Motorcycle specifications Daelim125 ROADSPORT R 2008 Join the clan

daelim enters the 125 sports segment with a pretty little machine. With its full fairing and aggressive fork head, the Roadsport R makes us forget all about its Roadwin base. From the front, with its central air intake and large, sharp eyes, this 125 hesitates between a CBR 600 RR face and that of the old Derbi GPR racing bike. Chassis-wise, the essentials have been taken from the roadster: 35 mm fork, steel perimeter frame, 280 mm single-disc front brake - not quite enough to ensure sporty braking. Especially as the Roadsport weighs over 160 kg dry on the scales. In terms of engine and equipment, the Daelim makes up for lost time. Suspension is better than on the Roadwin. The center stand has become so rare on sports bikes that its presence is greatly appreciated. The instrument panel is as fun as it is complete, with digital speed display, large tachometer, engine temperature and fuel gauge per segment, clock and trip odometer.

mechanically, the single-cylinder engine has nothing in common with the roadster's block. Here, it's a modern, high-performance displacement engine with fuel injection, liquid cooling, double ACT, 4 valves and balancer. In fact, it behaves like a sports engine: not very demonstrative at low revs, it demands to be revved up to prove its efficiency. The chassis actively follows the rider-motorcycle duo's spirit, and the overall balance makes for a lot of fun, which makes us all the more sorry that the brakes aren't up to the task. The Roadsport can exceed 120 km/h, a truly astonishing speed given the weight of the machine. Last but not least, the Roadsport's protection is truly satisfactory, enhancing the bike's versatility. More expensive than its direct competitor, the Honda CBR 125, but more generously proportioned, it also competes with the other star, the Yamaha YZF-R. The latter is far more expensive for its looks and technology. Now it's up to the Daelim to make a name for itself in this segment.

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equipment :

2 rear-view mirrors - handlebar weights - separate rider-passenger saddles - headlight beacon - rev counter - digital speedometer - trip meter - watch - fuel gauge - engine temperature gauge - storage compartment - center stand - side stand - side stand safety device.side stand - safety side stand - full fairing - protective bubble - O-ring chain - aluminum footplate - key-operated fuel filler cap - steering lock connected to ignition switch - oil level on crankcase