Zontes 350R vs Zontes 350T
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Zontes 350R and Zontes 350T are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹18,002 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The 350R takes 4 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the 350R and 7/10 for the 350T.
Category by category
Price
350R
The 350R starts ₹18,002 lower (₹2,57,014 against ₹2,75,016), about ₹570 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
350R
350R claims 32 kmpl against 30 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,910 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
350R
350R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 212 against 195 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
350R
350R is 16 kg lighter and lower in the seat (795 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 350R if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
Buy the 350T if
- your priority is long-distance highway touring
- your priority is taller riders
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 350R | 350T |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,57,014 | ₹2,75,016 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,92,341 | ₹3,12,142 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,40,845 | ₹1,50,395 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹14,032 | ₹14,984 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,77,218 | ₹5,12,521 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Zontes350R | Zontes350T |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,57,014 | ₹2,75,016 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹8,150 | ₹8,720 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 348 cc | 348 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 1 Valves |
| Power | 38.2 bhp | 38.2 bhp |
| Torque | 32.8 Nm | 32.8 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 32 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 180 kg | 196 kg |
| Fuel tank | 15 L | 19 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | 152 mm | 173 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Length | 2010 mm | 2135 mm |
| Width | 795 mm | 850 mm |
| Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 265 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 265 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, 43mm Dia | Telescopic, 43mm Dia |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 160/60-17 |
350R vs 350T: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 350R or the 350T?
- The 350R is cheaper by ₹18,002 at the base variant (₹2,57,014 against ₹2,75,016 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 350R or the 350T?
- The 350R claims 32 kmpl against 30 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 350R and 350T in Delhi?
- About ₹19,801: roughly ₹2,92,341 for the 350R and ₹3,12,142 for the 350T, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹4,77,218 for the 350R and ₹5,12,521 for the 350T, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The 350R comes out ₹35,303 ahead.
