Which Bike? May/June 2016

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BRIXTON BX 125 £1850

BULLIT Hunt 125 £1599

BULLIT 250 Hunt S £2300

DAELIM B-Bone 125 £2229 +OTR

DAELIM S1 £1999 +OTR

124cc/4T auto/A1 licence/9.5 ltrs The S1 features a fuel injected engine, digital dash, easy fill fuel filler with 9.5 litre tank, which means you won’t have to fill up so often. Price plus OTR costs. Tested: T&G Issue N/A Star rating: We say: Not a bad little 125.

DAELIM Daystar 125 £2299 +OTR

125cc/4T geared/A1 licence/13bhp/16.8 ltrs A high spec bike, with footboards, chain tensioner and many other features all included as standard. Tested: T&G Issue N/A Star rating: We say: A big bike experience with big bike looks

DAELIM Roadsport 125 £2750 +OTR

124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/8kW/ Awaiting information Tested: T&G Issue N/A Star rating: We say: New brand in UK for 2016

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124cc/4T auto/A1 licence/7.2 ltrs The B-Bone, is funkier than a seventies disco. Eye popping looks and style all wrapped around a steel skeleton which is the main design element and also responsible for the scooters name. Tested: T&G Issue 73 Star rating: ★★★★★★✩✩✩✩ We say: A stylish 125.

250cc/4T geared/A2 licence/15kW/ The new 250 S Hunt features an electric start, aircooled, single cylinder, four-valve, single overhead cam four-stroke motor driving through a five-speed transmission. Tested: T&G Issue N/A Star rating: We say: Taking the scrambler game up a notch

125cc/4T geared/A1 licence/15bhp/15 ltrs Latest specification 125cc, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, EFI, liquid cooled engine provides all the power you need. Tested: T&G Issue N/A Star rating: We say: Value for money

DAELIM S3 125 £2899 +OTR

125cc/4T auto/A1 licence/14bhp/12.7 ltrs High spec 125 with linked braking system and ‘Smart Key’ ignition system allowing you to open the seat or start the engine. Tested: T&G Issue N/A Star rating: We say: The latest version of Daelim’s 125cc engine is powerful, economical and smooth.

DAELIM Steezer S 125 £2699

DAELIM Roadsport 250 £2799 +OTR

DAELIM S3 Advance 250 £3299 +OTR 247cc/4T auto/A2 licence/25bhp/11.5 ltrs A tasty looking and fairly quick 250 from Korean company, Daelim. We’ve ridden this scooter and it does go well and has a class leading power output of 24.6bhp. Tested: T&G Issue 90 Star rating: ★★★★★★★★✩✩ We say: A powerful 250cc scoot.

DAELIM Daystar 250 £2999 +OTR

250cc/4T geared/A2 licence/23bhp/17 ltrs It’s a stylish, economical and comfortable retrostyled bike. Enjoyable to ride. not much room for a pillion though. DOHC fuel injected engine is quite powerful too. Tested: T&G Issue 597 Star rating: ★★★★★★✩✩✩✩ We say: A good, economical commuter, which corners naturally

DUCATI Scrambler Sixty2 £6450

GENATA CS 125 £1079

125cc/4T geared/A1 licence/7kW/ LED Lighting, digital speedometer, daylight running lights, chrome edged wheels and a unique graphic design signature on the tank. Tested: T&G Issue 107 Star rating: ★★★★★★★✩✩✩ We say: Classic-looking motorcycle

GILERA Runner 50 £2271

50cc/2T auto/AM licence/4bhp/7 ltrs Sporty styling and colours set the Gilera Runner 50 apart from rivals in the 50cc market. Available in Black Soul or White Soul versions. Tested: T&G Issue N/A Star rating: We say: The Runner was the sports scoot to have back in the day.

GILERA Runner 125 £3271

GILERA Fuoco 500 £7435

493cc/4T /A2/B licence/39bhp/12 ltrs Reintroduced for 2014 as an LT version you can now ride the aggressive looking Gilera Fuoco on a car licence. Mad Max style three wheeler. Tested: T&G Issue 57 Star rating: ★★★★★★★★★✩ We say: Mean three wheeled battle wagon!

GOVECS S3.4 £6240

3v/Other auto/A1 licence/3kW/ The Govecs looks conventional, and without those big ‘plug-in’ graphics (and lack of exhaust pipe) you’d never guess it was electric. Tested: T&G Issue 102 Star rating: We say: European-made electric scooter that tops 50mph

GOVECS S1.4 £ POA

GOVECS S2.4 £ POA

GOVECS T Series £ POA

247cc/4T geared/A2 licence/25bhp/15 ltrs Same attributes as 125cc version, but with more power. Tested: T&G Issue N/A Star rating: We say: Bigger brother of the Roadsport 125

399cc/4T geared/A2 licence/40bhp/14 ltrs The Scrambler Sixty2 is very much a back-to-basics kind of bike. It has the retro look and feel that invite you to just jump on and ride, while still benefiting from the latest technology. Tested: T&G Issue 110 Star rating: ★★★★★★★★✩✩ We say: One of the coolest city scramblers around

125cc/4T auto/A1 licence/14bhp/8.5 ltrs The Runner 125 comes with Piaggios Leader lump, a four valve, liquid cooled engine. Available in Black Soul or White Soul versions. Tested: T&G Issue N/A Star rating: We say: Larger capacity Runner, great scooter.

125cc/4T auto/A1 licence/13bhp/9.6 ltrs The Steezer has a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected motor, disc brakes at both ends and a big, clear instrument set. Tested: T&G Issue 108 Star rating: ★★★★★★★★✩✩ We say: Feet-forward 125 with keyless ignition

72v/Other auto/AM licence/ Changeable lithium battery with a weight of only 15 kg and onboard (and optional offboard) charging possibility. Tested: T&G Issue N/A Star rating: We say: The”Energy to GO!” package within the GOVECS family.

72v/Other auto/AM licence/ Also available as a 25 kph and 62 kph ‘+’ version (L3E homologation). Tested: T&G Issue N/A Star rating: We say: The high-performance e-scooter in the Govecs range

72v/Other auto/AM licence/ The added flexibility of a cargo box in addition to the standard 170 litres; the flexible mounting system makes it possible to use individually adjusted boxes or even an existing box. Tested: T&G Issue N/A Star rating: We say: E-scooter tor those who require extra carrying capacity.

HMC Classic 125 £1650 +OTR

HMC Mutt 125 £2500 +OTR

HMC £2750 +OTR

124cc/4T geared/A1 licence/11bhp/12 ltrs The HMC Classic looks quite retro with it’s black engine, detailing and chrome spoked wheels. Tested: T&G Issue 97 Star rating: ★★★★★★✩✩✩✩ We say: Retro style 125cc commuter

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125cc/4T geared/A! licence/12bhp/ Also available as the Hunt S. Different wheel sizes apply. Tested: T&G Issue N/A Star rating: We say: 80s retro motorcycle

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125cc/4T geared/A1 licence/11bhp/ Far more fun than the chunky knobbly tyres, wide bars and loud exhaust should have allowed. Tested: T&G Issue N/A Star rating: We say: A customised bike, based on the company’s Classic 125.

250cc/4T geared/A2 licence/21bhp/12 ltrs The Classic is an obvious choice for daily use, with its high, wide bars and comfortable, flat pillion seat. Cafe version also available at same price. Tested: T&G Issue 103 Star rating: ★★★★★★★★✩✩ We say: The bike makes absolute sense as soon as you climb on it


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