectly. Very good quality you can easily compare zontes to Japanese bikes but zontes is 30% cheaper
Great! Have you ridden others bikes before? How is feel? I have same size as you and I think that this bike will be little bit small...By the way, how is the ride in windy and bad weather condition?
I don't have opportunity to ride for longer trips due to weather conditions in Poland but few short rides (10-15 km) ensures me that buying this bike was good decision. Only once I ride very carefully in rain because new tyres can be very tricky... Definitely exhaust has to be replaced ASAP this bike is too quiet, wind shield maybe in the future but in my opinion it will deteriorate it's overall look
@@adrianmihai7402I am 186cm 95kg and find this bike feels great. I have previously ridden and still own the GK125 however am trading in for this bike as it’s more my style.
Bought mine 3 weeks ago and I'm riding it every day. It's not very fast but is nimble, agile and easy to control. Passenger seat is smal but it's very comfortable ( by the words of my daughter and wife)
Electronic seat release, fuel cap and stearing lock! Wow! Are all these electronic gizmos really more practical than a center stand, which this chain drive bike doesn't have? I know which I would prefer, but this Zontes is typical of the direction most motorcycle manufacturers are taking. They stuff their bikes with more and more needless electronic devices that can and will fail at some point, and instead they drop things that really matter when you have to live with a bike, like functioning mudguards to protect it or a center stand for servicing the inevitable chain.
the fuel tank is enormous for this kind of bike. Honda Rebel 500 CMX has hardly 12 as I remember. Quality is discussable -time will show what real quality of Zontes bikes. Thanks for review
Nice news from Zontes! I have the G1 125 I think they have the same engine. Too bad the square speedometer, they could have made it round custom style, but they directly installed the speedometer of the GK version
Currently own the GK125 after watching your review on that!! Been to Poole moto today sat on this bike and have organised a deal on one of these again after watching your review. Can’t wait!
Hi they are both low machines..but with feet forward so ok for tall people...the hyosung is nicer to look at with it's v twin but more expensive Id personally go for the zontes Cheers mark
Be interesting ifnthey put the 500 singie engine they have coming into a similar bike, they have a fewodela out we dont get in the UK sadly as a couple of them look like they have potential to be great bikes
Hi Mark, I'm 6ft 4 18 stone. Doing my cbt soon and want a cruiser style bike do you think this or the hyosung 125 Aquilla will be too small? And if so what 125cc bikes are suitable for the bigger bloke? I'm struggling..
Hi Daniel both those cruisers are suitable for taller people because they have feet forward position....failing that something tall like lexmoto RSS 125 scrambler...they are tall ..but good engine Cheers mark
A really useful review, thank you. I am trying to decide between the Keeway V-Cruise and this bike, obviously the price tag is a big factor but the Zontes seems a better spec. Thanks again for a very detailed review.
After going on my first bike trip which was 600km long. I realized that on long journeys it is not the speed that is most important but the comfort. So, i want to ask? Can i go at least 300km non stop without any ache on my back or my neck
Exactly the same price as the 350 meteor now with current offers (2,999) If you are not on CBT, the Enfield is definitely better and should last longer.
Beautiful looking bike, would be perfect size for me as I'm 5'6'. Zontes are impressing me, they've been producing some good machines. Now to convince the wife lol
9:26 glad you mentioned those mirrors, first thing I thought was "those are in a bad place" so I'd agree they need flipping 😊 unless they are putting em on wrongly to start with at the dealer, which is possible 🤔
Thanks for all the very helpful reviews. I'm thinking of doing my CBT shortly and getting a 125 for my daily 10 mile each way commute. Of the various Zontes models would you recommend any in particular for all weather commuting, mostly country roads?
@@user-Rockscorpion hi no unfortunately not You can't get 125 demos on like Yamaha Suzuki etc Sorry about that I have tried before but I can only get Demos on the likes of zontes etc Cheers mark
A very enjoyable review Mark, it's almost unbelievable how good this bike is for the money, amazing value! It looks really good too, what's not to like!? 👍
@@FullMetal6661 hi the performance is much the same ... the v twin is exquisite but I'd go for the zontes ....it's really popular at the moment Cheers mark
Hi, i think to replace my old Suzuki Marauder 125 with this one, is this bike a good choice? I ask, because always i been in doubt with chinese brands.
Hi engine performance is the same very good....being a cruiser it's not quite as sharp in the bends but then makes up for it in comfort... Kind of depends what you are looking for relaxed cruiser or sharper gk .....best wishes mark
I think I would fall asleep at the bars if I'm too comfy probably lol but I am a bit of an all-round rider I do prefer an upright commanding position so I guess I would be more suited to the GK. Thank you for your opinion mate.@@markpulling12
@@markpulling12 , Hi Mark, I test rode the Honda NX500 and thought the engine was to thumpy so looking for alternatives, waiting to test ride the New Himalayan and the CF Moto 450 MT ,but the due dates into the UK just seem to be getting longer
We got 200CC of this in Turkey. Looks amazing
I bought this bike 2 weeks ago. I have 183 cm and it fit for me perfectly. Very good quality you can easily compare zontes to Japanese bikes but zontes is 30% cheaper
Great! Have you ridden others bikes before? How is feel? I have same size as you and I think that this bike will be little bit small...By the way, how is the ride in windy and bad weather condition?
I don't have opportunity to ride for longer trips due to weather conditions in Poland but few short rides (10-15 km) ensures me that buying this bike was good decision. Only once I ride very carefully in rain because new tyres can be very tricky... Definitely exhaust has to be replaced ASAP this bike is too quiet, wind shield maybe in the future but in my opinion it will deteriorate it's overall look
@@adrianmihai7402I am 186cm 95kg and find this bike feels great. I have previously ridden and still own the GK125 however am trading in for this bike as it’s more my style.
Stop the cope mate
i'm 165cm. do you think this bike would suit me?
Bought mine 3 weeks ago and I'm riding it every day. It's not very fast but is nimble, agile and easy to control. Passenger seat is smal but it's very comfortable ( by the words of my daughter and wife)
is it good enough to properly sit?
asking coz I wanna buy this bike but my gf is having doubts about passenger seat
@ItsMubeen0 my wife is 157cm/4.9ft and she is very comfortable on the pilion seat
It's not gonna be fast when in the break in period.
Your daughter is your wife? 😮
60-65 mph is plenty... i might buy one life is too fast these day ...Just cruise and chill i say... . Great review.
This looks great…. Zontes have come along way in about 5 years!!
This one is super tempting!!
Great review as always Mark
Thanks tony ....yes another great offering from zontes .... great build quality and fab to ride
Cheers mark
Electronic seat release, fuel cap and stearing lock! Wow! Are all these electronic gizmos really more practical than a center stand, which this chain drive bike doesn't have? I know which I would prefer, but this Zontes is typical of the direction most motorcycle manufacturers are taking. They stuff their bikes with more and more needless electronic devices that can and will fail at some point, and instead they drop things that really matter when you have to live with a bike, like functioning mudguards to protect it or a center stand for servicing the inevitable chain.
the same Engine like the G1-U-GK i think. Zontes does a good job over the last few years👍
the fuel tank is enormous for this kind of bike. Honda Rebel 500 CMX has hardly 12 as I remember. Quality is discussable -time will show what real quality of Zontes bikes. Thanks for review
Looks quite good but the cables trailing from the front forks on to the radiator look really cheap
Nice news from Zontes! I have the G1 125 I think they have the same engine. Too bad the square speedometer, they could have made it round custom style, but they directly installed the speedometer of the GK version
I would like to buy this Bike, i live in Germany.
Currently own the GK125 after watching your review on that!! Been to Poole moto today sat on this bike and have organised a deal on one of these again after watching your review. Can’t wait!
Thanks James ...you may be the first owner of one in the UK then
Great choice cheers mark
Great review Mark! Would you prefer this Zontes C125 above the Hyusung GV125? Which one is better for more taller people?
Hi they are both low machines..but with feet forward so ok for tall people...the hyosung is nicer to look at with it's v twin but more expensive
Id personally go for the zontes
Cheers mark
Be interesting ifnthey put the 500 singie engine they have coming into a similar bike, they have a fewodela out we dont get in the UK sadly as a couple of them look like they have potential to be great bikes
I'm sure it's a great bike but ooof that tank though. 😬 Just like the Honda tank.
😅
Great review as usual....congrats from italy ❤️🇮🇹 you're a standard,really really competent
Thank you so much!
Best wishes mark
Hi.
Very good review, thanks.
It's my next bike and I hope not having battery problems as for the other Zontes bikes!
5***** Excellent from styling to build quality to price - i'll be placing my order ASAP!
Great choice:) 👏😄
Going to buy on Tuesday ! Nice video thanks !
defo not for a tall rider !!! , wires hanging down under the front wheel not a good
It's fine for tall rider. I have customer that's 6ft3 on a zontes c125.
Mini Honda rebel vibes😂😂👍
Hi Mark, I'm 6ft 4 18 stone. Doing my cbt soon and want a cruiser style bike do you think this or the hyosung 125 Aquilla will be too small? And if so what 125cc bikes are suitable for the bigger bloke? I'm struggling..
Hi Daniel both those cruisers are suitable for taller people because they have feet forward position....failing that something tall like lexmoto RSS 125 scrambler...they are tall ..but good engine
Cheers mark
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A really useful review, thank you. I am trying to decide between the Keeway V-Cruise and this bike, obviously the price tag is a big factor but the Zontes seems a better spec. Thanks again for a very detailed review.
Glad it was helpful!
After going on my first bike trip which was 600km long. I realized that on long journeys it is not the speed that is most important but the comfort. So, i want to ask? Can i go at least 300km non stop without any ache on my back or my neck
Hi yes these are very comfortable
300 km would be no problem at all
Cheers mark
If the Honda Rebel had the same rear end.....
Thats cheap. And cheap to run. I'm half expecting to see Deiveroo/Just Eat people who don't want to ride a scooter zooming about on these.
Thanks yes they really are good .... probably my favourite zontes now
Cheers mark
Exactly the same price as the 350 meteor now with current offers (2,999)
If you are not on CBT, the Enfield is definitely better and should last longer.
Beautiful looking bike, would be perfect size for me as I'm 5'6'. Zontes are impressing me, they've been producing some good machines. Now to convince the wife lol
9:26 glad you mentioned those mirrors, first thing I thought was "those are in a bad place" so I'd agree they need flipping 😊 unless they are putting em on wrongly to start with at the dealer, which is possible 🤔
That is how they come from the factory as far as I know ....even the website pics show them like that 😂
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 in that case mark the factory needs to give their heads a shake 🤣
Great review! Finally a proper one. Mine arrives this week! Cheers!
Many thanks and great choice
Best wishes mark
Just came across a Spanish review where they swapped the mirrors from cool to useful. Had a red tank which made it look more appealing to my mind.
not a huge fan of the exhaust, large tank/shape or the front headlight, feel like if the headlight was bigger and exhaust smaller it'd look nicer.
I Hope , this Bike Comes to Germany 😊
Very cool , Looks Like Rebel 500 from Honda
Really enjoy your presentations, always chilled and relaxed 😊👍
Thanks so much 😊
i would like to see Honda Yamaha turn something out of this quality for the same price
That's a lot of bike for the money. If reliability holds up its a bargain.
Thanks for all the very helpful reviews. I'm thinking of doing my CBT shortly and getting a 125 for my daily 10 mile each way commute. Of the various Zontes models would you recommend any in particular for all weather commuting, mostly country roads?
Hi the u1 or the g1 with the semi knobbly tyres would be my choice for all weather and road types
Great bikes
Cheers mark
Useful and enjoyable review as always Mark. Not the bike for me, but the spec and value for money is surprising.
Ok Mark, thanks for getting back to me. Much appreciated ......Mike
Mark, will you be reviewing the Yamaha 125 XSR in the future. I've read a lot of good things about it
@@user-Rockscorpion hi no unfortunately not
You can't get 125 demos on like Yamaha Suzuki etc
Sorry about that
I have tried before but I can only get Demos on the likes of zontes etc
Cheers mark
Really tempted but a bit concerned with the electrics?
Sad that it's still not available in Germany.
A very enjoyable review Mark, it's almost unbelievable how good this bike is for the money, amazing value! It looks really good too, what's not to like!? 👍
Many thanks Dennis 😀
How would you say this measures up against something like the Keeway V Cruise 125?
@@FullMetal6661 hi the performance is much the same ... the v twin is exquisite but I'd go for the zontes ....it's really popular at the moment
Cheers mark
I'm VERY short and i'm looking at this bike to do my CBT. As an under 5 foot human would this be ok for me?
Hi Melissa it should be ok... failing that have a look at the benelli tnt 125
Best wishes mark
Can't wait for it to be released in Germany.
Great video! 👍 Making me think this instead of the RKV. Is it easy enough to switch over the mirrors and make them topside?
Yes very easy just undo a few bolts
Cheers mark
I'm six four do you think I would fit on it
Hi there is alot of leg room as it's feet forward controls
You should be fine cheers mark
Cracking review. Thankyou
Hi. I'm thinking about buying one. I wanted to know what is the maximum speed the bike can give?
Hi max speed is approximately 70 mph cheers mark
Lovely review. Thank's 👍
just need 2 suitcases 😀
Hello, I have a question, do you think this bike is good for beginners? I'm afraid there may be expensive parts to replace
Hi yes it's perfect for a beginner....parts for these will be alot cheaper than an equivalent Japanese machine....best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 thank you! 😊
Yeah but whats the music track you used at t he beginning ??
hi its called guarav yeh hai chahatein on epidemic sounds cheers mark
What about the position for a tall person, 190 cm tall, with a seat height of 70 cm?
As it has mid position foot pegs there is still quite a lot of room so you should be fine
Cheers mark
awesome bike, perfect for daily commuting i would say
Thanks yes I agree.... always impresses me how well the zontes bikes ride
Best wishes mark
Hi, i think to replace my old Suzuki Marauder 125 with this one, is this bike a good choice? I ask, because always i been in doubt with chinese brands.
Hi ...the quality is right up there now ....jap machines are now made in Thailand and other Asian countries too
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 Many thanks, I will consider it
🎉
Hi Mark
You are a reliable source..thank you
Is it possible to test keeway 302v the cruiser?
Thank you
Yes definitely...I'm planning to review this one cheers mark
@@markpulling12 thank you..please check the ground clearence as well👍👍👍
Lovely review...of course. I like Zontes too.
I hope it comes to Germany !!
Great review has Aways mark.they have done a cracking job with this one.
Thanks James....yes another winner from zontes cheers mark
Looks very impressive Mark and I might advise my friend to get one haha
Thanks yes 😀 a great bike 😊
Hi Mark, what is the steering responsiveness of this 125 cruiser compared to the GK 125 scrambler ?
Hi engine performance is the same very good....being a cruiser it's not quite as sharp in the bends but then makes up for it in comfort...
Kind of depends what you are looking for relaxed cruiser or sharper gk .....best wishes mark
I think I would fall asleep at the bars if I'm too comfy probably lol but I am a bit of an all-round rider I do prefer an upright commanding position so I guess I would be more suited to the GK. Thank you for your opinion mate.@@markpulling12
@@9MileRoary thanks yes I think the GK would be great for you cheers mark
Can they district restricted? What cost
Hi they aren't restricted...these are 14.5 hp ...the max for A1 is 15 HP
Cheers mark
This or keeway superlight ?
Definitely this 💯😀
Nice looking bike
I not herd off zontos b4 would you recommend them or lexmoto
Zontes are more money but the quality is amazing
Zontes is miles better than lexmoto and alot more reliable.
Looks like a honda rebel bro
Yes exactly that ! I thought so too
Cheers mark
Looks like a copy of a Honda Rebel.
@@OperationFoxley19441 maybe 😉
Rebel copy
Hi Mark,
Have you had a look at the Rieju 500 Adventure bike
No i havent ....just looked ...nice but pricey at £7500 uk ..i might email them
best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 , Hi Mark, I test rode the Honda NX500 and thought the engine was to thumpy so looking for alternatives, waiting to test ride the New Himalayan and the CF Moto 450 MT ,but the due dates into the UK just seem to be getting longer
@@Haveyrsay im reviewing the voge ds525x at the moment it's very good ....full review later this week
Cheers mark
Can they district restricted?
No they can't. As they're not restricted. The ecu is locked from factory. They can't be jail brokenn
nice!
Looking good!!! Excellent price....looking forward to see a review of the Kove 510x (chinese copy of the cb500x). Nice review as always ✌️
Yayyyy finally a review video
Another make I've never heard of. Looks interesting 🤔. What others are out there?
Benelli cfmoto quite a few
Cheers mark
Zontes have been out for over a decade. Maybe more