2016Lexmoto Aspire 125

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The 2016 Lexmoto Aspire 125 is an entry-level commuter bike ideal for new riders seeking reliable, fuel-efficient daily transport. Powered by a modest air-cooled 125cc engine producing 9.79 hp, it delivers practical performance with a 105 km/h top speed and responsive 5-speed transmission. Known for its affordability and low running costs, the Aspire excels as an economical urban runabout with comfortable ergonomics and dependable handling characteristics.

Capacity: 125.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 110.0 kg
Seat height: 770 mm
Power: 9.8 HP (7.1 kW) @ 8000 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering40%

City riding75%

Daily riding60%

Touring20%

Two-up25%

Track10%

Best for: It's designed as a simple, affordable commuter and learner naked bike for short urban and suburban trips.
Built for: The character is unpretentious and low-key, prioritizing simplicity, low running costs and easy manageability over performance.
Not ideal for: This is not the bike for riders seeking sustained motorway speeds, long-distance touring comfort, or serious two-up riding.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 770mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Lexmoto Aspire 125, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

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out of 100Poor

The 2016 Lexmoto Aspire 125 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 58.6% of the time, 25.4 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 4% of models.

All years of this model: 4 / 100 (poor) from 515 tests.

58.6%Passed first time

33.3%Failed outright

8.1%Fixed during test

4,000Typical miles

418Tests

Pass rate by miles ridden

0-10k

59.6%

10-20k

55.3%

All years of this model.

Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 6

#	Model (all years)	Score	Tests
1	Yamaha MT-125	27 Below average	9,639
2	Honda CG 125	22 Below average	76,982
3	KTM 125 Duke	21 Below average	10,435
4	Yamaha YBR125	17 Poor	114,690
5	Lexmoto Aspire 125	4 Poor	515
6	Senke SK125	0 Poor	118

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From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.