The Daelim Roadwin is a 125 cc roadster built by the Korean company Daelim Motor. It uses a four-stroke single of 14.2 hp, a five-speed gearbox and disc brakes at both ends, and was sold first with a carburettor and later with fuel injection.
Daelim Roadwin at a glance
| Maker | Daelim Motor, South Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | roadster / naked motorcycle |
| Engine | 124 cc single-cylinder, four-stroke, four valves |
| Cooling | air and oil |
| Maximum power | 14.2 hp at 9,500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 11 Nm at 7,500 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Gearbox | five-speed manual, wet multi-plate clutch |
| Front brake | 276 mm disc, double-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 220 mm disc, double-piston caliper |
| Tyres | 110/70-17 front, 140/60-17 rear, tubeless |
| Fuel tank | 15 litres; about 450 km of range |
| Consumption | about 3.0 litres per 100 km |
| Weight | 147 kg in running order |
Based on the Spanish and French Wikipedia articles; both are short.
History of the Daelim Roadwin
Carburettor and injection
The Roadwin is a city motorcycle with a 125 cc four-stroke single, cooled by air and oil and fitted with four valves. Two versions were built: one with a carburettor and one with fuel injection. The carburettor model existed at least from 2004 and was later replaced by the injected version to meet European emission rules.
Design
The bike was styled as a modern naked with an aggressive look in the classic roadster manner. The engine is held in a chassis with 17-inch wheels, a 110/70 tyre in front and a wider 140/60 at the back, both tubeless. Braking is by a 276 mm front disc and a 220 mm rear disc, each with a double-piston caliper.
Everyday use
With a 15-litre tank the Roadwin can cover about 450 km, and average consumption is around 3.0 litres per 100 km. The wet weight is 147 kg, and the five-speed gearbox uses a wet multi-plate clutch. Contemporary accounts described the model as good value for money.
Design and features
- Fourteen-horsepower single: 14.2 hp at 9,500 rpm and 11 Nm at 7,500 rpm from 124 cc.
- Two disc brakes: 276 mm front and 220 mm rear, both with double-piston calipers.
- Big-bike tyres: 17-inch wheels with 110/70 and 140/60 tubeless tyres.
- Long range: a 15-litre tank and about 3.0 l/100 km give roughly 450 km between fills.
Daelim Roadwin versions
- Carburettor model: the original version, on sale at least from 2004.
- Injection model: the later version, introduced to meet European emission standards.
- Roadwin R: the sportier variant of the injected bike.
The custom-styled stablemate is the Daelim Daystar; more motorcycles are in the Daelim collection.
Video: Daelim Roadwin 125 R – Top Speed Tries
Video by Joel on YouTube.
Sources
- Daelim Roadwin, Spanish Wikipedia: engine, transmission, brakes, tyres, weight, range
- Daelim Roadwin, French Wikipedia: carburettor and injection versions, emission rules, value
