For more than a decade, Yamaha has been the class leader in the maxi-scooter segment with the TMAX. Over the course of several years, the scooter has gone through numerous iterations, and continues to pack more and more tech and performance. That being said, other manufacturers have been tapping the maxi-scooter segment, with a good number of Chinese entrants making their way to the global market.
One up and coming Chinese brand you may have heard of is Zontes. Having made its way to neighboring Asian countries as well as Europe, Zontes' products usually have beginners and commuters in mind. Up until recently, the brand's offerings were mostly from the 125cc to 300cc segment. This time around, however, the brand has stepped up its game with the launch of the ZT500, a large maxi-scooter that looks like it's ready to lock horns with the Yamaha TMAX – on paper, at least. The Zontes ZT 500 is based heavily on the brand's ZT 350 scooter which was launched in 2022, and has made its way over to Europe. Check it out below.
