The 125 cc sportbike segment is a niche class in the Indian market. The only offering in this category is the KTM RC 125. It borrows its design and styling cues from its elder siblings, the RC 200 and RC 390, and, thus, manages to lure in young buyers. However, there’s a British motorcycle in existence that has the features, design, and performance that can give the RC 125 a run for its money. It’s called the Lexmoto LXS 125.
As can be seen in the pictures, the
Lexmoto LXS 125 is a showstopper when it comes to styling. It certainly looks
like a much bigger and powerful motorcycle than it actually is. Its angular
design demands attention and would act as a head-turner on public roads. One of
the best elements of this machine is the exhaust. It’s neatly tucked under the
seat and its dual openings are placed flawlessly at the back of the motorcycle.
We also like how cleverly the company has designed the twin taillight that sits
on either side of the exhaust.
Some of the other key features of the
Lexmoto LXS 125 include a full LED headlamp setup with LED DRLs, clip-on
handlebars, a fully digital instrument cluster, split seats, alloy wheels, and
LED turn signals. Bringing the motorcycle to life is a 125 cc single-cylinder
Euro5 engine that’s water-cooled. It’s capable of producing 14 PS of max power
at 8750 rpm. For the transmission, there’s a 6-speed gearbox. Lexmoto claims
that the LXS 125 can achieve a top speed of 110 km/h. In comparison, the KTM RC
125 has got 14.5 PS of max power.
The braking setup on the Lexmoto LXS 125
appears to be overkill. For a 125cc motorcycle, using twin petal rotors at the
front seems unnecessary. A single-rotor would have sufficed. As for the
suspension, there’s a pair of telescopic forks up-front and a mono-shock at the
back.
The Lexmoto LXS 125 is available in two
dual-tone colour options - Matt Grey/Fluro Yellow and Black/Blue - in its home
country where it retails at GBP 2,499.
