2016Lexmoto FMR 50

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The 2016 Lexmoto FMR 50 is an entry-level commuter scooter ideal for new riders and urban users seeking affordable, practical transportation. Known for its compact dimensions and lightweight design, this Chinese-brand model combines electric and kick starting with underseat storage for daily convenience. Its simple analogue instrumentation and accessible seat height make it accessible for a wide range of riders.

Capacity: 50.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: 86.0 kg
Seat height: 830 mm
Power: 3.5 HP (2.6 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering25%

City riding80%

Daily riding60%

Touring8%

Two-up15%

Track2%

Best for: Built purely for short urban hops, commuting, and running errands rather than any kind of performance riding.
Built for: An unpretentious, budget-friendly city scooter that prioritizes practicality, easy maintenance, and manageable running costs over excitement.
Not ideal for: Not suitable for riders wanting highway speeds, long-distance touring, off-road use, or carrying a passenger any real distance.

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 830mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2016 Lexmoto FMR 50, with a moderate knee angle of around 105 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 FMR 50 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 62.8% of the time, 20.6 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 7% of models.

All years of this model: 11 / 100 (poor) from 1,099 tests.

62.8%Passed first time

29.0%Failed outright

8.2%Fixed during test

7,000Typical miles

352Tests

Pass rate by miles ridden

0-10k

71.2%

10-20k

58.5%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered

20162017

Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6

#	Model (all years)	Score	Tests
1	SYM Fiddle 50	46 Average	240
2	Gilera Runner 50	44 Average	337
3	Piaggio Liberty S 50	40 Average	1,174
4	Kymco Agility 50	34 Below average	3,860
5	Piaggio Typhoon 50	14 Poor	14,438
6	Lexmoto FMR 50	11 Poor	1,099

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

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.