NEW Zontes ZT125-U Euro5 UK Review 

For those concerned about reliability and longevity i can vouch for them. I started with a used zontes tiger 125 which i ran for about a year before my son took over. He thrashed the poor thing to within an inch of its life but he couldnt kill it. I was very impressed. In 2016 i bought a bran new zontes s250 phantom. I still own this and have put it through its paces. It never lets me down because i keep up with servicing. Ive done regular 200 mile trips and she has never missed a beat. Even now the finish is mostly as good as new. One or two bolts rusting but no worse than any bike ive owned. So buy with confidence because zontes dont rest on their laurels as is borne out by their latest offerings

"you need another inch and a half, two inches" . Story of my life right there!

Absolutely love the look of that. Certainly worth a look instead of throwing 2.5k at a used Duke. Looks a decent size too, not a tiddly little 125.

Nice looking bike 👌 made me laugh when some of the viewing angles changed it made u look like you were on those tiny bikes lol good stuff as usual 💯👍

Hi there I just want to say thank you for these interesting and humorous videos I’m glad you have taken the trouble to make them whilst having a business to run I know you have to keep afloat in these silly times thanks and all the best for you and your business

These smaller capacity bikes are really appealing, I'm steadily working through your reviews and I'm having one for sure, and I've been riding for decades now. Thanks for the great episodes. 👍

This is a great looking bike, Zontes have great styling in the bikes and some good electrical innovations, Has the look of a KTM 125 Duke and at 14.5 BHP it is competing with the top 5 brands. The chinese bikes are great quality for the price now especially Zontes, CFmoto, Benelli and Keeway are coming through now too. I have a CFmoto NK250 and im over the moon with the quality and performance of the bike and will be buying another Chinese 650NK next year. If I was in the market for a 125 this would be at top of list. Great video...Keep em coming. Thanks, Paul UK

Thanks for the video. The review really helped me with my first bike choice after viewing numerous other bikes throughout the process. My ZT125-U is coming Saturday. Cannot wait to begin my 2-wheeled journey, albeit a bit late in the game after driving for years 😊

Never loose your enthusiasm please, puts you head-and-shoulders above other reviewers, even tho you are 'not the tallest'!

I bought one as my first bike. I was going to get a LXR in black but when I saw this was coming out I waited for it. Absolutely love the styling. The extra money over an LXR is worth it IMO as the build quality feels great. Then again it’s my first bike so maybe I’m biased but I’m really happy with it!

Just discover this channel, subscriber ! I'm going to buy a zontes this week to start riding motorbike for first time, I'm still hesitating between Scrambler and 125-U. Your both videos about zontes bikes details help me really in my choice ! Thx from Belgium !

Absolutely LOVE IT. Immediatly considering to buy it

I must say for a style of bike the Zontec 125 is. It is for me the BEST by far, a superb machine. Good video yet again.

You've given a full review of this bike... 👍

Another quality bike from Zontes then. I really liked the G1 Scrambler too. That huge silencer? It's a necessary Euro 5 thing. My first thought was that it provides a smooth belly with literally no nooks or crannies for road grime to get into. One of my pet hates is those inaccessible areas - usually so difficult to keep clean👍. The cycle parts (brackets, mouldings, footpeg etc) all look like you'd find on a premium bike. Like the G1 Scrambler, at 14.5 bhp it's right at the max allowed for Cbt which is good too. Most Chinese bikes only manage around 10-11 bhp 👍

Induction roar from an exhaust- that is new science right there

The head lights just make me think of Dr Who's K-9.... Affirmative Mistress...

The holes are generic and the crossover version of the bike due next month will have hand guards fitted using those holes, would have been nice if they weren't there but if that's the only negative the bike will be a winner. Great review, very well presented. Already looking forward to the G1 review.

i would put it on ECO while im filtering on traffic. what an amazing 125 :)

[REVIEW] AFTER 1 YEAR 16K KM Now, after a year of owning this motorcycle, and after 16k km done. I have to admit that it was my best choice. I have been a little concerned about the brand "Zontes" but, now I can say that I didn't have even one problem with it beside the stock chain that get loose after every 1k km but it's still rideable. [UPDATE] 25K KM I had my starter motor replaced under warranty. I had my front fork serviced at 18k km (it started to drip oil from the fork but is normal every 20k km to service the fork) I changed my original chain at 18k km with an aftermarket better one I'm still riding it everyday and no problem. [STATS] My top speed (flat): no wind: 128 km/h wind: ~117km/h Passenger with moderate wind: ~112km/h * this bike is not limited at a certain speed

If I had the money id definitely have that bike it's a stunner.

hi great review zontes are lending me one for a review soon I think the droid you are looking for is a B1-series battle droid

Really good review. I think you forgot to compare legs position on Zontes versus Keeway. It seems to me that on this bike your knees are not bent so much like on Keeway what is probably more natural regarding torso position. I wish I could buy this motorbike from you because your motorbikes are prepared for left side trafic and I am from Poland ;-) which has the opposite one.

Front end a cross between a battle droid and general grevious. Superb looking bike, perhaps the holes on the bars are for mounting those aftermarket mirrors I've seen on the benelli tnt ect

Just brought this bike from watching this video getting it Thursday

Beautiful looking bike with an aggressive stance. Bolts at rear would be the tail tidy you find on the UT125-U1. Has to be a must on the Christmas list 🙂

Almost bought one, styling is a bit rad but sat on a Hanway NK and loved it, looks a proper bike not something out of " Pacific Rim" !! Horses for courses I guess, my advice see them close up before you make a decision.

I don't normaly like touring type bike but this 1 has definitely got me interested I like it's uniqueness 🤩.

Good review, nice to see the pick up matches the claimed output, would make a nice lil town commuter bike. still not a fan of the rear though, however i do like that it has abs rings , so its proper abs not just "combined braking", the build quality looks good for the price. Although i would want to know the cost of that exhaust as it looks Very frame specific

I thought the Keeway RKF was a Chinese game changer, with its LC and 6 speeds... The Zontes effectively took what Keeway had achieved and has pissed all over it. Bravo, the top 5 need to take note

Great video after watching this I'm torn between this and the ZT 125 G1 scrambler I like the cafe style but this looks like fun and the added keyless (well not added but you know what I mean) and security feature I'm positively scratching my chin about but one is admiting the mature side of things lately and has a soft spot for the ZT 125 G1 scrambler and finishing touches especially the spokes are the finer little things I like so a big hmmmm after that love your videos always makes me chuckle keep up the good work

You're thinking of the Droid Army Infantry Droids in Episode I - The Phantom Menace!

I know I’m late to the party, and don’t know if anyone’s already mentioned it but the front headlight area looks like K9 from Dr Who.

I dont think im sold on the rear lights and rear indicators, In a world where we try and promote bike safety I feel like they are too low down to be seen efficiently, (but thats just my opinion), the rest of the bike and its tech looks and sounds amazing 👌, I wish my Keeway RKF had proximity key start like that!

You could keep the rear hugger and reg plate but fit an L plate on a tail tidy If you can’t buy one make one

Fantastic review 👍 I'm now going to buy one. As for the headlight, it looks like K9 from Doctor Who!

Just when I find a good review from a stockist, you go out of business. Best of luck for everything else though mate.

thinking on buying one, tks for the help.

Ordered the 2022 version of this, coming next week can’t wait 👌

Headlight reminds me of a cross cyclops Grommet. Rear fender is subjective but suits this bike imo👍

Very similar to the KTM including colour choice and 640 double headlights, very nice little 125cc

Not my style either but it looks good value at that price. Love the lighting on this bike it will certainly light up the road ahead.

you said that it is very similar to the Keeway RKF BUTTTTT,,, it rides amazingly well! Are you saying this rides much better than the RKF? Or perhaps was an unintentional put down? Which rides better? Or are they similar? Anybody rode both bikes and can say as KNOWING and not summising?

it looks the business but actually you had me at stainless steel exhaust ;-)

is it dohc or sohc engine?

Nice bike. Looks great. Front end looks like Leia's bounty hunter disguise, from TESB.

Great video.... Amazing bike. Personally, the only thing I didn't like was a key system....

Can the rear mud guard be removed

Love the Zontes 125 really sexy looking but she does need a tail tidy to sort out that back end . Zontes has really come on from their earlier bikes , to some of the best looking brands out there. Zontes you should be very proud of yourself 😍💯🤪

4 Bolts under seat are for a rear rack :-)

wow it looks great for 125 not bad price either for what it comes with !! BUT DOES IT come in a bigger size ??

You don't get induction roar from an exhaust. Induction is the inlet, other than that it looks a nice little bike. It's amazing how good Chinese bikes are these days!

Just seen this bike on 10 125cc motorcycle for 2020 and it shows a tail tidy fitted so you are right about the 4 bolts underneath the seat possibly be available from zontes at a later date?

It looks like a ktm duke 125! Nice

Actually a nice looking bike

Would you also review the 3rd new Zontes 125 Z2? You said you're a "middle seater" (or something like that ;) ) and the Z2 seems to be that. I only saw 1 review in the web for it and it's less shocking than 125 U, but still has the modern look and the most space and comfort from the 3 of them. Great review BTW👍

Amazing i like it How much monthly payment

I have one of these in order, i cant buy it from you im in Lancashire! im wondering if it can wheely tbh cos 13nm torque on a light bike should wheely

The holes not to stick on plastic handguards?

Its nice but i think i prefer the G1 as its easier to get my leg over that rear is quite high. when you have heavy boots and bike trousers on it can be a struggle.

Looks like K9 from Doctor Who. Like the 360 shots. Makes the bike look like a Grom

Which is better for the city? U1 125, U 125 or 125 Scrambler?

The overhead shot at 17.05 made me laugh looks like a grom. Dai Swansea

Good day! I got a question, I am 17 years old with zt 125u, and i got a issue, well basically i was riding home from school, and my bike started choking, and after a while it lost all power and died, i could get it to start and i had to pull it to my garage, and i found out, when it cools down, it starts and drives good!! but when it reaches like 90 degrees celsius, the bike starts losing power, chokes, dies and won't start until its cooled down again, I have the bike currently at a zontes repairshop, and they also dont know whats wrong with it. Does anyone else had the same problem? If yes, what was the problem please? thanks for any comment and tips, i wish i could ride the bike right now, have a good day!!

Not my cup of tea but still enjoy watching the reviews 👍

This or a honda varadero xl 125cc for reliability and long distance? Cheers

Will you be reviewing the ZT125-U1 model and if so advise out of the 3 which is the best overall

The headlight reminds me of Princess Leia's bounty hunter disguise in return of the jedi

Yet another brilliant video.. Enough to say if only Zontes produced a much bigger bike ( 500-800cc) it would steal the market. Keep up the good work 👍👌

i have just taken delivery of this bike and the engin management light is on is this normal?

Excellent review, looks a nice bike but not for me. Zontes are fast becoming a reputable company. And yes you are right with regards to the mirrors. Seems such a shame considering the overall design. I had the same poblem with the phantom. I got round this by fitting bar risers and invested in a new set of mirrors with built in indicators for added effects.

Sharp looking bike. If it had a 2 stroke transplant it would be ace👌

Not a fan of the mudguard…really takes away the ‘aggressive’ look of the bike…hopefully the ‘L’ plate will look good when i get mine though (purchased for brand new September plate)

Hi i liked your video and review.i want to tell you that you're looking very Handsome and Fit on Zontus zt 125 motorcycle

Hello. What about accessories like crash bars? I can't find any dedicated for this model.

I pick mine up on Monday Does anybody know where you can buy a decent exhaust system for it ??

Looks like the front of K9 if I've got the name right from Dr Who all those years ago.

Can you put louder exhaust on the bike

The doctor who, robot dog look.

Hello, do you know the quality of these motorcycles? I know that we must try them because they're new, but.. Was on these motorbikes some serious technical problem? I'm from Czechia, we have here a dealership of Zontes and I do'nt know which 125ccm motorbike buy. I think that for this money is good to try something new than used machine like KTM, Yamaha etc., but I'm a bit worried..

Great bike perfect...what made it is...

I thought it was a ktm before you mentioned the name.

Is this 2v or 4v engine??

Rkf 125 vs zontes zt u125?

Looks like k9 to me

When will you be doing the hero Bullit 250 review and do you know if it's available in Thailand thanks

It's loaded with features

I‘m 5‘1 is this bike to big for me?

I did notice that the tail tidy is on the zt125 u1

you're thinking of Briareos from Appleseed.

We’re can I buy complete service kit for my Zonte zt 125 u

Is it just me but I thought a slipper clutch was for stopping the rear locking if you come down the box too fast it's nothing to do with smooth gear changes

sorry, but, how can you get induction roar from an exhaust? and , yes, K9 for me too.

Anyone ever had a problem with the steering lock being locked on and unable to turn it off ?

That is lovely.

Do you think it's worth it cuz I'm scared I don't want to have problems in the first kilometers

Hmm this or the rkf? Reminds me of k-9 from doctor who. 😊

Are you talking about Boba Fett from Star Wars?

Sir what about millage

Just to let you know for some reason I was unsubscribed when I subscribed ages ago to your channel