Motorcycle specifications Mash125 Black / British Seven 2022 Leaning against the counter

Since its beginnings, Mash has chosen the retro arena to carve out a place for itself in the motorcycle galaxy. The Seventy launched the brand's success, proving that it was also the right choice with its vintage-style 125s. The range underwent a plethora of variations until the big clean-up in 2021. One of the few survivors is the Seven. BLACK Seven! Or BRITISH Seven, depending on how you look at it.

It's a very clever trick. Depending on whether its color is green or black, the machine changes its first name. It's envy only smiles, and is more interested in the search for more rebellious souls, with an undisguised perfume of the suburbs of England.

the little English flag on the airbox cover marks his inclinations. The chic elements continue the illusion. Spoked rims, tapered pot, a few touches of chrome, a metal front mudguard and a long, flared seat; all under a layer of styling that's a little more aggressive than the Seventy. And, coincidentally, in the same vein as a certain Orcal Astor. The Mash has since been overtaken by other rivals, but it's still going strong.

no inverted forks for the Seven, but plenty of character. With an all-black package: headlight cladding, fork sleeves, protective gaiters, brake calipers, wheel rims, fork crown - only the tank and center panels can vary and set the tone; English or Sirius.
This Mash seems to want to emerge from the London fog, with its British face, French accent and Chinese origins. The engine has other concerns. It's time to move up to Euro5, and make its mark even further.

the other 125 roadster in the range, the Seventy, wanted to keep its old engine, which the Seven also carried... Until now. Those days are over, as the new block testifies. Mash changed its supplier to Korea's Hyosung. The improvements are unmistakable: much more efficient liquid cooling, 4 valves, a 6-speed gearbox (instead of 5), less polluting emissions and a more than noticeable gain in power. The Seventy 's cousin announces 11 horsepower; the Seven laughs with 15. Comfort and driving pleasure are on a different level.
On the other hand, a modern engine is heavier and more expensive... The bike climbs to 137 kilos in running order.

the Black Seven made do with combined braking. As it evolves on the engine side, it also gets ABS to supervise the 2-piston front caliper biting its 300 mm disc and the 220 mm rear disc.
A new, redesigned speedometer unit sits above the headlight. Still featuring a double dial with hands, it's a real improvement in quality and neatness. It also gains a small digital window and a gear indicator.

The Seven retains its little refinements. As evidenced by the center stand, removable stainless steel pot, LED taillight, Fat Bar handlebars and Monza-style cap.
Surely the most mature 125 in the range. Enough to keep the public on board without tipping over into pretentiousness. Except that the machine isn't as cheap as it used to be, with a price increase of over 1,000 euros. From now on, a longer period of reflection will be part of the purchasing act.

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