You are right if bigger companies started putting more effort into 12 fives a especially with new emission laws they could make a killing and they could pump out some absolutely brilliant 14 to 15 horse power motorbikes. But to be honest UK laws need to change as there are a lot of 450 CC bikes but only produce about 14 to 15 horse power anyway so it should go on horse power not engine size
I have a G1 and it’s a great bike. Regarding the crash bars, they work. Some massive clot reversed into mine and knocked it over. The crash bar took all the brunt so I had no damage elsewhere. Really did it’s job so I’d leave them as they are. 👍🏻
Just bought one (in Spain) in yellow. First ride on it (test drive), I had so much fun I didn't want to bring it back! It's incredible fun, way more powerful and better equipped than anything even close to it on price. Quality of all components, plastics and metals all look and feel top notch. Would even say that the brakes and gearchange are smoother than the smaller cylinder Hondas and...who else has a slipper clutch at this price point or cc?! Engine/exhaust sound, definitely not discreet, but doesn't sound like a 125. Time will tell regarding reliability, but a 2 year guarantee helps.
I've got a friend who has just brought one and I had a test ride I ride a keyway superlight and this santis is incredibly smooth deride and is great fun they really have upped their game and are genuine compitas with the Japanese bikes now
Bought mine 4 months ago. As much as I love the bike itself and how it rides, I'm afraid I must say that QC checks at Zontes have let me down big time. After just 3 months of use the coil went bust. Luckily the warranty helps but still have been out of my work transport for a week.
The bike has a good mix. Its relatively well made by initial looks, its well thought out. It has good power/perf (assuming the figures hold up). I always feel bikes are over priced now - but £3000 is a good price by market. The one thing that motorsforthemasses used to cover in their reviews that they seem to have dropped is a section on service intervals and servicing - which bottom line is and always will be the biggest pain in the arse about motorcycles. Previous, some Chinese bikes had very short service intervals. I rode (several) GS125S for years, just changed the oil, and on and on they went.
No excuse for Lexmoto not to have abs now. I love this Zontes finally a 125 a 50 year old doesn't look daft on and the crash bars and bungs are a bonus for a newbie like me 😁
Nice looker from Zontes impressed. Better with the crash bungs fitted and no crash bars even though less protection. Great that you can do both and so simple to do. Zontes has come along way with their bikes up there with the best.👍
The crash protection might be a dilemma, but it's a dilemma that doesn't happen on most bikes because they are aftermarket options. Zontes are coming out with some nice bikes. I was already impressed with the 310x and the 310t. And, now, I like the look of this one, although I don't think I'd buy a 125.
Just bought one. For the money, the spec is great. Slipper clutch, very smooth and easy gear changes, ABS (none of this linked braking nonsense.. which in my humble opinion is unsafe… living somewhere where the roads are usually wet, cold and often covered in diesel.. do not want the front locking up). Gear indicator (good for learners), backlit controls and more importantly push to cancel indicators. LEDs all round. Bar end mirrors are often aftermarket on a lot of bikes but standard on this … and give great visibility. Crash protection comes as standard and I like it .. but easily removed if preferred. Looks great too. Tubeless spoked wheels are rare in this class and price range. Quality seems good but reliability … only time will tell.
I ended up buying a Zontes 125cc G1x !! So many positive reviews I let myself be carried away by the design and all the equipment already in series! impressive! Very satisfied!
You recommend it then buddy? Im seriously thinking about getting this! I already have a zontes firefly and have been happy with it for the past 2 years!
@@edwardmetcalfe273 hello, yes, I recommend it without fear! I am very happy with the purchase .. modern and very attractive engine .. the exhaust note sounds good .. good consumption .. good autonomy (- / + 700km) 20lt) very attractive price .. 3 year warranty 👍👍👍
Bought mine 4 months ago, had a long thought which to get, G1 or U1. In the end after watching many reviews and sitting on both of them at the dealership I went for the Scrambler for the simple reason, U and U1 aren't tall people friendly. It's a bit awkward to change gears on them compared to G1 where u sit a bit further back. I must say there are 2 things that I DO NOT like about this bike though. 1. Needs a better rear mud guard, my backpack and jacket are constantly covered in dirt. 2. Had a great honour of being probably the 1st owner in UK who's coil went up in smoke after 3 months of use (just over 800 miles on the clock), thankfully the warranty took care of that. Except those 2 issues, I absolutely love this bike
@@nickpritch3152 the bike is brilliant, there is just a small deformation of the panel hiding the exhaust pipe due to the heat but apart that the bike has no issues after getting the replacement coil. And yes, I still love it.
I have bought one and the 2021 model is looking even better. The quality is soo good and it drives very softly. A short drive is definitely recommended
Being an scrambler and with a bit of off road capabilities..... crash bars might be a good thing.... Being a 125-150cc starter bike, they might be a good thing for people starting riding :D..... You can always take them off when you get confident enough.
Thanks for a good review. Nice job. The bike? You’re right. There’s nothing like it out there and I can’t get over how good these new Zontes bikes are!
My honest opinion ? I really like it’s looks and stying, and it definitely has an appearance of a larger cc bike. Suitable for a wide range of riders, both young and dare I say “older” rider. From beginner to seasoned bikers looking for a city commuter or a weekend ride. At a fabulous price. 👍 I would keep the crash-bars & bungs.
Love the bike love the full body protection kit,yes for me leave it all alone, great video once again and,was very happy with your very limited dislikes,I still think its very sad that there are no all British contenders whatsoever, but that's life, thanks again great job.
i got the 155 version here in Singapore and i love it alot! especially the 870km++ i can squeeze out of the 20litre capacity! and it doesn’t even feel heavy with full tank.. the tyres works great even during cornering (although it looks “knobbish”) and i recently changed the rear rubber to a 140 to make it look “chunkier”. this bike is also a head turner here in my country, especially with its huge size and many mistook it for a 400cc bike. oh back to the guards and plugs, i’ll definitely keep them both, just to be safe on my wallet😜😅 great review btw, i’m beginning to love my bike even more!
@@malebolgia21381I have a GK200, and it looks the same man! Nice bike to ride. Waiting for the main stand option if they have. The sprockets will be the sweetener to make the bike better. The tires do need to be careful when riding wet. Knobbies not friendly in the wets. Cheers from Singapore too! Love the bike!
Well first of all it's super nice to see a reviewer say "well this bike is new, so we can't really check the speed" geez most don't care and they push it to the limit. Feel sorry for the person who buys that bike!! In the past I would have not looked at a Chinese bike! But obviously after so much positive PR and the folks who have had one for a spell are super happy with them. I have personally check into "All" of the information on who makes them, quality control etc. And most impressive the company "Tayo" has 256 patentes!!! In engineering, science, and more! Over all very pleased after finding out that there's nothing out there that comes close to this G1 125 Scrambler!! I get mine in two weeks, can't wait!! Extremely excited!!! Great review, thanks so much!!👍
I have been away from 125s for so many years , I'd consider this for commuting looks very good for a Chinese brand , everyone needs a 125 in there garage , look forward to seeing more 👍
if it was a 250 i would buy one for commuting (city ride) love the look of this bike. and love that you guys are the only ones reviewing small capacity and cinese bikes. greetings from the Netherlands.
Probably commented here before I bought one but it warranted a re-watch. On the crash protection - the bungs help when your front slides out on ice! However, the exhaust/exhaust cover sticks out about 2cm too far from the bike body so that doesnt get saved by the bungs/bars i'm afraid. Still - amazing bike!
I am riding a SCORPION for the last 18 mths and put 5000 miles on her and in my experiance Zontes are well made reliable but most importantly a joy to ride. Well balanced and sure footed. Loves the twistys. I cant wait to try the G1,The price is incredible for the quality of this awesome looking bike. Dai Swansea
I'm nearly 62 and I'm going to one of these as my first bike since the late 70s early 80s, (250cc on L plates anyone). Btw the background noise in your vids didn't intrude your vouce was still clear. Would like to have seen the Mk1 Escort. My first ever car (without turbo 😂)
I still have the Mk1 Escort, so...it will be featured in the future. Good to see you are getting back on a bike. Re: music, you are right, you hardly hear it but when I hear it, it becomes more of a distraction interrupting my flow more than anything.
We need to get a zontes dealer in Southampton. I would have to sit on the bike before I could decide between G1 Scrambler and the ZT125-U1. I would definitely buy one.
Contact Suzuki Dearden Motircycles dealer near Southampton. I recently visited them and looked at both of the bikes. Ask for Martin, sales manager. Lovely guy who knows lots about bikes. Kind regards
I just bought a 155 one and it's cool, the crash pads are indeed quite bulky and it takes a lot of space when i park it in front of my house, but other than this is's a very cool bike, comfortable cheap and with a very good consumption.
While i was living in UK i paid 2500 Pounds for a brand new Peugeot Jetforce 50cc looking on this video feels i am a sucker... But i will buy Zontes G1 next year to join my garage :-)
Looks super clean with just the crash bobbins but having just 1 bolt holding it in place over a frame it would snap if dropped as having a frame spreads the energy lessening the risk of a snapped bolt... but absolutely I love the look of just the crash bobbins and no crash bar.... Though lol the crash bars would look better is they had extra lights mounted (ooooo) Like extra fog lights or just epic extra luminous joy....
Looks great, shame they don’t do it with the 310 engine as that would be a real cost effective alternative to the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401or Honda cb300r that I am considering.
Totally agree mate. Been waiting to buy this bile abd managed to get one last month. Love it and its a head turner. The pain issue is true near the fuel port. Otherwise love the bike! Great value too
That's one beautiful bike. UM scrambler classic comes to mind but these are not in market anymore. For me this is a winner but I'm waiting for the ADV version review as I'm thinking of that sort of type. Brilliant work and that frustration with surrounding noise made the review a whole more fun.
Man, Zontes is making the best small bikes by far, all the others look terrible compared to this one. And I want to say, it looks great with the bars protecting the fairing and all that, looks industrial, looks tough, it doesn't look like a bike that wants to look like a princess, looks like it's a bike ready for everything, purpose before anything else. Another thing is, there is a yellow model that looks gorgeous.
It's a nice looking and comfertable bike to ride but since i bought mine i have the engine light come on and the bike just stopt driving , the battery was apparently defect so i brought it back to the dealer and had it back after a week with a new battery. Whent for a drive and the light turned back on after a few km's. So far it's just the light that has come on and for the moment no other problems. But it's not nice to have a bike with 310 km's with such problems even when i dont take over 5500 rmp like they discribe in the user manual for the first 500km. I hope it will not be a "trouble" bike and the problems go over.
Video very well done. Simply fantastic. Your english accent is very easy to understand for foreigners like me. About the Seat height I would like to add something important: Zontes G1 125 seat is 830mm tall, however in Zontes U, Seat height is 790mm. I wanted to buy G1, but I'm 1,69 cm tall, and I can not reach the floor with both feet very well. If there is a slope, plus 150kg, if you can not reach the ground, you Will probably fall off if you try to move the bike. Im sad about that, probably I Will buy the U125, instead of this one. What a pity, It looks amazing, I tried It and is very confortable to ride. Subscribed. Thank you from Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
Finally to the UK :) Love the rectangular look of this bike. Way too stylish and best part being lightweight. Wish they had the Yellow option too and bring the more stylish-looking Zontes V310. Does it show which gear your in the Speedo ?
I chose the sinnis terrain as my first bike as im big into wild camping and panniers from standard are a big plus. But if i had seen one of these i think i would have definitely picked this.
Hi, loved the video and the bike looks great and seems to perform as well as it looks. I am seriously interested in this bike but I'm concerned about dealer back up and parts etc as it appears sketchy here in the UK from what I've seen online. I'm 50 and this will be my first bike so I don't want it to sat in the garage waiting for parts etc. Also I can't find any info on servicing intervals either. Any way you could point me in the right direction would be appreciated. Thx in advance Col
@@jeremycubs8331 Funnily enough I was looking at the difference in insurance quotes this weekend. I think my statement was made more out of frustration of my bike training and test being interrupted by the pandemic.
Much prefer this bike over its cousin, many practical features for a city commuter bike, like the crash bars but not the butt plug bungs.. we have an issue round here of kids pushing bikes over for " fun" plus greasy roads ( between potholes), id also be tempted to swap out the tyres for road tyres when they wear out, like the rear hanger, and that bottom bit would take an L plate nicely
In terms of reliability and durability, how do these Chinese bikes compare to the well-established durability of Yamaha's and Honda's? I've noticed there isn't much price difference and as a first-time beginner biker, I have no idea which motorcycle to go for? I have been told the Honda CB125F is the best bike for a beginner?
Well after only doing 100 miles o went right off the tyres, it seemed to be unstable and a bit flirty on the steering, but I suppose that's the nature of the tyre on the tarmac, so I ordered a pair of metzeler road tec 01.
Cross-spoke wheels on such a cheap bike. That's amazing. And overall, this seems to have some quality components. The lock-guard on the ignition is commonplace on scooters and Honda Waves etc. in Southeast Asia. Great little bike. Do they do a 500?
Looks nice, and zontes are clearly good at headlights. What is annoying however is it seems TH-cam is overloading you with ads these days, and it seems to put them on when you're in the middle of something...
Really like the look of the bike a lot of very good features and the Bosch gear Just wondered what you thought of the quality and longevity of the engine as I haven’t heard anything about reliability Keep the vids coming not many people doing good reports like this on smaller bikes 👍
having had the dubious pleasure of going airbourne over the handlebars a couple of times i'd remove the bungs as they have the potential to be leg breakers in my eyes
Saw one of these in Rugeley this morning, it looked new so while my lady was shopping I had a good look around it and what a great little machine it appears to be. I have a BMW 310R (built in India) and quite frankly I was impressed with the build quality and attention to detail by comparison, I couldn't knock it. The only drawback was that it's still only a 125 and like all the rest it's fine on level roads but will suffer badly on hilly roads. Make it a 250/300 and what a 'cracking' bike it would be.
Well the one that came in recently for its second service having done 3000km looked new still. The Alloy and cast rather than steel helps that and the fact the owner cleans it helps; but as they have not been in the UK for a year yet...no idea, but it is looking good.
@@motorsforthemasses a local garage near me sells zontes bikes and they looked typical Chinese fair and not that great but this machine looks a lot different in spec and quality.. maybe Chinese bikes are getting better and at over 3k new they need to be
Some bikes screams China all over the place, the wiring, the soldering, but this bike looks fantastic, i have see one at the dealer, the only thing that we don’t know is reliability.......
Chinese bikes are catching up really quickly just like the Japanese did . The crash protection l like that you have options it's a scrambler so bars and bungs for the green lanes and bungs for the road . It'd be great with a bigger engine maybe 250/300cc
Chinese motorcycles have certainly improved over the last 15 years. But there cost have also gone up significantly that alone wouldn't put me off another one. Keep up your very interesting and good vids.
Nice bike , Be good if they did another paint choice other than just black, yellow/black be nice or British Race green ect, I like the look with just sliders I think that is best look, But I think it looks good with them too and I would keep them for extra protection. I like the 1st Zontes better, I think that is a fantastic machine for the price, Wish they had 125's like this when i was buying them. Thanks for vids. Paul UK
Love the look of this. Great video, thanks. Thinking of trading in my Van Van for one of these. How do people think it will fair over a couple of British winters?
Thanks for the review! How do you compare this bike to Mondial HPS 125? Im about to get my first bike and these are my 2 options for now, I mean a 2021 (used) Mondial an this one. I like the looks of Mondial better, but then again for the same price I could get a new Zontes… any thoughts?
I'm currently in the market for a commuter and was looking at the cb125r but now I'm really interested in one of these, really nice looking bike. How tall and or heavy is the chap reviewing this just for reference?
I quite like the look, I'd like to see those wheels on the 310 ADV, have the 125's got the galvanized tanks or is that something only the 310's have got? Bungs is best.
Hi, and thanks for the review. Really enjoyed the video. I'm really keen on this bike, but everyone I know is warning me away from Chinese bikes. Is there anything you can tell me about the build quality and reliabiltiy in general that would be worth considering? Also, how easy would it be to swap those. tires out for a more trusted brand? Thanks
Don't be fooled into 'dont buy it cos it's Chinese' mentality but others. Some brands, yes improvement s are needed but Zontes have come on leaps and bounds. Go and see one, see the quality, feel the bike, hear it. They are very good bikes now. Sadly many follow the old stereotypes. Do your research and you should do well.
Never thought I would want to buy a zontes. They really have upped their game. I'll be looking at one of these or the U next year.
don't understand why the mainstream manufacturers aren't making bikes like these
You are right if bigger companies started putting more effort into 12 fives a especially with new emission laws they could make a killing and they could pump out some absolutely brilliant 14 to 15 horse power motorbikes. But to be honest UK laws need to change as there are a lot of 450 CC bikes but only produce about 14 to 15 horse power anyway so it should go on horse power not engine size
Wish Zontes was sold in the U.S. Love motor for the masses, you guys do a top notch job!
I have a G1 and it’s a great bike.
Regarding the crash bars, they work.
Some massive clot reversed into mine and knocked it over. The crash bar took all the brunt so I had no damage elsewhere. Really did it’s job so I’d leave them as they are. 👍🏻
Just bought one (in Spain) in yellow. First ride on it (test drive), I had so much fun I didn't want to bring it back! It's incredible fun, way more powerful and better equipped than anything even close to it on price. Quality of all components, plastics and metals all look and feel top notch. Would even say that the brakes and gearchange are smoother than the smaller cylinder Hondas and...who else has a slipper clutch at this price point or cc?! Engine/exhaust sound, definitely not discreet, but doesn't sound like a 125. Time will tell regarding reliability, but a 2 year guarantee helps.
I've got a friend who has just brought one and I had a test ride I ride a keyway superlight and this santis is incredibly smooth deride and is great fun they really have upped their game and are genuine compitas with the Japanese bikes now
Bought mine 4 months ago. As much as I love the bike itself and how it rides, I'm afraid I must say that QC checks at Zontes have let me down big time. After just 3 months of use the coil went bust. Luckily the warranty helps but still have been out of my work transport for a week.
The bike has a good mix. Its relatively well made by initial looks, its well thought out. It has good power/perf (assuming the figures hold up). I always feel bikes are over priced now - but £3000 is a good price by market. The one thing that motorsforthemasses used to cover in their reviews that they seem to have dropped is a section on service intervals and servicing - which bottom line is and always will be the biggest pain in the arse about motorcycles. Previous, some Chinese bikes had very short service intervals.
I rode (several) GS125S for years, just changed the oil, and on and on they went.
No excuse for Lexmoto not to have abs now. I love this Zontes finally a 125 a 50 year old doesn't look daft on and the crash bars and bungs are a bonus for a newbie like me 😁
Totally agree, in fact I have just bought one picking it up Monday
@@jamesmoss5675 how has your experience been with it??
@@RodneyEdits it’s been great , love the bike can’t speak highly enough of it.
Nice looker from Zontes impressed.
Better with the crash bungs fitted and no crash bars even though less protection.
Great that you can do both and so simple to do. Zontes has come along way with their bikes up there with the best.👍
Bar Dilemma - Full Bars & Bungs (Total Novice) - Just Bungs (Capable Learner ) - No Bungs - (Old Git) 😁
exactly what I thought
The crash protection might be a dilemma, but it's a dilemma that doesn't happen on most bikes because they are aftermarket options. Zontes are coming out with some nice bikes. I was already impressed with the 310x and the 310t. And, now, I like the look of this one, although I don't think I'd buy a 125.
I think I prefer the bars on, either way this has been a really informative video on what looks like a great little 125cc bike.
Just bought one. For the money, the spec is great. Slipper clutch, very smooth and easy gear changes, ABS (none of this linked braking nonsense.. which in my humble opinion is unsafe… living somewhere where the roads are usually wet, cold and often covered in diesel.. do not want the front locking up). Gear indicator (good for learners), backlit controls and more importantly push to cancel indicators. LEDs all round. Bar end mirrors are often aftermarket on a lot of bikes but standard on this … and give great visibility. Crash protection comes as standard and I like it .. but easily removed if preferred. Looks great too. Tubeless spoked wheels are rare in this class and price range. Quality seems good but reliability … only time will tell.
I ended up buying a Zontes 125cc G1x !! So many positive reviews I let myself be carried away by the design and all the equipment already in series! impressive! Very satisfied!
You recommend it then buddy? Im seriously thinking about getting this! I already have a zontes firefly and have been happy with it for the past 2 years!
@@edwardmetcalfe273 hello, yes, I recommend it without fear! I am very happy with the purchase .. modern and very attractive engine .. the exhaust note sounds good .. good consumption .. good autonomy (- / + 700km) 20lt) very attractive price .. 3 year warranty 👍👍👍
This WILL BE my first bike!!
Also my first choice - 35 years after getting my driverlicense... Have fun & stay healthy!
Snap. Exactly the same. I narrowed my choices down to this or a Yamaha xsr...20litre fuel tank swung it
Bought mine 4 months ago, had a long thought which to get, G1 or U1. In the end after watching many reviews and sitting on both of them at the dealership I went for the Scrambler for the simple reason, U and U1 aren't tall people friendly. It's a bit awkward to change gears on them compared to G1 where u sit a bit further back.
I must say there are 2 things that I DO NOT like about this bike though.
1. Needs a better rear mud guard, my backpack and jacket are constantly covered in dirt.
2. Had a great honour of being probably the 1st owner in UK who's coil went up in smoke after 3 months of use (just over 800 miles on the clock), thankfully the warranty took care of that.
Except those 2 issues, I absolutely love this bike
How's the bike doing now . Any more issues with the bike?. Do you still love 👍
@@nickpritch3152 the bike is brilliant, there is just a small deformation of the panel hiding the exhaust pipe due to the heat but apart that the bike has no issues after getting the replacement coil. And yes, I still love it.
I have bought one and the 2021 model is looking even better. The quality is soo good and it drives very softly. A short drive is definitely recommended
Being an scrambler and with a bit of off road capabilities..... crash bars might be a good thing....
Being a 125-150cc starter bike, they might be a good thing for people starting riding :D.....
You can always take them off when you get confident enough.
Thanks for a good review. Nice job. The bike? You’re right. There’s nothing like it out there and I can’t get over how good these new Zontes bikes are!
My honest opinion ?
I really like it’s looks and stying, and it definitely has an appearance of a larger cc bike.
Suitable for a wide range of riders, both young and dare I say “older” rider. From beginner to seasoned bikers looking for a city commuter or a weekend ride.
At a fabulous price. 👍
I would keep the crash-bars & bungs.
The cycle parts and equipment looked to be of a very high standard so I was surprised when you said £3099 as I was expecting you to say £3500-3999.
Love the bike love the full body protection kit,yes for me leave it all alone, great video once again and,was very happy with your very limited dislikes,I still think its very sad that there are no all British contenders whatsoever, but that's life, thanks again great job.
i got the 155 version here in Singapore and i love it alot! especially the 870km++ i can squeeze out of the 20litre capacity! and it doesn’t even feel heavy with full tank..
the tyres works great even during cornering (although it looks “knobbish”) and i recently changed the rear rubber to a 140 to make it look “chunkier”. this bike is also a head turner here in my country, especially with its huge size and many mistook it for a 400cc bike.
oh back to the guards and plugs, i’ll definitely keep them both, just to be safe on my wallet😜😅
great review btw, i’m beginning to love my bike even more!
Great rider feedback, thank you. 870km is fantastic....very surprised with that.
@@motorsforthemasses A little bit of quick arithmetic says that this equates to about 121mpg, as per your video. 😎 Pretty good in the real world!
Top speed?
@@gbolt5602 i managed to hit 135km/hr ...but my local dealer said an aftermarket sprocket will be in soon, so that might increase a lil...
@@malebolgia21381I have a GK200, and it looks the same man! Nice bike to ride. Waiting for the main stand option if they have. The sprockets will be the sweetener to make the bike better. The tires do need to be careful when riding wet. Knobbies not friendly in the wets. Cheers from Singapore too! Love the bike!
I like it with the bars , let's not forget this is 125 bike so everything was designed for beginners , leave the crash bars where they are 😂😂
Scramblers don't usually do it for me but I like the look of this one good stuff as usual 💯👍
Well first of all it's super nice to see a reviewer say "well this bike is new, so we can't really check the speed" geez most don't care and they push it to the limit. Feel sorry for the person who buys that bike!!
In the past I would have not looked at a Chinese bike! But obviously after so much positive PR and the folks who have had one for a spell are super happy with them. I have personally check into "All" of the information on who makes them, quality control etc. And most impressive the company "Tayo" has 256 patentes!!! In engineering, science, and more! Over all very pleased after finding out that there's nothing out there that comes close to this G1 125 Scrambler!!
I get mine in two weeks, can't wait!!
Extremely excited!!!
Great review, thanks so much!!👍
Thank you
I have been away from 125s for so many years , I'd consider this for commuting looks very good for a Chinese brand , everyone needs a 125 in there garage , look forward to seeing more 👍
May have to look at a taller 125 ..... Tall problems lol I do like the look of it though.
My son had a Zontes 125 back in 2013, was a great little bike, but this is the dogs wotsits, i love it.
if it was a 250 i would buy one for commuting (city ride) love the look of this bike. and love that you guys are the only ones reviewing small capacity and cinese bikes. greetings from the Netherlands.
Probably commented here before I bought one but it warranted a re-watch. On the crash protection - the bungs help when your front slides out on ice! However, the exhaust/exhaust cover sticks out about 2cm too far from the bike body so that doesnt get saved by the bungs/bars i'm afraid. Still - amazing bike!
I am riding a SCORPION for the last 18 mths and put 5000 miles on her and in my experiance Zontes are well made reliable but most importantly a joy to ride. Well balanced and sure footed. Loves the twistys. I cant wait to try the G1,The price is incredible for the quality of this awesome looking bike. Dai Swansea
I'm nearly 62 and I'm going to one of these as my first bike since the late 70s early 80s, (250cc on L plates anyone).
Btw the background noise in your vids didn't intrude your vouce was still clear. Would like to have seen the Mk1 Escort. My first ever car (without turbo 😂)
I still have the Mk1 Escort, so...it will be featured in the future. Good to see you are getting back on a bike. Re: music, you are right, you hardly hear it but when I hear it, it becomes more of a distraction interrupting my flow more than anything.
We need to get a zontes dealer in Southampton. I would have to sit on the bike before I could decide between G1 Scrambler and the ZT125-U1. I would definitely buy one.
Contact Suzuki Dearden Motircycles dealer near Southampton.
I recently visited them and looked at both of the bikes.
Ask for Martin, sales manager. Lovely guy who knows lots about bikes.
Kind regards
@@mirekkudzia7052 I live in Southampton as well. I'm doing my cbt Friday and I'm either going to buy one of these or the U. Cheers for the advice 👍
@@II-ei4rk Big up southampton, what bike did you get in the end?
@@jwzYT I got a 125 g1. I love it
@@II-ei4rk awesome mate, might have to pop into dearden and get one after my cbt next month :D
I just bought a 155 one and it's cool, the crash pads are indeed quite bulky and it takes a lot of space when i park it in front of my house, but other than this is's a very cool bike, comfortable cheap and with a very good consumption.
I'm getting my license at the moment and this is the bike I will be buying. I already paid a few bucks but it will be delivered in may or june
While i was living in UK i paid 2500 Pounds for a brand new Peugeot Jetforce 50cc looking on this video feels i am a sucker... But i will buy Zontes G1 next year to join my garage :-)
Looks super clean with just the crash bobbins but having just 1 bolt holding it in place over a frame it would snap if dropped as having a frame spreads the energy lessening the risk of a snapped bolt... but absolutely I love the look of just the crash bobbins and no crash bar....
Though lol the crash bars would look better is they had extra lights mounted (ooooo)
Like extra fog lights or just epic extra luminous joy....
Looks great, shame they don’t do it with the 310 engine as that would be a real cost effective alternative to the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401or Honda cb300r that I am considering.
Zontes have a 350 version coming, its 350gx
Better with just the crash bungs. This bike ticks all my boxes, I'm very tempted , when will they be available.
Available now!
Buying one of these in 2 months really like how it looks
If Super Socco made an “I. C. E. “
Nice bike ... great choice for new bike riders. With confidence and over time.... leave just the bobbins on
Totally agree mate. Been waiting to buy this bile abd managed to get one last month. Love it and its a head turner. The pain issue is true near the fuel port. Otherwise love the bike! Great value too
That's one beautiful bike. UM scrambler classic comes to mind but these are not in market anymore. For me this is a winner but I'm waiting for the ADV version review as I'm thinking of that sort of type. Brilliant work and that frustration with surrounding noise made the review a whole more fun.
Man, Zontes is making the best small bikes by far, all the others look terrible compared to this one. And I want to say, it looks great with the bars protecting the fairing and all that, looks industrial, looks tough, it doesn't look like a bike that wants to look like a princess, looks like it's a bike ready for everything, purpose before anything else. Another thing is, there is a yellow model that looks gorgeous.
This is a stunning bike. I am so tempted for this as my second bike. I tried a sinnis terrain and hated it! The zontes looks better built.
You mean the Jongshen rx1 125cc model??
It's a nice looking and comfertable bike to ride but since i bought mine i have the engine light come on and the bike just stopt driving , the battery was apparently defect so i brought it back to the dealer and had it back after a week with a new battery. Whent for a drive and the light turned back on after a few km's. So far it's just the light that has come on and for the moment no other problems. But it's not nice to have a bike with 310 km's with such problems even when i dont take over 5500 rmp like they discribe in the user manual for the first 500km. I hope it will not be a "trouble" bike and the problems go over.
Love the chunky look of this bike but I would take the bars off maybe maybe not use the protectors. Nice looking bike all round.
Video very well done. Simply fantastic. Your english accent is very easy to understand for foreigners like me. About the Seat height I would like to add something important: Zontes G1 125 seat is 830mm tall, however in Zontes U, Seat height is 790mm. I wanted to buy G1, but I'm 1,69 cm tall, and I can not reach the floor with both feet very well. If there is a slope, plus 150kg, if you can not reach the ground, you Will probably fall off if you try to move the bike. Im sad about that, probably I Will buy the U125, instead of this one. What a pity, It looks amazing, I tried It and is very confortable to ride.
Subscribed. Thank you from Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
Thank you for your feedback. I think you will still be very happy with your choice.
I now have one on order for next March. I have part exchanged my AJS Tempest Roadster.
Finally to the UK :) Love the rectangular look of this bike. Way too stylish and best part being lightweight. Wish they had the Yellow option too and bring the more stylish-looking Zontes V310. Does it show which gear your in the Speedo ?
It does have a gear indicator, yes
Great channel, and very complete review. I'll get this bike next month... It will be my first bike...! 😬
That's a cracking looking zontes! When I get my licence back in April this might be on my consider list!
I think those sticky out crash bugs would be great for a bag of shopping each side. Maybe a bag for life on the pillion at weekends.
Good idea!
Thanks for the good review, frankly this is the most first Chinese-made bike that make me think of buying :)
You might wanna check the Skygo Earl 150, GPX 250 and Rusi Classic 250 on TH-cam.
I chose the sinnis terrain as my first bike as im big into wild camping and panniers from standard are a big plus. But if i had seen one of these i think i would have definitely picked this.
Looks great. Hopefully Zontes can drop a larger engine in😁
Absolutely
350gx from zontes on the way
Don't worry about background noises, I wouldn't have noticed them if you hadn't pointed them out
Hi there, as always, a great and funny review, thank you.
And yes, I think the crash bars should go out, keeping the crash bungs. Looks way better!
Hi, loved the video and the bike looks great and seems to perform as well as it looks.
I am seriously interested in this bike but I'm concerned about dealer back up and parts etc as it appears sketchy here in the UK from what I've seen online.
I'm 50 and this will be my first bike so I don't want it to sat in the garage waiting for parts etc.
Also I can't find any info on servicing intervals either.
Any way you could point me in the right direction would be appreciated.
Thx in advance
Col
You are EPIC mate ... only discovered you guys recently but love everything you do ... 😎👍 Mk1 Escort ... with a Turbo 🤣😅😂 Love it!!!
Another lovely looking 125 ! Got me wondering why I'm bothering doing my full licence at all !
No L Plates, you can ride on motorways if need be, insurance is very cheap on a 125, those are the benefits of having a full licence.
@@jeremycubs8331 Funnily enough I was looking at the difference in insurance quotes this weekend. I think my statement was made more out of frustration of my bike training and test being interrupted by the pandemic.
@@stewartnorton6386 Yes mate hopefully we'll be over with this pandemic soon. 🤞🤞
@@jeremycubs8331 I had a mail all goes well training and testing "should" resume 12th April 🤞
❤️the bike !!! I think it’s better than the fantic caballero scrambler , no ?
Much prefer this bike over its cousin, many practical features for a city commuter bike, like the crash bars but not the butt plug bungs.. we have an issue round here of kids pushing bikes over for " fun" plus greasy roads ( between potholes), id also be tempted to swap out the tyres for road tyres when they wear out, like the rear hanger, and that bottom bit would take an L plate nicely
Looking forward to the review of the MASH 650 👍
In terms of reliability and durability, how do these Chinese bikes compare to the well-established durability of Yamaha's and Honda's? I've noticed there isn't much price difference and as a first-time beginner biker, I have no idea which motorcycle to go for?
I have been told the Honda CB125F is the best bike for a beginner?
Well after only doing 100 miles o went right off the tyres, it seemed to be unstable and a bit flirty on the steering, but I suppose that's the nature of the tyre on the tarmac, so I ordered a pair of metzeler road tec 01.
Would you explain this please? I'm thinking about this one as my first bike and every info will help :)
Cross-spoke wheels on such a cheap bike. That's amazing. And overall, this seems to have some quality components. The lock-guard on the ignition is commonplace on scooters and Honda Waves etc. in Southeast Asia.
Great little bike. Do they do a 500?
Nice looking bike, I personally would leave bars on and put smaller crash bungs on( skateboard wheels)
I've been riding bikes of all sizes since 1979 and if I had the money I would snap this one up.
Looks nice, and zontes are clearly good at headlights.
What is annoying however is it seems TH-cam is overloading you with ads these days, and it seems to put them on when you're in the middle of something...
Yes, it annoys me too!
Bit late to the party but skip straight to the end of the video then replay it, no ads
Can you compare this Zontes G1 with the Honda CB125R? Great video thanks for your content!
Really like the look of the bike a lot of very good features and the Bosch gear
Just wondered what you thought of the quality and longevity of the engine as I haven’t heard anything about reliability
Keep the vids coming not many people doing good reports like this on smaller bikes 👍
It’s a beautiful slick bike..
I own one in Egypt as a 155 cc..
having had the dubious pleasure of going airbourne over the handlebars a couple of times i'd remove the bungs as they have the potential to be leg breakers in my eyes
looks like husky 401, looks good with frame sliders, i'd remove the bars.
How would you steer mate
Great review! Great job! 👍 Thank you!
Saw one of these in Rugeley this morning, it looked new so while my lady was shopping I had a good look around it and what a great little machine it appears to be. I have a BMW 310R (built in India) and quite frankly I was impressed with the build quality and attention to detail by comparison, I couldn't knock it. The only drawback was that it's still only a 125 and like all the rest it's fine on level roads but will suffer badly on hilly roads. Make it a 250/300 and what a 'cracking' bike it would be.
Fabulous looking bike, think it looks cool with crash bars only....thanks for a brill review 👌👌
Love this motorbike! I sold my Suzuki Van Van to buy this black G1 X !
Hi Luis, would you tell how is riding it? I'm learning and thinking about getting this one as my first bike
@@jmares79 it’s amazing. I’m in love with it 😀
I’d go no bars or bungs. Swap handlebars out for Renthals with the top bar.
Changed my mind on a Blueroc and got this on order!
Nice would like to see u.review.the 155.😁..and when is the 155.getting to the uk.market.plz🤗
I'd keep the crash bars personally 💥👍
Nice when new but what's it like after 12 months or having gone through our amazing climate for a year
Well the one that came in recently for its second service having done 3000km looked new still. The Alloy and cast rather than steel helps that and the fact the owner cleans it helps; but as they have not been in the UK for a year yet...no idea, but it is looking good.
@@motorsforthemasses a local garage near me sells zontes bikes and they looked typical Chinese fair and not that great but this machine looks a lot different in spec and quality.. maybe Chinese bikes are getting better and at over 3k new they need to be
Some bikes screams China all over the place, the wiring, the soldering, but this bike looks fantastic, i have see one at the dealer, the only thing that we don’t know is reliability.......
Hi, you do give a great review every time.. fair comments. 👍
Thank you!
Chinese bikes are catching up really quickly just like the Japanese did . The crash protection l like that you have options it's a scrambler so bars and bungs for the green lanes and bungs for the road . It'd be great with a bigger engine maybe 250/300cc
Hi Mark I would just go with the bungs
Chinese motorcycles have certainly improved over the last 15 years. But there cost have also gone up significantly that alone wouldn't put me off another one. Keep up your very interesting and good vids.
Thanks for the Review!
Nice bike , Be good if they did another paint choice other than just black, yellow/black be nice or British Race green ect, I like the look with just sliders I think that is best look, But I think it looks good with them too and I would keep them for extra protection. I like the 1st Zontes better, I think that is a fantastic machine for the price, Wish they had 125's like this when i was buying them.
Thanks for vids. Paul UK
Paint it? Haha
Just put my keeway rkf in for one, the build quality is miles better on the zontes and a lot more comfortable than the keeway
Love the look of this. Great video, thanks. Thinking of trading in my Van Van for one of these. How do people think it will fair over a couple of British winters?
dooooont! keep your VanVan and get this one too! i own both and im a very happy man!
@@malebolgia21381 how do the 2 compare. Admittedly I’m looking for a bit more oomph. Something that goes above 50 😂
haha my VanVan 200 is for those “chilled-no-rush”
kindda ride...as for the Zontes, its definitely more torque-y....definitely more
ooomph!
It looks definitely better without bars but I don't mind if they're there.
Thanks for the review!
How do you compare this bike to Mondial HPS 125? Im about to get my first bike and these are my 2 options for now, I mean a 2021 (used) Mondial an this one. I like the looks of Mondial better, but then again for the same price I could get a new Zontes… any thoughts?
Great how they've copied the BMW esq spokes wheels so you can run tubeless tyres. Overall, a bit slab looking for me. Informative as usual 👍
I'm currently in the market for a commuter and was looking at the cb125r but now I'm really interested in one of these, really nice looking bike. How tall and or heavy is the chap reviewing this just for reference?
Fantastic review Sir ... amazing
I quite like the look, I'd like to see those wheels on the 310 ADV, have the 125's got the galvanized tanks or is that something only the 310's have got? Bungs is best.
I think they are available on the latest 310t2. I'm pretty sure I've seen it on a TH-cam video.
@@Jaffa1951 spot on that man, those spoked wheels have made the 310 ADV much more appealing to me.
@@curlytheunacceptable.4298 Shhh, didn't want to reveal that until the T310V2 arrives next week.
@@motorsforthemasses Looking forward to that one then ( I won't tell anyone - I Promise )
@@Jaffa1951 Tell what?
IN GREECE IT COMES AS ZONTES G 155-18HP AND IT COSTS 2600 EUROS
Actually Daytona Zontes and is currently 2960euros (March 2021)
Hi, and thanks for the review. Really enjoyed the video. I'm really keen on this bike, but everyone I know is warning me away from Chinese bikes. Is there anything you can tell me about the build quality and reliabiltiy in general that would be worth considering? Also, how easy would it be to swap those. tires out for a more trusted brand? Thanks
Don't be fooled into 'dont buy it cos it's Chinese' mentality but others. Some brands, yes improvement s are needed but Zontes have come on leaps and bounds. Go and see one, see the quality, feel the bike, hear it. They are very good bikes now. Sadly many follow the old stereotypes. Do your research and you should do well.
As for tyres, again, these I found to be good. Michelin Anakee Wild could be a consideration but I doubt the improvement would be worth the change.