Prike PXS Scrambler and PXA Adventure: 125cc motorbikes from the Lidl online shop

The Prike PXS Scrambler and Prike PXA Adventure 125 motorbikes are currently only available to order on lidl.de. The motorbikes are then delivered directly to the customer’s home.

Prike is not a Lidl own brand, but is owned by Karcher AG, based in Birkenfeld (Baden-Württemberg). The company Karcher should not be confused with, and has no connection to, Kärcher, the manufacturer of high-pressure cleaners and similar products.

Karcher was founded in 1968 and has its mopeds, scooters and motorbikes manufactured in China by contract manufacturers and producers according to its own specifications. Karcher designs the model ranges, obtains EU type-approval and handles sales and the supply of spare parts. In this case, sales are handled via Lidl’s online platform.

Both Prike motorbikes are fitted with a 125 cc air-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with electronic petrol injection, which delivers 10 PS and is said to reach a top speed of 85 km/h. This does not reach the limit for an A1 driving licence; 15 PS/10 kW would be permitted. Fuel consumption of just 2.3 l/100 km is promised.

Prike PXS Scrambler: Optisch sackstarker Auftritt für 2799 Euro

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Looking at the pictures, it is noticeable that the trellis frames, rear suspension and exhaust systems of the two models are not identical. The fuel tank and seat are also different. A weight of 152 kg is specified for both models; they appear to be solidly built. The braking systems feature a CBS combined braking system, but no ABS, thereby meeting the legal minimum requirement. The lighting is based on modern LED technology.

The attractive, stylish Scrambler variant is available for €2,799, whilst the Adventure version costs €2,999. This is slightly below the prices of similar off-the-shelf brands such as Brixton and Mash, but 30% to 40% cheaper than competing models from Honda, Yamaha, Aprilia or KTM. However, Prike motorbikes do not meet the minimum engine power requirement (15 PS) for category A1 licences and are valued lower when resold.