Bullit Bluroc 125 2021 — Specifications

Who would have thought that a small 125 could afford a 20-liter tank? That's the gamble of the Bullit Bluroc 125, this retro-styled scrambler that fully embraces its true motorcycle stature. With a wheelbase of 1440 mm and tires in 110/70-17 at both ends, it displays a balanced, almost chubby silhouette that contrasts with the habits of the segment. Where the competition—the Honda CB125R or the Yamaha MT-125—focuses on sharp sportiness, Bullit draws from the 1970s with a round headlight, a bistre seat, and lines that evoke leather and asphalt. The 125 cc, air-cooled four-stroke single-cylinder engine produces 11.6 horsepower, enough to weave through the city without trembling on the highway. It's not a war machine, but that's not the point.

The classic fork at the front and coil spring rear shocks betray a simple philosophy: we are not looking for pure performance, we are cultivating character. Braking, ensured by a simple disc on each wheel, is more than sufficient for the contained weight of the whole—even if Bullit does not communicate the exact mass, one suspects a light, maneuverable motorcycle, designed for everyday use. The frame, the nature of which is not detailed in the technical specifications, seems robust without pretension. The long wheelbase for the category promises stability at low speed that small urban trails do not always offer. In short, the Bluroc 125 is not a track bike, it is an atmosphere machine, an invitation to ride cool without overthinking it.

The 20-liter tank is the detail that kills. On a 125, this represents a potential range of 400 to 500 kilometers depending on consumption—a figure that would make many high-displacement touring bikes envious. Obviously, the maximum speed is not given, but one can easily imagine that the small single-cylinder will not exceed 100-110 km/h at top speed, which makes this range almost theoretical on the highway. However, on country roads or in the city, it is a considerable asset. No more stops every 150 miles to fill the tank. Bullit understood that the pleasure of the 125 does not lie in speed, but in the freedom to ride for a long time without constraint.

In terms of looks, the Bluroc 125 plays the accessible scrambler card. The dual-purpose tires, high fenders, wide handlebars, and flat seat evoke the customs of the sixties. But be careful, this is not a simple disguise. The upright and relaxed riding position goes well with the classic fork and spring suspensions. You sit as on a road bike, arms spread, back straight, ready to swallow roundabouts without forcing. The screen does not exist, the wind in the helmet is part of the game. It is a motorcycle that is experienced more than measured, and that is its strength.

So, who rides this Bullit? For the young A1 license holder who wants a motorcycle that looks visually striking without breaking the bank on maintenance, for the seasoned biker looking for a second machine to loiter on Sundays, or for the nostalgic of the seventies who likes pure lines and generous tanks. The Bluroc 125 is not the fastest, nor the most technologically advanced. But it has that little something extra, that raw authenticity that makes people look at it twice in the street. And when you have 20 liters in your belly, you can afford to hang around a bit.