1 Nov 2025
The Moto News League features a drag race between the Galaxy N180 and Zontes N230, where the Zontes N230 emerged victorious, demonstrating that advanced engine technology and real-world performance can contradict manufacturer-stated technical specifications. The Zontes N230's superior four-valve engine technology allows for better high-rev breathing and sustained power, making it a more capable performer despite closer numerical comparisons.
The Moto News channel continues its Moto News League with a drag race, which serves as the second episode in a four-episode series.
The current drag race pits two motorcycles against each other: the Galaxy N180 from Sta and the Zontes N230.
The Galaxy N180 features 183cc, four-stroke, four-top, producing 18 horsepower at 8700 rpm, 15 Nm of torque at 7500 rpm, and has a dry weight of 135 kg. The Zontes N230 has 17 horsepower at 8800 rpm, 19 Nm of torque, and weighs 127 kg.
The drag race commenced with both zero to 100 tests and rolling starts, revealing immediate performance differences between the two motorcycles.
The Zontes N230 demonstrated superior real-world performance, contradicting expectations based solely on initial technical specifications, particularly after the Galaxy N180 struggled at high revs.
The Galaxy N180's two-valve engine lacks breath at high revolutions, causing it to stall above 5000 rpm, similar to older models. In contrast, the Zontes N230's more advanced four-valve engine technology allows it to maintain power and revs effectively without stalling.
Around mid-August 2024, the price range for these motorcycles places the Galaxy N180 around 21-20 tomans and the Zontes N230 around 25-60 tomans, indicating a significant price difference that does not always reflect the performance gap.
The Galaxy N180's primary advantage lies in its engine's simplicity, ease of maintenance, and favorable sales conditions, making it easier to repair and drive for practical purposes despite its lower performance.
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Companies' announced numbers should not be used, as real-world performance, especially with advanced engine technology, often deviates from initial specifications.
| Insight Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Drag Race Outcome | The Zontes N230 emerged as the winner against the Galaxy N180 in the drag race. |
| Reliability of Technical Specs | Manufacturer-announced horsepower and torque numbers do not reliably predict real-world motorcycle performance. |
| Engine Technology Advantage | Four-valve engine technology, like that in the Zontes N230, offers superior high-rev breathing and sustained power compared to two-valve engines (Galaxy N180). |
| Performance vs. Price | The Zontes N230 offers significantly better performance than the Galaxy N180 despite a comparable price range, justifying its higher cost. |
| Simplicity as an Advantage | The Galaxy N180's simpler engine design provides an advantage in ease of maintenance and repair, appealing to users prioritizing practicality over peak performance. |
