Enduro Bikes

2011Shineray XY125GY

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The 2011 Shineray XY125GY is an entry-level commuter motorcycle ideal for novice riders and daily urban use. Known for its lightweight construction, reliable dual-start system, and fuel-efficient 125cc engine, this bike excels in navigating congested city streets with its compact wheelbase and manageable seat height of 800mm.

Capacity: 124.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 96.0 kg
Seat height: 800 mm
Power: 11.0 HP (8.1 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail72%

Cornering40%

City riding45%

Daily riding40%

Touring20%

Two-up15%

Track10%

Best for: Designed primarily for light trail riding, farm or rural utility work, and casual off-road exploration rather than speed or long-distance travel.
Built for: A simple, rugged, no-frills dirt bike that prioritizes durability and easy handling over performance or refinement.
Not ideal for: Not suitable for highway travel, two-up touring, or riders seeking strong acceleration and high top speed.

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At 800mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2011 Shineray XY125GY, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright 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 2011 Shineray XY125GY passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 57.1% of the time, 27.1 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 3% of models.

All years of this model: 1 / 100 (poor) from 295 tests.

57.1%Passed first time

32.1%Failed outright

10.7%Fixed during test

2,000Typical miles

112Tests

Score by year first registered

20102011

Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6

#	Model (all years)	Score	Tests
1	Honda Varadero 125	24 Below average	345
2	GAS GAS EC125	18 Poor	162
3	Rieju TANGO125	13 Poor	278
4	KTM 125 EXC	11 Poor	2,741
5	Aprilia RX 125	7 Poor	1,629
6	Shineray XY125GY	1 Poor	295

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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.