Coming with four models in the lightweight motorcycle segment for Malaysia are the 2019 Zontes ZT310-T adventure tourer, ZT310-R naked sports, ZT310-X and ZT310-X GP full-fairing sports-tourers. Pricing for the Zontes ZT310-T is RM22,800, while the ZT310-R goes for RM19,800 and the ZT310-X and ZT310-X GP are priced at RM20,800 and RM21,600, respectively, with pricing excluding road tax, insurance and registration.
Built on a common frame and engine platform, the Zontes ZT310 carries a liquid-cooled, DOHC, single-cylinder 312 cc mill that puts out 34.8 hp at 9,500 rpm and 30 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. With the power plant fed by Delphi fuel injection, power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive.
Lubricant for the ZT310 is carried inside the frame, which functions both as an oil reservoir and cooler. Fuel is contained in a 15-litre tank, common across all Zontes models and the swingarm is made from aluminium alloy.
Braking is done with a single hydraulic disc, front and rear, and Bosch 9.1M two-channel switchable ABS is standard. Suspension is with upside-down forks and gas-filled preload adjustment only monoshock at the back.
As for rider conveniences, the ZT310-T adventure tourer comes with a motorised windscreen as does the ZT310-X and for a limited time only, the ZT310-T will come with top box and panniers fitted by Zontes Malaysia. Two power modes are standard – economy and sports as is keyless start with electronically opening fuel filler and seat lock.
LED lighting is standard across the ZT310 range, while the ZT310-T goes one up with four-element LED headlight, cornering and position lights as well as LED DRLs. For instruments, the ZT310-R, ZT310-X and ZT310-X GP get a monochrome display while the ZT-310-T comes with a larger rectangular display.
Nett weight for the for the ZT310 line-up is claimed to be 158 kg for the ZT301-T while the ZT31-X and ZT310-X GP come in at 149 kg and the naked ZT310 weighs in at 145 kg. The ZT310-T comes with two seat heights – 830 mm for the high version and 795 mm for the low model – while the seat height for both the ZT310-X and ZT310-R is set at 795 mm.
For the ZT310-R, available colour options are blue, black and green, while the ZT310-X comes in light grey and black while the ZT310-X GP can be had in either white, black or grey. There are three colour options for the ZT310-T, whether low or high seat height – orange, black and blue.
The Zontes brand is produced in China by Guangdong Tayo Motorcycle Technology, founded in 2003 and with a total investment of over RM1.6 billion and is imported into Malaysia by Zontes Distribution. The 2019 Zontes ZT310 motorcycle range will be available in authorised Zontes Malaysia dealers from March.
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Zontes?? Lmao
China? A big NO
Says the person who is probably using a made-in-China handphone……
Jougan?? Lmao
Maybe joint venture for 3rd national bike looks like these better choices than flying cars…
Nice to look, nice to ride as saw some review, like all wannabe motorbike brand, got spare parts, and most will wait and see, 1-2 user complain no spare parts, thats it.
Kawa 250 versys vs Zontes 310 tourer around that price, which will one get ?
I am not sure which is worse – buying a Chinese bike or a Siamese bike? But either way, no thanks!
bad marketing strategy. they should have down tuned the engine to 250cc to capture more market. looks local distributor did not do research properly. just take a look at hly malaysia when they launching xmax250. xmax250 use 300cc engine but down tuned to 250. singapore and the rest of the world also have xmax but theirs is 200cc. hlym clever to down tuned it to 250 to capture more market. ain’t nobody gonna take full B license just to ride this zontes, lol.
Yep.. due to B2 license most Malaysians have.. They don’t bother to spend more time to go to driving school to attain B license..
Few thousand more can get BMW. Which fool gonna buy this?
I tested the Zontes T310. Its a much better motor than the BMW 310gs. And less fuel and vibrations too.
Incredible quality materials.
Amazing site with spare parts (go on and see for ur self).
Only downsize are the breaks (medium power) and the used market value.
I would by one, but only the low version is available in my country. What a mistake !
Very easy to ride, smooth and vibration free. U can ride at 30 miles/h at 6 gear and full trotle without gearing down. Its amazing…
Welcome aboard.
China made but interesting tech. Even windshield can adjusted using an electronic button.
All will last for one week…
Nice design. Expensive than Modenas Dominar 400, with proven quality. Since it china made people have doubt about the bike quality. For 300cc bike from china with that price tag, not many would buy.
looks very plasticky….
Pros: thieves won’t steal the bike.
Cons: extremely hard to sell off in the used market.
don judge it too early.. even benelli (china) can sell well in Malaysia.. who knows =)
How many commenters here are really owning a Zontes? If no, how do you judge them? I personally went to view and test drive it. It’s not plasticky, is actually the metallic effect. The components hold out really well and feel lightweight to manoeuvre. The engine is responsive. I suggest online critics who probably never ride a new Chinese bike, go take a ride before comments. Peace.
ya agreed.test ride 1st &comment 2nd.
nampak cantik.. tapi x pasti dari segi performance dan kualiti enjin. spartpart dan aftermarket service
Using the frame as a lubricant cooler is simply genius. However to be a success, they really need a 250cc version of their bikes. I love their designs and willing to buy bikes that are from non mainstream brands, but the need to upgrade my license ( time and money ) made me pass on them.