LEXMOTO XTR 125 (2012 - on) Review

Version: S

Year: 2012

Annual servicing cost: £80

Done 15,000 on mine, kept it outside and it has fallen over several times during maintenance. Robust and reliable. Performance for commuting or occasional 100 mile trips is commendable. Yes a few pieces have fallen off over the years and bolts sheared upon tightening, the swingarm is rusting and the brakes bind until warmed up. I have had no concerns that it wont start, or that it will break down. Ride quality is basic, as are the brakes. Overall a reliable Honda clone, of lesser quality...... and cost.

Buying experience: Bought private at 700 miles, can't remember what I paid, close to what I sold it for 9 years later £670. Need better maths skills than I have to work out the depreciation taking into account inflation.

Year: 2018

Good look ,cheap to buy ,quite cheap to run ,rusting a bit but overall OK

Version: XTRS 125 (2015 Model)

Year: 2016

Annual servicing cost: £120

Bought this bike brand new in December 2016, ive had it just over a year and a half now and im up to 7000km. I haven't really had any issues at all with the bike except for the stock exhaust pipe rusting pretty quickly. My dealership gave me a 5 year warranty with the bike for parts and labor which remains in effect as long as i get all the major/required services done there. The bike did have a little trouble starting during the first 1000km but i will put that down to the running in period and low temperature. The only problem ive had since then is that the voltage regulator died, so it stopped charging the battery, told my dealer, took it up there and it was replaced free of charge. Top speed it about 70mph with the standard 15 tooth sprocket, will sit happily at 55-60, the fuel economy is amazing £5 to fill the tank and it seems to last forever! One thing to note is the tyres, they are fine in the dry but can pretty bad in the wet depending on the road surface make sure to leave enough distance to brake and don't go too fast! I would recommend this bike to anyone that is new to motorcyles or just want an easy commuter. I have learned a lot about the inner workings and general maintenance of motorbikes after owning this one. Not sure why the reviews are so negative on here about this bike, maybe a bad dealer or previous/current owners killed it or diddnt maintain it?

Buying experience: Bought brand new from Speedway Motorcycles in Cannock UK for £1300 OTR. Cant fault the dealership, happy to answer any questions or queries ive had, not had any problems with the warranty.

Year: 2012

I will not write good things about this bike, bought one second hand, had approx 500km on the clock then since i commute i put on approx 8000km and within that time period broke down several times, throttle cable snapped twice within 2 month, front brake catches a lot.

Buying experience: Privately, was wanting £700, got it for £550.

Version: ZSF version

Year: 2015

no customer service, from an uncaring brand - attitude shocking cheap and unreliable been 3 months trying to get the bike sorted out by local dealer - bike still not running - went direct to Lexmoto, who had not interest the situation and fobbed us off. Imagine if a brand like Yamaha, Kawasaki or Triumph had this sort of attitude towards their paying customers!

Buying experience: Paid £1200 dealer lovely towards us when handing over the cash for purchase Attitude changed when there was a problem. Then it was about screwing money out of us. Claimed repair done and bike starting first time everytime. When we went to collect took them 30 mins to start it. They were more than happy to see the back of us and let us leave on a bike they know they hadn't fixed. Shoddy workmanship, nasty attitude when complaint made.

The bike isn't the greatest bike you can find on the market. An Re-branded CBR it isn't. What you cannot argue with is the price. You get a great product for the money. You will need to look after it a bit but still awesome value for money. Considering most people only keep a 125cc for a year you cannot go wrong and let's be honest the depreciation on a Jap bike would probably be as much as this is outright. Your money is better sent here as at least you have dealer backup with a new bike.

This bike is a false economy. If you want a Jap bike, but can't afford it right now, just save your money, or you'll pay in the end. I had to replace the engine mounts twice, the throttle cable twice, constant electrical faults, and eventually the bike started breaking down every time it rained. Bolts and screws always come loose and I was buying new parts every week. Yes the parts availability is good on ebay and llexeter, but it has to be as they break so bloody often. If I could go back in time I would have got a second hand honda cbr125, at least I could have sold it on for more than £100 like what I got for the Lexmoto. Poor build quality, starts to rust quickly(especially the swing arm). I hope this saves someone the aggravation that I had with this pile of dog crap!!