Zontes has unveiled a new family of four 552 maxi-scooters at EICMA 2026 in Milan. The range is built around a new 531 cc parallel-twin engine producing 47.6 CV at 7,250 rpm and 56 Nm at 5,500 rpm. The larger-capacity platform is intended to cover everyday urban use as well as longer-distance travel, while its output is presented with A2-licence riders in mind. Margherita Baci of Zontes Motorcycles outlined the family’s details during the presentation.

One engine, four different interpretations

The 552 range is not limited to one styling concept. Zontes has developed four versions around the same basic platform, with the 552G standing out as the adventure-oriented crossover of the group. Its riding position can be arranged in three ways: a more off-road-focused stance with forward-set footrests, a central position and a more relaxed layout for longer transfers.

The 552G uses a motorcycle-style chassis with an upside-down front fork and a twin-arm aluminium swingarm. Its monoshock is mounted to the side. Zontes presents this arrangement as suitable for dealing with urban bumps as well as less demanding unpaved routes. The scooter has a kerb weight of 215 kg and a 780 mm seat height, dimensions that keep the seat relatively accessible despite its size.

The new twin-cylinder engine uses two balancer shafts to reduce vibration. Its internal specification also includes a forged piston and an aluminium cylinder with a ceramic coating. Power reaches the rear wheel through a CVT using a double-toothed belt. These are not merely cosmetic changes to an existing single-cylinder concept: the increased displacement and second cylinder form the mechanical basis of the new 552 family.

A substantial standard equipment list

Across the family, safety equipment includes dual-channel ABS and traction control. Ride-by-wire throttle management gives the rider two engine maps, while cruise control is intended to make longer transfers less tiring. Keyless 4.0 adds NFC functionality and allows the scooter to be unlocked with a smartphone.

Cold-weather equipment is also included from the factory, with heated grips and a heated seat. Electronic buttons on the handlebar operate both the seat release and the fuel-filler flap. Under the seat there is enough room for a full-face helmet. The road-focused versions add an electrically adjustable windscreen with several positions, allowing the protection to be changed according to the riding conditions.

Prices and launch timing are still pending

Zontes displayed all four models in their definitive form at EICMA 2026, but the company has yet to announce official list prices or precise distribution dates for Italy and the wider European market. Final colour choices are also still being defined. An unconfirmed estimate places the entry point between 7,000 and 8,000 euros, a range that will need to be checked against Zontes’ commercial announcement for the family.