Classic · 2005
X-Stream
MotoLibrary Score
38 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
113 km/h
Torque
4 Nm
Engine
125 ccm
Technical Overview
2005 Better X-Stream Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2005 Better X-Stream classic motorcycle, Better features a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 4.4 Nm (3.2 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive.
On the scales, the X-Stream measures 147 kg (324 lbs) dry.
Engine
Displacement 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Torque 4.4 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.2 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition cdi
Lubrication wet sump
Cooling Air
Max RPM 10000
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch wet plate
Driveline Roller chain final drive
Chain Size 428
Performance
Top Speed 112.7 km/h (70.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption 2.47 litres/100 km (40.5 km/l or 95.23 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 57.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust single pipe
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Swingarm with monoshock
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 2.75-18
Rear Tyre 3.00-18
Front Tire Pressure 1.8 bar (26 psi)
Rear Tire Pressure 2.0 bar (29 psi)
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Cast aluminium alloy rims
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 147.0 kg (324.1 pounds)
Oil Capacity 1.00 litres (1.06 US quarts)
Service & Fluids
Engine Oil SAE 10W-40 4T (API SL/SN / JASO MA2)
Brake Fluid DOT 4
Spark Plugs NGK CR8E / CPR8EA-9
Battery 12V 6Ah / 7Ah (YTX7L-BS)
Other
Starter Electric & kick
Color Options BLACK, BLUE, RED
Electrical 12V 6Ah / 7Ah (YTX7L-BS)
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