This cute little cruiser might look the spitting image of Harley-Davidson’s 883/1200 Sportster but it’s actually the latest from budget Anglo-Chinese operation, Lexmoto.
It’s called the Detroit, and joins Lexmoto’s existing 1980s-style, Michigan 125 custom and is available now for £2899.99.
Devon-based Lexmoto were founded in 2007, and specialise in affordable, Chinese-built 50s and 125s, often with retro styling, producing bikes such as the bestselling Echo 50cc scooter.
The Detroit continues that theme and adds to Lexmoto’s extensive 125 line-up which now boasts 12 motorcycle models and four scooters.
Claimed to offer “The perfect combination of custom styling and accessibility into the world of two wheels”, the Detroit’s ultra-low 720mm seat, relatively high and wide handlebars, slim proportions and light 141kg kerb weight, make it both unintimidating and easy to…