The evolution of Chinese brands continues to rise and Zontes is a good example of this evolutionary paradigm within the two-wheeled sector. Your future ZT903-R It concisely states what its main objective is in the short and medium term. The idea is to be able to offer even more powerful and equipped models where an exact compilation of technology, design and performance at the highest level is efficiently combined.
The Zontes ZT903-R is on the way
There is a lot of news published in recent days regarding the development of this ZT903-R. A sporty three-cylinder naked that reminds us de facto of the frames of a certain Italian brand… Similar aside, it is confirmed that Zontes has been conducting open road tests of its future model for several months. Even a company representative, the Mr. Taorecently revealed in an interview two key aspects related to its specifications:
150 HP of power and 183 kilograms of weight. Not only that, he also speculated about the possible official presentation and launch date in China: “Our goal is to launch it in October, but if production capacity does not allow it, it will be postponed; I cannot give a definitive launch date”. In any case, the test prototypes confirm the progress of the project.
The technical section of the model
Having said all this, and focusing on the technical part that the ZT903-R will bring to life, it is evident that Zontes has developed a practically new motorcycle from scratch. Although it shares technical architecture with the current ZT703 platform, it is not derived from it. That is to say, the brand has not limited itself to expanding the internal dimensions of its engine to achieve a greater range of specifications. As explained by AMCN:
“Each casting is different, as are the mounting points and the arrangement of the screws that hold the covers, so it is clear that nothing from the 699cc Zontes engine has been reused”. It has a larger propeller in every sense, which suggests that its final displacement will be in the order of 900cc. The possibility is even being considered that this platform ends up increasing its displacement to beyond 1,000 cc.
In this way it could be measured against the most relevant high-performance nakeds in the sector. Turning again to the conclusions of our Australian colleagues about the bloc’s capacity: “even up to 1200 cc to compete with models like Triumph’s Speed Triple”. This decision entails the development of a cycle part in accordance with the performance requirements, which is why the aluminum chassis shown on the test mules is completely new.
To this is attached a single-sided swingarm with a spectacular design and with clear reminiscences of the style that the European Supernaked sports. This section is completed by a suspension system with inverted front fork and rear adjustable monoshock, as well as a braking system with floating discs and Brembo M50 calipers with four radially mounted opposed pistons.
Top-notch premium equipment
Everything is also combined with premium equipment where the visual and technological aspect takes on a clear role. Regarding the first, we cannot overlook the design of the five-point alloy wheels, as well as an exhaust system with a top outlet and double outlet (one on each side). Other components such as the adjustable footpegs, the minimalist passenger seat or the muscular side panels that emerge from the fuel tank also do not go unnoticed.
Finally we have an extensive electronic catalogue, both in the form of systems and elements attached to the equipment itself: Full-LED lighting, a large rectangular TFT instrument panel, six-axis IMU, cornering ABS, TCS traction control system, electronic accelerator, power modes, bi-directional quick change and cruise control would be among them.
