WK Scrambler 125cc New 2024 Edition Full Ride Test And Review

[@zoeywyllie1411]

I've had one of these new model scramblers since they were released a couple months ago as my commuter (via back-roads not the motorway), done just under 2k miles on them. Very enjoyable bike, handles bad terrain very nicely (been able to sail over a friends pebble/gravel drive with ease where one of my mates bikes went down almost immediately), the high seating position is also wonderful. For a 125 I would say the bike is on the slightly heavier side to wheel about because of all the metal fenders etc and you feel the higher centre of mass more but when riding its very responsive. I went to wheel a lexmoto zsb after wheeling mine and almost tipped the thing over because I expected more weight bringing it off of its stand. There are a couple small negatives, the bike will not happily do 60, I've only got to 60 on one while going very downhill and even then I slightly entered redline, I only weigh 60kg (around 9-10 stone) so I'm not exactly heavy but the bike will perform around the 50 to mid 50s mark comfortably so you probably won't be taking it on motorways as it does feel too slow to be on there BUT this bike is built for country roads & it handles them well but lets face it, country roads are more fun! If you plan to use the bike for a long motorway journeys stay away, if you want to take your bike down B roads and any other country/back road then its perfect. While I absolutely adore the metal badges on the side of the petrol tank, one of mine did come off and I suspect its as a result of the odd drop of petrol spilling onto my fuel tank when filling up and trickling down and eating away its adhesive, so do be aware of that when filling up and try to wipe it away before it reaches it. Either that or someone decided to steal one from me. Sadly Quadzilla/WK bikes don't sell the badges separately as replacements so if you are desperate for one back you would need to order an entire new tank which is costly. Outside of those issues (if you could really call them that) I highly recommend this bike. I had someone even asking where I got my exhaust from, it blew their mind finding out it was stock and not a mod I'd done!

[@RevBombUK]

@zoeywyllie1411 glad your enjoying it Thanks for the comments ride safe out there

[@WKBike]

Hi Zoe, Thanks for the great review! We really appreciate it and will pass the pointers on to the factory. Happy cruising and enjoy the weekend!

[@RevBombUK]

@zoeywyllie1411 come join my live stream tonight starts at 8pm be good to hear your views

[@Lander76]

Hi Zoey, what is the acceleration like on this bike? How many miles are you getting on a full tank?

[@zoeywyllie1411]

@@Lander76 Compared to cars its pretty good, I tend to find after filtering through traffic at lights I always end up gapping cars once the lights go green with the exception of people in bigger & sportier german cars thinking I'm wanting to race them. Not sure how it compares to other 125s though. It is quite nice and nippy overall, especially shining in suburban and urban riding and I'm not exactly harsh on the bike! For motorways, I only notice the acceleration tapering off a bit in the low to mid 50 mph range. I can comfortably reach 55 - 58 mph before the end of a slip road to merge in so the acceleration is there but it does struggle to keep that speed & lose acceleration uphill, on downhills I'm usually easing off the throttle so I don't go into redline but it tends to sit around 57-58 as your top speed for flat and downhill. I could theoretically push it harder and could imagine likely hit low-mid 60 mph ranges but anything beyond 57 58 will take you over 8K rpm and redlining so best not blow the engine up lol. For more uneven & hilly country roads (what I've found on B roads and around places like the peak district) it will accelerate up to low - mid 40s and taper off and you'll tend to not get any quicker than 47 unless the wind blesses you or you are on more of a downhill than uphill area. I do around 220 miles each week and fill up around on average once per week (sometimes two e.g. once monday once friday etc) and I usually fillup roughly once I hit the middle bar on my fuel gauge. I measured my milage and how much Petrol I put in and got a real mpg of 107 miles per gallon. I reckon from brimming to bone dry empty someone could get around 250 - 300 miles from one fuel-up (would be like 15 quid for empty to full I reckon?) Hope that helps!

[@daveanderson70]

Wow. Another great review of a cracking 125. Thanks for posting this RB.

[@RevBombUK]

Thanks mate

[@nbaker771baker4]

Nice looking bike mate, thanks for the review 🤠

[@RevBombUK]

Thanks buddy, welcome

[@klerobi1]

This is 100% the same as the MITT 278 scrambler

[@RevBombUK]

@klerobi1 all bikes made in China can be sold by different dealers The lexmoto chieftain is also sold as the neco alex one

[@klerobi1]

@@RevBombUK Does it mean it is exactly the same motorcycle, just changed the brand? If we buy parts for the engine from MITT, they will probably go to WK

[@RevBombUK]

@@klerobi1 possibly

[@klerobi1]

@@RevBombUK it looks like the Bullit Hero 125cc and the Verve Moto Tracker 125 are also the same motorcycle? I thought there was some copyright in the production of these motorcycles. Have a nice day

[@RevBombUK]

@klerobi1 all brands come out same factory

[@GB-Patriot]

Great review rev, looks a great bike, pity eclipse isn't near Bolton or I'd part chop my boon mobile gz in for it, I'd be tempted to put my own logo or number over the 278.

[@RevBombUK]

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[@justmylifejustlivingit8915]

just noticed the tank cap is in the middle now my 23 model is on the right

[@RevBombUK]

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[@Lander76]

Hi RB, lovely little bike, how does the road handling compare to the twin shock version?

[@RevBombUK]

@@Lander76 handles a lot better

[@its_batess]

Hey where would you put a l plate on the back as I got the rss and it cover the reflector and flap around and it’s so rattling

[@RevBombUK]

Hard l plate mounted to bottom of number plate and sticky reflector mounted on number plate

[@its_batess]

@@RevBombUK ok I have a look at that I was looking to see if they have any tail tidy for the rss but don’t look like they was doing some reading and some people saying just cut that part off the tail and would stop the rattling but being a new bike i did not want to cut stuff haha

[@its_batess]

@@RevBombUK sorry for all the questions do you know if the number plate mount for the rss street would fit the rss scrambler as is a low one comes off the frame not the seat

[@RevBombUK]

@@its_batess ask lexmoto they open tomorrow 9am

[@demonslayr1441]

Hi RB is this bike suitable for people shorter than yourself as I'm 5'6-5'7

[@RevBombUK]

@demonslayr1441 best thing would say is ry it for size

[@demonslayr1441]

Ok thanks for your feedback 👍

[@clangerbasher]

It's only £1,999!!!!!!! Wowser.

[@RevBombUK]

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