Zontes is turning heads with a new performance naked bike. The ZT853-R pairs an 847cc three-cylinder engine with a claimed output of 150 horsepower, putting it into a competitive part of the naked-bike market.
The motorcycle was reported on November 13 by Visordown. The headline numbers are notable: 150 horsepower from an 847cc triple and a reported weight of 183 kilograms.
A serious power figure
The 150-horsepower claim puts the ZT853-R above several familiar three-cylinder competitors in outright output. The chassis package also includes KYB suspension and Brembo braking components — recognizable names among riders who pay attention to the hardware beneath a motorcycle’s styling and engine specifications.
A Chinese brand looking beyond the budget category
Zontes has been building a wider international profile, and the ZT853-R is another sign that Chinese manufacturers are not limiting their ambitions to small-displacement commuter motorcycles. The new bike is aimed at riders who want serious performance and equipment in a naked-bike package.
The reported 183-kilogram figure would make the motorcycle relatively light for its power class. Published specifications and early manufacturer claims should be treated as preliminary until independent testing and final production details are available.
When will riders be able to buy one?
The current report says the ZT853-R is planned to reach Europe in late summer 2027. No price has been announced, and the report does not establish a confirmed U.S. release date.
That leaves several important questions unanswered, including final production specifications, pricing, dealer availability and whether the model will be offered in North America.
If Zontes delivers the claimed power and weight in a production motorcycle at a competitive price, the ZT853-R could become one of the more interesting new challengers in the performance naked-bike class. It is a bike worth watching as more details emerge.
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Sources: Visordown — Zontes reveals new 150bhp three-cylinder naked bike. This article is an independent rewrite for TVBikerDad.com.