I recently purchased a Lexmoto Street 125 and I am quite a big guy, and was worried about whether the engine would be man enough to pull my weight, which what I thought would be a problem was not. I have now run the vehicle in and find the Lexmoto Street 125 street a very good and reliable commuter motorcycle. It handles very well and I am extremely pleased with it and would recommend to anyone.

Great bike.

Stewart Lambert - Lincolnshire

I have owned the Lexmoto 125 Street for nearly a year, and to report a fab buy! Cheap as chips to run, 1/3rd of the price of the equivelent Yamaha (YBR 125), very enjoyable and reliable too with helpfull online parts service

Many thanks

Philip Downs - Kent

I have been away from biking for a few years. My last bike being a Ducati 750SS!

I considered a BMW G650GS as my return bike, but then saw a Lexmoto Street 125 at a main japanese bike dealership. Needless to say, their price caught my eye.

It very quickly became a case of; do i spend £6k or just over £1K? The latter prevailed...

There is some pretty significant variation in pricing from dealers and I would recommend shopping about within reason. For me it has meant a difference of £220 and a dealer I know has a great interest in helping the brand and growing his business by being fair. The O.T.R price of £1180 also included a full tank of fuel! As I bought the Lexmoto with the biggest tank, I feel this was a great move. Servicing will be around £35 per interval, my 1983 bike was more expensive!

I hope Lexmoto publish this because I do hope that living with this bike will prove that size is not important and that the key is love of the machine, even if it has quirks.

The quirks for me? Running in..this is a small engine and 65mph is pretty full on. So easy does it for a few km. 65mph?, now there's another challenge and one I will be happy to report on hereafter. My first bike did the same and I loved every minute of owning it. So whether this will be your first bike, or a return, I hope I can continue to report on a machine I hope will make me smile every time I step on and off.

So far Andy Mathieson at the Lexmoto dealership in Irvine has been a star. Enthusiastic, a biker, and I believe someone who knows that doing the right thing gets him business.

Keep safe.

Paul

Paul Neilson - Irvine, Ayrshire

Hello again. Ready to comment further.

One week of ownership and 260 km on the clock. Yes, Kilometres. I never spotted this until I realised the distance from A to B was much longer than I thought! (Mind you, I did spot this within 30 miles, sorry kilometres.) That said, it means keeping to the service schedules is easier, as they are easier to follow in km, and you can assess your bike in Euro terms. 'My bike hit 80' sounds great. 'Top speed, over a ton' (in kilometres). Its not really a lie!!!

A week later, my 1st service is due! Suggest you estimate it when you pick up the bike to avoid having to wait. 190 miles is not much when you are having fun.

It is too early to comment on any niggles, but the "run in" is important. The bike feels tight and tells you to keep it smooth. I know it will gradually reveal more and the engine can rev over 5000 rpm, soon! Only going at 40 mph is a problem, but one that is short-lived.
I recommend you own the road, take your space, and live with anyone who you annoy by not going fast enough.

Going from bigger bikes, I am not disappointed. In town, this is already fabulous, it is only the 50 or 70 areas that it is wanting. If you live in London or intend this bike to live in any city, this is a no brainer from day 1. For the rest of us, patience I believe will pay off.

I am knocking on 50, have no no claims discount on bikes in the past 2 years and destroyed a door on my car unassisted! Yet I managed to get an insurance quote for £55 TPFT. I cannot name the insurer, but their application and quote was simples! Oops.

This is seriously cheap biking. I do not intend to use the bike in winter, so hopefully will not expose the bike to salt. Regardless, you can take sure of the bike by looking at several websites.

Will report soon. Ride safe.

Paul Neilson - Irvine, Ayrshire