Lexmoto LSM 125

Hi All,

Just after some advice.

I'm looking at picking up a Lexmoto LSM 125 from a local dealer, bike looks good but wanted to know how reliable / well build the bike is? iv had a really rubbish GY125 that had brittle plastics, vibrated real bad (like unbalanced engine) and rusted loads so hope the China bikes have become better over the years? (that Gy125 was about 7 years ago)

Also, dealer sites say top speed is around 60MPH, seems pretty underpowered for a 125, any way to keep the acceleration and improve top end? maybe bolt on a 200 top end?

Cheers

Steve

hey steve and welcome to MCM

from what iv seen the Lexmoto LSM 125 is mostly sold with a Jinashe built under yamaha license YBR 125 engine, but some have been sold using a suzuki license EN125 engine

i havnt heard the best things about it but if you got for a AJS JSM 125 they have a better reliability from word of mouth from a dealer who actually gives me a real opinion on build quality of the bikes available, it should do atleast 65<68ish mph but does depend on your weight, the engine used can be made to pump 15bhp instead of 11bhp Rieju did it with there RS2 125 sports bike using a mikuni 24mm carb to extract some more 00mph
i was impressed enough to put a order down for a AJS JSM 125 but i got a good deal with my Rieju marathon Pro 125 SM so changed my order
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AJS-JSM-12...item3371ab5d7b
hope this helps
Kennon

Big bore kits for YBR125 & clones: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14125240600
Piston = 57.4mm for GY6

Thanks for they reply, that garage is only 30 miles away so think i will drive up and see the bike. think i will fit the carb if i get it :)

Thanks

Sketch

i would call pbmotorcycles up to ask if they have one in stock the 50cc is exactly the same size so if they dont have the 125 in stock you can still see the build quality and how the comfort levels are for you, they offer very good service iv had my bike nearly a year and no problems what so ever even after doing a few modifications they will keep their word about the waranty

Kennon

Thanks, I think a 50 would be a but slow for me as I was looking to do a few tweaks to get bike to sit at 70 (maybe sprocket, card, end can and up jet)?

Seems a few hundred more then the LSM and they look like they use the same engine and share most parts, does anyone know the difference in terms of build quality ect?

i was suggesting the 50 so you can get to to see how the bike is if they dont have the 125, but then could always order the 125, if oyur paying a lower price your normally paying for abit less in some aspects there is a review of a lexmoto LSM on here

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Originally Posted by Kennon

a AJS JSM 125 they have a better reliability from word of mouth

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The AJS JSM 125 and Lexmoto LSM 125 both come from exactly the same supplier in China. http://www.hanwaymotor.com/ they are sometimes referred to as Dafier. The only difference is panels and the LSM 125 now has a digital speedo and a non painted exhaust.

they may come from the same manufacturer but quality depends on how much they are willing to pay the company
there are two engine varients for my bike mine has the italian built minarelli/yamaha liquid cooled engine and the cheaper varient has a chinese built zhongshen engine if you price lower the quality is most probably abit less than the higher priced version

Kennon

That is true. The Lexmoto is ordered as the 'High spec build' and the AJS as the 'Standard spec Build'. Take what you will from that. The difference in price can occur from varing factors. Lexmoto and Pulse tend to achieve better rates due to higher volume orders and difference in packaging (Lexmoto have wheels off and suspension dropped to reduce shipping space/ AJS are fully assembled by the factory and sent in larger boxes). An extra 10/15 bikes to a 40ft container certainly helps the pricing.

i definitely would not get a pulse adrenaline given the choice i would get a Sinnis apache i pay abit more but its better built they may look very similiar but they are built in different factories after pulse had a dispute with Qingqi the chinese name for sinnis, iv seen up close the difference in build quality sinnis panels fit well pulse panels need spacers made to stop it rattling

The adrenaline comes from a subsidary company which orders from qingqi. The panels are different but not over £100 different. At the end of the day chinese bikes sell in the uk because of price. If people were after higher quality finish they would go for a mainstream brand.

if i didnt get my Rieju for such a good price i would of gotten the sinnis apache, but im glad i got the Rieju now a friend of mine has the sinnis he's in 4th while im still making distance in 3rd gear with another 3 gears to go