A good review of what looks like a very nice bike. Glad to see Lexmoto branching out and bringing bigger bikes to the market. As an older first I totally get this bike. Power isn't the be all and end all of riding and enjoying motor bikes.
I'm impressed! As far as I know, that's Lexmoto's first 250, first twin, first front and rear ABS brakes and it's stylish too! oh, and first stone operated horn...
I wouldn't want to tour on one of these, but other than that a great little daily runaround. It's got character rather than being a stunner to look at. Well done Lexmoto.
"Judge a motorcycle by what it is and not what it isn't!" - may I kindly ask your allowance to reuse this quote whenever applicable? It's the best approach to bikes I've ever came across! The bike looks great and sounds good and I'd really have considered it when I was in the market ending up with my RE Hima. Stay safe
Haha sure, its always been my approach. People get so lost in the here say of bikes and what people say rather than getting out riding it to draw their own conclusion.
Check the weld's around the brake pedal area there are several with incomplete welds and my dealer is currently getting no response from lexmoto on the subject
Most ppl are perfectly happy not going much over sixty but what pees you off on a 125 is feeling that you're constantly thrashing it. There's where soft-tuned 250s are so good. They're not mega fast but will maintain normal road speeds without wringing its neck. When you talk about "the older rider" you mean people who had 750s, 900s, 1000s. Done it. Been there. They want reconnect with the basic, primal fun of a motorbike. As a 56 year old with 34 years of riding behind me, this bike def appeals to me.
Most people are happy not going much over 60mph? Seriously? So a bike you can't take on a dual carriageway or motorway? Can't overtake on an A or B road? I've got a 150 with about 12hp for green laning, but I'd never take it far on the road!
This is an Italjet Buccaneer 250i in most of the world. In the USA it's an SSR. I've got over 10,000 miles on mine so far! The bike runs lots better after 3500 miles or so, and the throttle response smooths out greatly.
You mean one can purchase one if they live in the USA ?? I just do a search with SSR + motorcycle ? I’ve got money waiting to be spent on one of these Chinese retros but several of the bikes I’ve gotten all twitterpated about , after viewing a few videos about it ,,, come to find out it’s impossible to get my hands one. Even if I had an extra 500$ for shipping. Please , tell me it’s so ! Thanks .
Is this bike available in the U.S. under a different name? If anyone knows , thanks in advance! I’ve looked at SO many of these Chinese retro-looking bike videos , wanted one , cash-in-hand , only to find out I can’t get my Yank hands on one… These 125-250cc , Cafe Racer styled Chinese bikes would sell like mad over here (I believe). There’s one dealer in Seattle carrying one of these but I’m not in love with it , and one far south of me in California - too far to travel for a test ride. Anyone ? Thanks again!
Check the weld's around the brake pedal area, there are several with incomplete welds and my dealer is currently getting no response from lexmoto on the subject
520 chain conversion: 2017 Yamaha XV250 front sprocket and a JTR-273.45 rear sprocket. I like the 15/45 combo for stock wheels. It saves over 6 pounds of unsprung weight (with an o-ring chain) and lowers the gearing, giving more torque for holding speed on the motorway.
A bike like this would be perfect for older riders that can't lug around a big bike anymore but still dont want to be limited to a small single cylinder bike.
there are at least 6 bikes that do that job better. (I mean current models) and I imagine there are upwards of 50 bikes that can do that job better including older models.
Had a sneaky once over of a Lexmoto I saw parked in a car park once. A 125 naked style thing. I admit to my shame, I was a bit snobby about it but after looking at it I was really impressed how it was put together. Funny how you mentioned the welding because that’s what I thought as well. “Really clean.” And the whole thing caught my eye in first place so that can only be a good thing.
Hi Spicy, totally agree with your comments, I've had my Vendetta for 650 odd miles now. I live in Jersey, plenty of hills. Like you, this is my go to bike, it just handles so well. When my fuel gauge starts flip flopping I top the tank up (about a gallon). For the price, I cannot fault it at all. It is just so comfortable and well balanced, and it's definitely one I'll be keeping for as long as I can ride.
It's got that blend of fun small cc but with the grunt ever one with a 125cc wants, sounds perfect for the area. If you ever try it with proper road tyres I would love to hear how you find it. 👍🙂
I am currently building my long nose Yamaha xvs 250 cafe racer/ 1930's style land speed record bike, a kind of what if Malcolm Campbell did an LSR bike, what would it have looked like. I am running Pirelli City Demons on it, and am considering these for the Vendetta, unless you have any better suggestions. Although I'm 65 now, I do appreciate your experience and wisdom, so I am open to any suggestions. Kind Regards Nigel
Check the weld's around the brake pedal area, there are several with incomplete welds and my dealer is currently getting no response from lexmoto on the subject
Dave Cletheroe, I will check tomorrow. Thanks for posting this info. I have noticed a few area's where the paint is thin in places, which I'm not too worried about, considering it's half the price of a new Yamaha xv 250, it's a small price to pay. I have replaced the Battery with a Yuasa (£35), due to the original not holding charge longer than a week, now fires up after standing for a month. I do get an annoying rattle from under the tank at certain revs, which I've yet to investigate, but, other than that, the bike has so far, been running OK. Kind Regards Nigel
I've had mine nearly 6 months now and other than niggling little things it's been an absolute pleasure, now that I've found the incomplete weld on the frame and mine not being the only one It's definitely thrown my confidence in the bike quite a bit
Reminds me of the old Morini 3 1/2, which is a big compliment but the Morini was a more useable 350cc. Not sure there's much of a market for a 250 road bike in Blighty? I wish them well though.
These are not available in Canada but I picked up a Suzuki VanVan 200 for the kids rated at 16HP... I absolutely love it and find myself on it more then them.. If I just going into town for a errand I take the little VanVan...
I'm probably amongst the target market being an old buffer! Been forced onto scooters for the last few years, due to health issues, (better than nowt) quite fancy this but I'm a bit fearful on overtakes because this flippin rev limiter comes in just too much for my liking. Also these tyres, OK the bike isn't dear at about £3k otr, then factor in a pair of decent tyres, starts me thinking a bit more about the Benelli Imperiale 400. By the way I'd like to see you get your grubby mits on the new Lexmoto Pegasus 300 maxi as soon as, on paper looks good value.
Really good Lengthy vlog mate, Hugely impressed with the vendetta getting round to doing the top speed on the lxr380 next week, hopefully the riot will be available soon to get a hold of too. Ride safe and have a super week. Been dropping your name in most of my vlogs and getting customers to have a look at a few of your videos and subscribe.
I mainly like cruiser bikes but I have got to admit I actually love the look of this lexmoto out of all the lexmotos you've reviewed. They have definitely upped there game. Lexmoto definitely know what there doing and price the bikes really well. Watching all these bike reviews and bike videos is making me want to get my bike back on the road. Keep up the amazing work like always Spiccy110 :)
I watched all four of your videos on the Vendetta several times and then just went ahead and ordered one. Had it a week and just about to have the first 300 mile service, cracking bike and just as you described it. My only niggle is that it's tricky to slip into neutral and impossible from 1st if stationery but maybe it'll ease with a bit of time. I used to ride bigger bikes Honda Deauville and such but got a bit heavy for my advancing years so like the chap below I bought a Lexmoto scooter, good fun in town but couldn't enjoy it otherwise so this 250 Vendetta gets me back into the biker nod fraternity. :-) Thanks for your reviews.
@@spicy110 Yes indeed thanks, don't know why I didn't think of myself only been riding for 60 years :-D I think I assumed being brand new everything would be done perfectly.
Check the weld's around the brake pedal area, there are several with incomplete welds and my dealer is currently getting no response from lexmoto on the subject
Yeah...looks very interesting....for me (60yr old, rocket 3, xl650r, vaquero, vtx1800, hayabusa, cb100r owner....).....def a good play, pluck around bike....very interesting...I like the package setup....tires included....nice review....
Liking the different perspective of riding the local roads of Hayling,Bedhampton and Havant,Ray Dentith's at Widley has/had one of those and it looked a good looking bike too.
Great review, as ever, with lots of genuine observations. These do seem good value, but I still don't quite understand the choice of this engine, as opposed to something like the old Suzuki derived single that's powered the Pulse 250, Sinnis Retrostar, Herald 250, Mutts and so on. That seems to give a bit more poke, and is not expensive either, plus does sound good in some of the Heralds and Mutts. I do agree with lots of the others, that its not always about speed, (I've had large Japanese bikes too, but a BSA Bantam is just as fun).
@@spicy110 That's true. I'm not keeping up with the times there. You clearly enjoyed having this one on test, and its clearly a heck of a lot of bike for that kind of money.
It's because you see so much more, its why I hate using the super narrow drift 4k. I really do need to switch to a gopro or insta360 one R just very expensive to do.
KIA used to make a V6 that couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding. They dumped into a proper three box saloon. But it was so smooth and lovely. And yes it was popular with old drivers.
I would definitely consider this as a town bike. Previously owned a carbed assault, only complaint was the exhaust needed spraying down religiously otherwise it turned brown after five minutes. Stainless pipe & abs & efi & rear disc for under £3k. Takes some beating.
I ride a Harley and get it all about ''A 1200 that will only do 120 mph''so I understand what your saying .if someone want's to go fast this isn't the bike for them .But as the saying go's ''there's fast riders and there's old riders but there's no fast old riders ''Most younger riders are obsesed by power and speed but never concider the quality of the ride . maybe when your 16,17,18 years old you can ride a 125 2 stroker 250 miles a day but that wont be something a 75 year old can do .unless you own a so called under powered Harley .
I currently ride a Ninja 250, it can do 100 mph and is a fun bike but my God is it uncomfortable, I have to go to work through some really crappy city roads and it feels like there's no suspension on that bike. Don't even get me started on long rides lol
I think i still qualify as a young person (22) well even a couple of years ago when I got my first bike and was still a young person I wasn't interested in top speed that little bike only did about 60 (on the dial) top whack, that's down hill wind behind you and a dog chasing ya, I made up a wider padded seat and went everywhere at a stately 50mph wouldn't have minded a bit more power for uphill sections and face wind and I think a 250-400 single would be fine, the lexy vendetta is in the running as my new bike along side the mutt 250. Can't lie though there are definitely times when I think really putting the hammer down on a 600 would be rather fun however that thought is quickly taken out of my mind when I remember how uncomfortable sports bikes are.
@shaggy Good for you, Shaggy. It takes real character not to be led astray, or pushed around by others. The higher the overall average speed, the disproportionately harder you have to push the engine & ride like a lunatic to attain it. I've seen bike magazine economy tests conducted over a set 70 mile route covering all road conditions. All bikes are kept within speed limits. From the most powerful sports bikes down to the 125's, no bike has yet bettered 48 mph overall average speed, even though the route includes motorway. If you rag a bike & are therefore forced to stop to refuel on route, you will destroy the average speed your thrashing has achieved while in motion. Its diminishing returns. On a side note, I have an Enfield bullet fitted with an 8.5 bhp diesel engine. Top speed is 52 by GPS, but cruising speed is a gentle 40 mph. I head out in the morning, ride around the B roads & tucked away villages all day long, returning in the early evening with another 200 miles on the clock, having had another blissful dose of freedom & spiritual happiness, with 3 gallons of the 4 gallon tank still remaining. & I sold my Suzuki Hayabusa to get it, & have never regretted it even for a second. I've had it 10 years now. The longest I've ever kept a bike. Speed? Pah! Don't need it.
We had one in the garage yesterday for it’s first service and the owner wanted us to cut the exhaust can off - sounded like a really small Harley twin, it was awesome 🤣
It’s amazing how much better Chinese made bikes have got. I have owned 2 Chinese motorcycles, one was absolutely terrible and one was rather good. The good one was basically a copy of an old Honda XL185, and everyone said it would be awful and unreliable, but it was fine. The terrible one was a Jonway 200 twin and I should have known better, but it was an impulse buy and even though the bike was awful the engine was actually very good. Now I’m tempted by this, mostly because I don’t do many miles and I like the idea of buying new rather than a used bike and for the money.
I’d say for the price the power is just fine. If you want a 125 that will do the same speeds your looking at adding at least a grand or two to the price tag
Just come across your channel. Ive been waiting for someone to review this bike. Very honest interesting and lengthy review. The vendetta looks really good and as an older rider with a full licence I was looking for something cheap enough to keep in the garage and use on a sunny day. Thought this might be the one, but it's just to small in stature and only a little power than some 125s but with around the same performance. Think they've missed a trick really. Have you reviewed the lexmoto tempest 125?
It's not that small you must keep in mind I am 6ft 4. However yes if you want noticeably more power than a 125cc I would say look around the 400cc mark. Even the Suzuki 250cc bikes with 24bhp don't pull that hard.
01:48 Is that rear brake caliper missing a bolt? Great review none the less. and yeah, good bike for the price, but the power IS a little disconcerting, if it was around 25 BHP minimum, then yeah that would be more acceptable... 🤔😎
I see what you mean but no, the side with the bolt is the brake pad pin so there won't be another on but the hole I guess is for if that caliper is mounted differently on a different bike.
Why do people think they need more horsepower than a car? My dad had a Volkswagen with 48 HP that took 3 people on a 60-70 mile round trip commute everyday for years. What are you really going to do with a 1000cc bike? Besides going to court, jail, the hospital or the morgue?
great vid. I do agree with you that you do not need a ton of power to have fun, I had a 2006 Triumph sprint ST that had 70ish hp and now I have a CBR 600RR that has around 90ish to the wheels. I had no problem going on 500 mile rides on the sprint but after 100 miles on the CBR I want to shoot my self knees are killing me, my back is killing me, my neck is killing and I'm in a ton of pain by time I get back home. and the 2nd thing is gas mileage I got 250 miles to a tank of gas but in the CBR I will be lucky to get 140ish miles to a tank of gas. is that horrible mileage worth the extra 20ish hp I don't think so if I was not having all the problems I was with the Triumph I would have held on to that bike. ADHD version my next bike would be a sport tourer I love the long rides and better gas mileage!
Your example seems to support the adage that a big engine working easily, is generally more economical than a small engine working hard. I had a Suzuki M90 cruiser with a 1500 V twin. It was only some 80 odd bhp @ 4,800, but was geared at 30 mph per 1,000 because of its 100 mm stroke. Cruising at 70 mph, it would always give 52 mpg tank after tank. The bike weighed over 700 lbs. I thought that was tremendously impressive.
It has a Honda CL feel. You should take it out on some "cow trails" or fire roads. Not really made for full on muck. Riders in the EU (and UK)) get all the fun toys.
I think we may see a resurgence of interest in 250cc bikes among urban commuters who want inexpensive transport that can carry a passenger more easily than a 125. Also, sub-400cc bikes are cheaper to tax and insure which could be appealing to younger riders. I would be very interested to see how this bike performs two up.
I’m looking at getting this bike, do you reckon it’s a good fit? I’m a 6”2 lad and I like to lean forward sitting on the back of seats, do you think this bike could fit that role for a 20 minute commute and social?
I'm 6'4 so you will be very much like me. I took this bike 2 up in my xmas Q and A video and my other half still had space so I would say so. In that video you can see me on the bike from the side so go have a look it will tell you most you need to know I would as in regards to fit.
What tyre would you recommend for road as replacement, in the vendetta group it seems that getting a set is hard because of the unusual size, what are your thoughts!
I only reviewed the bike so I have not looked in to it. I did just take a quick look and yer that is an issue. Personally I would find out the rim size and clearance to see if other widths would fit. This is something I am going to have to take in to account in the future when reviewing bikes with odd size tyres. SO thanks for that, would have never crossed my mind.
@@spicy110 OK thanks, it's just something that I picked up on in the lexmoto vendetta owners page on Facebook, it appears to be tricky to find suitable replacement for the vendetta, which I'm getting on Friday after a year of deciding what to get as I'm 64 and a returning biker, and it's in part due to your review and that of Exeter rider, so thank you for your efforts spicy110 👍🏻
Hi Spicy, I have watched your review on the vendetta quite a number of times now as I am on the verge of purchasing one myself. But my only concern is the fuelling issue at low speed that I have read about in some other reviews, I know it's been a while since you reviewed this bike but I would like your opinion on this issue is it something that could become annoying or is it just really a minor problem. Thanks
@@spicy110 yes, people a few years ago thought a bigger bike was better but now started to realise that's not the case. Off road trail riding, shorter commuting riding is so much easier with a smaller engine... and CHEAPER.
Can those 250 signs be removed someone else mentioned it a while ago and I'm seeing it too, imo they don't look good on the bike. Also is it a Delphi fuel injection system?
One more question ... does it have the annoying feature that you can't run the bike with the sidestand down, even in neutral? Im serious about one of these. Looks like a rite larff.
Spicy, do you still have contacts as Lexmoto? I’m interested in this bike, but wouldn’t buy without a test ride. Le Moto dealers are few & far between & most only stock the popular 125cc bikes. How could I get a test ride on one? It seems crazy not to have bikes not in dealers. I wouldn’t buy a bike without a ride... What’re your thoughts? 🤷🏻♂️
@@spicy110 Lexmoto have been about as much use as a chocolate fire guard; told them my nearest dealer was 1h 15mins away & their answer was basically ‘tough’. Plus dealers who have the bike in stock probably won’t have demo bikes, they’ll be sale stock?! They’re clearly not arsed about selling bikes are they? 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
The way it normally works is one factory make the base bike and secondarily companies buy them with custom branding for them. So yes same bike different name but there can also be little differences in trim buy the frame tanks engine and so on stay the same.
You would not be able to put a carb on this bike. the stator rotor is setup with signal points for the EFI to read, so if you hooked the spark plug up with a CDI unit it would spark at completly the wrong time and just wouldnt work. To make it work you would have to install a modified Stator rotor and have it properly timed with the engine.
This is where Chinese motorcycles might just win one. The core of this engine is not new, I am 99% sure this engine used to be carbureted years before the euro four laws which means it should be a case of off the shelf parts.
It looks like a pumped up Tempest to me. Same lights, switchgear, mirrors, headlight grille, clocks, grips, seat etc. Better finish and twice the power. I had the Tempest for a few months and it was the easiest bike in the world to ride
As an actual old bloke (61 1/2), I hope I never reach the stage when I want a new bike like this. There are enough older, far more interesting bikes with larger capacities, more power and actual carburettors to choose from. I could throw my USA spec VF750F Interceptor, Japanese domestic market 400cc CB-1 into the mix, but both could be considered cheating. So I offer instead my V twin XL125 Varadero instead. It too is underpowered for it’s capacity, but it’s a Honda, and it’s got carbs. Not cheating would be my old 1986 CB250 G5 which got destroyed in a smash in ‘79. That would destroy this thing easily. But yes, stick carbs on this Lexmoto, reduce the compression ratio and maybe gas flow the heads. Then you’ve only got to loose the awful logo, and you’re good to go.
As a young 57 3/4 year old, I like it. It looks good and is cheap for a new bike. I'm happy stripping carbs, measuring float heights, setting tappets, flushing tanks, balancing carbs, repairing fork seals etc etc. The 20 year-old's here may not be and a new bike that runs and works and can be sold-on with simple servicing has to be a good thing. Not enough bikers below 50 now, so anything that attracts them is good!
Richard Wells is that a quote? By whom? The reason I ask is because I’m naturally resistant to being told how I should form MY OWN opinions about anything. So even if the quote was by the Lord Jesus H Krist whilst riding his moped backwards through the garden of gethsemane singing Hallelujah, he should mind his own business. Why? Because a bike is the sum of its parts. If it has deficient parts or inadequate parts as this one does, and if it had the wrong parts, and if it lacks the power one would expect from a bike of this capacity, then what you’re left with is a heavy peddle cycle - that’s missing its pedals! And therefore that’s all one can judge it by. I’m not sure when bikers became so sensitive about their machines that they decided mutual masturbation was preferable to honesty, but it’s rather silly. Expressing objections to another guy’s personal opinion, as part of some vicarious affiliation with those who have bought the bike in question, is taking this to a whole other level of silly. When I bought my first CB250G5, my Yammy, Suzuki and Kawasaki 2 stroke mates told me I was an idiot for buying a slow, poor handling 4 stroke - because it had too many things to go wrong, and I would get fed up of getting blown off by everything. They were right in some respects. But most of all, they were entitled to their opinions. I liked 2 stroke singles, in particular Bultaco trials bikes. But I also liked travelling long distances, so there was no way I wanted to hear a bean can full of angry wasps for four hours. So I tuned the Honda by gas flowing the heads, enlarged and polished the exhaust outlets, played with the timing, opened up the air inlet, fitted larger jets and a Harris exhaust system. Several of the Kawasaki riders were soon dead, and all the Yammy and Suzuki riders now ride 4 strokes. Conclusion: they were still entitled to their opinions, even though they ultimately changed their minds. 😎
a 250cc "5 valve" Yamaha dirt bike that has had stuff done to it... has 41kW @ 5500rpm... runs out to 12000rpm, gets 45.6mpg idling at 55mph. its hard to reason with people that its not a 16hp 250cc Giovanni. In person I have seen people that can drive a bicycle just fine get on a 5.5hp 66cc and crash into the ditch within seconds... on another note some people think tires are more important then fixing the rear brake that doesn't work and replacing the front pads that are just ready to de-laminate not worth the $35 replacement cost? a 160lb single speed motorbike with 17hp and brakes off a 450lb motorbike is vary good for short commutes and the tall gearing makes it vary manageable. stops on a dime if you use the brakes.
Sorry if I'm a little confused but I don't understand what this is got to do with this video? On a side note 41 kilowatts would be illegal on the licence that this thing is aimed at.
Hi. Great review. Love this bike. I commute 60 miles week on my 125 so know it'll be good for that but I take 5 or 6 trips down to Glastonbury Town a year(150 miles) ,looking for it to cruise at 60 and be as comfy as the ol Keeway 125 rks without it sounding like I'm ringing its neck, do you think it'll be okay for that? P. S. I am that ol geezer in his late fifties that it appeals to. 😀✌️. Thanks again for the great rewiew.
Ok so answer is, Reeno at 5'3 finds its comfortable to sit on however is on tiptoes to hold the bike up. She finds the reach for the bars ect to be fine. Hope that helps
A nice looking bike and I like the idea of a vee twin 250 but 16hp for a 250 is ridiculous. Just bought a second hand Sinnis 250 single (Suzuki gn250 copy) with 20hp..a few mods will get me to 23...24 far more realistic for a 250
I think this fits the British equivalent for the harley market, it doesn't go fast it isn't top of the range of 250s but it's just right for what it is, except the strange 80mph thing but lemme tell you, if I can get a Michigan to being faster than a mt 125 with some pretty basic shit, I can sure as hell make that thing super stupid fast to the point folk would most likley be scared to touch it like the beginners when I sat them on my first 125, only if lexmoto gave me their bike and let me have some time to modify it so they can show their coustumers that having the stock thing ain't be all end all of the bikes as their bikes have heaps of potential of being a cheap project to modify n I'm sure heaps of folk would be keen to buy lexmotos knowing that something can be done with them n that it's well worth having them over one of the big four for the price alone
A good review of what looks like a very nice bike. Glad to see Lexmoto branching out and bringing bigger bikes to the market. As an older first I totally get this bike. Power isn't the be all and end all of riding and enjoying motor bikes.
I'm impressed! As far as I know, that's Lexmoto's first 250, first twin, first front and rear ABS brakes and it's stylish too! oh, and first stone operated horn...
It’s from SSR just rebadged these have been available for years under the SSR badge as the Buccaneer
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It was originally an Italjet Buccaneer with a 250 Virago styled Yamaha engine made at the Longjia factory from 2014.
I wouldn't want to tour on one of these, but other than that a great little daily runaround. It's got character rather than being a stunner to look at. Well done Lexmoto.
"Judge a motorcycle by what it is and not what it isn't!" - may I kindly ask your allowance to reuse this quote whenever applicable? It's the best approach to bikes I've ever came across! The bike looks great and sounds good and I'd really have considered it when I was in the market ending up with my RE Hima. Stay safe
Haha sure, its always been my approach. People get so lost in the here say of bikes and what people say rather than getting out riding it to draw their own conclusion.
I own a vendetta and I love it. Cool styling, a head turning exhaust note and its fun to ride. It puts a smile on my face every time I ride it
Can I ask did you have a test ride before purchase or did you just get it
Check the weld's around the brake pedal area there are several with incomplete welds and my dealer is currently getting no response from lexmoto on the subject
Most ppl are perfectly happy not going much over sixty but what pees you off on a 125 is feeling that you're constantly thrashing it. There's where soft-tuned 250s are so good. They're not mega fast but will maintain normal road speeds without wringing its neck.
When you talk about "the older rider" you mean people who had 750s, 900s, 1000s. Done it. Been there. They want reconnect with the basic, primal fun of a motorbike.
As a 56 year old with 34 years of riding behind me, this bike def appeals to me.
Most people are happy not going much over 60mph? Seriously? So a bike you can't take on a dual carriageway or motorway? Can't overtake on an A or B road?
I've got a 150 with about 12hp for green laning, but I'd never take it far on the road!
As an actual old man, I approve of this (:
This is an Italjet Buccaneer 250i in most of the world. In the USA it's an SSR. I've got over 10,000 miles on mine so far! The bike runs lots better after 3500 miles or so, and the throttle response smooths out greatly.
You mean one can purchase one if they live in the USA ?? I just do a search with SSR + motorcycle ? I’ve got money waiting to be spent on one of these Chinese retros but several of the bikes I’ve gotten all twitterpated about , after viewing a few videos about it ,,, come to find out it’s impossible to get my hands one. Even if I had an extra 500$ for shipping. Please , tell me it’s so ! Thanks .
Is this bike available in the U.S. under a different name? If anyone knows , thanks in advance! I’ve looked at SO many of these Chinese retro-looking bike videos , wanted one , cash-in-hand , only to find out I can’t get my Yank hands on one… These 125-250cc , Cafe Racer styled Chinese bikes would sell like mad over here (I believe). There’s one dealer in Seattle carrying one of these but I’m not in love with it , and one far south of me in California - too far to travel for a test ride. Anyone ? Thanks again!
Man, the storms at the moment are fucken nuts! Glad you found some sunshine to get this vid out!
Thanks to the review I traded in my big triumph for a vendetta and it was delivered yesterday. Cheers
Check the weld's around the brake pedal area, there are several with incomplete welds and my dealer is currently getting no response from lexmoto on the subject
That handlebar camera angle is fantastic
520 chain conversion: 2017 Yamaha XV250 front sprocket and a JTR-273.45 rear sprocket. I like the 15/45 combo for stock wheels. It saves over 6 pounds of unsprung weight (with an o-ring chain) and lowers the gearing, giving more torque for holding speed on the motorway.
hope you and reeno had a nice day mate
This is what we should have instead of 125's, just that little bit more umph to keep up with modern traffic
And that's exactly what we use to have in the 70s mind you they would do over 100 mph, but different time
A bike like this would be perfect for older riders that can't lug around a big bike anymore but still dont want to be limited to a small single cylinder bike.
there are at least 6 bikes that do that job better. (I mean current models) and I imagine there are upwards of 50 bikes that can do that job better including older models.
Had a sneaky once over of a Lexmoto I saw parked in a car park once. A 125 naked style thing. I admit to my shame, I was a bit snobby about it but after looking at it I was really impressed how it was put together. Funny how you mentioned the welding because that’s what I thought as well. “Really clean.” And the whole thing caught my eye in first place so that can only be a good thing.
Hi Spicy, totally agree with your comments, I've had my Vendetta for 650 odd miles now.
I live in Jersey, plenty of hills.
Like you, this is my go to bike, it just handles so well.
When my fuel gauge starts flip flopping I top the tank up (about a gallon).
For the price, I cannot fault it at all. It is just so comfortable and well balanced, and it's definitely one I'll be keeping for as long as I can ride.
It's got that blend of fun small cc but with the grunt ever one with a 125cc wants, sounds perfect for the area. If you ever try it with proper road tyres I would love to hear how you find it. 👍🙂
I am currently building my long nose Yamaha xvs 250 cafe racer/ 1930's style land speed record bike, a kind of what if Malcolm Campbell did an LSR bike, what would it have looked like. I am running Pirelli City Demons on it, and am considering these for the Vendetta, unless you have any better suggestions.
Although I'm 65 now, I do appreciate your experience and wisdom, so I am open to any suggestions.
Kind Regards
Nigel
Check the weld's around the brake pedal area, there are several with incomplete welds and my dealer is currently getting no response from lexmoto on the subject
Dave Cletheroe, I will check tomorrow.
Thanks for posting this info.
I have noticed a few area's where the paint is thin in places, which I'm not too worried about, considering it's half the price of a new Yamaha xv 250, it's a small price to pay.
I have replaced the Battery with a Yuasa (£35), due to the original not holding charge longer than a week, now fires up after standing for a month.
I do get an annoying rattle from under the tank at certain revs, which I've yet to investigate, but, other than that, the bike has so far, been running OK.
Kind Regards
Nigel
I've had mine nearly 6 months now and other than niggling little things it's been an absolute pleasure, now that I've found the incomplete weld on the frame and mine not being the only one It's definitely thrown my confidence in the bike quite a bit
Reminds me of the old Morini 3 1/2, which is a big compliment but the Morini was a more useable 350cc. Not sure there's much of a market for a 250 road bike in Blighty? I wish them well though.
These are not available in Canada but I picked up a Suzuki VanVan 200 for the kids rated at 16HP... I absolutely love it and find myself on it more then them.. If I just going into town for a errand I take the little VanVan...
I'm probably amongst the target market being an old buffer! Been forced onto scooters for the last few years, due to health issues, (better than nowt) quite fancy this but I'm a bit fearful on overtakes because this flippin rev limiter comes in just too much for my liking. Also these tyres, OK the bike isn't dear at about £3k otr, then factor in a pair of decent tyres, starts me thinking a bit more about the Benelli Imperiale 400.
By the way I'd like to see you get your grubby mits on the new Lexmoto Pegasus 300 maxi as soon as, on paper looks good value.
That should be the bike I will get after the lxr380 🙂
@@spicy110 did you try the Pegasus 300?
Really good Lengthy vlog mate, Hugely impressed with the vendetta getting round to doing the top speed on the lxr380 next week, hopefully the riot will be available soon to get a hold of too. Ride safe and have a super week. Been dropping your name in most of my vlogs and getting customers to have a look at a few of your videos and subscribe.
Turns out I am getting the 380 next week IF all goes to plan.
@@spicy110 you will love it its a mad machine
I mainly like cruiser bikes but I have got to admit I actually love the look of this lexmoto out of all the lexmotos you've reviewed. They have definitely upped there game. Lexmoto definitely know what there doing and price the bikes really well. Watching all these bike reviews and bike videos is making me want to get my bike back on the road. Keep up the amazing work like always Spiccy110 :)
I watched all four of your videos on the Vendetta several times and then just went ahead and ordered one. Had it a week and just about to have the first 300 mile service, cracking bike and just as you described it. My only niggle is that it's tricky to slip into neutral and impossible from 1st if stationery but maybe it'll ease with a bit of time. I used to ride bigger bikes Honda Deauville and such but got a bit heavy for my advancing years so like the chap below I bought a Lexmoto scooter, good fun in town but couldn't enjoy it otherwise so this 250 Vendetta gets me back into the biker nod fraternity. :-) Thanks for your reviews.
A clutch adjustment may help with the gear selection, I am sure if you mention it for the service they will have a look. 🙂👍
@@spicy110 :-) Did it myself.
Has it helped?
@@spicy110 Yes indeed thanks, don't know why I didn't think of myself only been riding for 60 years :-D I think I assumed being brand new everything would be done perfectly.
Check the weld's around the brake pedal area, there are several with incomplete welds and my dealer is currently getting no response from lexmoto on the subject
Looks like a Triumph/Super Moto hybrid. As an old man I also say very nice.
Yeah...looks very interesting....for me (60yr old, rocket 3, xl650r, vaquero, vtx1800, hayabusa, cb100r owner....).....def a good play, pluck around bike....very interesting...I like the package setup....tires included....nice review....
Liking the different perspective of riding the local roads of Hayling,Bedhampton and Havant,Ray Dentith's at Widley has/had one of those and it looked a good looking bike too.
Looks great fun. Wouldn't mind one when i can get round to doing my test.
Great review, as ever, with lots of genuine observations. These do seem good value, but I still don't quite understand the choice of this engine, as opposed to something like the old Suzuki derived single that's powered the Pulse 250, Sinnis Retrostar, Herald 250, Mutts and so on. That seems to give a bit more poke, and is not expensive either, plus does sound good in some of the Heralds and Mutts. I do agree with lots of the others, that its not always about speed, (I've had large Japanese bikes too, but a BSA Bantam is just as fun).
I think the answer can be summed up with these words...euro 4 haha
@@spicy110 That's true. I'm not keeping up with the times there. You clearly enjoyed having this one on test, and its clearly a heck of a lot of bike for that kind of money.
But there is no doubt the laws are not helping bikes, I mean no carbs!?
Nice review, nice bike. Thanks.
Still love sound of this bike
This horn sound would fit in India great but would suck in the USA.
It's Victorino 250 here in the PH. Carried out by Fekon Motorcycles. Hope to get one soon!
That Insta camera definitely brings this kind of video to life 👍
It's because you see so much more, its why I hate using the super narrow drift 4k. I really do need to switch to a gopro or insta360 one R just very expensive to do.
Remember the Renegade Commando you reviewed? I now own the exact one you sat on and broke. You left 450 miles on it, on the dot. Fun little machine.
Oh really? Had a lot of fun on that one 👍 hang on sat on and broke?
Ahahahahaha
Not for me though. For the mrs.
My daily is a Sv650s 2008
spicy110 remember the light module you had to replace because the stone chipped the glass?
KIA used to make a V6 that couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding. They dumped into a proper three box saloon. But it was so smooth and lovely. And yes it was popular with old drivers.
I would definitely consider this as a town bike. Previously owned a carbed assault, only complaint was the exhaust needed spraying down religiously otherwise it turned brown after five minutes. Stainless pipe & abs & efi & rear disc for under £3k. Takes some beating.
Fantastic review as always spicy. It's one of the many fantastic skills you have. Everytime you do a review, I just want to go out and buy buy buy. 😉
I like it! If I didn't already have the Derbi, I'd consider one of these for a bit of green laning :)
I ride a Harley and get it all about ''A 1200 that will only do 120 mph''so I understand what your saying .if someone want's to go fast this isn't the bike for them .But as the saying go's ''there's fast riders and there's old riders but there's no fast old riders ''Most younger riders are obsesed by power and speed but never concider the quality of the ride . maybe when your 16,17,18 years old you can ride a 125 2 stroker 250 miles a day but that wont be something a 75 year old can do .unless you own a so called under powered Harley .
I currently ride a Ninja 250, it can do 100 mph and is a fun bike but my God is it uncomfortable, I have to go to work through some really crappy city roads and it feels like there's no suspension on that bike. Don't even get me started on long rides lol
I think i still qualify as a young person (22) well even a couple of years ago when I got my first bike and was still a young person I wasn't interested in top speed that little bike only did about 60 (on the dial) top whack, that's down hill wind behind you and a dog chasing ya, I made up a wider padded seat and went everywhere at a stately 50mph wouldn't have minded a bit more power for uphill sections and face wind and I think a 250-400 single would be fine, the lexy vendetta is in the running as my new bike along side the mutt 250. Can't lie though there are definitely times when I think really putting the hammer down on a 600 would be rather fun however that thought is quickly taken out of my mind when I remember how uncomfortable sports bikes are.
@shaggy Good for you, Shaggy. It takes real character not to be led astray, or pushed around by others. The higher the overall average speed, the disproportionately harder you have to push the engine & ride like a lunatic to attain it. I've seen bike magazine economy tests conducted over a set 70 mile route covering all road conditions. All bikes are kept within speed limits. From the most powerful sports bikes down to the 125's, no bike has yet bettered 48 mph overall average speed, even though the route includes motorway. If you rag a bike & are therefore forced to stop to refuel on route, you will destroy the average speed your thrashing has achieved while in motion. Its diminishing returns. On a side note, I have an Enfield bullet fitted with an 8.5 bhp diesel engine. Top speed is 52 by GPS, but cruising speed is a gentle 40 mph. I head out in the morning, ride around the B roads & tucked away villages all day long, returning in the early evening with another 200 miles on the clock, having had another blissful dose of freedom & spiritual happiness, with 3 gallons of the 4 gallon tank still remaining. & I sold my Suzuki Hayabusa to get it, & have never regretted it even for a second. I've had it 10 years now. The longest I've ever kept a bike. Speed? Pah! Don't need it.
We had one in the garage yesterday for it’s first service and the owner wanted us to cut the exhaust can off - sounded like a really small Harley twin, it was awesome 🤣
Planning on getting the Lexmoto Michigan, this might be my second bike afterwards (after I finish my physiotherapy).
It’s amazing how much better Chinese made bikes have got. I have owned 2 Chinese motorcycles, one was absolutely terrible and one was rather good. The good one was basically a copy of an old Honda XL185, and everyone said it would be awful and unreliable, but it was fine. The terrible one was a Jonway 200 twin and I should have known better, but it was an impulse buy and even though the bike was awful the engine was actually very good. Now I’m tempted by this, mostly because I don’t do many miles and I like the idea of buying new rather than a used bike and for the money.
I love the look of this! If I could find a reason to own one, I would order one like a shot!!
Being an old git, I quite like the looks of this bike cheers for the review ,,, shane uk 🇬🇧 miss the watch me ride intro music l o l
Hayling Island? Great review!
Wish more manufactures did small capacity twins. Twins are much smoother and sound really nice with a 270 crank.
I’d say for the price the power is just fine. If you want a 125 that will do the same speeds your looking at adding at least a grand or two to the price tag
Very good point!
Just come across your channel. Ive been waiting for someone to review this bike. Very honest interesting and lengthy review. The vendetta looks really good and as an older rider with a full licence I was looking for something cheap enough to keep in the garage and use on a sunny day. Thought this might be the one, but it's just to small in stature and only a little power than some 125s but with around the same performance. Think they've missed a trick really. Have you reviewed the lexmoto tempest 125?
It's not that small you must keep in mind I am 6ft 4. However yes if you want noticeably more power than a 125cc I would say look around the 400cc mark. Even the Suzuki 250cc bikes with 24bhp don't pull that hard.
The phone charger on my lexmoto pretty much saved my life today, not literally but i know why you would want it
Am I imagining things or has your production value suddenly improved? Nice.
01:48 Is that rear brake caliper missing a bolt? Great review none the less. and yeah, good bike for the price, but the power IS a little disconcerting, if it was around 25 BHP minimum, then yeah that would be more acceptable... 🤔😎
I see what you mean but no, the side with the bolt is the brake pad pin so there won't be another on but the hole I guess is for if that caliper is mounted differently on a different bike.
Another great review! I have a FB Mondial HPS 125 and would love to know your thoughts/see you review that bike. Will that happen?
It appears to be the same bike as the Bullit 250 vroc
Also the same as SSR Buccaneer 250
Except £800 cheaper than the bluroc!
Why do people think they need more horsepower than a car? My dad had a Volkswagen with 48 HP that took 3 people on a 60-70 mile round trip commute everyday for years. What are you really going to do with a 1000cc bike? Besides going to court, jail, the hospital or the morgue?
Who asked you
@@UraSausauge Ok millennial
@@ZnenTitan am i suppose to laugh?
@@UraSausauge you're supposed to not answer to people. Noone asked you either so thats a shit comment.
@@anythinggoes3843 stfu kid
that sounded really nice.
Looks like a fun bike, not too heavy either for a V-twin! :-)
great vid. I do agree with you that you do not need a ton of power to have fun, I had a 2006 Triumph sprint ST that had 70ish hp and now I have a CBR 600RR that has around 90ish to the wheels. I had no problem going on 500 mile rides on the sprint but after 100 miles on the CBR I want to shoot my self knees are killing me, my back is killing me, my neck is killing and I'm in a ton of pain by time I get back home. and the 2nd thing is gas mileage I got 250 miles to a tank of gas but in the CBR I will be lucky to get 140ish miles to a tank of gas. is that horrible mileage worth the extra 20ish hp I don't think so if I was not having all the problems I was with the Triumph I would have held on to that bike. ADHD version my next bike would be a sport tourer I love the long rides and better gas mileage!
Your example seems to support the adage that a big engine working easily, is generally more economical than a small engine working hard. I had a Suzuki M90 cruiser with a 1500 V twin. It was only some 80 odd bhp @ 4,800, but was geared at 30 mph per 1,000 because of its 100 mm stroke. Cruising at 70 mph, it would always give 52 mpg tank after tank. The bike weighed over 700 lbs. I thought that was tremendously impressive.
It has a Honda CL feel. You should take it out on some "cow trails" or fire roads. Not really made for full on muck. Riders in the EU (and UK)) get all the fun toys.
I think we may see a resurgence of interest in 250cc bikes among urban commuters who want inexpensive transport that can carry a passenger more easily than a 125. Also, sub-400cc bikes are cheaper to tax and insure which could be appealing to younger riders.
I would be very interested to see how this bike performs two up.
Already done a video 2 up as mentioned in this video. 🙂
That round 250 plate seems to be itching for a Spicy110 logo to replace it. Seems like a great feature.
looks like a price tag
I’m looking at getting this bike, do you reckon it’s a good fit? I’m a 6”2 lad and I like to lean forward sitting on the back of seats, do you think this bike could fit that role for a 20 minute commute and social?
I'm 6'4 so you will be very much like me. I took this bike 2 up in my xmas Q and A video and my other half still had space so I would say so. In that video you can see me on the bike from the side so go have a look it will tell you most you need to know I would as in regards to fit.
spicy110 thanks so much for the response! I’ll take a look! Love your vids by the way, really helpful to get a similar view on Motorbikes!
Nice looking bike the engine reminds me of my brothers italian 70s bike which is 350 motomorini
What tyre would you recommend for road as replacement, in the vendetta group it seems that getting a set is hard because of the unusual size, what are your thoughts!
I only reviewed the bike so I have not looked in to it. I did just take a quick look and yer that is an issue. Personally I would find out the rim size and clearance to see if other widths would fit. This is something I am going to have to take in to account in the future when reviewing bikes with odd size tyres. SO thanks for that, would have never crossed my mind.
@@spicy110 OK thanks, it's just something that I picked up on in the lexmoto vendetta owners page on Facebook, it appears to be tricky to find suitable replacement for the vendetta, which I'm getting on Friday after a year of deciding what to get as I'm 64 and a returning biker, and it's in part due to your review and that of Exeter rider, so thank you for your efforts spicy110 👍🏻
This motorcycle in Greece comes by the name "Gemini Scrambler" it also comes with a 125cc engine. Of course the 125 is an one cylinder.
Hi Spicy, I have watched your review on the vendetta quite a number of times now as I am on the verge of purchasing one myself.
But my only concern is the fuelling issue at low speed that I have read about in some other reviews, I know it's been a while since you reviewed this bike but I would like your opinion on this issue is it something that could become annoying or is it just really a minor problem. Thanks
Hey sadly I can say no more than I said in the review as I have not had the bike since.
What a fabulous little bike. If this wee gem had been available when I was a 'yoof' I could have ridden it on a Provisional licence, WooHoo!!! 😉🖖
It's about time Chinese brands start selling in UK the 250cc. Thank you for sharing 🇬🇧
They tried to do it a few years ago and it didn't really work so I think they've been working on it for a while I think they cracked it now.
@@spicy110 yes, people a few years ago thought a bigger bike was better but now started to realise that's not the case. Off road trail riding, shorter commuting riding is so much easier with a smaller engine... and CHEAPER.
Hey man! Have you seen the bullit 250 it's virtually the same as the lexmoto but over £700 more!
Spicy, I have watched reviews of the vendetta that spoke of engine vibrations through the bars. What was your impression? Is the engine smooth or not?
Can those 250 signs be removed someone else mentioned it a while ago and I'm seeing it too, imo they don't look good on the bike. Also is it a Delphi fuel injection system?
mike ock Hi Mike, I agree and have taken the 250 side plates off mine. Very easy to do.
One more question ... does it have the annoying feature that you can't run the bike with the sidestand down, even in neutral?
Im serious about one of these. Looks like a rite larff.
Can't remember but even if it is the case you just disconnected it.
This would be a fun city bike!
Spicy, do you still have contacts as Lexmoto? I’m interested in this bike, but wouldn’t buy without a test ride. Le Moto dealers are few & far between & most only stock the popular 125cc bikes. How could I get a test ride on one? It seems crazy not to have bikes not in dealers. I wouldn’t buy a bike without a ride... What’re your thoughts? 🤷🏻♂️
best thing to do is email them and ask or contact them via their social media.
@@spicy110 Lexmoto have been about as much use as a chocolate fire guard; told them my nearest dealer was 1h 15mins away & their answer was basically ‘tough’. Plus dealers who have the bike in stock probably won’t have demo bikes, they’ll be sale stock?! They’re clearly not arsed about selling bikes are they? 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
17.5bhp will equate to around 21-22bhp at the crank.
Not bashing it, fine little bike actually. Even Adam Waheeds review several years ago was quite positive but it’s nothing new.
Pretty nice sound for just 250cc!
Lexmoto UK have your videos on their website.
Fekon Victorino / Italjet Bucaneer
what's the difference? or they just change the name depends on the country?
The way it normally works is one factory make the base bike and secondarily companies buy them with custom branding for them. So yes same bike different name but there can also be little differences in trim buy the frame tanks engine and so on stay the same.
This fish eye camera angle looks like you're riding motorcycle without engine, like there is nothing at the bottom
Any chance you could keep the camera still while talking, I was starting get dizzy.
FAST/CHEAP/RELIABLE: Pick 2
We have all same model with different branding named as “Itajet buccaneer250”
I had a Sinnis retrostar 250 and I found the clutch so heavy I'd have a sore forearm after a long ride. Is this an issue on this bike?
Can't say I found it a problem but then I have ridden bikes with very heavy clutches and it was not that big of a deal.
You would not be able to put a carb on this bike. the stator rotor is setup with signal points for the EFI to read, so if you hooked the spark plug up with a CDI unit it would spark at completly the wrong time and just wouldnt work. To make it work you would have to install a modified Stator rotor and have it properly timed with the engine.
This is where Chinese motorcycles might just win one. The core of this engine is not new, I am 99% sure this engine used to be carbureted years before the euro four laws which means it should be a case of off the shelf parts.
When are the Matt grey version of these supposed to become available do you know? Cheers.
I believe some dealers are getting them at the moment.
Thanks for the reply, just can’t seem to find any images of them online!
It looks like a pumped up Tempest to me. Same lights, switchgear, mirrors, headlight grille, clocks, grips, seat etc. Better finish and twice the power. I had the Tempest for a few months and it was the easiest bike in the world to ride
I just got one my one is in kph and not mph how did you get yours to change
As an actual old bloke (61 1/2), I hope I never reach the stage when I want a new bike like this.
There are enough older, far more interesting bikes with larger capacities, more power and actual carburettors to choose from.
I could throw my USA spec VF750F Interceptor, Japanese domestic market 400cc CB-1 into the mix, but both could be considered cheating. So I offer instead my V twin XL125 Varadero instead. It too is underpowered for it’s capacity, but it’s a Honda, and it’s got carbs.
Not cheating would be my old 1986 CB250 G5 which got destroyed in a smash in ‘79. That would destroy this thing easily.
But yes, stick carbs on this Lexmoto, reduce the compression ratio and maybe gas flow the heads. Then you’ve only got to loose the awful logo, and you’re good to go.
As a young 57 3/4 year old, I like it. It looks good and is cheap for a new bike. I'm happy stripping carbs, measuring float heights, setting tappets, flushing tanks, balancing carbs, repairing fork seals etc etc. The 20 year-old's here may not be and a new bike that runs and works and can be sold-on with simple servicing has to be a good thing. Not enough bikers below 50 now, so anything that attracts them is good!
"Judge a motorcycle by what it is and not what it isn't!"
Richard Wells is that a quote? By whom?
The reason I ask is because I’m naturally resistant to being told how I should form MY OWN opinions about anything. So even if the quote was by the Lord Jesus H Krist whilst riding his moped backwards through the garden of gethsemane singing Hallelujah, he should mind his own business.
Why? Because a bike is the sum of its parts. If it has deficient parts or inadequate parts as this one does, and if it had the wrong parts, and if it lacks the power one would expect from a bike of this capacity, then what you’re left with is a heavy peddle cycle - that’s missing its pedals! And therefore that’s all one can judge it by.
I’m not sure when bikers became so sensitive about their machines that they decided mutual masturbation was preferable to honesty, but it’s rather silly.
Expressing objections to another guy’s personal opinion, as part of some vicarious affiliation with those who have bought the bike in question, is taking this to a whole other level of silly.
When I bought my first CB250G5, my Yammy, Suzuki and Kawasaki 2 stroke mates told me I was an idiot for buying a slow, poor handling 4 stroke - because it had too many things to go wrong, and I would get fed up of getting blown off by everything. They were right in some respects. But most of all, they were entitled to their opinions.
I liked 2 stroke singles, in particular Bultaco trials bikes. But I also liked travelling long distances, so there was no way I wanted to hear a bean can full of angry wasps for four hours.
So I tuned the Honda by gas flowing the heads, enlarged and polished the exhaust outlets, played with the timing, opened up the air inlet, fitted larger jets and a Harris exhaust system.
Several of the Kawasaki riders were soon dead, and all the Yammy and Suzuki riders now ride 4 strokes.
Conclusion: they were still entitled to their opinions, even though they ultimately changed their minds. 😎
a 250cc "5 valve" Yamaha dirt bike that has had stuff done to it... has 41kW @ 5500rpm... runs out to 12000rpm, gets 45.6mpg idling at 55mph. its hard to reason with people that its not a 16hp 250cc Giovanni. In person I have seen people that can drive a bicycle just fine get on a 5.5hp 66cc and crash into the ditch within seconds... on another note some people think tires are more important then fixing the rear brake that doesn't work and replacing the front pads that are just ready to de-laminate not worth the $35 replacement cost? a 160lb single speed motorbike with 17hp and brakes off a 450lb motorbike is vary good for short commutes and the tall gearing makes it vary manageable. stops on a dime if you use the brakes.
Sorry if I'm a little confused but I don't understand what this is got to do with this video? On a side note 41 kilowatts would be illegal on the licence that this thing is aimed at.
@@spicy110 250cc engines can make a lot of power if they have work done to them.
Arr I see what you are getting at, yer like I said in the video I would love to try one that's converted to carb
I like it. Its grown on me.
Hi.
Great review.
Love this bike.
I commute 60 miles week on my 125 so know it'll be good for that but I take 5 or 6 trips down to Glastonbury Town a year(150 miles) ,looking for it to cruise at 60 and be as comfy as the ol Keeway 125 rks without it sounding like I'm ringing its neck, do you think it'll be okay for that?
P. S.
I am that ol geezer in his late fifties that it appeals to. 😀✌️.
Thanks again for the great rewiew.
It would be very happy sitting at 60 👍
@@spicy110 Is the seat and riding position okay for around 1.5 to 2 hours continuous riding?
Thanks.
I would say so as its very upright but its very hard for me to say for most people as I am 6'4.
@@spicy110 Many thanks. Definitely going to take a look at this bike in the spring.
Ok so answer is, Reeno at 5'3 finds its comfortable to sit on however is on tiptoes to hold the bike up. She finds the reach for the bars ect to be fine. Hope that helps
I'm not interested in how fast I can go,but if it has more power that my Bullet Bluroc 125 , then that'll do me fine 👍
A nice looking bike and I like the idea of a vee twin 250 but 16hp for a 250 is ridiculous. Just bought a second hand Sinnis 250 single (Suzuki gn250 copy) with 20hp..a few mods will get me to 23...24 far more realistic for a 250
Hi Spicy. Does the Vendetta have a centre stand?
No, just a side 👍
Which dealer did you borrow the bike from? And was it in Hampshire if you don't mind me asking 😁
I work directly with Lexmoto HQ.
@@spicy110 do you if this model is readily available or is it something you have to order from a dealer?
Thanks.
I believe some stock them some don't so probably best to find your local one and call them. 👍
The front half is pretty reminiscent of Harley Davidson lightweights of the 70s.
v-twins really has its own grunt to it.
Gorgouse looking bike.it woukd suit me well.as I hate going fast.i love just to plod around
The gearbox may be good but the clutch won't last 5 minutes when you continually slip and feather it.
I think this fits the British equivalent for the harley market, it doesn't go fast it isn't top of the range of 250s but it's just right for what it is, except the strange 80mph thing but lemme tell you, if I can get a Michigan to being faster than a mt 125 with some pretty basic shit, I can sure as hell make that thing super stupid fast to the point folk would most likley be scared to touch it like the beginners when I sat them on my first 125, only if lexmoto gave me their bike and let me have some time to modify it so they can show their coustumers that having the stock thing ain't be all end all of the bikes as their bikes have heaps of potential of being a cheap project to modify n I'm sure heaps of folk would be keen to buy lexmotos knowing that something can be done with them n that it's well worth having them over one of the big four for the price alone
A wee whiff of XSR 700 somewhere in this bikes styling?
There is probably a bit of everything! But yer I can see a part or two