Peugeot PM-01 125cc: How good is the lion’s first motorcycle?
This page is translated from the original post "Peugeot PM-01 125cc : que vaut la première moto du lion ?" in French.
- 07/10/2023 12:24
The pavilion is no longer French, but Peugeot Motocycles has been selling its first motorcycle for a few weeks now, the PM-01.
The crest is that of Peugeot, but ownership of Peugeot Motocycles now belongs to the Indian giant Mahindra and a German investment fund named Mutares. Does that mean it’s a bad thing? The Sochalian company has never really invested in the world of motorized two-wheelers, despite the huge global demand.
Under the control of an industrialist and a true financier, the company’s recovery should accelerate. The catalog has already gained two highly interesting products: a clear competitor to the Honda ADV 350, the Peugeot XP 400, and therefore the motorcycle that interests us here, the PM-01 125cc. As its name indicates, this small-displacement model, despite its very sporty and modern look, is accessible with a B license (2 years of possession + 7-hour training in France).
Strategically priced at – 3999 euros or 89€/month! – the PM-01 offers good value for money with included 2-channel ABS, a large 5-inch TFT screen that communicates via Bluetooth with your smartphone, etc. But to be so well positioned, one thing must be known: this Peugeot is manufactured in China. Yes, another one!
Mechanically, it features a 4-stroke single-cylinder engine of 13.6 horsepower capable of 9500 rpm, 11 Nm of torque, developed by Peugeot. This small roadster, without any protection (nice in good weather, less so in the rain), still benefits from a relatively neat finish, and its riding position is natural, not sporty. In use, this is much more comfortable for the back and wrists.
The damping settings are aimed at comfort and leave the more extreme configurations of KTM Duke 125 (4,899 euros) and other Honda CB-125R (4,899 euros) styled MotoGP configurations. Note that the lighting is full LED — very rare at this price level — and the signature light design reuses Peugeot’s signature three vertical claws.
While the top speed is limited to 115 km/h, which reduces the possibilities for fast escapes on certain highways, the fuel consumption is extremely controlled. Unlike a gas-guzzling variator scooter, this Peugeot PM-01 consumes just 2.5 liters per 100 km thanks to its 6-speed transmission. With a 12.5-liter tank, you can ignore gas stations for over 400 km! More frugal and harder to find nowadays.
For safety, it features a front drilled disc brake bitten by a 4-piston caliper, while the rear has a floating 1-piston caliper. Once again, ABS ensures safety.
Conclusion
Overall, this Peugeot PM-01 is an excellent discovery. It fills a gap in the 125 cc motorcycle market, with Yamaha, Honda, and KTM charging full price for their offerings. The arrival of this Franco-Indian-German model could shake things up, as the homogeneity of this PM-01 — both livable daily and affordable — makes its rivals’ prices unjustifiable. While they may be more extreme and higher-performing, they are still machines that develop around 12-13 horsepower. Electric scooters outperform them in acceleration and even in cornering nowadays…
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