For nearly three years now, Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Zontes has been teasing its upcoming inline-three cylinder engine. We’ve talked about this engine before, and on paper, it seems like it’s going to be quite the powerhouse. What we do know so far is that the engine will have a displacement of about 800cc, and have a power output upwards of 100 horsepower, putting it squarely within reach of its Japanese and European counterparts.
What’s even more interesting, however, are the platforms that Zontes has planned to house this engine. We know that Zontes has been operating in the beginner-friendly segment with models ranging from 125cc to 300cc. A lot of these bikes are either naked bikes or adventure-tourers, and indeed, it looks to carry this over to its bigger, 800cc range. It’s speculated that Zontes will release three models bearing the new triple: a sportbike, a naked bike, and an adventure-tourer.
