Better X-Stream - Specifications & Review

X-Stream

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Articleid378661
CategoryClassic
MakeBetter
ModelX-Stream
Year2005

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

FrontbrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Fronttyre2.75-18
RearbrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Reartyre3.00-18

Engine & Transmission

ClutchWet plate
CoolingsystemAir
Displacement125.00 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
EnginedetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Exhaustsystemsingle pipe
Fuelconsumption2.47 litres/100 km (40.5 km/l or 95.23 mpg)
FuelsystemCarburettor
Gearbox5-speed
Greenhousegases57.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
IgnitionCDI
LubricationsystemWet sump
Maxrpm10000
Topspeed112.7 km/h (70.0 mph)
Torque4.40 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.2 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
TransmissiontypefinaldriveChain
Valvespercylinder2

Other Specifications

ColoroptionsBlack, blue, red
StarterElectric & kick

Physical Measures & Capacities

Dryweight147.0 kg (324.1 pounds)

About Better

Country of Origin: China
Founder: Corporate origins not widely documented
Best Known For: Budget scooters and small commuters distributed under regional import labels

Company History

The “Better” badge appears in distributor catalogs as a value-oriented label attached to 50–200cc scooters and simple commuters. Like many private-label brands, Better relies on widely used engine families and modular frames, allowing importers to meet local emissions and lighting requirements without bespoke engineering. The attraction for riders is immediate: new-vehicle warranty at a price that often undercuts risky secondhand buys, plus parts cross-compatibility that neighborhood mechanics recognize. Early units in this segment sometimes suffered from soft fasteners and inconsistent wiring, but steady industry improvement and better importer QC have raised the baseline. Better’s role is utilitarian—get people to work, school, and shops with low running costs. Success varies by region; where distributors invest in documentation and spares, ownership is smooth, and the brand’s reputation grows. Historically, Better stands in the long tail of urban mobility: not a household name, but a facilitator of independence for thousands of everyday riders. Its presence underscores how globalized manufacturing, paired with competent local support, can widen access to reliable transport far beyond premium marque budgets.

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