In collaboration with AARI (Adishwar Auto Ride India) Pvt., Zontes, a Chinese manufacturer, joined the Indian market. Zontes has introduced five motorcycles in India, all of which are from distinct segments but share some parts. The GK350, a cafe racer motorcycle, is one of the vehicles they have introduced. There are three different paint jobs available. Black Blue costs 3.37 lakh rupees (ex-showroom), while Black Gold and Silver Orange are priced at 3.47 lakh (ex-showroom).
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The same 349 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that powers previous Zontes motorcycles also powers the Zontes GK350. It has a maximum power output of 38.8 bhp at 9,500 rpm and a maximum torque output of 32.8 Nm at 7,500 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed transmission. Fuel injection, electronic ignition, and a DOHC configuration are all included with the engine.
The GK350 resembles a contemporary version of a cafe racer in terms of appearance. It sports spoked rims, a narrow tail lamp under the flat seat, a cafe-racer fuel tank, bar-end mirrors, and a circular headlamp. There is a twin-barrel exhaust on the side. On the GK350, every lighting component is an LED unit.
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For a cafe racer, the 17-liter fuel tank is very large. Since the seat height is 795 mm, most people can easily sit down in it. A 320 mm disc in the front, which is oddly covered, and a 265 mm disc in the back are responsible for stopping the vehicle. Additionally, a dual-channel anti-lock braking system is available. The front and rear suspensions of the GK350 are handled by 43 mm upside-down forks and a mono-shock, respectively.
With a starting price of 3.37 lakh rupees (ex-showroom), the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is directly opposed by the Zontes GK350. The Husqvarna Vitpilen 250, another cafe racer offered in the Indian market, is fairly inexpensive when compared to the other two motorcycles.
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