Lexmoto Detroit 125 vs AJS Cadwell 125 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lexmoto Detroit 125stacks up against the AJS Cadwell 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLexmoto Detroit 125AJS Cadwell 125
Model year20232023
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower9 hp10 hp
Torque9 Nm10 Nm
Weight113 kg
Seat height28 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Combined braking system
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-18 / 140/90-15 110/70-17 / 130/70-17

Lexmoto Detroit 125 vs AJS Cadwell 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lexmoto Detroit 125 and the AJS Cadwell 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lexmoto Detroit 125 brings 9 hp, while the AJS Cadwell 125 counters with 10 hp at 113 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: