Herald Brat 125 is the retro-styled learner-legal bike designed in the UK

British motorbike importer Herald Motor Co. have launched a new 125 called the Brat, which they designed themselves.

The brand’s models are usually off-the-peg imports from Chinese manufacturers but this is the first step towards an end goal of manufacturing for themselves in the UK.

The Brat 125 is a retro-inspired learner-legal machine with a single-cylinder four-stroke engine and scrambler styling with off-road tyres and flat handlebar.

The classic look is completed with brushed aluminium mudguards and a stainless-steel exhaust system.

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Calm before the storm this morning at EICMA Milan 2019. Come see our Brat 125 and Brute 500 on Stand U19 Hall 11!

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“When we looked at designing the Brat, we wanted to create something unique to Herald,”said Gareth Williamson, Lead Design Engineer at Herald.

“In the past we have imported more classically-styled motorbikes but this time the styling was down to us. We stripped the look back to bare essentials, working with a clay model to link the lines of the frame with the minimal bodywork.

“We have already received a lot of interest in the bike and it feels like a step in the right direction towards our goal of designing and manufacturing motorbikes in Britain.”

The Brat costs £2999+OTR and is available in a choice of army green, iron grey or copper. The price also includes a two-year parts and one-year labour warranty and two years of RAC breakdown cover.

Keep an eye out for the full Herald Brat 125 review coming soon.

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