It’s no secret that Chinese-made motorcycles are taking the global market by storm. Manufacturers like Zontes, CFMOTO, Benelli, and even Moto Morini have been making headlines quite a lot lately, and mostly for good reasons. This time around, we head on over to India, wherein two manufacturers with Chinese origins are looking to take the highly competitive premium segment by storm.
I’m talking about Zontes and Moto Morini—two manufacturers that offer premium yet affordable models which are manufactured in China. Zontes, on the one hand, is known for occupying the small to mid-displacement segment, with its offerings focusing on 350cc platforms. Moto Morini, meanwhile, which is a brand with Italian origins but sees all of its manufacturing in China, takes things up a notch with offerings in the 650cc segment. Both Zontes and Moto Morini have entered the Indian market via Adishwar Auto Ride India (AARI), who already handles the local distribution of Benelli and Keeway.
