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Peugeot LXR125 (2010-current)

Detail	Value
New price	£2,499
Engine size	124 cc
Power	12.5 bhp
Top speed	65 mph
Insurance group	of 17

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MCN overall verdict

As big-wheel scooters go the Peugeot LXR125 is hard to fault – the competitive price, stable handling and a good dose of practicality add up to well-rounded package. It looks relatively stylish to boot.

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The LXR125’s liquid-cooled 125cc 4v engine zips up to town speeds, makes a claimed 12.5bhp and it’ll cruise at an indicated 65mph. Strangely though it feels no quicker than Peugeot’s own (cheaper) 8.7bhp air-cooled Tweet 125 - probably because it weighs 36kg more.

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The LXR125’s big (for a scoot) 16” wheels improve the handling over rutted or pothole-strewn roads. The ride is very stable and reassuring, even at top speed, but it's slightly more cumbersome at walking pace or during u-turns. Brakes are just right – not so strong as to be threatening but more than enough bite for slicing through town traffic.

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Lots of nice details that show thought has gone in to the design, such as a handy button on the bars that pops open the seat, luggage rack as standard, digital clock, petrol-cap on the tail unit rather than under the seat and fold-out pillion pegs. The underseat storage bay is big enough to take my full-face Shoei, which isn’t true of all 125 scooters. Compare and buy parts for the LXR125 in the MCN Shop.

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The LXR125 has a sturdy feel to it that’s lacking in other 125cc big-wheel scooters – plus the French firm are offering a 2-year manufacturers warranty.

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Scooter manufacturers seem to charge a small premium for big-wheel scooters so it’s up to you whether you think the extra stability is worth the extra cost. The LXR is cheaper than the similar Suzuki Sixteen 125 and Honda SH125. Factor in the 2-year warranty and it looks like good value. Find a scooter for sale.

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Introduced 2010

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Specifications

Top speed	65 mph
1/4-mile acceleration	secs
Max power	12.5 bhp
Max torque	ft-lb
Weight	142 kg
Seat height	795 mm
Fuel capacity	8 litres
Average fuel consumption	80 mpg
Tank range	miles
Annual road tax
Insurance group	of 17

Engine size	124 cc
Engine specification	liquid-cooled 4v single
Frame	Tubular steel
Front suspension adjustment	none
Rear suspension adjustment	none
Front brakes	220mm disc
Rear brake	220mm disc
Front tyre size	100/80-16
Rear tyre size	120/80-16

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IT'S A SYM HD125

bumbletrumpet

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Why does MCN always give Peugeots good reviews? This isn't even a Peugeot...it's made by SYM in Taiwan. If they tested the SYM HD125 Orbit 125 (which is the same bike but cheaper and has a 3 year warranty), I bet they would have said something like "adequate build quality" and " not bad for a budget Far Eastern scooter". It's time MCN stopped grovelling to the bigger names and gave others a fair crack of the whip.

09 September 2011