It’s been tempting us with a series of big-capacity sports and adventure bikes, but now Chinese motorcycle brand QJMotor has launched a pair of learner-friendly models – the COV125X and COV125S. The two bike are essentially the same, but the X has enduro-style 21in and 18in wheels with CST dual-purpose tyres, while the S has 17in wheels with road-focused rubber. Both share a 125cc single-cylinder engine producing 15hp, making it one of the more powerful 125s on the market, and a six-speed gearbox. The suspension uses 43mm upside-down forks at the front with a multi-link monoshock at the rear, and the front and rear discs are controlled by a Bosch dual-channel ABS system. Other features include an LCD dash, LED lighting all round, alloy handlebars and integrated handguards. Both machines come in a choice of red, black or white, at £2999 for the COV125X and £2799 for the COV125S.
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