RideFast Nov 2019

@ 9500 rpm while the torque figure is 30
Nm at 7500 rpm. The bike weighs in at 157
kg and the tank holds 15 litres of fuel. The
engine pulls strongly and even though this
bike only had 39 km on the clock when I
got it, it did not feel tight and unwilling to
move. The performance is on par with other
single-cylinder bikes in this class.
With the short suspension travel at the
back, you will notice bumps in the road.
Once out on the highway the little Zontes
had no problem maintaining highway
speeds. There is no wind protection, but
that is the nature of cruisers.
For me personally, Zontes have knocked
it out of the park with the 310-V. It looks
cool and the fit and finish is very good. The
bike will make its way into showrooms
soon, so if you are in the market for a
commuter, you must add this bike to your
test-ride list. I loved it!
SOME SPECS
Engine type: 312 cc water-cooled,
Single cylinder, fuel injected
Power: 35 hp @ 9500 rpm
Torque: 30 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Seat height: 720 mm
Wheelbase: 1488mm
Kerb Weight: 157 kg
Fuel capacity: 15 L
Price: TBA (around R79k)
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