Zontes 350cc motorcycle line-up goes official in India: Check features
What's the story
Chinese automaker Zontes has launched five motorcycles in India: 350R, 350X, GK350, 350T, and 350T ADV. The range starts at Rs. 3.15 lakh (ex-showroom) and can be booked online with a token amount of Rs. 10,000.
The brand has revealed its offerings during the festive season to attract buyers.
All the bikes are powered by a 348cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that churns out 38.8hp.
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Why does this story matter?
Chinese bikemaker Zontes has debuted in the Indian market with five offerings in the sub-500cc segment.
The motorcycles offer attractive looks and are loaded with various segment-first features such as keyless ignition, electronically-operated fuel tank covers, and a full-color TFT instrument cluster with mobile phone connectivity and screen mirroring function.
They compete against models from KTM, BMW Motorrad, Benelli, and Keeway.
Bike #1
Zontes 350R: Price starts at Rs. 3.15 lakh
The 350R is a streetfighter offering and is offered in three color schemes: Black, Blue, and Silver.
It features a 15-liter fuel tank with extensions, an all-LED lighting setup a stepped-up seat, dual-barrel exhaust, disc brakes on both wheels with dual-channel ABS, inverted forks on front, and mono-shock at the rear end.
The motorcycle draws power from a 348cc, single-cylinder engine that generates 38.8hp/32.8Nm.
Bike #2
Zontes 350X: Price begins at Rs. 3.35 lakh
The 350X is a sport-touring motorcycle with three color options: Black Gold, Black Green, and Silver Orange.
It flaunts an electrically-adjustable windscreen, key-less start, button-operated fuel tank opening, full-fairing, upswept exhaust, single-piece seat with grab rails, projector LED headlamp, disk brakes with dual-channel ABS, inverted forks, and a rear mono-shock unit.
It gets the same 348cc, single-cylinder engine that churns out 38.8hp/32.8Nm.
Bike #3
Zontes GK350: Price starts at Rs. 3.37 lakh
The GK350 is a neo-retro-inspired bike that is available in three paint schemes: Black Blue, Black Gold, and Silver Orange.
It sports a muscular 17-liter fuel tank, radiator shrouds, oval-shaped LED headlight, sleek LED taillamp, wire-spoke wheels, full-color TFT instrument cluster, disc brakes on both wheels, dual-channel ABS, inverted forks, and a mono-shock unit.
It is powered by a 348cc, single-cylinder engine (38.8hp/32.8Nm).
Bike #4
Zontes 350T: Price begins at Rs. 3.37 lakh
The 350T is a touring motorcycle offered in two paint options: Champagne and Orange.
The bike features a large 19-liter fuel tank, a prominent beak design, an all-LED lighting setup, grab rails with integrated top box mounts, 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, disk brakes with dual-channel ABS, inverted forks, and a mono-shock unit.
The motorcycle is fueled by a 348cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine (38.8hp/32.8Nm).
Bike #5
Zontes 350T ADV: Price starts at Rs. 3.57 lakh
The 350T ADV is a rugged version of the 350T and is available in two color schemes: Champagne and Orange.
It has a sculpted 19-liter fuel tank, sleek LED headlight, a stepped-up seat, knuckle guards, tubular engine protector, bash plate, wire-spoke wheels, dual-barrel exhaust, disc brakes, dual-channel ABS, inverted forks, and a mono-shock unit.
It runs on a 348cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine (38.8hp/32.8Nm).