Chinese model Zontes made its Indian debut just some brief months again and presently sells 5 bikes right here, all primarily based on the identical engine and body platform. At Auto Expo 2023, the model showcased a few maxi-scooters and now, one in all them, the 350D has been launched in Europe. 

Zontes 350D maxi-scooter: engine, options, rivals

The Zontes 350D is powered by a liquid-cooled, 349cc, single-cylinder engine making 36.2hp at 7,500rpm and 38Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. With its 12-litre gasoline tank totally brimmed, it suggestions the scales at 188kg. With efficiency numbers like this, it rivals the BMW C 400 GT maxi-scooter, which, though good for related peak output figures, is an efficient 26kg lighter.   

Similar to all Zontes bikes offered in India, this can be a tech-laden machine and has options akin to keyless ignition, a color TFT sprint, two USB charging ports (type-A and type-C), a tyre stress monitoring system, two driving modes (Sport and Eco), a traction management system and even an electronically adjustable windscreen.  

Zontes 350D maxi-scooter: India launch?

Currently, the Zontes 350D prices €4,787 (approx Rs 4.2 lakh) and that places it in roughly the identical value vary as a KTM 390 Duke in worldwide markets. The maxi-scooter section is a really area of interest market in India with the Yamaha Aerox 155, Keeway Vieste 300, Keeway Sixties 300i and the BMW C 400 GT your solely choices. If the Zontes 350D does come right here, it would virtually definitely price far lower than the Rs 10.75 lakh BMW C 400 GT, which might be its major rival.

*All costs talked about above are ex-showroom, India.

If the corporate costs the Zontes 350D underneath the Rs 4 lakh mark, would you have an interest on this maxi scooter? Let us know within the feedback.