These of you who’ve been anyplace in Asia could be aware of the unusual commuter bikes which are just about ubiquitous regardless of the place you go. These machines, known as underbone bikes, are basically a cross between a scooter and commonplace motorbike. Which means they supply related sensible facilities as a scooter, whereas being operated in the identical style as a bike.
Outdoors of Asia and Latin America, underbone bikes are just about non-existent. In Europe, nonetheless, a sure Italian producer appears to have an curiosity within the fashionable underbone platform in Asia, and has launched its personal model for the European market. That producer is none aside from Malaguti, a agency recognized for its inexpensive and sensible commuter two-wheelers, extra particularly, its scooters.
It’s referred to as the Specter GP 125, and similarly to the likes of the Yamaha Xciter and the Honda RS150, places a sporty twist to the normal underbone machine. Ergonomically, the Specter is rather like every other underbone mannequin—it will get a straight handlebar, a two-up saddle, and comparatively mid-set foot pegs for a impartial driving place. The gasoline tank is located below the saddle, so the rider is free to put their luggage or groceries in entrance of them between their legs. Certainly, the Malaguti Specter GP 125 seems prefer it’s been plucked straight out of Indonesia.
On the efficiency facet of the equation, the Malaguti Specter GP 125 is powered by a rudimentary 125cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine. With a max output of simply 10 horsepower and 6 lb-ft of torque, the Specter is nicely inside European laws for first time riders, or A1 license holders in sure nations.
Different options on the Specter are relatively commonplace for the beginner-focused section. It rolls on entrance and rear 17-inch wheels, with disc brakes on both finish. It isn’t specified if the bike will get ABS, however often, fashions of this displacement sport a Mixed Braking System (CBS) as an alternative. Suspension {hardware} is equally primary, with a normal telescopic fork up entrance and a monoshock on the again. The bike additionally will get LED lights throughout and a semi-digital instrument cluster with an analog tachometer. Final however not least, it will get edgy, angular bodywork, giving it a sporty aesthetic.
As of this writing, Malaguti has but to announce the supply of the brand new Specter GP 125 within the European market. Nonetheless, it has pegged the value of the beginner-friendly two-wheeler at 2,499 Euros, or roughly $2,700 USD.
